Attleboro public meetings in 2025

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Authority will vote on a conveyance approval for 1299 County Street, including a 60‑day notice requirement and authorizing the Chair to sign related documents. It will also consider accepting a $5,700 grant from the MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to support the Attleboro Downtown Urban Renewal Plan Review. The motion includes designating the Chair and Treasurer as authorized signatories on grant contracts and allowing the Vice Chair to sign the Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing. The meeting will close with an adjournment motion.

• Conveyance approval for 1299 County Street with 60‑day notice requirement
• Acceptance of $5,700 grant from the MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
• Designation of Chair and Treasurer as authorized signatories on grant contracts
• Authorization for Vice Chair to sign the Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority approved a waiver of the 60‑day prior notice requirement and authorized the conveyance of 1299 County Street. It accepted a $100,000 Community Planning Grant to support the downtown urban renewal plan review. It also designated the Chair and Treasurer as authorized signatories for grant contracts and gave the Vice Chair signing authority for the Contactor Authorized Signatory Listing. All three motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved waiver of 60‑day notice and conveyance of 1299 County St (5‑0)
• Accepted $100,000 Community Planning Grant for downtown urban renewal plan review (5‑0)
• Designated Chair and Treasurer as authorized signatories for grant contracts and Vice Chair for Contactor Authorized Signatory Listing (5‑0)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will meet on December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 77 Park Street. The meeting’s purpose is to address any outstanding license issues and any time‑sensitive matters before the council. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the notice.

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will vote to appropriate $100,000 from free cash for a citywide special event celebrating Attleboro's 250th anniversary in 2026. It will also consider several proposed ordinances, including a requirement for public hearings on tax incentive exemptions and a restriction on the sale and distribution of kratom. Additional committee items include stop‑sign installations at Steere & Pike and Birch at Cherry St., lifting the façade restriction on the sale of 135 County Street, and updates to rodent control and gift‑card donation limits.

• Appropriation of $100,000 for a citywide 250th anniversary celebration (Human Resources, Veterans and Human Services Committee)
• Proposed ordinance to restrict sale and distribution of kratom (Ordinances, Elections & Legislative Matters Committee)
• Request to lift façade restriction from the sale of 135 County Street (City Property & Claims Committee)
• New business for stop signs at Steere & Pike and Birch at Cherry St. (Transportation & Traffic Committee)
• Proposed amendment to require public hearings for any Tax Incentive Exemption/Funding (Finance Committee)

The Municipal Council unanimously approved Class II license renewals for six auto‑dealer businesses and for 97 Emory St LLC. It also approved a public meeting on Feb. 3, 2026 to discuss a $100,000 fund transfer for a city‑wide special event. Additionally, the Council authorized a $140 payment to Flowbird America Inc. and an $11,126.50 payment to American Tire Distributors and B&R E‑rate Consulting Services.

• Approved Class II license renewals for M & J Auto Sales Inc., Blue & White Motors Inc., Courtesy Auto Group Inc. d/b/a Courtesy Kia Mistbushi, Automazed, 100 Percent Auto Wholesaler LP (unanimous)
• Approved Class II license renewal for 97 Emory St LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized public meeting on Feb 3, 2026 to discuss $100,000 transfer from Account 1000-359000 to Account 11241000‑530150 (unanimous)
• Authorized Budget and Administration to pay FY25 invoice to Flowbird America Inc. for $140 (unanimous)
• Authorized School Department to pay FY25 bills to American Tire Distributors and B&R E‑rate Consulting Services for $11,126.50 (unanimous)

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet on December 18, 2025 to discuss several agenda items. Topics include an update on the retirement system’s investments, correspondence, retirements, new member enrollments, notices of injury, refund applications and transfers, monthly expenses and warrants, and other business. The board may also enter executive session to consider disabilities, medical record reviews, and personnel issues.

• Retirement System Investment Updates
• Retirements
• New Member Enrollments
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant

The Attleboro Retirement Board voted 5‑0 to let the Executive Director liquidate up to $1.6 million from the investment portfolio to cover January costs. It also approved several retirements, new member enrollments, a refund request, and the January payroll warrant. The board accepted the recent election results, naming Jason Mayer the winner. All motions passed with the recorded vote totals.

• Authorized Executive Director to liquidate up to $1.6M from portfolio (5-0)
• Approved new retirements for Darleen Christensen and David Vierra Sr. (5-0)
• Approved retirement for Alison Wood (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Amended Donna Horan retirement date to 1/1/26 (5-0)
• Accepted new member enrollments (5-0)
• Approved refund of $674.90 to Stephen Souza Jr. (5-0)
• Approved Retiree Payroll Warrant $1,570,841.04 (5-0)
• Accepted election results naming Jason Mayer winner (4-0)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will approve the minutes from the Dec 4, 2025 meeting, review outreach activities and several ongoing sustainability projects, and consider the proposed Ten Mile Riverwalk Rainkeep project. A motion will be taken to send the commission’s annual progress report to the mayor and city council.

• Approve minutes of the Dec 4, 2025 meeting (Mike to send to City Clerk, Mayor, Council)
• Note APL closures on Jan 1‑26 and Jan 15‑26; new meeting location at AHS Zito Room
• Outreach: 228,117 followers on Facebook/Instagram; recent articles in Sun Chronicle and Tucker’s Solar Experience
• Project updates: wetland buffer (50'), pocket forest, indoor farmers market, city‑sponsored curbside composting
• Consider the proposed Ten Mile Riverwalk Rainkeep project (interview with Allison Newsome aired on Worcester TV)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a new public hearing for a notice of intent from Eddie and Tina Huang at 627 Thacher Street. It will also continue hearings on several existing NOI, LWPA, and SWMP applications, including projects on Pinehurst Avenue, 200 Peckham Street, and 1470 South Washington Street. The commission will consider requests for certificates of compliance and review several enforcement orders. Additional agenda items include fee‑schedule updates and wetlands ordinance revisions.

• NOI – Eddie and Tina Huang, 627 Thacher Street, Assessor’s Plat #1 16, Lot #16 (DEP file pending)
• NOI & LWPA – Kings and Castle Group, Pinehurst Avenue, Assessor’s Plat #97, Lots #371‑#436 (DEP SE #097‑1581)
• SWMP – New England Power Company, 200 Peckham Street, Assessor’s Plat #209, Lot #1 (SWMP #189)
• SWMP – Walmart Stores, Inc., 1470 South Washington Street, Assessor’s Plat #68, Lot #9 (SWMP #193)
• Certificate of Compliance request – POAH Hebronville Mill, LLC, 169 Knight Avenue; 0 Read Street; 999 Read Street (DEP SE #097‑1521)

Park Commission

The Park Commission is meeting to review minutes and receive reports from the Zoo and Park departments. The body will consider permit requests for two upcoming events in 2026.

• Permit for Jewelry City Disc Golf on January 1, 2026
• Permit for Nilito Carlino Foundation on October 4, 2026

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights will review and approve the October meeting minutes. It will receive an update on fair housing legislation as old business. New business includes a municipal/city hall security issue, an anti‑racism workshop titled “Recognizing Fascism,” planning for Black History Month on Feb 12 2026, and Pride 2026 preparations. Standing agenda items cover the quarterly newsletter, an events calendar check‑in, and an open forum.

• Fair Housing Legislation Update (old business)
• Municipal/City Hall security issue (new business)
• Anti‑Racism Workshop “Recognizing Fascism” scheduled for January at the APL
• Black History Month event on Feb 12 2026 at the AAM (guest list, speakers, features)
• Pride 2026 planning (park permit and music at City Hall)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will meet to discuss various committee items, including license renewals and public works requests. The body is considering a $100,000 appropriation from Free Cash for the 2026 250th celebration.

• Appropriation of $100,000 from Free Cash for the 2026 250th celebration
• Public hearing for Bam Smash Coop, LTD at 129 Bank Street to host auctions
• Payment of $1,730.74 to Canon Financial for a previous year School Dept bill
• Class II license renewals for ToyKarz Motorsports, Pleasant Auto Center, and Limerock Motors
• National Grid requests for conduits and poles at 211 Park St and Dunham Street

The Municipal Council voted 11-0 to select NeighborWorks Housing Solutions as the developer for the Highland Senior Housing site and to authorize the mayor to negotiate the ground lease and land development agreement. The council also approved a $1,730.74 payment for a prior school bill and voted unanimously to schedule public hearings on two National Grid‑Verizon pole requests for January 20, 2026.

• Approved NeighborWorks Housing Solutions as developer for Highland Senior Housing (11 yeas – 0 nays)
• Authorized Mayor to negotiate and execute Ground Lease and Land Development Agreement for Highland Senior Housing (11 yeas – 0 nays)
• Authorized School Department to pay prior year school bill of $1,730.74 (11 yeas – 0 nays)
• Approved public hearing on Jan 20, 2026 for pole P3686-50 on South Main Street (11 yeas – 0 nays)
• Approved public hearing on Jan 20, 2026 for pole P4647-50 on Tiffany Street (11 yeas – 0 nays)
• Recessed meeting until 7:00 PM (11 yeas – 0 nays)
• Closed public hearing for Bam Smash Coop auction application (no vote recorded)

Liquor Licensing Board

The Liquor Licensing Board will consider a license transfer for Joe's Market and approve renewals for 2026 for various alcohol, common victualer, and entertainment licenses.

• Transfer of Wine/Malt license from Santoshi Convenience to F & J Market LLC d/b/a Joe's Market
• Approval of 2026 Alcohol, Common Victualer, and Entertainment License Renewals
• Approval of 2026 Common Victualer License Renewals
• Approval of 2026 Lodging House License Renewals
• Approval of October 28, 2025 minutes

The board unanimously approved the transfer of a Wine/Malt package store license to F & J Market LLC d/b/a Joe’s Market, approved a farmer’s market wine permit for Zydeco Meadery, approved the renewal of all listed liquor, common victualer, public entertainment and BYOB licenses, and approved a new Common Victualer license for Wing Stop. The minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting were also approved. All motions were seconded by Chairman Dave Wood and passed with all members voting in favor.

• Approved transfer of Wine/Malt package store license to F & J Market LLC d/b/a Joe’s Market (unanimous)
• Approved farmer’s market wine permit for Zydeco Meadery at Attleboro Winter Market (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Liquor, Common Victualer, Public Entertainment and BYOB licenses (unanimous)
• Approved new Common Victualer license for WS Attleboro, LLC d/b/a Wing Stop (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Hyman Fine School Council

The Hyman Fine Elementary School Council will review the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and evidence from the 2024‑2025 school year. Members will discuss initiatives that have not yet been fully implemented and decide on next steps. The council will also collect additional evidence of progress for the 2025‑2026 year and set tasks for the following meeting.

• Review SIP and documented evidence from the 2024/2025 school year
• Q&A about SIP goals, initiatives, and benchmarks
• Discuss initiatives not yet fully implemented and determine next steps
• Gather additional evidence of progress for the 2025‑2026 school year
• Consider tasks for the next meeting

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a meeting on December 15, 2025, to discuss policy and personnel matters. The session is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room at Attleboro High School.

• Policy and Personnel Subcommittee meeting
• Notice of Electronic Recording
• Next meeting scheduled for January 10, 2026

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will meet to approve various donations, including a $7,000 gift from the Feinstein Foundation and a $4,159.40 fundraiser donation, along with several policy updates and a field trip proposal.

• Accept $7,000 donation from Feinstein Foundation
• Accept $4,159.40 donation from Booster Enterprises Inc.
• Approve overnight field trip to MASC Spring Conference
• Approve edits to multiple policies (KF-E1, IKF, IKFE, etc.)
• Accept contractual obligations totaling $149.39

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is reviewing progress reports on several regulatory updates and studies. These include amendments to site plan review, zoning, and stormwater regulations, as well as studies for the US Route 1/1A Corridor and Hospital Campus District. The agenda also lists upcoming meeting dates for January 2025 and notes that no new applications were filed.

• Site Plan Review amendments related to design/architectural standards by overlay district
• Zoning Amendments regarding off-street parking standards, landscaping, and parking lots (Stantec)
• Stormwater Regulations update (HWG, Inc.)
• US Route 1/1A Corridor Study (One-Stop Portal Community Planning Grant — BPG)
• Hospital Campus District Study (One-Stop Portal Community Planning Grant — BPG)

Attleboro High School Council

The Attleboro High School Council will meet to review its focus areas and vote on the school calendar for the 2025-26 school year.

• Vote on Calendar for the '25-'26 School Year
• Review Focus Areas of School Council

Youth Commission

The Attleboro Youth Commission will meet to discuss the design and handouts for a table display. The commission will also consider the timing and format of a Women's Shelter drive and a holiday celebration.

• Women's Shelter drive planning
• Holiday celebration planning
• Table display design and slideshow requirements

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss project updates and strategic planning. The body is seeking authorization for the Chair to sign an audit engagement letter with Hague, Sahady & Co., CPAs, P.C.

• Authorization of Audit Engagement Letter with Hague, Sahady & Co., CPAs, P.C.
• Updates on GATRA / FTA Improvement Grant
• Transit-Oriented Development District update
• MBTA / ARA Partnership update
• Urban Renewal Plan Review planning for RFP

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority approved the Chair’s authority to sign the audit engagement letter with Hague, Sahady & Co., CPAs, P.C., by a 3‑0 vote. The board also approved the October 28, 2025 regular‑session minutes by a 3‑0 vote. After entering executive session, the board adjourned the meeting with a 3‑0 vote.

• Authorized Chair to sign Audit Engagement Letter (3-0)
• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Entered Executive Session (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council meeting will consider a $100,000 appropriation from free cash for a citywide special event celebrating the town's 250th anniversary in 2026. Committee items include a public hearing on a license for Bam Smash Coop to host auctions at 129 Bank Street, several business license renewals, a proposed inclusionary zoning ordinance, and stop‑sign requests for two intersections. The council will also review various surplus equipment disposals and procedural rule changes.

• Appropriate $100,000 from Free Cash to City Wide Special Event for 250th celebration in 2026 (Human Resources, Veterans and Human Services Committee)
• Public Hearing – Application to host auctions from Bam Smash Coop, LTD at 129 Bank Street with auctioneer (License)
• Renewal for R&D Auto Sales with 5 customer and 8 display spaces (License Committee)
• Adopt an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance (Zoning, Land Use & Sustainability Committee)
• New business regarding stop signs for Steere & Pike and Birch at Cherry St. (Transportation & Traffic Committee)

Planning Board

The Planning Board Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss updates to various city design and density regulations. The session includes reviews of lot requirements, driveway designs, and housing guidelines.

• Minimum Lot Dimensional Requirements
• Common Driveway and Drive-up Window design regulations
• Housing for the Elderly and Handicap design and density regulations
• Cottage Court Option Amendments for small lots and houses
• Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Housing Trust Study via One-Stop Portal Community Planning Grant

Willett School Council

The Willett Elementary School Council will discuss the School Improvement Plan for 2024‑2026 and review the Year 2 evidence supporting it. Members will share suggestions, and the council will consider the Professional Development Plan covering a two‑year cycle.

• Review School Improvement Plan 2024‑2026
• Examine Year 2 evidence for the improvement plan
• Gather suggestions from council members
• Discuss Professional Development Plan – 2‑year cycle

School Committee

The committee will discuss several infrastructure updates, including solar panels, Trane HVAC work at Thacher Elementary, and parking lot projects at Hyman Fine, Thacher, and Studley Elementary schools. They will review the status of APS cybersecurity insurance, the rollout of mandatory multi‑factor authentication, and a possible VOIP replacement for the intercom system. A motion will be taken on the Capital Improvement Projects submission to City Hall. Additional items include Fourth of July fireworks at Attleboro High School and a review of carpet work.

• Trane HVAC work at Thacher Elementary School
• Parking lot projects at Hyman Fine, Thacher, and Studley Elementary Schools
• Capital Improvement Projects submission to City Hall (motion required)
• Fourth of July fireworks planned at Attleboro High School
• Review of carpet replacement work

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will consider several finance items, including a $250,000 grant from the DEP for the Green Communities program and a $48,000 Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant. The council will also hear a public hearing on amending the monetary limit for donated gift cards and a hearing on a new Class II license application from Rt 1 Automotive at 883 Washington Street. Additional items include license renewals and equipment appropriations.

• Approve expending $250,000 Green Communities grant from DEP (Finance Committee)
• Approve expending $48,000 Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant (Finance Committee)
• Public hearing to amend the monetary amount of donated gift cards before council approval
• Public hearing for a new Class II license application from Rt 1 Automotive, 883 Washington Street
• Authorize payment of prior‑year bills totaling $5,600 to APS

The council ordered a $717,000 appropriation to purchase and equip a new ambulance. It also approved a $391,400 transfer to fund replacement of police dispatch radio consoles. Additional approvals included a $49,900 grant amendment, a $15,620 furnace upgrade at the Capron Park Zoo, and several surplus declarations and donations.

• Appropriated $717,000 for purchasing and equipping an ambulance (ordered by council)
• Approved $391,400 transfer to Police for replacement of dispatch radio consoles (10 yeas – 0 nays)
• Approved $49,900 amendment for FY26 Massachusetts Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Funds (10 yeas – 0 nays)
• Approved $15,620 transfer for new furnace at Otter/Sloth building, Capron Park Zoo (10 yeas – 0 nays)
• Declared surplus water department items (damaged fire hydrants and scrap metal) (10 yeas – 0 nays)
• Accepted donation of 13 caliper trees valued at $2,275 for Parks & Forestry (10 yeas – 0 nays)
• Approved $556.68 transfer for Amazon Business supplies (10 yeas – 0 nays)
• Approved $72.76 transfer to pay Park & Forestry invoice to Advance Auto Parts (10 yeas – 0 nays)

Election Commission

The Attleboro Election Commissioners will hold a wrap‑up meeting to review the recent November 4, 2025 municipal election. The agenda includes opening comments from Office Manager Sharon Fortune, an open discussion with wardens and clerks about the election, and a motion to adjourn.

• Call to order
• Office Manager Sharon Fortune opening comments
• Open discussion with wardens and clerks regarding November 4, 2025 municipal election
• Motion to adjourn

School Committee

The Policy and Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates to personnel pay and instructional policies. The body will review student fundraising activities and facility rental procedures.

• Substitute pay rates (GCG E'1)
• Graduation requirements (IKF)
• Competency determination (IKFE)
• Integrated Preschool Community Peer Admission Policy (IKAB)
• Facility rental agreement procedures (KFE1)

Sustainability Commission

The Attleboro Sustainability Commission reviewed project updates, including a wetland buffer extension of 25 feet. The commission noted that the mayor will send a request to the City Council on January 20, 2026 regarding the wetland buffer worksheet. The meeting also approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 session and announced upcoming venue changes for future meetings.

• Approval of the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Mike).
• Wetland buffer extension of +25 feet discussed; mayor to request council action on Jan 20, 2026.
• Schedule changes: APL closed on 12‑04‑25, 12‑18‑25 (held at Industrial Museum) and 01‑15‑26 (held at AHS Zito Room).
• Private Tree ordinance update postponed to January 2026 by Planning Department.
• Multiunit/Business Recycling project report presented by Dan.

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will review investment updates for the retirement system. The agenda also includes correspondence, retirements, new member enrollments, notices of injury, refund applications and transfers, monthly expenses and warrant, and other business. The board may enter executive session for personnel or medical privacy matters.

• Retirement System Investment Updates
• Correspondence
• New Member Enrollments
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant

The Retirement Board voted 4‑0 to let the Executive Director liquidate up to $1.9 million from the investment portfolio for December expenses. It also approved a letter to PERAC clarifying a disability case (4‑0) and accepted new retirements and member enrollments. Several notices of injury were either accepted or returned for more information, each with a 4‑0 vote.

• Authorized liquidation of up to $1.9 M from investment portfolio (4‑0)
• Approved drafting letter to PERAC clarifying disability progression (4‑0)
• Approved retirements of Penny Kuffrey, Zaida Keefer, Cheryl Perry (3‑0)
• Approved enrollment of 16 new members (3‑0)
• Accepted injury notices for Diondre Gomes, Peter Howard, Benjamin McAndrews (4‑0)
• Returned injury notice for Steven Brennick for additional info (4‑0)
• Returned injury notice for Phillip Decosta for additional info (4‑0)
• Accepted injury notice for Eric Hohlfeld after police clarification (4‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will conduct new public hearings on a MassDOT I-95 project, a residential lot at 24 Alvin Street, and a Walmart stormwater management plan at 1470 South Washington Street. It will also continue hearings on multiple notices of intent and stormwater management plans already pending. Additional agenda items include reviewing certificates of compliance, updating the fee schedule, and considering a memorandum of agreement with Mass Audubon for the Richardson Preserve.

• New public hearing – MassDOT Route I-95 (no specific address listed)
• New public hearing – Eric Dufort, 24 Alvin Street, Assessor’s Plat #46, Lot #149
• New public hearing – Walmart Stores, Inc. SWMP, 1470 South Washington Street, Assessor’s Plat #68, Lot #9, SWMP #193
• Update to the Conservation Commission fee schedule
• Proposed memorandum of agreement with Mass. Audubon for Richardson Preserve

The Attleboro Conservation Commission approved a Negative Determination of Applicability for MassDOT’s I‑95 vegetation maintenance and resurfacing project, citing two Wetlands Protection Act exemptions. It also approved a Negative Determination for the septic system replacement at 24 Alvin Street, adding conditions for erosion‑control inspection and receipt of the Board of Health‑approved plan. Several pending permits and notices of intent were postponed, with public hearings continued to December dates.

• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for MassDOT I‑95 project, citing exemptions 310 CMR 10.02(2)(b)2.n and 10.02(2)(b)2.p
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 24 Alvin Street septic replacement, with conditions for erosion‑control inspection and Board of Health plan copy
• Continued public hearing on Walmart Stores, Inc. Stormwater Management Permit (1470 South Washington Street) to Dec 17 2025
• Continued public hearing on Kings and Castle Group Notice of Intent (Pinehurst Avenue) to Dec 3 2025
• Continued public hearing on Northeast Custom Homes Notice of Intent (Trinity Circle) to Dec 17 2025
• Continued public hearing on Brian Germain ANRAD (379 Newport Avenue) to Dec 3 2025
• Continued public hearing on New England Power Company Stormwater Management Permit (200 Peckham Street) to Dec 3 2025
• Continued public hearing on Duffy‑Poule Funeral and Cremation Services Stormwater Management Permit (20 Peck Street) to Dec 17 2025

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will meet to review reports from the Director, Friends, and City Council. The board will also discuss open board seats and prospective members.

• Staff spotlight on Ashley Darling, Outreach Counselor
• Discussion of open board seats
• Review of prospective board members

Park Commission

The Park Commission will meet to review the minutes from October 15, 2025. The agenda includes reports regarding the zoo and parks, as well as a review of permits.

• Review of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Zoo Report
• Park Report
• Permits review

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights will hold its monthly meeting on November 18, 2025. The agenda includes approval of September meeting minutes, review of past community events, and discussion of new items such as an incident at Wamsutta Middle School, a Fair Housing Legislation proposal, and plans for a Black History Month event in February 2026.

• Approve minutes from the September meeting
• Incident at Wamsutta Middle School
• Fair Housing Legislation Proposal
• Black History Month event on Feb. 12, 2026 at the AAM
• Anti‑Racism Workshop on Oct. 22, 2025 at the APL

Willett School Council

The Willett School Council will meet to discuss the 2024-2026 and 2026-2028 School Improvement Plans. The body will also review Year 2 evidence and set dates for future meetings.

• School Improvement Plan 2026-2028
• School Improvement Plan 2024-2026
• Year 2 Evidence review

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings regarding a potential lease for senior housing at Highland Park and an ordinance to restrict the sale of kratom. The body will also consider several utility infrastructure requests and budget appropriations.

• Public hearing for senior housing and community space on a 5.496-acre parcel at Highland Park
• Proposed ordinance to restrict the sale of kratom items in Attleboro
• Appropriation of $240,955 from City Free Cash for the Bartek Center
• Three public hearings for National Grid and Verizon pole and conduit installations to feed Sturdy Memorial Hospital
• Proposed addition of a Laboratory Manager/Water Quality Specialist position to the Classification and Compensation Plan

The Attleboro Municipal Council voted to approve the minutes from the October 7, 14 and 21, 2025 meetings. All other items on the agenda were referred to the appropriate committees for further review, including school bill payments, vehicle disposition, and several grant and funding requests. No other motions were adopted during the November 18 session.

• Approved October 7, 14 and 21, 2025 meeting minutes (vote recorded)
• Referred FY25 school bill payment request for $5,600 to committee
• Referred surplus vehicle disposition request to committee
• Referred appointment of Nancy Lamothe to Redevelopment Authority to committee
• Referred donation acceptance requests (gift cards, radios) to committee
• Referred $8,565 solar‑powered crosswalk system funding request to committee
• Referred $161,500 wastewater pump bypass funding request to committee
• Referred $128,500 wastewater video surveillance funding request to committee

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign journals for motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemptions, commitments, and abatements. The board will also review Chapter Land applications. An executive session is scheduled to discuss specific abatements and exemptions.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption and abatement journals
• Review of Chapter Land applications
• Discussion of deputy assessor position
• Executive session regarding abatements and exemptions under G.L. c30A section 21(a)(7) and G.L. c59 section 60

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will vote on accepting several donations and declaring a paper cutter as surplus. The committee will also consider a motion to send prior year invoices to the municipal council for approval.

• Acceptance of $162.65 from Ohiopyle Prints for the High School School Store/Marketing Program
• Acceptance of $1,000 Stop and Shop and $1,000 Walmart gift cards for AHS families
• Acceptance of $2,000 donation to AHS Future Focus/ACRE program from Rebekha Lynn Whitefield Foundation
• Declaration of a Graphic Whizard paper cutter valued at $900 as surplus
• Motion to send prior year invoices totaling $5,119.48 to the municipal council

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting public hearings for several subdivision plans and major site plan reviews. The board will also consider requests to continue hearings and review preliminary plans for new residential developments.

• Definitive Subdivision Plans for Nicholas Drive Extension and Trinity Circle Extension by Northeast Custom Homes
• Definitive Subdivision Plan for 'Locust Estates' (50-lot open space residential development) by Newberry Estates Development, LLC
• Major Site Plan Review for Raising Cane’s Restaurant at 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue
• Major Site Plan Review for a retirement facility at 947 Park Street for Our Lady of LaSalette Shrine
• Preliminary Subdivision Plan for 'The Woods at Oakhill' by RRSP Acquisitions, LLC

The Planning Board voted to continue the public hearing on the Northeast Custom Homes “Nicholas Drive Extension” subdivision to January 5, 2025 and to extend the filing deadline to January 31, 2025. The Board also continued the hearing on the Trinity Circle Extension to December 1, 2025 and extended its deadline to December 31, 2025. All motions were unanimously approved. No other actions were taken.

• Continue hearing on Nicholas Drive Extension to Jan 5, 2025 – approved unanimously
• Extend deadline for Nicholas Drive Extension to Jan 31, 2025 – approved unanimously
• Continue hearing on Trinity Circle Extension to Dec 1, 2025 – approved unanimously
• Extend deadline for Trinity Circle Extension to Dec 31, 2025 – approved unanimously

Attleboro Cultural Council

The Attleboro Cultural Council will work through the first half of grant applications, process reimbursement requests, and vote on a roundabout grant from the previous year. The meeting will also include updates on the meeting schedule and new members. The next meeting date is not yet set.

• Work through the first half of grant applications
• Review mail and email for reimbursement requests
• Vote on roundabout grant from last year
• Discuss meeting schedule
• Update on new members

Election Commission

The Board of Election Commissioners will convene to approve the minutes from the October meeting and certify the results of the November 4, 2025 municipal election. The meeting is scheduled for 5:15 PM at the Annex Conference Room on Park Street.

• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Certification of November 4, 2025 municipal election results

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct new and continued public hearings for various property use requests. The board will review site plans, traffic reports, and department memoranda regarding these applications.

• New public hearing for variance at 130 Zoar Avenue (Case #5787)
• Continued hearing for Raising Cane’s Restaurant at 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue (Case #5770)
• Continued hearing for special permit at 20 John Williams Street (Case #5778)
• Continued hearing for special permit and variance at 0 Mendon Road (Case #5785)
• Special permit request for home occupation at 62 Homestead Lane (Case #5748)

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously continued public hearings for several pending special‑permit and variance applications to December 11, 2025. It also granted two extensions of time for the variance case at 0 West Carpenter Street. No applications were approved or denied at this meeting.

• Continued public hearing for Case #5781 (William Ward) to Dec 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Case #5783 (Duffy‑Poule Funeral & Cremation) to Dec 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Case #5785 (Raymond Bourque/Nodnem Development) to Dec 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted extension of time for Case #5777 to Nov 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted extension of time for Case #5777 to Dec 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Case #5777 to Dec 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Case #5787 (Muhammad Qandil) to Dec 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Public hearing for Case #5778 (John Williams Street Investments) closed without continuation

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings on utility pole installations to support a new medical office building at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. It will also consider adding a Laboratory Manager/Water Quality Specialist position to the Classification and Compensation Plan. A proposed ordinance to restrict the sale of kratom items in the city will be reviewed.

• Public hearing: National Grid request to install two 4" PVC conduits from riser pole 5120-56 to 211 Park St. (≈400 ft) for new medical office building
• Public hearing: National Grid + Verizon request to install and replace poles on Dunham St. to feed new medical building
• Proposed ordinance S. 11-24 to restrict the sale of kratom items in Attleboro
• Public hearing: request to add Laboratory Manager/Water Quality Specialist position to the Classification and Compensation Plan
• Finance Committee: approve up to $400,000 SPED fund expenditures for specialized transportation

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to conduct site plan reviews for two specific projects. The board will evaluate development proposals for a restaurant and a shrine.

• Site plan review for Arista Development, LLC (Raising Cane’s Restaurant) at 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue
• Site plan review for Our Lady of LaSalette Shrine c/o Schopfer Architect, LLP at 947 Park Street

Attleboro Library Board of Trustees

The Attleboro Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the treasurer and director reports. The board will discuss updates to the strategic plan and a potential new board member.

• Strategic Plan Update
• Discussion of potential board member
• Review of board records

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board meeting on November 10, 2025 will consider several ordinance committee items. Staff will present updates on minimum lot dimensions, driveway and drive‑up window designs, and housing standards for the elderly and disabled. The board will also examine amendments for cottage‑court style small lots and discuss inclusionary zoning and an affordable‑housing trust study. All items are for discussion and possible recommendation.

• Minimum Lot Dimensional Requirements (Ord.Comm./Staff)
• Common Driveway design regulations (Ord.Comm./Staff)
• Drive‑up Window design regulations (Ord.Comm./Staff)
• Housing for the Elderly and Handicap design and density regulations (Ord.Comm./Staff)
• Cottage Court Option Amendments (small lot/small houses) — (BPG)

Youth Commission

The Attleboro Youth Commission is meeting to discuss strategies for recruiting new members from middle schools. The body is also planning a drive to support the Hebron food pantry.

• Membership drive dates and announcements
• Outreach strategy for middle school students
• Planning for Hebron food pantry drive
• Mentor update

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Authority has been invited by Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies to a Zoom interview about redevelopment authorities' experience and views on mixed‑income (social) housing. No regular Authority business will be conducted during this session. The interview is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:00‑1:00 pm. The next regular Authority meeting is set for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 8:30 am in City Hall.

• Zoom interview with Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies on social (mixed‑income) housing
• No regular Attleboro Redevelopment Authority business will be conducted during the interview

Historical Commission

The Attleboro Historical Commission will review several historic preservation topics at its November 6 meeting. Items include updates on the Switch Tower, Depot Canopy, South Attleboro Historic Neighborhood, the Daggett Gravestone, and the Thayer Family Burial Ground. The commission will also discuss by‑law changes and present preservation awards. The meeting will set the next session for December 4.

• Daggett Gravestone
• By‑Laws amendment
• Thayer Family Burial Ground
• South Attleboro Historic Neighborhood
• Switch Tower

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission discussed ongoing projects including composting at Attleboro High School and Hill-Roberts Elementary. Members reported on the status of the Private Tree ordinance and the 2025 SRPEDD Regional Resilience Plan. The body also coordinated staffing for the indoor Farmers Market.

• Private Tree ordinance update pushed to January 2026
• Composting presentation at Hill-Roberts Elementary on November 20
• Indoor Farmers Market staffing for March 14 and April 25
• Review of 2025 SRPEDD Regional Resilience Plan
• Report on the first sustainability newsletter distributed to 138 recipients

Commission on Disabilities

The Attleboro Commission on Disabilities will meet on Nov 5, 2025 at 7 PM via Zoom and at the Attleboro Public Library. The meeting will include updates on the 229 Treasury account, the Grant Committee, and the Outreach Committee, as well as discussion of new member inquiries. The session will also allow public comments.

• Update on 229 Treasury account
• Update from Grant Committee
• Update from Outreach Committee
• New member inquiries
• Public comments

School Committee

The committee will review the latest monthly budget reports. It will hear findings from the FY24 student activity audit. Members will discuss proposals for redistricting school attendance zones. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Monthly budget reports presentation
• FY24 student activity audit findings review
• Discussion of school redistricting proposals

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission will approve the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will consider and vote on payment of a $4,050.00 invoice for library replacement carpeting (Project Port #24-7(10)). The commission will also receive updates on Water Department projects, including the temporary and permanent PFAS projects at Wading River.

• Approve September 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve $4,050.00 invoice for Library Replacement Carpeting (Project Port #24-7(10))
• Review Water Department project updates
• Discuss Wading River Temporary PFAS Project
• Discuss Wading River Permanent PFAS Project

The Municipal Building Commission approved the September 30, 2025 minutes (6‑0) and approved the listed invoices for payment (6‑0). The commission scheduled the next meeting for November 2025 at 5:30 p.m. and adjourned the session at 5:53 p.m.

• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved listed invoices for payment (6‑0)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 5:53 p.m.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct new and continued public hearings for various Notice of Intent (NOI) and Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) applications. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and address several enforcement orders.

• New public hearings for projects at 60 Metacomett Drive, 12 Knoll Crest Circle, and 0 Mendon Road
• Continued hearings for projects including 200 Peckham Street and 947 Park Street
• Requests for certificates of compliance for POAH Hebronville Mill, LLC and Nova Farms
• Enforcement orders for properties on Colvin Street, Lamb Street, and Landers Road
• Discussion on updating the fee schedule and a memorandum of agreement for Richardson Preserve

The Conservation Commission issued an Order of Conditions and a Local Wetlands Permit for the garage addition at 17 Davis Avenue, adding four special conditions. It also approved Negative Determinations of Applicability for septic projects at 60 Metacomett Drive and 12 Knoll Crest Circle, each with an erosion‑control inspection condition. The hearings for the Middle Street lot proposals and the NODNEM Development project were continued until the December 3, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Order of Conditions and Local Wetlands Permit for 17 Davis Avenue (vote in favor)
• Approved Negative Determination of Applicability for 60 Metacomett Drive septic replacement, with erosion‑control inspection condition (vote in favor)
• Approved Negative Determination of Applicability for 12 Knoll Crest Circle new septic system, with erosion‑control inspection condition (vote in favor)
• Continued public hearing for 0 Middle Street Lots 2‑5 until Dec 3 2025 (vote in favor)
• Continued public hearing for NODNEM Development project at 0 Mendon Road until Dec 3 2025 (vote in favor)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council is meeting to discuss various committee items, including license renewals and budget transfers. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting due to the election day.

• Transfer of $15,000 from City Reserve to Police Professional Services for Sgt. rank assessment
• Transfer of $1,000 from Animal Control Holiday/Sick OT to prior year Article 22 stipend
• Class II license renewals for Courtesy Auto Group, Gas Plus, and Car Town USA
• Donations to Attleboro Schools and Park & Forestry (storage sheds from Lowes)
• Surplus of a 2012 Wright Trailer from Recreation Dept valued at $1,500

The Municipal Council unanimously approved two Class II license renewals for local businesses. It also voted 9‑0 to transfer $15,000 to the Police Professional Services fund and $1,000 to the Animal Control stipend fund. All four actions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved Class II license renewal for Joe and Mary Inc d/b/a Gas Plus (9-0)
• Approved Class II license renewal for Car Town USA, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $15,000 transfer to Police Professional Services (9-0)
• Approved $1,000 transfer to Animal Control stipend fund (9-0)

Election Commission

The Attleboro Board of Election Commissioners will meet on Nov 4, 2025 to discuss plans for the city's 2025 municipal election. The agenda lists a single item: Election Day events. The meeting is scheduled for 6 PM at the Government Center, Mayot’s Conference Room.

• Election Day events planning

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will vote on several consent items, including a motion to forward prior‑year invoices totaling $5,600 to the municipal council for approval. It will also consider three small contractual payments: $75.75 from Planet Aid, $33.30 and $51.60 from Bay State Textiles to Hill‑Roberts. The meeting includes routine reports, an open forum, and an executive session on collective‑bargaining strategy.

• Motion to accept a $75.75 contractual obligation from Planet Aid (check #0000196730).
• Motion to send prior‑year invoices totaling $5,600 to the municipal council for approval (memo from Brittany Perella, Oct 23 2025).
• Motion to accept a $33.30 contractual obligation from Bay State Textiles to Hill‑Roberts (check #0000007857).
• Motion to accept a $51.60 contractual obligation from Bay State Textiles to Hill‑Roberts (check #0000008392).

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting public hearings on several subdivision plans and major site reviews. The board is also reviewing correspondence regarding residential developments and performance bonds for completed work.

• Public hearings for 'Locust Estates' 50-lot open space residential development
• Major site plan reviews for Raising Cane’s (420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue) and Our Lady of LaSalette Shrine (947 Park Street)
• Definitive subdivision plan hearings for 'Nicholas Drive Extension' and 'Trinity Circle Extension'
• Proposed updated performance bond amount of $177,051.77 for the 'Dove Lane' subdivision
• Preliminary subdivision plan review for 'The Woods at Oak Hill'

The Attleboro Planning Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on the Trinity Circle Extension subdivision application to the November 17, 2025 meeting. No other motions were decided; the other applications were simply continued without a vote. The board also noted that waivers had already been voted on and would not be revisited.

• Approved continuation of Trinity Circle Extension hearing to Nov 17 (unanimous)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will review the outcome of a senior photo event and discuss strategies for a membership drive. The commission's next steps regarding the drive depend on a response from Mrs. Legacy.

• Review of senior photo event
• Discussion of membership drive
• Review of Mrs. Legacy's response regarding membership drive
• Parent feedback
• Mentor update

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Liquor Licensing Board will consider several applications, including changes to officers, directors, ownership and management for two existing alcohol package stores. It will also review one‑day wine and malt beverage permits for a YMCA fundraiser and a church meeting, and a pledge of collateral by County Square Liquors. The board will approve minutes from the August 19 and September 23, 2025 meetings and address any other matters that arise.

• Change of officers, directors, stockholder and manager for Liquor Mart, 15 Highland Avenue
• Change of officers, directors, managers and ownership interest for Tavern in the Square, 228 Washington Street
• One‑day license for Attleboro/Norton YMCA to serve wine/malt beverages at 44 Peck Street on Nov 23, 2025, 6‑9 pm
• Pledge of collateral by P & S Brothers, LLC d/b/a County Square Liquors to Rockland Trust Company
• One‑day license for Attleboro Land Trust to serve beer/wine at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 North Main Street

The Liquor Licensing Board approved a change of officers, directors and manager for Liquor Mart and a change of ownership and managers for Tavern in the Square. It also approved one‑day wine and beer licenses for the Attleboro/Norton YMCA and the Attleboro Land Trust. The board authorized a pledge of collateral for County Square Liquors and ratified the minutes from August 19 and September 23, 2025.

• Approved change of officers, directors, new stockholder and manager for Liquor Mart (15 Highland Avenue)
• Approved change of officers, directors, LLC managers and ownership interest for Tavern in the Square (228 Washington Street)
• Approved one‑day license for YMCA to serve wine/malt beverages at 44 Peck Street on Nov 23, 2025
• Approved pledge of collateral for County Square Liquors to Rockland Trust Company
• Approved one‑day license for Attleboro Land Trust to serve beer/wine at 505 North Main Street
• Approved minutes of August 19, 2025
• Approved minutes of September 23, 2025

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Liquor Licensing Board will consider two business requests to change officers, directors, and ownership for their alcohol licenses. It will also review a one‑day license request from the Attleboro/Norton YMCA to serve wine and malt beverages at a senior meal fundraiser. The board will approve minutes from the August 19 and September 23, 2025 meetings and address any other matters that arise.

• Change of officers, directors, stockholder and manager for Liquor Mart (15 Highland Avenue) alcohol package store license
• Change of officers, directors, LLC managers and ownership interest for Tavern in the Square (228 Washington Street) common victualer all alcohol license
• One‑day license for Attleboro/Norton YMCA to serve wine/malt beverages at 44 Peck Street on Nov 23, 2025, 6–9 pm for senior meal fundraiser
• Approval of minutes from August 19 and September 23, 2025

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss the approval of 35 Extension St and industrial park signage. The body will also provide updates on transit-oriented development and federal grant improvements.

• Approval of 35 Extension St
• Industrial Park Signage
• GATRA / FTA Improvement Grant update
• Transit-Oriented Development District RFP update
• MBTA/ ARA Partnership update

The Authority approved the sale of 35 Extension Street, waiving its 60‑day notice right, with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It also approved the purchase of three engraved plaques for the Industrial Park entrance, costing up to $400, also by a 4‑0 vote. The board unanimously approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and then adjourned the session.

• Approved sale of 35 Extension St, waiving 60‑day notice (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of three engraved industrial park plaques, up to $400 (4‑0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will review committee reports and proposed ordinances, including a request to transfer funds for a police sergeant assessment and a proposed ban on Kratom sales.

• Transfer $15,000 from City Reserve to Police Professional Services
• Proposed ordinance to restrict sale and distribution of Kratom
• Charge Special Committee to investigate 2024 water loss
• Class I renewal for Courtesy Auto Group at 11 & 16 Scott Street
• Proposed amendments to Section 7, Rodent & Vermin Control

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider requests regarding ownership, officer, and manager changes for two local businesses. The board will also review a one-day event permit and a collateral pledge.

• Management and officer changes for Liquor Mart at 15 Highland Avenue
• Ownership and manager changes for Tavern in the Square at 228 Washington Street
• One-day wine/malt beverage license for Attleboro/Norton YMCA at 44 Peck Street on November 23, 2025
• Collateral pledge request from County Square Liquors to Rockland Trust Company

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board will discuss several design regulation updates, including minimum lot dimensions, driveway standards, and drive‑up window designs. Staff will present proposals for cottage‑court options, housing for the elderly and disabled, and updates to procedural guidelines. The board will also review inclusionary zoning and an affordable housing trust study tied to a One‑Stop Portal community planning grant.

• Minimum Lot Dimensional Requirements (Ord.Comm./Staff)
• Common Driveway design regulations (Ord.Comm./Staff)
• Drive‑up Window design regulations (Ord.Comm./Staff)
• Cottage Court Option Amendments – small lot/small houses (BPG)
• Inclusionary Zoning – One‑Stop Portal Community Planning Grant (BPG)

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet to review investment updates, process new member enrollments, and consider monthly expenses and a warrant. The meeting is held in the Mayor's Conference Room at 77 Park Street.

• Retirement System Investment Updates
• New Member Enrollments
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant
• Executive Session for personnel and medical records

The Attleboro Retirement Board authorized several investment‑related actions, including three RFPs for Fidelity, Peregrine and Frontier and an RFP for a large‑cap growth index fund. It committed $1.5 M to the PRIT Private Equity Vintage Year 2026 and voted to liquidate up to $1.5 M from the portfolio to cover November expenses. The board also approved three new retirements and accepted new member enrollments.

• Authorized three RFPs for Fidelity, Peregrine and Frontier (4‑0)
• Authorized RFP for large‑cap growth index fund (4‑0)
• Authorized financial advisor DAHAB to complete asset‑class evaluation (4‑0)
• Authorized RFPs for SSGA and Core Real Estate products (4‑0)
• Committed $1.5 M to PRIT Private Equity Vintage Year 2026 (4‑0)
• Authorized liquidation of up to $1.5 M from investment portfolio for November expenses (4‑0)
• Approved new retirements of Kristin Tommey, Donna Horan, and Virginia Stuart Becker (4‑0)
• Accepted new member enrollments (list of names) (4‑0)

Election Commission

The Attleboro Election Commission announced the dates and times it will open and deposit early‑voted ballots in preparation for the November 4, 2025 municipal election. Processing will occur on October 27‑31, 2025, starting at 9:00 AM each day, at the commission office on the second floor of 77 Park Street. The schedule follows Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 (the Votes Act). Results from these ballots will not be announced until after polls close on Election Day.

• Processing sessions: Oct 27, 28, 29, 30 (if needed), 31 (if needed) – 9:00 AM until finished
• Location: Election Commission Office, 77 Park Street, second floor
• Authority: Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 (Votes Act) and regulations 47.12, §7(k) of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020
• No results will be determined or announced until after polls close on Election Day

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Rules & Procedures Committee will review several proposed changes to the municipal Rules of Procedure. Items include revisions to Article 5‑2 (Dockets), Section 4‑4.1 on council member submission deadlines, Article 5‑2.1 on timing of docket filings, and definitions of public participation in hearings. The committee will also discuss a proposal to approve public participation procedures for Council meetings.

• Proposed amendment to Rule of Procedure Article 5‑2 (Dockets)
• Proposed amendment to Rule of Procedure Section 4‑4.1 on council member submission deadlines
• Proposed amendment to Rule of Procedure Article 5‑2.1 requiring docket items be filed by the Thursday prior to the next regular meeting
• Proposed amendment to define public participation in public hearings
• Proposal to approve public participation procedures for Council meetings

BICO

The Attleboro Board of Selectmen meeting will consider the FY25 audit report and decide whether to accept it. The board will also address the elimination of surplus funds under 60 CMR 50.07, approve payroll and bill warrants, and discuss PRISM grant awards and donations. Additional agenda items include appointments, resignations, and collaborative school initiatives.

• Acceptance of FY25 audit (vote required)
• Elimination of surplus funds (60 CMR 50.07) (vote required)
• Approval of payroll warrants
• Approval of bill warrants
• PRISM grant awards (vote required)

Attleboro Housing Authority

The Attleboro Housing Authority Board will review and discuss the FY 2026 budget. It will also approve the minutes from the September 25 meeting, a check warrant, HUD payment standards, and updates on several projects. Additional reports from the executive director, fire department, and resident services will be presented.

• Presentation and consideration of FY 2026 budget
• Approval of Check Warrant 400 and its addendums
• Approval of 2026 HUD payment standards
• Project 016777 – Retaining wall repairs (awaiting kickoff)
• Project 016179 – Brookside alarm upgrades (kickoff held 10/22/25)

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet via Zoom to review the retirement system’s investment performance and related financial items. Items on the agenda include retiree correspondence, new member enrollments, notices of injury, refund applications and transfers, and the monthly expense and warrant report. The board may also discuss other business and may enter executive session for personnel or medical privacy matters.

• Retirement System Investment Updates
• New Member Enrollments
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant
• Notices of Injury

Hyman Fine School Council

The Hyman Fine Elementary School Council will meet virtually on October 21, 2025. The agenda includes introductions, a review of council responsibilities, and setting the council’s meeting dates for the year. Members will receive the current School Improvement Plan, review updates from the prior year, and decide focus areas for the second year of the plan. The meeting will adjourn at 6:00 PM.

• Set council meeting dates for the year
• Review current School Improvement Plan
• Discuss updates to the plan from last year
• Determine focus areas for year 2 of the SIP
• Adjourn meeting

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will consider reports from its committees, including finance items such as FY25 school bills of $10,285.71, a $39,500 Cultural Council grant, and a $5,500 donation for signage. Public Works will move $120,000 from the Wastewater Reserve to the Wastewater Fund for a dump‑truck purchase. The Zoning, Land Use & Sustainability Committee will adopt an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• FY25 bills from Attleboro Public Schools totaling $10,285.71
• Approve Cultural Council FY26 Massachusetts grant for $39,500
• Donation of $5,500 from THRIVE Downtown Attleboro for signage
• Transfer $120,000 from Wastewater Reserve to Wastewater Fund for a dump‑truck
• Adopt an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance

The council voted 10‑1 to adopt a dual classification system for real‑estate taxation. It also approved several fund transfers, including $120,000 for a wastewater dump truck, $5,500 for downtown wayfinding signage, and $39,500 for a Mass Cultural Council grant. Additional approvals covered payment of $10,285.71 in prior‑year school bills, authorization of three public hearings on utility‑pole installations, and amendments removing the deputy police and fire chief positions and updating animal‑control duties.

• Adopt dual system of classification of Real Estate Taxation (10 yeas – 1 nay)
• Transfer $120,000 to purchase a 2025 F55 dump truck (11 yeas – 0 nays)
• Approve $5,500 donation from THRIVE Downtown Attleboro for wayfinding signage (11 yeas – 0 nays)
• Approve anticipated $39,500 Mass Cultural Council grant (11 yeas – 0 nays)
• Authorize School Department to pay prior‑year school bills totaling $10,285.71 (11 yeas – 0 nays)
• Hold three public hearings on Nov 18, 2025 for National Grid and Verizon pole requests (11 yeas – 0 nays)
• Amend ordinances to remove Deputy Police Chief and Deputy Fire Chief positions (11 yeas – 0 nays)
• Amend Section 9-35.2 to update Animal Control Officer duties (11 yeas – 0 nays)

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Human Rights Council will approve the September meeting minutes and review old business items, including the downtown protest on Oct. 18, the Harmony Fiesta, and the recent city election. New business focuses on scheduling several community workshops and presentations, such as an anti‑racism workshop at the APL on Oct. 22, an activism workshop at Blanding Public Library on Oct. 25, and an MCAD presentation at the APL on Oct. 27. Standing agenda items include the quarterly newsletter and a calendar check‑in.

• Approve minutes from September meeting
• Review Downtown Protest (Oct. 18)
• Anti‑Racism Workshop at APL on Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.
• Activism Workshop at Blanding Public Library on Oct. 25, 2 p.m.
• MCAD presentation at APL on Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.

Attleboro Cultural Council

The council will review grant reimbursement requests and address an issue regarding Bridgewater. Members will discuss the process for hiring a new Chair and Treasurer and determine how to schedule voting meetings.

• Review of grant reimbursement requests
• Discussion on hiring a new Chair
• Discussion on hiring a Treasurer
• Scheduling of voting meetings

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will meet to review the Joint Finance and Audit Advisory Committee's recommendation regarding CTE admissions and discuss a proposed middle school pathway policy.

• Review JFAA recommendation on CTE admissions policy
• Discuss proposed middle school pathway exploration policy
• Meeting held in Superintendent's Conference Room

School Committee

The School Committee will vote to approve prior-year invoices totaling $11,936.49 and consider a request for $400,000 from the Special Education Stabilization fund. The meeting also includes a presentation from Whitsons Nutrition LLC and reports from various subcommittees.

• Motion to approve prior-year invoices totaling $11,126.50
• Motion to accept a $439.60 donation from Varsity Booster Club
• Motion to request $400,000 from Special Education Stabilization fund
• Presentation by Whitsons Nutrition LLC
• Student Advisory Council presentation

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Rules & Procedures Committee will discuss several proposed amendments to the municipal Rules of Procedure. Items include changing the deadline for council members to submit motions to the administrative assistant, revising the filing deadline for docket items and striking a conflicting rule, defining public participation in public hearings, and approving a public participation proposal. The committee will make recommendations to the full Municipal Council.

• Motion to amend Rules of Procedure S.4-4.1 regarding submission by Council members to the Administrative Assistant before close of business Thursday (Jan 21, 2025 docket).
• Motion to amend article 5-2.1 to require all docket items, motions and new business be filed with the City Clerk by Thursday prior to the next regular meeting and to strike article 4-4.1 (Jan 7, 2025 docket).
• Motion to amend the Rules & Procedures to define public participation in public hearings (Dec 17, 2024 docket).
• Motion to approve a proposal for public participation in Council meetings (Mar 19, 2024 docket).

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board will consider performance bond requests for the Dove Lane subdivision. It will also hear definitive subdivision plans for Nicholas Drive Extension, Trinity Circle Extension, and Locust Estates, as well as a major project site plan review for Arista Development at 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue. Additional items include a site plan review for Our Lady of LaSalette Shrine at 947 Park Street and a preliminary subdivision plan for The Woods at Oak Hill.

• Performance bond request for the Dove Lane subdivision (letters from Woodlark Development Corp. and Planning Board clerk)
• Definitive subdivision plan for “NICHOLAS DRIVE EXTENSION” by Northeast Custom Homes
• Definitive subdivision plan for “TRINITY CIRCLE EXTENSION” by Northeast Custom Homes
• Definitive subdivision plan for “LOCUST ESTATES” (50‑lot residential) by Newberry Estates Development, LLC
• Major project site plan review for Arista Development at 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue

The Planning Board did not approve any applications at this meeting. It voted unanimously to postpone the public hearing on the Northeast Custom Homes “Nicholas Drive Extension” subdivision to November 17 2025. The Board also continued hearings on the Trinity Circle Extension, the Locust Estates development, and the Raising Cane’s restaurant site, with no votes recorded. The board requested that the chicken applicant provide a contractor quotation and noted that a health‑inspector review of the coop has not yet occurred.

• Continued public hearing for Nicholas Drive Extension to Nov 17 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Continued public hearing for Trinity Circle Extension (no vote recorded)
• Continued public hearing for Locust Estates development (no vote recorded)
• Continued public hearing for Raising Cane’s restaurant site (no vote recorded)
• Requested contractor quotation from chicken applicant (Eudmire Rival)
• Health‑inspector inspection of chicken coop not yet completed

Youth Commission

The Attleboro Youth Commission meeting on October 16, 2025 will review the Treasurer's report and approve prior meeting minutes. Members will discuss a senior photo event and a membership drive, followed by parent feedback and an inventor update before adjourning.

• Treasurer report
• Approval of minutes
• Discussion of senior photo event
• Discussion of membership drive
• Parent feedback

Wamsutta School Council

The Wamsutta Middle School Council is meeting to establish a schedule of future meeting dates. The body will also review MCAS results and discuss new staff and academic initiatives.

• Review of MCAS results
• Discussion of iReady initiative
• Discussion of Amplify initiative
• Discussion of ILT initiative
• Review of new staff

Sustainability Commission

The Attleboro Sustainability Commission voted to approve the minutes from its October 2, 2025 meeting. The commission also noted upcoming meeting location changes because the Attleboro Public Library will be closed on several dates. Members presented brief updates on projects such as a wetland buffer, recycling initiatives, and the indoor winter Farmers Market. No new ordinances were adopted, and the private tree ordinance remains pending until September 2025.

• Motion approved to adopt the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Future meeting locations changed due to APL closures (e.g., Dec 4 and Dec 18 at the Industrial Museum)
• Wetland buffer project discussed, proposing a 25‑foot buffer zone
• Private Tree ordinance update postponed to September 2025
• Indoor winter Farmers Market schedule and staff shifts outlined for Jan 17, Mar 14, and Apr 25

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee’s Teaching & Learning Subcommittee will meet on October 16, 2025 to review a special education update and an overview of the ILT structure. Both items appear on the agenda as new business for discussion.

• Special Education Update
• ILT Structure Overview

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review reports and meeting minutes. The body is considering a permit for Illuminate Creative & Theatrical for an event on June 26, 2026.

• Permit request for Illuminate Creative & Theatrical-Jennifer Keating at L. G. Balfour Riverwalk Park
• Discussion regarding GWOT Monument with Frank Cook and Scott Mercier

The commission accepted the meeting minutes as written. It approved nine permits for community events scheduled in October 2025 and one in May 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted meeting minutes as written (all in favor)
• Approved nine community event permits for Oct 2025 and May 2026 (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings on a Resource Development Agreement (RDA) and a Stormwater Management Permit (SWMP) for the Our Lady of La Salette property at 947 Park Street. It will also continue hearings on several pending applications, consider requests for certificates of compliance, and review enforcement orders and a fee‑schedule update. Additional agenda items include discussion of the Handy Street Conservation Area and a proposed memorandum of agreement with Mass. Audubon for Richardson Preserve.

• New public hearing: RDA for Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park Street, Assessor’s Plat #128, Lot #1A
• New public hearing: SWMP #192 for Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park Street, Assessor’s Plat #128, Lot #1A
• Continuance hearings for applications by Kings and Castle Group, Arista Development, LLC, Northeast Custom Homes, Brian Germain, New England Power Company, and Duffy‑Poule Funeral and Cremation Services
• Requests for certificates of compliance for POAH Hebronville Mill, LLC (multiple sites), Nova Farms, and Owen St. LLC
• Update to the Conservation Commission fee schedule

The commission closed the public hearing on the Request for Determination of Applicability for 947 Park Street and approved a Negative Determination of Applicability #3 with a condition that erosion controls be inspected before construction. It also voted to continue several pending hearings—including the Stormwater Management Permit for Our Lady of La Salette, the Arista Development permit, the Northeast Custom Homes notice, and an ANRAD filing—until the November 5, 2025 meeting. The October 15 minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Closed RDA public hearing for 947 Park Street (approved)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability #3 with erosion‑control inspection condition (approved)
• Continued Our Lady of La Salette Stormwater Management Permit hearing to Nov 5 2025 (approved)
• Continued Arista Development Stormwater Management Permit hearing to Nov 5 2025 (approved)
• Continued Northeast Custom Homes Notice of Intent hearing to Nov 5 2025 (approved)
• Continued ANRAD filing hearing to Nov 5 2025 (approved)
• Approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
• Adjourned the meeting (approved)

Election Commission

The Attleboro Board of Election Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve the September 9, 2025 minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates on the 2025 elections. The agenda also includes routine communications, an office update, and discussion of any old or new business items.

• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period
• 2025 election updates

Election Commission

The Board of Election Commissioners will meet to test election equipment in preparation for the municipal general election on November 4, 2025. The meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Government Center Annex, 75 Park Street, Attleboro, MA. No other agenda items are listed.

• Test election equipment for the November 4, 2025 municipal general election

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider the status of the tax rate setting process and classification in a public hearing. It will also review and sign exemption, commitment, and abatement journals for motor vehicles, real estate, and personal property, and examine Chapter land applications. An executive session will be held to discuss certain abatements and exemptions, which are not public record.

• Approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing on the status of the tax rate setting process and classification
• Review and sign motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemptions, commitments, and abatement journals
• Review Chapter land applications
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions under G.L. c30A §21(a)(7) and G.L. 659 §60 (not public record)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss updates to minimum lot dimensions, common driveway regulations, and design standards for elderly and handicap housing. The agenda also includes procedural guideline updates and amendments for cottage courts.

• Review of minimum lot dimensional requirements
• Common driveway design regulations
• Drive-up window design regulations
• Housing for the elderly and handicap design and density regulations
• Cottage Court Option Amendments

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council convenes a special meeting with an executive session to plan strategy for the Kerr v. City of Attleboro case in U.S. District Court. After the executive session, each committee will meet to consider items such as school bill payments, grant approvals, license renewals, and fund transfers. No public hearings are scheduled for November 4, 2025 because it is Election Day.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for litigation Kerr v. City of Attleboro (C.A. No. 1:25-ev-12926-NMG)
• Finance Committee: FY25 bills from Attleboro Public Schools totaling $10,285.71
• Finance Committee: Approve Cultural Council FY26 Massachusetts grant of $39,500
• License Committee: Renewal of Class II license for Car Town USA, 680 Washington St
• Public Works Committee: Transfer $120,000 from Wastewater Reserve to Wastewater Fund for a dump truck

The Municipal Council voted 11‑0 to enter an executive session under G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy for the Kerr v. City of Attleboro case. The session began at 6:16 PM. The council later voted to adjourn the special meeting at 7:25 PM.

• Entered executive session to discuss Kerr litigation strategy (vote 11-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting (vote not recorded)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting for a site visit. The sole purpose of this meeting is to visit the property located at 24 Orr Avenue.

• Site visit to 24 Orr Avenue

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will set deadlines for new and continued public hearings on multiple special permit and variance applications, including funeral services, a retail development, and a restaurant. It will also review correspondence related to those applications before the hearings. No decisions are scheduled for this meeting; the focus is on hearing deadlines and preparatory review.

• Special permit for Duffy‑Poule Funeral & Cremation Services at 20 Peck Street (Case #5783)
• Special permit for Ashli’s Inc. d/b/a Zahara at 70 Frank Mossberg Drive (Case #5784)
• Special permit & variance for Arista Development (Raising Cane’s) at 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue (Case #5770)
• Variance for Raymond Bourque/Nodnem Development, LLC at 0 Mendon Road (Case #5785)
• Variance for Michel T. Lange at 44 Standish Road (Case #5786)

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals met on October 9, 2025 to hear three applications: a special permit to extend hours for Zahara Cannabis Dispensary, a variance for a rear‑yard addition at 44 Standish Road, and a special permit and variances for a Raising Cane’s restaurant. The board heard testimony from applicants and staff but the minutes do not record any vote, approval, denial, or other formal action on any of the cases. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented.

Hill Roberts Elementary School

The School Council will discuss the start of the school year, including family communication and student experiences. Members will review the 2025-2027 School Improvement Plan (SIP) to develop steps for the 2025-26 school year.

• Review of 2025-2027 School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Discussion of family communication and student experiences

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will hold its October 8, 2025 meeting by Zoom to conduct annual performance reviews of listed investment managers. The agenda lists reviews for Copeland, Frontier, SSgA, Intercontinental, Peregrine, Fidelity, Hancock, Invesco, PRIT, BTG, Rhumbline, Amalgamated, and others. The Board may also discuss other business and enter executive session for personnel or medical‑record matters.

• Annual review of manager Copeland
• Annual review of manager Frontier
• Annual review of manager SSgA
• Other business discussion
• Executive session for personnel and medical record reviews

The Attleboro Retirement Board voted to grant Virginia Stuart Becker a 30‑day creditable service period under Chapter 32 Section 41C. The motion passed unanimously with all four members voting yes. The Board also set the dates for its November 20 and December 18, 2025 meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 12:48 pm.

• Approved 30‑day creditable service for Virginia Stuart Becker (4‑0)
• Scheduled November 20, 2025 board meeting (in person)
• Scheduled December 18, 2025 board meeting (via Zoom)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)
• Tasked Executive Director to draft RFPs for Frontier, Fidelity, and Peregrine

Attleboro Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to conduct regular business, including reviewing the treasurer and director reports. The meeting includes a discussion on an update to the library's strategic plan.

• Strategic Plan Update

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2026 tax classification and three-year employment contracts for the Deputy Police and Fire Chiefs. The body will also consider transferring animal control jurisdiction from the Superintendent of Parks to the police.

• Public hearing to set the tax classification for Fiscal Year 2026
• Public hearing on 3-year employment contracts for Deputy Police Chief and Deputy Fire Chief
• Proposed amendment to move Animal Control jurisdiction to the Attleboro Police
• Expenditure of $17,000 CDB grant for COA/Shine
• Surplus of police vehicles (2 Ford P/l Utility, 2 Ford E350, 1 Impala) and 1990s DPW vehicles

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will consider approving a field trip for high school students, accepting a $760 donation for transportation, and approving several other donations and equipment purchases. The meeting will also include a superintendent's report and a review of the strategic plan timeline.

• Motion to approve AHS Day field trip for Grades 9-12 to SEMASC Fall Conference
• Motion to accept $760 donation from Bridgewater State University for transportation
• Motion to accept $1,000 donation of backpacks and supplies to Studley Elementary
• Motion to accept athletic equipment valued at $310 from Darby Sawyer
• Motion to accept $85.25 payment from Planet Aid

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold open public hearings for three definitive subdivision plans and two major site plan reviews. The board is also reviewing a Form A plan for Alvin Street and discussing various ordinance committee updates.

• Locust Estates: 50-lot open space residential development definitive subdivision plan
• Nicholas Drive Extension and Trinity Circle Extension definitive subdivision plans
• Major Site Plan Review for Raising Cane’s Restaurant at 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue
• Major Site Plan Review for LaSalette at 947 Park Street
• Form A plan for Alvin Street (Dolores, Eric Justin & Aaron James Dufort)

The Board approved the Form A application and plan submitted by Dolores and Eric Justin and Aaron James Dufort for the property between Alvin Street and Tremont Street. The motion was made by Tiffany Foster, seconded by Stephanie Elliott, and passed with all members in favor. The Board also approved the August 11 and September 8, 2025 meeting minutes, tabled the September 22 minutes, scheduled a site visit to 24 Orr Avenue on October 11, 2025, and tabled the Form A application for Live and Learn Ventures.

• Approved Form A application/plan for Alvin‑Tremont property (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled minutes of September 22, 2025
• Scheduled site visit to 24 Orr Avenue on October 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
• Tabled Form A application for Live and Learn Ventures at 1550 West Street / 24 Orr Avenue

Election Commission

The Election Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session regarding litigation in Bristol Superior Court. The board will not return to open session after the executive session.

• Executive session to discuss Barone v. Attleboro Board of Election Commissioners
• Meeting held via Zoom at City of Attleboro Government Center
• Litigation case number 2573CV00632 in Bristol Superior Court

Youth Commission

The Attleboro Youth Commission will review the minutes from its previous meeting. It will then conduct a working session to develop a flyer, create social media posts, and reach out to Kaylyn. The meeting will also include a parent feedback segment and a mentor update before adjourning.

• Treasurer report presented during Officer Report
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Review of minutes from the last meeting (old business)
• Working meeting to produce a flyer, create social media posts, and contact Kaylyn
• Parent feedback and mentor update during closing

Historical Commission

The Attleboro Historical Commission will receive reports from the Historic Preservation Society, the Land Trust, and other groups. It will consider old business items such as the Switch Tower, Depot Canopy, and South Attleboro Historic Neighborhood. New business includes discussion of the Daggett Gravestone, by‑law changes, and the Thayer Family Burial Ground.

• Switch Tower (old business)
• Depot Canopy (old business)
• South Attleboro Historic Neighborhood (old business)
• Daggett Gravestone (new business)
• By‑laws (new business)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission discussed ongoing projects including multi-unit business recycling and the Miyawaki Pocket Forest. Members also coordinated staffing for the Farmers Market and planned the launch of a new newsletter.

• Discussion of multi-unit/business recycling enforcement and city ordinances
• Update on the Miyawaki Pocket Forest project and related press coverage
• Planning for newsletter launch targeted for October 15, 2025
• Report that a grant to investigate aquifer wells was not secured
• Status update on the Private Tree ordinance with the Planning Dept

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct new and continued public hearings regarding stormwater management and land use permits. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and address several enforcement orders.

• New public hearings for 379 Newport Avenue, 200 Peckham Street, and 20 Peck Street
• Continued hearings for projects at Pinehurst Avenue, Washington Street, Newport Avenue, Trinity Circle, Georgia Rae Way, and Pleasant Street
• Certificates of compliance requests for POAH Hebronville Mill (Knight and Read Streets), Nova Farms (1000 Washington Street), 6 Cedar Creek Drive, and 4 Buffington Street
• Enforcement orders for properties on Colvin Street, Lamb Street, Pinehurst Avenue, Brochu Avenue, Landers Road, Pike Avenue, Leedham Street, Mendon Road, and Totten Road
• Discussion of a fee schedule update and a memorandum of agreement with Mass. Audubon for Richardson Preserve

The Attleboro Conservation Commission voted to continue public hearings for multiple permit applications, moving them to future meetings. No permits were approved or denied at this session. The commission also requested additional documentation before any approvals can be considered.

• Continued ANRAD hearing for 379 Newport Avenue to October 15, 2025 (motion passed)
• Continued New England Power Company stormwater permit hearing to November 5, 2025 (motion passed)
• Continued Duffy-Poule Funeral stormwater permit hearing to November 5, 2025 (motion passed)
• Continued Kings and Castle Group wetlands permit hearing to November 5, 2025 (motion passed)
• Continued Arista Development stormwater permit hearing to October 15, 2025 (motion passed)

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission will approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. It will then consider and vote on payment of four invoices totaling $44,692.15 for the Wading River Treatment Plant design and emergency PFAS construction administration. The commission will also receive updates on the Wading River Treatment Plant construction bid and the temporary and permanent PFAS projects. The meeting will adjourn after the votes.

• Approve minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting
• Vote to approve invoice R-06193.01-18 for Wading River WTP design and permitting – $26,851.50
• Vote to approve invoice R-07676.01-18 for emergency PFAS construction admin services through May 25 2025 – $9,739.29
• Vote to approve invoice R-07676.01-19 for emergency PFAS construction admin services through June 29 2025 – $4,251.86
• Vote to approve invoice R-07676.01-20 for emergency PFAS construction admin services through July 27 2025 – $3,849.50

The commission approved five Water Department invoices for design, permitting and emergency PFAS services. It unanimously recommended awarding Contract No. 10 for the Wading River Treatment Plant to Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, Inc. for $32,897,000. The next commission meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025.

• Approved Wading River WTP Design and Permitting invoice $26,851.50 (7 yeas – 0 nays)
• Approved Emergency PFAS Construction Admin Services invoice through May 25 2025 $9,739.29 (7 yeas – 0 nays)
• Approved Emergency PFAS Construction Admin Services invoice through June 29 2025 $4,251.86 (7 yeas – 0 nays)
• Approved Emergency PFAS Construction Admin Services invoice through July 27 2025 $4,919.50 (7 yeas – 0 nays)
• Approved Emergency PFAS Construction Admin Services invoice through August 15 2025 $11,911.54 (7 yeas – 0 nays)
• Recommended awarding Contract No. 10 to Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, Inc. for $32,897,000 (7 yeas – 0 nays)

School Building Committee

The committee is reviewing construction, permitting, and LEED updates for Attleboro High School. Members will discuss the project closeout and consider payments to vendors.

• Construction and PV update from Consigli
• Permitting and LEED updates from KBA
• Summary of closeout from Consigli and SKA
• Payment of $19,334.98 for Consigli Application No. 65 Final
• Total vendor payments totaling $31,614.98

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board meeting will review several design standards. Items include minimum lot dimensions, common driveway design, drive‑up window design, and regulations for housing for the elderly and handicapped, including density. The board will also update its procedural guidelines.

• Minimum lot dimensional requirements
• Common driveway design regulations
• Drive‑up window design regulations
• Housing for the elderly and handicap design and density regulations
• Update Planning Board procedural guidelines

Attleboro Housing Authority

The Attleboro Housing Authority Board will vote to approve check warrants 398 and 399 for $321,471.74 and $312,729.87 respectively. It will also consider motions to enter contracts for retaining‑wall repairs ($203,000) and intercom system upgrades ($19,571). A motion to finalize the Brookside Phase 2 siding project and release $25,028.53 in retainage will be reviewed.

• Approve Check Warrant 398 for $321,471.74
• Approve Check Warrant 399 for $312,729.87
• Authorize contract with S.1. Services Inc for retaining‑wall repairs ($203,000)
• Authorize contract with Setronics Corp for intercom upgrades at Brookside Apartments ($19,571)
• Approve final completion of Brookside Phase 2 siding and release retainage of $25,028.53

Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Committee

The committee will meet to review the Treasurer's report on fund activity and balances. Members will discuss updates regarding submitted applications, publicity efforts, and non-profit initiatives.

• Review of Treasurer’s Report on fund activity and balance
• Update on submitted applications
• Discussion on utility bill inclusions
• Overview of program for potential new members Scott Jones and Kelly Crowley

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority will approve the August 26, 2025 regular session minutes and approve, but not release, the August 26, 2025 executive session minutes. It will receive updates on the GATRA/FTAlmprovement grant, the Transit‑Oriented Development District RFP, and the MBTA/ARA partnership. The board will then move into an executive session to discuss potential purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property and any current litigation.

• Approve August 26, 2025 regular session minutes
• Approve (but not release) August 26, 2025 executive session minutes
• GATRA/FTAlmprovement grant update
• Transit‑Oriented Development District RFP update
• Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease or sale of real property and discuss litigation

The Authority approved the amended minutes from the August 26, 2025 regular session with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved, but did not release, the amended August 26, 2025 executive session minutes, also by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved amended August 26, 2025 regular session minutes (4-0)
• Approved amended August 26, 2025 executive session minutes (not released) (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Health Department

The Health Department will meet to discuss the regulation of kratom. The Health Officer may also bring forward other issues for discussion.

• Discussion regarding kratom regulation

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider a license transfer for Richies Food Shop and a one-day event license for Zahara Cannabis. The board will also review a new Common Victualer License request for Jivas Konos Desserts.

• Wine/malt license transfer request for Attleboro Variety Inc. d/b/a Richies Food Shop at 110 North Main Street
• One Day License request for Zahara Cannabis at 70 Frank Mossberg Drive for Zaharafest on October 25, 2025
• New Common Victualer License request for Jivas Konos Desserts, LLC at 494 Pleasant Street

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider requests for a license transfer and a new Common Victualer License. The board will also review two applications for one-day beer and wine licenses for October events.

• Wine/malt license transfer request for Attleboro Variety Inc. (Richies Food Shop) at 110 North Main Street
• One-day beer/wine license request for Zahara Cannabis (Zaharafest) on October 25, 2025
• New Common Victualer License request for Jivas Konos Desserts, LLC at 494 Pleasant Street
• One-day beer/wine license request for Fringe Worthy Studio I Boutique LLC (Community Fall Festival) on October 25, 2025

The board unanimously approved a wine/malt license transfer to Richies Food Shop, one‑day beer/wine permits for Zahara Cannabis and Fringe Worthy Studio, and new common victualer licenses for Jivas Konos Desserts and Bilenitta Café. The September 9, 2025 minutes were approved, while the August 19, 2025 minutes were tabled. The next meeting is set for October 28, 2025.

• Approved transfer of wine/malt license to Attleboro Variety Inc. d/b/a Richies Food Shop (all voted in favor)
• Approved one‑day beer/wine license for Zahara Cannabis, 70 Frank Mossberg Drive (all voted in favor)
• Approved new Common Victualer License for Jivas Konos Desserts, LLC, 494 Pleasant Street (all voted in favor)
• Approved one‑day beer/wine license for Fringe Worthy Studio I Boutique LLC, 200 North Main Street (all voted in favor)
• Approved new Common Victualer License for Bilenitta Café, 308 Thacher Street (all voted in favor)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 (all voted in favor)
• Tabled minutes of August 19, 2025
• Scheduled next meeting for October 28, 2025

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board will consider several definitive subdivision plans, including the Nicholas Drive Extension, Trinity Circle Extension, and Locust Estates projects. It will also review major site‑plan applications for a Raising Cane’s restaurant at 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue, and for the LaSalette project at 947 Park Street. Additionally, the board will approve the release of $28,229.10 for the Buffington Street Extension project.

• Release of $28,229.10 plus interest for the Buffington Street Extension project
• Definitive subdivision plan review for Northeast Custom Homes – Nicholas Drive Extension
• Definitive subdivision plan review for Northeast Custom Homes – Trinity Circle Extension
• Definitive subdivision plan review for Newberry Estates Development LLC – Locust Estates
• Major site‑plan review for Arista Development – Raising Cane’s Restaurant at 420/424 Washington St and 747/755 Newport Ave

The Board heard applications for a four‑lot subdivision on Nicholas Drive, a seven‑lot subdivision on Trinity Circle, a thirty‑seven‑lot open‑space development on Locust Street, and a Raising Cane’s restaurant site. No approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded; the hearings were continued and additional information was requested. The amended Locust Estates plan will be heard on October 6, 2025.

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet on September 22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. Board members may discuss items such as retirement system investment updates, retirements, new member enrollments, notices of injury, refund applications and transfers, monthly expenses and the warrant, and other business. The agenda notes that items may be considered out of order and that public participation is invited in person at the Mayor’s Conference Room or remotely.

• Retirement system investment updates
• Retirements
• New member enrollments
• Refund applications & transfers
• Monthly expenses & warrant

The Board approved the Executive Director’s request to liquidate up to $1.5 million from the investment portfolio to cover October expenses. It also accepted several new retirements, rescinded Rachel Kunsch’s membership, and approved most new member enrollments while tabling a few pending a job description. Additional actions included a contract modification for the Assistant Executive Director, denial of a refund request from Giancarlo Paredes, and approval of refunds for several other members. All motions were passed by unanimous vote of the four board members, except where noted.

• Authorized liquidation up to $1.5 M for October expenses (yes: Bruce Tondreau, Scott Charette, Debra Bush, Deborah O’Connor)
• Contract modification for 28 hours for Assistant Executive Director passed 2-1
• Motion to post Assistant Executive Director job failed 2-1
• Accepted new retirements of John Brousseau, Paula Campbell, Catherine Rego, Jean Simoni (yes: Bruce Tondreau, Scott Charette, Debra Bush, Deborah O’Connor)
• Rescinded Rachel Kunsch’s membership effective Aug. 26 2025 (yes: Bruce Tondreau, Scott Charette, Debra Bush, Deborah O’Connor)
• Approved new member enrollments (yes: Bruce Tondreau, Debra Bush, Scott Charette, Deborah O’Connor)
• Tabled enrollments for Kevin Patton Jr, Kevin Patton, Grace Farrow, Aliana Auguste, Ketshanee Orphe, Ashley Bonner (yes: Bruce Tondreau, Debra Bush, Scott Charette, Deborah O’Connor)
• Approved refunds for Stacia Chavis, Christine Greenhalge, Asad Ali, Jennifer Zuschlag, Tyhlia Cromartie‑Bowman (yes: Bruce Tondreau, Debra Bush, Scott Charette, Deborah O’Connor)

School Committee

The school committee will hear updates from the Massachusetts School Building Authority on a solar project and from Sodexo on summer 2025 work. It will discuss capital‑improvement items, including a Trane air‑conditioning upgrade for Thacher and phone system upgrades. Transportation topics include the start‑of‑year plan and a camera upgrade. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• MSBA solar project update
• Sodexo summer 2025 work update
• Trane air‑conditioning upgrade for Thacher (capital improvement)
• Phone system upgrades (capital improvement)
• Transportation start‑of‑year plan and camera upgrade

Youth Commission

The Attleboro Youth Commission will review the treasurer's report, approve minutes, and discuss the logistics for a senior photos event, including permit acquisition and outreach.

• Treasurer Report
• Approval of Minutes
• Senior photos event logistics
• Permit for Capron event
• Parent feedback

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging board will review the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes, hold elections for officers, and receive reports from the director, friends, and city council. The board will also discuss old and new business items, consider board recruitment, and set future meeting times. An open forum will allow public comments before adjournment.

• Election of officers by the nominating committee
• Director’s report
• Friends’ report
• City council update
• Board recruitment

Park Commission

The Park Commission is meeting to review reports and approve several event permits for local parks and fields. The body will also discuss the GWOT Monument.

• Permit for Ty Waterman for a softball game at O’Connell Field on October 11, 2025
• Permit for AHS-Tammy Kirsch for a Color Run at Mark Coogan Cross Country Course in Highland Park on October 18, 2025
• Permit for The Literacy Center-Ashleigh Walsh for Amazing Race at L. G. Balfour Riverwalk & Veterans Common on October 19, 2025
• Permit for Attleboro Project Connect-A. Witherell for Tinkergarten Group in Highland Park on October 29, 2025
• Discussion regarding Frank Cook and the GWOT Monument

The commission approved $17,000 from the Mabel Mason Fund #8430 to purchase a Frog Hopper ride for the zoo. It also approved the return of several unused trust‑fund amounts and approved permits 1‑7 for community events while denying permit 8 for a yard‑sale fundraiser. The meeting was adjourned after routine motions were passed.

• Accepted minutes as written (all in favor)
• Approved $17,000 from Mabel Mason Fund #8430 for Frog Hopper ride (all in favor)
• Approved return of multiple unused trust‑fund amounts (all in favor)
• Approved permits 1‑7 for scheduled events (all in favor)
• Denied permit #8 for back‑to‑school yard sale (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings on five development applications, including NOI & LWPA for the City of Attleboro at 0 Handy Street and for Ward Building Construction & Design at Curtis Avenue & Washington Street. It will also hear SWMP applications for Ward Building Construction & Design (Curtis Avenue & Washington Street) and HarborOne Bank (127 Pleasant Street), as well as an NOI & LWPA for Natasha Bond at 3 Georgia Rae Way. The agenda includes continuation of hearings on pending applications, requests for certificates of compliance, and several enforcement orders. Additional items are a fee‑schedule update, a storm‑water refresher training proposal, and a memorandum of agreement for Richardson Preserve.

• NOI & LWPA – City of Attleboro, 0 Handy Street (Assessor’s Plat #180, Lot #1, DEP SE #097-1590)
• NOI & LWPA – Ward Building Construction & Design, LLC, Curtis Avenue & 0 Washington Street (Assessor’s Plat #17, Lot #500U, DEP SE #097-1591)
• SWMP – Ward Building Construction & Design, LLC, Curtis Avenue & 0 Washington Street (SWMP #187)
• NOI & LWPA – Natasha Bond, 3 Georgia Rae Way (Assessor’s Plat #143, Lot #5E, DEP SE #097-1592)
• SWMP – HarborOne Bank, 127 Pleasant Street (SWMP #188)

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved an Order of Conditions and a Local Wetlands Permit for the 48‑foot boardwalk project at 0 Handy Street. It also unanimously continued several pending public hearings to the October 1 meeting, including projects at 3 Georgia Rae Way, 127 Pleasant Street, Pinehurst Avenue, Washington Street/Naples Avenue, and Trinity Circle. The commission issued a Partial Certificate of Compliance for The Davies Group site at 980 Newport Avenue and a full Certificate of Compliance for Christopher and Sarah Slavik at 2 Glen Eagle Circle. An enforcement order for King & Castle Group on Pinehurst Avenue was tabled pending vegetation establishment.

• Issued Order of Conditions and Local Wetlands Permit for 0 Handy Street boardwalk (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 3 Georgia Rae Way project to Oct 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 127 Pleasant Street project to Oct 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued hearings for Kings & Castle Group Pinehurst Ave, Arista Development Washington St/Naples Ave, and Northeast Custom Homes Trinity Circle to Oct 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for The Davies Group, 980 Newport Avenue (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Christopher and Sarah Slavik, 2 Glen Eagle Circle (unanimous)
• Tabled enforcement order for King & Castle Group Pinehurst Ave pending vegetation establishment (unanimous)
• No action taken on other listed enforcement orders

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings on five development applications, including notices of intent and land use permits for sites on Handy Street, Curtis Avenue, Washington Street, Georgia Rae Way, and Pleasant Street. It will also continue hearings on pending applications at Pinehurst Avenue, Washington Street, Newport Avenue, and Trinity Circle. Additional agenda items include requests for certificates of compliance, enforcement orders, a fee‑schedule update, and correspondence regarding a proposed restaurant and utility work.

• NOI & LWPA – City of Attleboro – 0 Handy Street, Assessor’s Plat #180, Lot #1 (DEP SE #097-1590)
• NOI & LWPA – Ward Building Construction & Design, LLC – Curtis Avenue & 0 Washington Street, Assessor’s Plat #17, Lot #500U (DEP SE #097-1591)
• SWMP – Ward Building Construction & Design, LLC – Curtis Avenue & 0 Washington Street, Assessor’s Plat #17, Lot #500U (SWMP #187)
• NOI & LWPA – Natasha Bond – 3 Georgia Rae Way, Assessor’s Plat #143, Lot #45E (DEP SE #097-1592)
• SWMP – HarborOne Bank – 127 Pleasant Street, Assessor’s Plat #28, Lot #213 (SWMP #188)

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights will hold its monthly meeting on September 16, 2025. The agenda includes approving minutes from the June meeting, reviewing an anti‑racism workshop, and new business items such as appointing a communications officer, a second anti‑racism workshop on fascism awareness, an annual report, and an affordable housing initiative. Standing agenda items cover the quarterly newsletter and upcoming events, and an open forum will allow public comments.

• Approve minutes from June meeting
• Old business: Anti‑Racism Workshop
• New business: Council Leadership – Communications Officer
• New business: Anti‑Racism Workshop 2 – Fascism Awareness
• New business: Affordable Housing Initiative

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold a public hearing to authorize borrowing $717,000 for an ambulance and consider an ordinance banning second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides and glue traps on city property. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel compensation and committee reports.

• Public hearing for $717,000 ambulance purchase and loan
• Public hearing on ordinance banning SGARs and glue traps on city property
• Public hearing on amendments to personnel compensation plans
• Public hearing on Tavern in the Square license application
• Public hearing on surplus property at 95 Pine St

Attleboro Cultural Council

The Attleboro Cultural Council will review previous meeting minutes and process grant reimbursement requests. The body will also discuss strategies for recruiting new members.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Processing of grant reimbursement requests
• Discussion of Roundabout “Enemy of the People”
• Recruitment of new members

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will hold an executive session on collective bargaining, then return to open session to consider a series of consent items. Members will vote on several cash and in‑kind donations, declare surplus books, and approve proposals for international field trips for high‑school students. The agenda also includes motions to adopt new MASC policies, update existing policies, and approve new job descriptions for senior staff.

• Motion to accept a $196 donation (check #32316) from Stop & Shop to the Coelho gifts line
• Motion to accept a $1,000 donation (check #32438) from the Feinstein Foundation Inc to support the 2nd swim program
• Motion to approve the APS International Field Trip for 50 Grade 9‑12 students to Budapest, Vienna, Prague and Munich (week of 04/14/28)
• Motion to declare the Hyman Fine Elementary School Everyday Math Books surplus
• Motion to adopt new MASC policies (EFBA, KBE, KBG) and approve updated job descriptions for senior directors and a high school security supervisor

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider new public hearing deadlines for several special permit and variance applications, including Randolph St. Martin at 627 Thacher Street and William Ward at Curtis Avenue & Washington Street. It will also review requests to continue or extend hearings for CAH Owner, LLC at 135 County Street and Arista Development, LLC at 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue. Additional correspondence includes revised plans for Maruti Wellness, LLC’s retail marijuana permit at 266 Washington Street. The meeting will note pending minutes and set the next hearing date for October 9, 2025.

• New public hearing deadline: Randolph St. Martin – 627 Thacher Street (Special Permit & Variance, Case #5780) 11/15/25
• New public hearing deadline: William Ward – Curtis Avenue & Washington Street (Special Permit, Case #5781)
• Continuation request (Form Z1) for CAH Owner, LLC – 135 County Street (Special Permit & Variance, Case #5763) to Sep 11, 2025
• Extension requests (Form Z2) for Arista Development, LLC – 420/424 Washington Street & 747/755 Newport Avenue (Special Permit & Variance, Case #5770) to Sep 30/Nov 30, 2025
• Letter and revised plans for Maruti Wellness, LLC – 266 Washington Street (Special Permit for retail marijuana, Case #5684)

The Zoning Board of Appeals heard three applications but did not approve or deny any variances or permits. For Case #5763, the Board motioned to continue the public hearing. All members voted in favor, so the hearing was continued.

• Continued public hearing for Case #5763 (CAH Owner) – all voted in favor

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet via Zoom on September 10, 2025. The agenda includes discussion of a contract negotiation for nonunion personnel and a review of a disability file. The board may also address other business and could enter executive session for personnel, medical, or disability matters.

• Contract negotiation for nonunion personnel
• Review of disability file
• Potential executive session on personnel, medical, or disability matters
• Other business

Election Commission

The Attleboro Election Commission will conduct a lottery to determine the order of names on the ballot for the Councilor at Large position in the 2025 municipal election. The drawing follows Section 9-3 of the city charter and will be held in the presence of candidates or their representatives. No other agenda items are listed.

• 2025 Municipal Election Ballot Position Lottery – Councilor at Large

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee Finance and Budget Subcommittee will review monthly budget reports, a fee‑for‑service update, and the FY25 Bloom Renewal. It will consider closing the FY25 budget and discuss redistricting. The meeting also includes review of prior‑year invoices.

• Monthly Budget Reports
• Fee‑for‑Service Update FY
• Closing of FY25 Budget
• FY25 Bloom Renewal
• Redistricting

Attleboro Library Board of Trustees

The Attleboro Public Library Board will receive a presentation from Rockland Trust and hear various reports, including the treasurer's and committee reports. Members will receive updates on the strategic plan and a flooring replacement project. The meeting includes routine items required by law and a period for new business.

• Rockland Trust presentation
• Strategic plan update
• Flooring replacement update
• Treasurer's report
• Committee reports

Election Commission

The Attleboro Election Commission will meet for a regular monthly session. An executive session will be held to review the decision in case #2573CV00632. The agenda also includes 2025 election updates, public comment, and other routine business.

• Executive Session to review decision of Case #2573CV00632
• 2025 Election updates
• Public comment period
• Office update
• Approval of minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve minutes from August 12, review FY2026 interim adjustments, and discuss a residential solar exemption. The meeting will also include a review of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property journals.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• FY2026 interim adjustment and update of values
• Review of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property journals
• Discussion regarding exemption of residential solar installations
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Liquor Licensing Board will consider a request from Sturdy Health, located at 211 Park Street, for two One Day Licenses to serve beer and wine. The requested events are on September 16, 2025 from 5 pm to 7 pm and September 17, 2025 from 4 pm to 6 pm for the opening of their new cancer and specialty care building. The board may also hear any other matters that legally come before it.

• Sturdy Health request: two One Day Licenses to serve beer/wine on Sep 16, 2025 (5‑7 pm) and Sep 17, 2025 (4‑6 pm) for building opening events at 211 Park Street

The Licensing Board voted to approve Sturdy Health's request for two One Day Licenses to serve beer and wine at its new cancer/specialty care building opening events. The licenses cover September 16, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and September 17, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. All three board members voted in favor.

• Approved two One Day Licenses for Sturdy Health (Sept 16 5‑7 pm, Sept 17 4‑6 pm) (3‑0)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold a special meeting at 6:30 PM to vote on a time‑sensitive Human Resources matter. The meeting includes public hearings on several items, such as a $717,000 loan for an ambulance, amendments to classification and compensation sections of the Revised Ordinances, and a license request for alcohol service at a city event. Additional committee items on finance, licensing, and public safety will also be discussed.

• Public hearing authorizing a $717,000 loan to purchase and equip an ambulance, with the Treasurer and Mayor authorized to act.
• Proposed amendments to add Assistant Director of Planning and Development (SATS 4; $82,411.92‑$111,255.48), Assistant Director of Budget and Administration (SATS 3; $76,662.18‑5103,494,.30), and Chief of Staff (DSM 1; $88,332‑$119,110.50) to the Classification/Compensation Plan.
• Keeping a Stand license application for Tavern in the Square (228 Washington St.) to serve alcoholic beverage or wine on city property for an event at 104 Mechanic St. on Oct 25 2025.
• Finance Committee: transfer $15,620 from City Reserve to Capron Zoo Building Improvements for a furnace replacement.
• Finance Committee: approve $14,400 CDBG FY26 expenditure for an After‑School Youth Program.

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board will hold public hearings on definitive subdivision plans for Trinity Circle Extension and Locust Estates, and a major site plan review for a Raising Cane's restaurant at 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue.

• Public hearing: Trinity Circle Extension definitive subdivision plan
• Public hearing: Locust Estates definitive subdivision plan
• Public hearing: Raising Cane's site plan review at 420/424 Washington St and 747/755 Newport Ave
• Release of $141,739.62 for Stonefield Estates subdivision work
• Request to release funds for Buffington Street Extension as-built plans

The Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearings for the Locust Estates and Schopfer Architects projects and to grant both applications an extension of time to November 30, 2025. The hearing for the Northeast Custom Homes Trinity Circle subdivision was also continued, with no decision made. All motions were approved without opposition.

• Continued Locust Estates public hearing to Nov 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted extension to Nov 30, 2025 for Locust Estates (unanimous)
• Continued Schopfer Architects public hearing to Nov 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted extension to Nov 30, 2025 for Schopfer Architects (unanimous)
• Continued Trinity Circle subdivision hearing (no decision)

School Committee

The Policy and Personnel Subcommittee is reviewing several school policies to align them with MASC guidelines. The body is also considering updates to job descriptions for senior administrative and security roles.

• Proposed adoption of policies for Access to Building and Grounds, School Food and Nutrition, Parent/Booster Organizations, and Parent Advisory Councils
• Proposed edits to policies regarding Gifts to Staff and Support Staff Contracts and Compensation Plans
• Proposed removal of Exhibit A regarding Attendance Notification for all Attleboro Schools
• Review of job descriptions for Director of School Counseling, Senior Director of Finance, Senior Director of HR, Senior Director of Special Education, and High School Security Supervisor
• Review of policy for Visitors to Schools

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to review the treasurer's report and approve previous minutes. The body will discuss items from the previous meeting and establish the schedule for the year.

• Discussion of annual schedule
• Treasurer report
• Parent feedback and mentor update

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss project reports, including composting at Attleboro High School, the private tree ordinance, and the Pumpkin Smash event. The group will also review outreach efforts and confirm the final membership hearing for Rachel.

• APL closed on 11-20-25, 12-04-25, 12-18-25, 01-15-26
• Pumpkin Smash event planned for September 27
• Private Tree ordinance update expected September 2025
• AHS composting project to be discussed
• Next meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission will vote on a $5,343.78 invoice for library replacement carpeting. The body will also consider contract extensions for LLB Architects, Inc. and Port Construction. Updates on Water Department PFAS projects and the Pawtucket Water Interconnect are scheduled for discussion.

• Vote to approve $5,343.78 invoice to LLB Architects for library carpeting
• Contract end date extension for Port Construction (Consulting & Clerk of the Works)
• Contract end date extension for LLB Architects, Inc. (Designer Services)
• Update on Wading River Temporary and Permanent PFAS projects
• Update on Pawtucket Water Interconnect

The commission approved a $5,343.78 invoice for the library carpet project (7 yeas, 0 nays). It also approved extensions of the contract end dates for both Port Construction Consulting & Clerk of the Works Services and LLB Architects, Inc., moving them to February 28, 2026 (each 7‑0). The minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

• Approved $5,343.78 library carpet invoice (7-0)
• Approved contract end date extension for Port Construction Consulting & Clerk of the Works Services to Feb 28 2026 (7-0)
• Approved contract end date extension for LLB Architects, Inc. to Feb 28 2026 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 13, 2025 (no vote tally provided)
• Adjourned meeting (no vote tally provided)

Commission on Disabilities

The Attleboro Commission on Disabilities will hold a hybrid public meeting to approve past minutes, receive a grant committee update, discuss new member applications, and hear community reports. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct new and continued public hearings regarding Notice of Intent (NOI) and Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) filings. The body will also review enforcement orders and a proposed memorandum of agreement for the Richardson Preserve.

• New public hearings for 0 Handy Street, Curtis Avenue & 0 Washington Street
• Continued public hearings for Pinehurst Avenue, 420 & 424 Washington Street/747 & 755 Newport Avenue, and Trinity Circle
• Enforcement orders for properties on Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, Pinehurst Avenue, 17 Landers Road, Pike Avenue, 116 Leedham Street, 0 Mendon Road, and 80 Totten Road
• Proposed memorandum of agreement from Mass. Audubon regarding Richardson Preserve
• Discussion on updating the fee schedule and a quotation from HWG, Inc. for stormwater training

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will vote on several financial transfers, surplus property declarations, and new business items from committees. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting. Items include funding for an ambulance purchase, HVAC repairs, and transfers between city budgets.

• Loan request for $717,000 to purchase and equip an ambulance
• Transfer $2,566.62 from City Reserve to Animal Shelter Heating for HVAC repair
• Declare surplus 4 damaged Fire Hydrants and 5,000 lbs. scrap brass from Water Department
• Adopt an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance
• Amend Animal Control ordinance to transfer supervision from Parks to Police

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority will meet to review project updates, including a Commerce Way property report, a GATRA/FTA grant improvement update, and a Transit-Oriented Development District RFP update. The meeting will also include routine approvals, treasurer’s report, and strategic plan updates.

• Review of Commerce Way property status
• GATRA/FTA improvement grant update
• Transit-Oriented Development District RFP update
• Approval of July 22, 2025 regular session minutes
• Approval of July 22, 2025 executive session minutes (not released) and potential property purchase discussion

The Redevelopment Authority voted 4‑0 to approve the regular session minutes from July 22, 2025. It also voted 4‑0 to approve the July 22 executive session minutes, but ordered that they not be released at this time. No other actions were taken.

• Approved reading and approval of July 22, 2025 regular session minutes (4-0)
• Approved, but not released, July 22, 2025 executive session minutes as amended (4-0)

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet to discuss investment updates, process retirements and new enrollments, and review monthly expenses and the warrant. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Retirement System Investment Updates
• Retirements and New Member Enrollments
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant
• Public invited to attend via Zoom or City Hall
• Executive Session for personnel and medical records

The board voted to let the Executive Director liquidate up to $1.9 M from the investment portfolio to cover September costs (3‑0). It also reengaged Stone Consulting for actuarial services, approved several member enrollments, transfers, buybacks, and cash‑disbursement warrants. All motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the retiree payroll warrant for $1,577,031.51.

• Authorized Executive Director to liquidate up to $1.9 M for September expenses (3‑0)
• Reengaged Stone Consulting for actuarial services (3‑0)
• Approved new member enrollments for five individuals (3‑0)
• Approved transfer of Christopher Martin’s account ($5,510.47) (3‑0)
• Approved buybacks for Zachary Dragun ($23,359.72), Eric Hohlfeld ($19,889.52), Michael Antunes ($10,682.16) (each 3‑0)
• Approved void and re‑issue of Debra Bush’s check (3‑0)
• Approved Cash Disbursements Warrant $108,456.34 (3‑0)
• Approved Retiree Payroll Warrant $1,577,031.51 (3‑0)

Attleboro Housing Authority

The Attleboro Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will convene on August 21, 2025, to approve minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting and the check warrant for $293,177.00. The board will also receive an executive director update covering FY25 year-end statements, IRS review, vacancy reports, work orders, and project updates, including a Hillcrest Oaks/Family Sites LTO report.

• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2025 meeting
• Approval of Check Warrant 397 for $293,177.00
• FY25 year-end statements and reports
• Hillcrest Oaks/Family Sites LTO report

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission reviewed project updates and voted to submit recommendations for the Pumpkin Smash and Shpack Settlement projects to the mayor and city council. The body also discussed the Highland Park development proposal and a $250,000 Green Communities grant for COA building weatherization.

• Motion to submit Pumpkin Smash worksheet and recommendations to the mayor and council
• Motion to submit Shpack Settlement project and recommendations to the mayor and city council
• Recommendation for wetland buffer +25’ prepared for mayor and city council
• Planning Department received $250K Green Communities grant for COA building weatherization
• Motion to approve bylaw edits focusing on Projects versus Pillars

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will review committee reports and act on items including zoning amendments, alcohol license waivers, and surplus property declarations. The meeting includes public hearings on an inclusionary zoning ordinance, a street name change, and a 911 training grant expenditure.

• Waive building permit fees for Union Theatre at 68 Union Street
• Approve $278,737.71 FY26 911 Training Grant from EOPSS
• Declare 95 Pine St. surplus for Richardson School
• Waive alcohol service restriction for Capron Park Function on Sept 28, 2025
• Amend zoning for Accessory Dwelling units

Park Commission

The Park Commission is meeting to review minutes and receive zoo and park reports. The body will consider several permit requests for events at the Newell Shelter, Highland Park, and Balfour Riverwalk Park.

• Permit for Grandparents Day at Newell Shelter on September 5, 2025
• Permits for Highland Invitational and races at Mark Coogan Cross-Course in Highland Park
• Permit for Emory Recovery Ctr event at Newell Shelter on September 13, 2025
• Permit for gathering at Balfour Riverwalk Park on October 11, 2025
• Permit for wedding at Hagopian Walk and Rose Garden on June 6, 2026

The Park Commission approved a $23,000 allocation from Ruth Hatch Trust Fund #8470 to complete the Crane Exhibit. It also approved permits 1‑7 for various community events. The minutes were accepted as written and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved $23,000 from Ruth Hatch Trust Fund #8470 for Crane Exhibit (unanimous)
• Approved Permit 1 for Kaylyn Furtado Back-to-School celebration (unanimous)
• Approved Permit 2 for Mass State Track Coaches Association – Jean Cann Saturday event (unanimous)
• Approved Permit 3 for Brown Running Club – Adam Juma Cross Country races (unanimous)
• Approved Permit 4 for Irene Rounds Family Gathering (unanimous)
• Approved Permit 5 for Beta Community Partnerships – Alison Najjar Picnic (unanimous)
• Approved Permit 6 for Jewelry City Disc Golf – Spencer Lynds grand opening (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on nine development projects, including residential subdivisions and stormwater management plans. The meeting will also review enforcement orders, correspondence, and fee schedule updates.

• Public hearings on Kings and Castle Group’s Pinehurst Avenue subdivision (Lots #371-#436)
• Stormwater management plans for CAH Owner LLC (135 County Street & Cora Street) and Arista Development LLC (420 & 424 Washington Street)
• Multiple enforcement orders for properties including Colvin Street, Lamb Street, and Pinehurst Avenue
• Correspondence regarding revised site plans for Attleboro High School Housing project
• Proposed fee schedule update and stormwater refresher training quotation

The commission voted to continue the public hearing on Kings and Castle Group’s wetland permit until September 30, 2025. It approved a Stormwater Management Permit for CAH Owner, LLC, granting waivers for the 100‑foot setback and tree‑replacement requirements and adding a list of special conditions. The commission also approved Orders of Conditions for three Curtis Avenue projects submitted by W.B. Construction & Development, Inc., each with identical erosion‑control and invasive‑species requirements.

• Continued Kings and Castle Group wetland hearing until Sep 30 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Stormwater Management Permit for CAH Owner, LLC with waivers and special conditions (unanimous)
• Issued Order of Conditions for Curtis Avenue Lot 1 (unanimous)
• Issued Order of Conditions for Curtis Avenue Lot 2 (unanimous)
• Issued Order of Conditions for Curtis Avenue Lot 3 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for CAH Owner, LLC (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Curtis Avenue projects (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission’s Ordinance Committee will meet to review proposals on invasive species removal incentives, fee structures and waivers, and set topics for the next meeting. This is a procedural session with no decisions scheduled.

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings to correct an ambulance fee error and add an Information Systems Technician position. The body will also consider a request to allow alcohol service at Capron Park Zoo on September 28, 2025.

• Public hearing to change ALS2 Emergency Rate from $2,492.35 to $3,834.97
• Proposed Information Systems Technician position with salary range $66,338.76-$89,557.02
• Application from Friends of Capron Park Zoo to serve alcohol on City property September 28, 2025
• Proposed expenditure of FY26 911 Training Grant for $278,737.71
• Transfer of $31,850 from fire Uniforms to Fire Clothing Allowance

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is meeting to consider three requests for one-day licenses to serve alcoholic beverages for specific events. The board will also review a request to change the manager for The Barn Food LLC.

• One-day license request for Attleboro/Norton YMCA at 44 Peck Street on August 23, 2025
• One-day license request for County Square Liquors at 412G Thacher Street on August 30, 2025
• One-day license request for Tavern in the Square at Highland Park on October 25, 2025
• Manager change request for The Barn Food LLC to James J. Vey III

The Licensing Board unanimously approved one‑day liquor licenses for the Attleboro/Norton YMCA (Aug 23), County Square Liquors (Aug 30), Tavern in the Square (Oct 25) and approved a manager change for The Barn Food LLC. The board also approved the July 15, 2025 minutes. The next meeting is set for September 23, 2025.

• Approved One Day License for Attleboro/Norton YMCA at 44 Peck Street (Aug 23, 2025 6‑9 pm) – all voted in favor
• Approved One Day License for P&S Brothers d/b/a County Square Liquors at 412G Thacher Street (Aug 30, 2025 12‑4 pm) – all voted in favor
• Approved change of manager for The Barn Food LLC, 1395A Commerce Way to James J. Vey III – all voted in favor
• Approved One Day License for Tavern in the Square Attleboro, LLC for the Attleboro Fall Festival at 104 Mechanic Street (Oct 25, 2025 11 am‑3 pm) – all voted in favor
• Approved the minutes of July 15, 2025 – all voted in favor

Attleboro Cultural Council

The Attleboro Cultural Council will review meeting minutes and process reimbursement requests. The body will vote on a roundabout grant from the previous year and discuss member recruitment.

• Vote on roundabout grant from last year
• Review of reimbursement requests
• Discussion on recruiting new members

Election Commission

The Attleboro Election Commission will conduct a public drawing to determine the order of candidate names on the 2025 municipal election ballot. This lottery follows the city charter and is open to candidates or their representatives.

• 2025 Municipal Election Ballot Position Lottery per City Charter Section 9-3

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet via Zoom to discuss staffing needs. The primary focus is on consulting, part-time work, and assistance for the board.

• Discussion regarding consulting, part-time work, and assistance for the Attleboro Retirement Board

The Board noted that Mayor’s appointee Barry LaCasse resigned on 8/1/2025 and no replacement has been decided. A motion was passed to authorize Rachel Dindy to be the contact person for legal counsel on the Aquinnah Burgess benefit matter. Another motion was passed allowing the Executive Director to hire a former Executive Director for temporary audit assistance, with a contract limit of $10,000 and a term ending at the audit’s completion or October 31, whichever is later. The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m.

• Authorized Rachel Dindy to act as contact for legal counsel on Aquinnah Burgess matter (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Authorized Executive Director to seek consulting or part‑time help from a former Executive Director for audit assistance, capped at $10,000 and lasting until audit ends or Oct 31 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Election Commission

The Board of Election Commissioners will hold a special meeting to continue a public hearing. The body will deliberate on a residency hearing under G.L. c. 51, §47B.

• Continuation of public hearing
• Deliberation for Residency Hearing under G.L. c. 51, §47B

Trust Fund Commission

The Attleboro Trust Fund Commission will meet to approve minutes from April and vote on a $23,000 request from the Parks Superintendent to fund a new Crane Exhibit and holding area at the Lion Building using the Ruth Hatch Trust Fund.

• $23,000 expenditure from Ruth Hatch Trust Fund #8470 for Crane Exhibit construction adjacent to Lion Building

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five new applications for special permits and variances at its August 14 meeting. The board will also continue hearings on three pending cases and review correspondence and revised plans submitted by applicants.

• Eudmire Rival — 230 Read Street (Special Permit, Case #5772)
• Josephson Delpeche d/b/a Kanjo Autowerks, LLC — 1401 County Street (Special Permit, Case #5776)
• Arista Development, LLC (Raising Cane’s Restaurant) — 420/424 Washington Street & 747/755 Newport Avenue (Special Permit & Variance, Case #5770)
• CAH Owner, LLC — 135 County Street (Special Permit & Variance, Case #5763)
• Steve Medeiros — 342 South Main Street (Variance & Special Permit, Case #5779)

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously continued the public hearing on the Raising Cane’s restaurant special permit to September 11, 2025, and granted an extension of time for that application until November 30, 2025. It also unanimously continued the public hearing on Eudmire Rival’s chicken‑keeping special permit to August 14, 2025. No substantive approvals or denials were made.

• Continued Raising Cane’s restaurant special permit hearing to Sep 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Extended Raising Cane’s application deadline to Nov 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Eudmire Rival chicken‑keeping special permit hearing to Aug 14, 2025 (unanimous)

Municipal Building Commission

The Attleboro Municipal Building Commission will review and vote on invoices for payment, including the Library Carpet Project and a water system interconnection adjustment. Updates on PFAS treatment projects will also be discussed. The meeting is procedural with limited substantive decisions.

• Library Carpet Project: $7,425.00 for consulting and flooring services
• Pawtucket Water Interconnect: $58,556.75 for emergency water system construction
• Pawtucket Water Interconnect adjustment: $18,513.21 net credit to contract
• Wading River Temporary PFAS Project update
• Wading River Permanent PFAS: Re-bid update for treatment plant construction

The Municipal Building Commission voted 6-0 to accept LLB Architects' recommendation to award the library moving services contract to Meyer, Inc. and the library flooring contract to Capital Carpet & Flooring, Inc. The commission also approved payment of the $58,556.75 invoice for the Pawtucket water interconnect and the CO#4 change order credit of $18,513.21. A rebid for the Wading River Treatment Plant was issued, and a special meeting was scheduled for September 23 to recommend the award.

• Approved library moving services contract to Meyer, Inc. ($125,960) – 6 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved library flooring contract to Capital Carpet & Flooring, Inc. ($334,365) – 6 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved payment of Waterline Industries invoice $58,556.75 – approved
• Approved CO#4 Waterline Industries change order credit ($18,513.21) – approved
• Issued rebid for Wading River Treatment Plant construction project
• Scheduled special meeting on Sep 23, 2025 to recommend contract award for Wading River project

Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Committee

The committee will review the Treasurer's report on fund activity and balances. Members will discuss updates regarding submitted applications and publicity efforts. The meeting also includes a review of non-profit efforts and utility bill inclusions.

• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s Report on fund activity and balance
• Update on submitted applications
• Update on publicity efforts
• Update on non-profit efforts

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss several ordinance updates and procedural guidelines. The board will review requirements for lot dimensions, driveways, and specialized housing.

• Minimum lot dimensional requirements
• Common driveways
• Drive-up windows
• Housing for the elderly and handicap
• Update Planning Board Procedural Guidelines

Election Commission

The Board of Election Commissioners will meet to continue a residency hearing under G.L. c. 51, §47B. The commission will also provide updates regarding the 2025 elections.

• Continuance of Public Hearing (8/5/25) Residency Hearing under G.L. c. 51, §47B
• 2025 Election updates

Board of Assessors

The Attleboro Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting and discuss property tax exemptions, abatements, and affidavits. The board will also review journals for motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemptions and commitments.

• Review and sign motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption journals
• Discuss T.E. reconsideration for property tax abatement
• Review Land of Low Value Affidavits
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions (non-public record)

Health Department

The Attleboro Health Department will convene to open the meeting and then hear a Health Officer-initiated cease-and-desist case against Nubian Mohammed, Fundamentals of Islam LLC, regarding a recreation camp. Any additional health-related topics raised by the Health Officer may also be discussed.

• Cease-and-desist hearing for Nubian Mohammed, Fundamentals of Islam LLC, recreation camp

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board meets to review pending subdivision applications, zoning ordinance amendments, and staff reports. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting, but several applications are under review with deadlines in August and September.

• Locust Street, LLC — 'Locust Estates' Definitive Subdivision Plan (deadline 8/31/25)
• Chris Roche — 'Mason Street Subdivision' Definitive Subdivision Plan (deadline 8/18/25)
• RSP Acquisitions, LLC — 'The Woods at Oak Hill' Preliminary Subdivision Plan (deadline 8/22/25)
• Proposed zoning amendments for marijuana business uses, accessory dwelling units, and definitions
• Certificate of Vote to approve Covenant Release for 'Coleman Avenue & Coleman Avenue Extension' development

The Board voted to deny both a street‑width waiver and a dead‑end street waiver for the Locust Estates subdivision. It then unanimously approved an extension of time and a continuation of the public hearing for the same project to November 30 2025. The Board also unanimously granted an extension of time to August 18 2025 for the Chris Roche subdivision. Finally, the Board agreed to give direction to the attorney on the Raising Cane’s restaurant site plan.

• Denied §6.2 street‑width waiver (4‑4 vote) for Locust Estates
• Denied §6.1 dead‑end street waiver (3‑5 vote) for Locust Estates
• Granted extension of time to Nov 30 2025 for Locust Estates (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Locust Estates to Nov 30 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted extension of time to Aug 18 2025 for Chris Roche subdivision (unanimous)
• Board agreed to provide direction to attorney on Raising Cane’s site plan

School Committee

The School Committee will vote on several policy updates, job descriptions, and student handbook edits. The body is also processing a series of donations and declaring specific school books and a vehicle as surplus.

• Donation of $10,000 from Studley PTO for use by the Principal
• Donation of $5,000 from Feinstein Foundation to Hill Roberts
• Declaration of a 2013 Ford E Series Van as surplus
• Declaration of Everyday Math Books at Willett and Thacher Elementary Schools as surplus
• Request to Municipal Council for approval of prior year invoices totaling $2,188

Election Commission

The Board of Election Commissioners is conducting training for poll workers. The session includes specific training for inspectors, wardens, and clerks.

• Inspector training
• Warden and Clerk training

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct new and continued public hearings for various development applications. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and address several enforcement orders.

• New public hearings for 101 Middle Street, 287 Washington Street, and Trinity Circle
• Continued hearings for projects on Pinehurst Avenue, County Street, Washington Street, and Curtis Avenue
• Certificates of compliance requests for 61 Thurber Avenue and 35 Brigham Hill Road
• Enforcement orders for 10 properties, including 101 Lamb Street and 116 Leedham Street
• Review of a natural gas main replacement project for Water, Elizabeth, State, John, and Hodges Streets

The commission closed the public hearing on the Stormwater Management Plan application for 15 Highland Avenue. It then approved the Stormwater Management Plan, attaching eight special conditions covering standard requirements, erosion controls, compliance statements, operation & maintenance, as‑built plans, GIS shapefiles, and perpetual annual reporting. The commission also granted continuances for the Kings and Castle Group wetlands permit, the CAH Owner, LLC stormwater permit, the Arista Development stormwater permit, and the W.B. Construction & Development Curtis Avenue projects, moving those hearings to the August 20, 2025 meeting (or August 6 for the latter two).

• Closed public hearing on 15 Highland Avenue Stormwater Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Stormwater Management Plan for 15 Highland Avenue with eight special conditions (unanimous)
• Granted continuance for Kings and Castle Group Notice of Intent (wetlands) to Aug 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted continuance for CAH Owner, LLC Stormwater Management Permit to Aug 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted continuance for Arista Development, LLC Stormwater Management Permit to Aug 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted continuance for W.B. Construction & Development Curtis Avenue Notice of Intent (Builder’s Lot #1) to Aug 20, 2025 (unanimous)

Election Commission

The Board of Election Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a residency hearing under G.L. c. 51, §47B.

• Residency Hearing under G.L. c. 51, §47B

School Committee

The Policy and Personnel Subcommittee is reviewing school governance, support services, and personnel policies. The administration is recommending updates to several policies to align with MASC standards or reflect local protocols.

• Proposed edits to GCG-E1 regarding Substitute Pay Rate
• Review of BEDH-E1 Open Forum Guidelines
• Proposed edits to GDD Staff Vacations and Holidays
• Review of job descriptions for K-12 Director of Student Counseling and substitute roles
• Review of policies regarding security cameras (ECAF) and pest management (EBAB)

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Board will meet to process retirement and refund applications. Members will also review monthly expenses and warrants.

• Retirements
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet to process retirement and refund applications. The board will also review monthly expenses and warrants.

• Retirements
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Board will discuss retirement system investment updates and process member enrollments, retirements, and refund applications. The meeting includes a review of monthly expenses and warrants.

• Retirement System Investment Updates
• New Member Enrollments
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant
• Executive Session for personnel and medical files

The Attleboro Retirement Board approved a motion to liquidate up to $1,870,000 from the investment portfolio to cover August expenses. It also approved several retiree and financial actions, including new retirements, injury notices, refunds, a buyback, payroll and cash disbursement warrants, and a revised actuarial services RFP. All motions passed with recorded roll‑call votes.

• Authorized liquidation of up to $1,870,000 for August expenses (passed, 3‑0)
• Approved retirements of Stephen Bramwell and William Johnson (passed, 4‑0)
• Accepted injury notice for Mackenzie Mayo; declined notice for Kelli Buckley (both passed, 4‑0)
• Approved refunds for Donald Enos ($521.07) and Karly Knight Mongeon ($12,916.14) (passed, 4‑0)
• Approved buyback for Timothy Cook totaling $4,466.13 (passed, 4‑0)
• Approved Retiree Payroll Warrant 2025#07 RP for $1,596,766.68 (passed, 4‑0)
• Approved Cash Disbursements Warrant 2025#07 AP for $64,854.80 (passed, 4‑0)
• Re‑issued RFP for actuarial services with new scope (passed, 4‑1)

Election Commission

The Board of Election Commissioners will hold a special meeting. The session is dedicated to considering a complaint against an individual regarding their residency in the City of Attleboro.

• Executive Session to discuss a residency complaint against an individual

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Authority will receive updates on a GATRA/FTA improvement grant and a Transit-Oriented Development District RFP. The meeting includes a discussion on the MBTA/ARA partnership and strategic plan updates.

• GATRA/ FTA Improvement Grant update
• Transit-Oriented Development District RFP update
• MBTA/ ARA Partnership update
• Strategic Plan updates
• Executive session regarding real property and potential litigation

The Authority approved the June 24, 2025 executive‑session minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. A payment of $5,040 to BerryDunn (Invoice #464425) was approved. Check #9457 for $50 was rescinded. The board also approved entering executive session to discuss real‑property matters and litigation, again 5‑0.

• Approved June 24, 2025 executive‑session minutes (5‑0)
• Approved payment to BerryDunn Invoice #464425 for $5,040.00
• Rescinded Check #9457 for $50.00
• Approved motion to enter executive session on property and litigation matters (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Subdivision Committee of the Planning Board will meet to discuss two specific subdivision plans. The board is reviewing proposals for residential or land developments in the city.

• Locust Street, LLC — 'Locust Estates' Definitive Subdivision Plan
• Chris Roche — 'Mason Street Subdivision' Definitive Subdivision Plan

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission reviewed progress on various environmental pillars and discussed creating a sustainability questionnaire for election candidates. The body is drafting recommendations for a wetland buffer project and awaiting updates from the Planning Department on a private tree ordinance.

• Drafting recommendations for the wetland buffer project
• Private Tree ordinance update pending from Planning Dept for summer 2025
• Proposal to create a candidate sustainability questionnaire for upcoming elections
• Staffing for Farmers Market on August 9 and September 27
• Review of the June 26 environmental summit at the Industrial Museum

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission reviewed progress on water security and waste reduction projects. Members discussed creating a sustainability questionnaire for upcoming elections and coordinated staffing for the Farmers Market.

• Discussion of a candidate sustainability questionnaire to rank a 'sustainability score' for upcoming elections
• Water Security update on a wetland buffer project and drafting of recommendations
• Update on a Private Tree ordinance with an expected summer 2025 ETA from the Planning Dept
• New 'Drive less, bike more' project under Waste Reduction
• Staffing assignments for Farmers Market dates on August 9 and September 27

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will meet in committee sessions to discuss various pending items. Committee chairs will select which specific topics to address from a list of open business.

• Home Rule Petition to create a Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board
• Building Permit Fee Waiver application for Union Theatre at 68 Union Street
• Request to declare 95 Pine St. (Richardson School) as surplus and available for disposition
• Zoning amendment for Accessory Dwelling and a proposed Mobile Home Park zoning district
• Proposed changes to contracts for Police and Fire Chiefs

Park Commission

The Park Commission is meeting to review minutes and reports. The body will consider three event permits for the L. G. Balfour Riverwalk Park and Highland Park.

• Permit for Kaylyn Furtado: Back-to-School Celebration (Aug 23) at L. G. Balfour Riverwalk Park
• Permit for Mass State Track Coaches Association: Event (Sept 6) at Mark Coogan Cross Country Course in Highland Park
• Permit for Brown Running Club: Cross Country 8K and 5K (Sept 27) at Mark Coogan Cross Country Course in Highland Park

The commission accepted the meeting minutes as written. A motion to approve fifteen park permits—including youth volleyball, nature playgroup, yoga, birthdays, cross‑country meets, weddings, and other events—was passed with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved 15 park permits (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct continued public hearings for several stormwater and notice of intent applications. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and address various enforcement orders.

• Public hearings for projects at 15 Highland Avenue, Pinehurst Avenue, 135 County Street, and 420 & 424 Washington Street
• Notice of Intent hearings for four builder lots at 0 Curtis Avenue
• Requests for certificates of compliance for 0 & 330 Turner Street, 928 Park Street, 61 Thurber Avenue, 43 Sargent Circle, and 21 Doral Lane
• Review of 11 enforcement orders including sites at Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, and 179 Maple Street
• Discussion on updating the fee schedule and a memorandum of agreement for Richardson Preserve

The Conservation Commission closed the public hearing and voted to issue the Stormwater Management Plan for 15 Highland Avenue, attaching eight special conditions. The commission also voted to continue hearings on four other applications until August meetings. All motions were adopted with the commission voting in favor.

• Approved Stormwater Management Plan for 15 Highland Ave with eight conditions (unanimous)
• Continued Kings & Castle Group Notice of Intent (Pinehurst Ave) to Aug 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued CAH Owner, LLC Stormwater Management Permit (135 County & Cora St) to Aug 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Arista Development, LLC Stormwater Management Permit (Washington St & Newport Ave) to Aug 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued W.B. Construction & Development Curtis Ave Notice of Intent (Builder’s Lot 1) to Aug 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued W.B. Construction & Development Curtis Ave Notice of Intent (Builder’s Lot 2‑4) to Aug 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Motion to close public hearing adopted (unanimous)
• No other substantive decisions were made

Conservation Commission

The Ordinance Committee is meeting to review specific conservation regulations and coordination efforts. The body will discuss stormwater rules, invasive species incentives, and the current fee structure.

• Review of Stormwater Ordinance Regulations
• Coordination with the Board of Health
• Invasive Species Removal Incentives
• Fee Structure and Waivers

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings on several ordinance changes, including a petition for a mobile home park rent control board. The body is also reviewing employment contracts for the Police and Fire Chiefs and adjustments to inspector compensation.

• Petition to establish a board to oversee use and occupancy payments for manufactured housing
• Proposed employment contracts for Police Chief Kyle Heagney and Fire Chief Scott Lachance
• Changes to compensation of inspectors, permits, and revenues for the Protective Inspection Services Fund
• Building permit fee waiver application for Union Theatre Plaza, LLC and Illuminate Creative & Theatrical Arts Co. at 68 Union Street
• License application for the Attleboro Garden Club to sell wreaths at 25 S. Main St. on November 22, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss minimum lot dimensional requirements. This is the only item listed on the agenda.

• Minimum lot dimensional requirements

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is meeting to consider several requests for temporary alcohol licenses for local events and markets. The board will also hold a violation hearing regarding a local business.

• One-day beer/wine license request for The Friends of Capron Park Zoo fundraiser on September 28, 2025
• One-day all-alcohol license requests for Portuguese American Club picnic at 65G Prairie Avenue (July 18-20)
• Ratification of Farmer’s Market Permit for MP Brewing Company (Canned Heat Craft Beer Company)
• Farmer’s Market Permit request for Kilombo de Pradinas, LLC to sell wine
• Notice of Violation Hearing for Philmar Corp d/b/a City Spirits II

The board approved a one‑day license for The Friends of Capron Park Zoo to serve beer and wine at the zoo fundraiser on September 28, 2025. It also approved one‑day licenses for the Portuguese American Club’s three‑day picnic at 65G Prairie Avenue in July 2025. Farmer’s market permits were approved for MP Brewing Company d/b/a Canned Heat Craft Beer Company to sell beer and for Kilombo de Pradinas, LLC d/b/a Zydeco Meadery to sell wine at the Attleboro Farmer’s Market. The minutes of the June 17, 2025 meeting were approved and the next meeting was set for August 19, 2025.

• Approved one‑day license for Friends of Capron Park Zoo (Sept 28, 2025) – all voted in favor
• Approved one‑day licenses for Portuguese American Club picnic (July 18‑20, 2025) – all voted in favor
• Approved farmer’s market permit for MP Brewing Company d/b/a Canned Heat Craft Beer Company – two members voted in favor
• Approved farmer’s market permit for Kilombo de Pradinas, LLC d/b/a Zydeco Meadery – all voted in favor
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2025 meeting – all voted in favor

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for subdivision plans and site reviews. The body is also considering petitions to amend the zoning ordinance regarding marijuana business uses and accessory dwelling units.

• Definitive Subdivision Plans for 'Locust Estates' and 'Mason Street Subdivision'
• Major Site Plan Reviews for 420 and 424 Washington Street / 747 and 755 Newport Avenue and 15 Highland Avenue
• Proposed zoning ordinance amendments for marijuana business uses (§17-10.15) and detached accessory dwelling units
• Executive session to discuss litigation: Catenacci v. City of Attleboro Planning Board
• Review of Form A plans for Pleasant Street, Read Street, and Washington Street

The board entered executive session to discuss litigation and reconvened at 7:04 p.m. The board then voted on a motion to grant a street‑width waiver for the Locust Estates subdivision. The vote was 4‑4, so the waiver was not approved and will be reconsidered at the next meeting.

• Motion to grant street‑width waiver denied (4‑4 tie); decision deferred to next meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct new and continued public hearings regarding special permits and variances for several properties. The board will also review correspondence related to these applications and a cease and desist order for a property on Pleasant Street.

• New public hearing: 1 Redgate Road (Special Permit, Case #5771)
• New public hearing: 287 Washington Street (Special Permit, Case #5773)
• New public hearing: 8 Sixth Street (Special Permit & Variance, Case #5774)
• New public hearing: 40 Forest Street (Special Permit, Case #5775A)
• Continued public hearings: 15 Highland Avenue, 135 County Street, and 420/424 Washington Street & 747/755 Newport Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously continued the public hearing for Case #5770 (Arista Development) to August 14, 2025. The Board also unanimously approved an amendment to the special permit and variance application for the same case. No other actions were taken on the remaining applications heard that night.

• Continued public hearing for Case #5770 to Aug 14 2025 (unanimous)
• Amended special permit and variance application for Case #5770 (unanimous)

Municipal Building Commission

The Commission will review and vote on invoices for the Wading River WTP and PFAS projects, as well as library design and carpeting services. The body will also consider the bid package for Attleboro Public Library moving services and certificates of substantial completion for water department projects.

• Payment of $264,452.97 to Biszko Building Systems, Inc. for Wading River Emergency PFAS Treatment
• Payment of $46,818.00, $31,395.60, $16,799.40, and $43,375.50 to Tata & Howard for Wading River WTP Design and Permitting
• Approval of bid package for Attleboro Public Library Moving Services
• Vote to approve Waterline Industries Certificate of Substantial Completion for Pawtucket Water Interconnect
• Vote to approve Biszko Building Systems, Inc. Certificate of Substantial Completion for Wading River Permanent PFAS

The Municipal Building Commission approved several invoices, including $1,468.30 for library design services and $264,452.97 for an emergency PFAS treatment project. It also approved the Library Replacement Flooring and Moving Services project to proceed to bid, with bid documents to be released on July 16, 2025. Additionally, the commission approved certificates of substantial completion for the Pawtucket Water Interconnect and the Wading River Temporary PFAS Project.

• Approved payment of Library LLB Architect invoice $1,468.30
• Approved payment of Library Port consulting invoice $3,000.00
• Approved payment of Wading River WTP design invoices totaling $138,388.50
• Approved payment of Emergency PFAS Treatment Project contract $264,452.97
• Approved Library Replacement Flooring and Moving Services project to proceed to bid
• Approved Waterline Industries Certificate of Substantial Completion for Pawtucket Water Interconnect
• Approved Biszko Building Systems Certificate of Substantial Completion for Wading River Temporary PFAS Project
• Adjourned the meeting

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from June 10, 2025. The board will review and sign journals for motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemptions, commitments, and abatements. An executive session is scheduled to discuss specific abatements and exemptions.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption and abatement journals
• Executive session regarding abatements and exemptions per G.L. c30A and G.L. c59

Election Commission

The Board of Election Commissioners will meet to discuss 2025 election updates and office operations. The agenda consists of procedural items and general updates.

• Approval of June 10, 2025 minutes
• 2025 Election updates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct continued public hearings for several stormwater and notice of intent applications. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and address various enforcement orders.

• Public hearings for projects at 15 Highland Avenue, Pinchurst Avenue, 135 County Street, and 420 & 424 Washington Street
• Notice of Intent hearings for four builder lots at 0 Curtis Avenue
• Certificate of compliance requests for 0 & 330 Turner Street, 928 Park Street, 61 Thurber Avenue, 45 South Main Street, and 405 Lindsey Street
• Enforcement orders for 11 properties, including 101 Lamb Street and 179 Maple Street
• Discussion of a proposed memorandum of agreement from Mass. Audubon regarding Richardson Preserve

The Conservation Commission voted to continue the public hearings for the TPG Architecture stormwater plan, the Kings and Castle Group wetland permit, and the CAH Owner LLC stormwater permit until the July 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved certificates of compliance for projects by TRC Environmental Corporation and Stanley Mach. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Continuance of TPG Architecture stormwater plan hearing to July 16, 2025 – approved
• Continuance of Kings and Castle Group wetland permit hearing to July 16, 2025 – approved
• Continuance of CAH Owner LLC stormwater permit hearing to July 16, 2025 – approved
• Certificate of Compliance issued to TRC Environmental Corporation – approved
• Certificate of Compliance issued to Stanley Mach – approved
• Meeting adjourned – approved

Planning Board

The Site Plan Review Committee is meeting to review development proposals for two specific locations. The board will examine plans submitted by Vela, Inc. and TPG Architecture LLP.

• Site plan review for Vela, Inc. at 829 Newport Avenue
• Site plan review for TPG Architecture LLP c/o Stonefield Engineering & Design at 15 Highland Avenue

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet via Zoom to re-affirm votes taken during the June 23, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes a section for other business.

• Re-affirmation of votes from June 23, 2025 Board Meeting

The Attleboro Retirement Board approved the Retiree Payroll Warrant for $1,517,087.35 and the Cash Disbursement Warrant for $214,922.42. It also approved a 4% salary increase for Executive Director Rachel Dindy effective July 1, 2025. Additional actions included returning a notice of injury for clarification, confirming several notices of injury, and adopting a policy to stop non‑board mailings except election materials.

• Approved Retiree Payroll Warrant $1,517,087.35 (vote: Tondreau, Bush, Charette, Gould yes)
• Approved Cash Disbursement Warrant $214,922.42 (vote: Tondreau, Charette, Bush, Gould yes)
• Approved 4% salary increase for Executive Director effective July 1 (vote: Tondreau, Bush, Charette, Gould yes)
• Motion to return notice of injury for clarification passed (vote: Tondreau, Bush, Charette, Gould yes)
• Approved listed notices of injury (Kayla Bannister, Margaret George, Ayman Kafel, Jennifer Rosa, Yasmin Lazo) (vote: Tondreau, Charette, Bush, Gould yes)
• Adopted policy to cease non‑board mailings except election materials (vote: Tondreau, Bush, Charette, Gould yes)
• Motion to have Attorney respond to public records request stating data unavailable passed (vote: Tondreau, Charette, Bush, LaCasse, Gould yes)
• Declared stipend not pensionable (vote: Tondreau, Bush, Charette yes)

Attleboro Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve previous minutes and a check warrant. The Executive Director will provide updates on an IRS payroll review and a regional grant modification.

• Approval of check warrant
• Write offs of uncollectible balances
• IRS payroll review
• RSC Regional Grant Modification
• Hillcrest Oaks/Family Sites LTO Report

Attleboro Municipal Council

The special meeting scheduled for June 26, 2025, was canceled. The original purpose was to address FY26 budget votes and end-of-fiscal-year issues.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review pending applications for variances and special permits at several city locations. The board will also consider correspondence regarding site plan modifications and zoning violations.

• Variance application for 0 Laurier Avenue (Timothy Keane)
• Special permit applications for 348 South Main Street and 19 Franklin McKay Road
• Special permit and variance application for 829 Newport Avenue (Vela Inc.)
• Site plan modification request for retail marijuana establishment at 266 Washington Street
• Zoning violation letter for commercial parking lot at Maple Street and O’Neil Boulevard

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved special permits for Vela Inc., a massage‑therapy business and an automobile‑repair shop, and approved a revised site plan for Maruti Wellness. It also granted variances for a front‑yard setback, reduced parking‑stall dimensions, and a lot‑area reduction for a new single‑family home, while dismissing a variance request to widen a driveway. The board approved the May 8 and May 22 minutes and tabled the June 12 minutes.

• Approved special permit to reduce 25‑ft buffer yard for Vela Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved special permit to reduce off‑street parking stalls for Vela Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce front‑yard setback for Vela Inc. (unanimous)
• Dismissed variance request to exceed 25‑ft driveway width (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce parking‑stall dimensions to 9'x19' for Vela Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved variance of 3,600 sq ft lot‑area reduction for Timothy V. Keane (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for massage‑therapy business at 348 South Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for automobile‑repair shop at 19 Franklin McKay Rd. (unanimous)

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority will discuss updates regarding the Transit-Oriented Development District RFP and the MBTA partnership. The body is also reviewing its Urban Renewal Plan and operational model as part of a strategic plan update.

• Payment of $5,040.00 to BerryDunn for a Strategic Plan invoice
• Update on GATRA / FTA Improvement Grant
• Update on Transit-Oriented Development District RFP
• Update on MBTA/ ARA Partnership
• Review of Urban Renewal Plan

The Redevelopment Authority elected Rose Larson as Chair, Benny Keene as Vice Chair, Meg Goulet as Treasurer, and Brendan McIntyre as Secretary. It approved a $5,040 BerryDunn invoice and a $5,040 warrant. The board rescinded the February 23, 2024 approval of a $50 municipal lien certificate and the related check #9457. Minutes from the May 20 session were approved and the board entered an executive session.

• Elected Rose Larson as Chair (4-0-1)
• Elected Benny Keene as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected Meg Goulet as Treasurer (4-0-1)
• Elected Brendan McIntyre as Secretary (4-0-1)
• Approved BerryDunn invoice #464425 for $5,040.00 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant 25-11 for $5,040.00 (5-0)
• Rescinded $50 municipal lien certificate approval (5-0)
• Rescinded check #9457 for $50 payment (5-0)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is meeting to finalize budget votes and committee items before the end of the fiscal year. Committee chairs will select which open items to discuss and vote upon.

• Appropriation of $235,000 for parking lot paving projects
• Expenditure of $112,000 grant to Capron Park Zoo
• Declaration of 95 Pine St. (Richardson School) as surplus for disposition
• Proposed Home Rule Petition to create a Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board
• Tax Agreement request for 41 S. Main St., LLC regarding MA Housing Incentive Program

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss minimum lot-dimensional requirements. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of minimum lot-dimensional requirements

The Ordinance Committee met on June 24, 2025 at City Hall. Members discussed proposed revisions to the General Standards and to Lot Frontage regulations. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet to discuss investment updates and process administrative member actions. The board may enter executive session to review personnel issues, medical records, and disabilities.

• Retirement System Investment Updates
• Retirements and New Member Enrollments
• Notices of Injury
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant

The board voted to let the Executive Director liquidate up to $1,870,000 from the investment portfolio to cover July expenses. New members were accepted, and the Retiree Payroll Warrant ($1,517,087.35) and Cash Disbursement Warrant ($214,922.42) were approved. A policy was adopted to stop non‑board mailings except election materials, and the attorney was directed to respond to a public‑records request stating annuity data is unavailable.

• Authorized Executive Director to liquidate up to $1,870,000 for July expenses (5‑yes)
• Approved Retiree Payroll Warrant $1,517,087.35 (5‑yes)
• Approved Cash Disbursement Warrant $214,922.42 (5‑yes)
• Accepted new members Evan Hagerty, Hannah Gariepy, Joseph Kamens, Joseph Sullivan, Sonia Monteiro (5‑yes)
• Accepted new member enrollment for Yasmaris Sosa pending job description (5‑yes)
• Adopted policy to cease non‑board business mailings except election materials (5‑yes)
• Directed attorney to respond to public‑records request stating annuity information is not available (5‑yes)
• Approved refunds for Corey Searight and Scott Hirshberg (5‑yes)

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss updates for the first and second quarters of the Strategic Plan Dashboard. The meeting includes reports from the Director, the Friends, and the City Council.

• Strategic Plan Dashboard Qtr 1 & 2 update
• Nominating Committee Report
• Staff Spotlight: Kirstin Richardson, Marketing & Events Coordinator

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will meet to receive a report from Superintendent David A. Sawyer. The primary agenda item is the FY26 Operating Budget.

• FY26 Operating Budget

Park Commission

The Park Commission is meeting to review minutes and receive reports from the Zoo and Park departments. The body will consider 12 permit requests for sports leagues, private events, and educational groups in city parks.

• Youth volleyball league permits for L.G. Balfour Riverwalk Park
• Cross Country meet and practice permits for Mark Coogan Course in Highland Park
• Wedding ceremony permits for the Rose Garden and Hagopian Walk
• Yoga and nature playgroup permits for Newell Shelter and Highland Parking Lot
• Birthday party and back-to-school event permits for Newell Shelter and the white gazebo

The commission accepted the meeting minutes as written. It unanimously approved nine permits for community events at the Newell Shelter, Highland Park, and Balfour Riverwalk. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Accepted meeting minutes as written (All in favor)
• Approved nine event permits (All in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (All in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct new and continuing public hearings regarding various land use and stormwater permits. The body will also review enforcement orders and discuss updates to the fee schedule and stormwater regulations.

• New public hearings for 0 Curtis Avenue (Builders Lots 1-4)
• Continuing hearings for 0, 988, and 999 Read Street and 160 and 169 Knight Avenue
• Requests for Certificates of Compliance for 0 & 330 Turner Street, 928 Park Street, and 61 Thurber Avenue
• Enforcement orders for 11 properties, including 101 Lamb Street (DPW) and 179 Maple Street
• Discussion of a proposed memorandum of agreement from Mass. Audubon regarding Richardson Preserve

The commission approved a waiver of redevelopment criteria for the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. project and issued an Order of Conditions, Local Wetlands Permit and Stormwater Management Permit with multiple special conditions. It also issued Negative Determination of Applicability #3 for projects at 52 Kellcourt Drive and 16 Elderberry Lane, and continued the hearings on the Curtis Avenue notices until July 16, 2025.

• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability #3 for 52 Kellcourt Drive (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability #3 for 16 Elderberry Lane (unanimous)
• Granted waiver of redevelopment criteria for POAH project (unanimous)
• Issued Order of Conditions, Local Wetlands Permit and Stormwater Management Permit for POAH project (unanimous)
• Continued Curtis Avenue Lot #1 notice hearing until July 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Curtis Avenue Lot #2 notice hearing until July 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Curtis Avenue Lot #3 notice hearing until July 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Curtis Avenue Lot #4 notice hearing until July 16, 2025 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission Ordinance Committee is meeting to review stormwater ordinance regulations and groundwater standards. The body will also discuss coordination with the Board of Health regarding septic systems and groundwater.

• Review of stormwater ordinance regulations
• Review of groundwater standards and data review procedures
• Coordination with Board of Health on groundwater and septic systems

The committee reviewed the draft groundwater standards ordinance and set finalizing the language as a priority for the next meeting. They discussed coordinating with the Board of Health on groundwater and septic system reviews to avoid regulatory conflicts. The commission also considered offering fee reductions or credits for large‑scale invasive species removal, deciding to explore the fee structure in future meetings.

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Municipal Council will hold a joint public hearing. The body will discuss proposed zoning amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units.

• Joint public hearing on zoning amendments for accessory dwelling units

The Planning Board and Municipal Council held a joint public hearing on June 17, 2025 to consider proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance. The Director of Planning and Development presented the proposal, describing changes to accessory dwelling unit regulations. Council President Jay DiLisio and Planning Board Chairwoman Heather Whitehead both indicated no reason to keep the hearing open, and each body closed the hearing. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider requests for temporary alcohol permits for the Farmer's Market and a one-day event. The board will also review a revised draft of the BYOB Permit application.

• Farmer’s Market Permit for Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery at 947 Park Street
• Farmer’s Market Permit for Skyroc Brewery at 947 Park Street
• One Day License for Ashli’s Inc. d/b/a Zahara Cannabis at 70 Frank Mossberg Drive
• Review of revised draft of BYOB Permit application

The Licensing Board approved a farmer’s market wine permit for Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery, a one‑day wine/malt license for Ashli’s Inc. d/b/a Zahara Cannabis, and a farmer’s market malt‑beverage permit for Skyroc Brewery. The board also approved the revised BYOB permit application and the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. The next meeting was set for July 15, 2025.

• Approved Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery farmer’s market wine permit (all in favor)
• Approved Ashli’s Inc. d/b/a Zahara Cannabis one‑day wine/malt license, pending insurance certificate (all in favor)
• Approved Skyroc Brewery farmer’s market malt‑beverage permit, pending transportation license and MDAR approval (all in favor)
• Approved revised BYOB permit application (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 (all in favor)

Council on Human Rights

The Council on Human Rights will meet to review minutes and discuss upcoming community events. The body is considering suspending meetings for July and August.

• Pride Hike on June 21st at Attleboro Springs
• Pride Picnic on June 28th at Capron Park
• Anti Racism Workshop on June 28th at Attleboro Public Library
• Proposal to suspend meetings for July and August
• Discussion of Queer Lit Night

Attleboro Cultural Council

The Attleboro Cultural Council will meet to review the status of grants. The body will also discuss its meeting schedule and methods for recruiting new members.

• Grant status update
• Meeting schedule
• Member recruitment

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is conducting a joint public hearing with the Planning Board regarding zoning amendments for detached accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes numerous requests for free cash appropriations and fund transfers for city infrastructure and equipment.

• Joint public hearing on Zoning Ordinance amendments for detached accessory dwelling units
• Appropriation of $1,374,020 from Free Cash for CIP vehicle requests
• Appropriation of $1,271,900 from Free Cash for the Lindsey St. roadway project
• Appropriation of $646,142.95 from Free Cash for FY25 snow deficit
• Proposed FY2026 budget and a 2% COLA increase in the City’s Compensation Plan

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss several pending subdivision and site plan reviews. The meeting includes reviewing multiple requests for time extensions on existing applications and discussing ordinance amendments.

• Definitive Subdivision Plans for Locust Estates and Mason Street Subdivision
• Major Site Plan Review for 420 and 424 Washington Street / 747 and 755 Newport Avenue
• Major Site Plan Review for 829 Newport Avenue and 15 Highland Avenue
• Form A plans for properties on Pleasant Street, Read Street, Pike Avenue, and Newport Avenue
• Discussion on Minimum Lot Dimensional Requirements and ADU ordinance amendments

The Planning Board approved an extension of time for the Locust Estates definitive subdivision plan to August 31, 2025. It also voted 6‑1 to rescind the proposed waiver of §6.1(J) Street Location and Alignment. In addition, the Board unanimously continued the public hearing on the Mason Street subdivision to July 31, 2025.

• Approved extension of time to Aug 31, 2025 for Locust Estates subdivision (unanimous)
• Rescinded waiver of §6.1(J) Street Location and Alignment (6‑1)
• Continued public hearing for Mason Street subdivision to July 31, 2025 (unanimous)

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will meet to discuss collective bargaining and litigation in executive session. The body will also review updates from the Finance and Budget subcommittee regarding contract renewals and vehicle purchases.

• One-year renewal of the school lunch contract for FY26
• Purchase of a maintenance truck and three tractors for plowing and mowing
• Donation of $166.52 from Bliss Restaurant for 12+
• Donation of $77.70 from Chipotle to DECA
• Field trip proposal for 186 Grade 8 students to Washington D.C.

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is meeting to conduct officer elections and discuss plans for the upcoming year. The agenda also includes a review of previous discussions and a party.

• Officer elections
• Planning for next year
• Treasurer report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct new and continued public hearings regarding land use permits and variances. The board will also review correspondence concerning site plan modifications and pending applications.

• New public hearings for 0 Lautier Avenue, 348 South Main Street, 19 Franklin McKay Road, and 420/424 Washington Street & 747/755 Newport Avenue
• Continued public hearings for 15 Highland Avenue, 724 Tiffany Street, and 135 County Street
• Request for site plan modification for Maruti Wellness, LLC at 266 Washington Street
• Request to withdraw petition for 8 Sixth Street
• Review of traffic peer review for 15 Highland Avenue

The Board heard three applications— a special permit for a home‑based massage business, a variance for a residential addition, and a special permit for an automobile repair shop— and continued hearings on other cases. No approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded for any of the items. All public comments were noted and each hearing was closed.

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council and Budget Committee are meeting to finalize the FY2026 budget and budget message. The body will consider several appropriations from free cash and the rescinding of unused project funds.

• Appropriate $1,374,020 from Free Cash for CIP vehicle requests
• Appropriate $2,001,653.42 to City Stabilization Fund and $578,318.87 to City SPED Fund
• Proposed FY2026 budget and a 2% COLA increase in the City’s Compensation Plan
• Water fee minimum of $42.40 quarterly and Wastewater fee minimum of $58.46 quarterly
• Tax Agreement request for 41 S. Main St., LLC regarding MA Housing Incentive Program

Attleboro Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the evaluation of the Director and receive updates on strategic planning. The agenda also includes a treasurer's report and a finance committee report.

• Director Evaluation Discussion
• Strategic Planning update
• Finance committee report
• Treasurer's report

Planning Board

The Site Plan Review Committee is meeting to review development proposals for two specific locations. The board will examine site plans submitted for these properties.

• Site plan review for Vela, Inc. at 829 Newport Avenue
• Site plan review for TPG Architecture LLP c/o Stonefield Engineering & Design at 15 Highland Avenue

Attleboro Municipal Council

Municipal Council committees will meet to discuss various financial appropriations, personnel appointments, and pending ordinances. The session includes a Personnel Committee meeting with four appointees and preparations for a joint public hearing on accessory dwelling units.

• Appropriation of $1,271,900 from Free Cash for the Lindsey St. roadway repairs project
• Appropriation of $1,374,020 from Free Cash for CIP vehicle requests
• Appropriation of $646,142.95 from Free Cash for FY25 snow deficit
• Proposed zoning amendments regarding detached accessory dwelling units
• Appointment of five individuals to the Youth Commission, Board of Fire Commissioners, and Sustainability Commission

Election Commission

The Board of Election Commissioners will hold a regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes updates on the 2025 elections and an office update.

• Approval of May 13, 2025 minutes
• 2025 Election updates
• Office update

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign journals for real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle exemptions and abatements. The board will also consider granting the Chief Assessor permission to sign Gateway forms.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption, commitment, and abatement journals
• Permission for Chief Assessor to sign Gateway forms
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is meeting to discuss minimum lot dimensional requirements. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of minimum lot dimensional requirements

The Ordinance Committee reviewed proposed revisions to zoning regulations on lot dimensions, access, and design, including Form A application criteria. The Committee also discussed the Board’s review authority under subdivision control laws and expressed interest in having the Planning Office draft common driveway regulations. No motions were made, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting for site visits at two locations. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Site visit to Pike Avenue near the intersection with 'K' Street
• Site visit to Locust Street

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to conduct internal elections and coordinate a diaper drive. The body will also review previous meeting discussions and receive updates from mentors and parents.

• Commission elections
• Planning for next diaper drive
• Creation of signs for diaper drive

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission is discussing various environmental pillars, including water security and waste reduction. The body is voting on a recommendation to expand the wetland protection zone and managing several membership changes.

• Motion to recommend increasing the wetland protection zone (WPZ) to 50 feet
• Discussion of a Private Tree ordinance with an expected summer 2025 update from the Planning Dept
• Planning for a July 27 speaking and table event at the Industrial Museum
• Discussion of a new 'Drive less, bike more' project involving SRPEDD, Planning, and DPW
• Proposal to create a sustainability questionnaire to rank candidates in upcoming elections

Historical Commission

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss updates on transit-oriented development and the city's Urban Renewal Plan. The body will also consider a request from the South Attleboro Lions Club to use property on Riverfront Drive.

• Payment of $2,713.00 for the FY26 Assessment to the Attleboro Contributory Retirement Board
• Request by South Attleboro Lions Club to use property on Riverfront Drive
• Transit-Oriented Development District RFP update regarding MassDev/InnesMatrix
• Urban Renewal Plan Review
• GATRA / FTA Improvement Grant update

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to receive reports on schoolhouse conditions and burial grounds. The body will also review old business regarding the Switch Tower, Depot Canopy, and South Attleboro historic sites.

• Schoolhouse conditions report
• Attleboro Land Trust burial grounds report
• Switch Tower and Depot Canopy updates
• South Attleboro Historic Neighborhood and Monument updates
• Capron Exhibit proposal

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Special Finance Committee will meet to discuss issues and requests regarding the FY2026 proposed budget. Representatives from various city departments will present their budget needs to the committee.

• Health Dept + Solid Waste budget review
• Police Dept budget review
• Fire Dept budget review
• Public Works (+ Snow/Ice) budget review
• Water and Wastewater budget reviews

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold new and continuing public hearings for various property developments and stormwater management plans. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and address several enforcement orders.

• New public hearings for 10 Codding Road and properties at 420 & 424 Washington Street and 747 & 755 Newport Avenue
• Continuing hearings for projects including 0, 988, and 999 Read Street and 160 and 169 Knight Avenue
• Certificates of compliance requests for 100 Rathbun Willard Drive (High School) and 928 Park Street
• Enforcement orders for properties on Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, and 37 Lanthier Way
• Discussion of a proposed memorandum of agreement from Mass. Audubon regarding Richardson Preserve

The commission issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for a septic system replacement at 10 Codding Road, adding an inspection condition. It approved continuances for several stormwater and wetlands permit applications, extending review to July 2 or June 18, 2025. The body also approved Certificates of Compliance for Howard Crown Realty Trust, the City of Attleboro high‑school site, and two Northeast Custom Homes projects, and removed a special parking condition at the maintenance area.

• Approved Negative Determination of Applicability #3 for 10 Codding Road (6-0)
• Approved continuance of Arista Development stormwater permit to July 2, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved continuance of POAH Notice of Intent and Wetlands Permit to June 18, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved continuance of TPG Architecture stormwater plan to June 18, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved continuance of Vela, Inc. stormwater plan to June 18, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved continuance of Kings and Castle Group wetlands permit to June 18, 2025 (5-1)
• Approved Certificates of Compliance for Howard Crown Realty Trust and City of Attleboro high‑school site, and removed special parking condition (6-0)
• Approved Certificates of Compliance for Sanjeev Siwach projects at 9 Windsor Drive and 1 Windsor Drive (6-0)

Historical Commission

The Commission on Disabilities will hold a general meeting to review May 2025 minutes and receive an update from the Grant Committee. The body will also discuss new member inquiries and community reports.

• Update from Grant Committee
• New member inquiries
• Community reports

School Committee

The Finance and Budget Subcommittee is meeting to review monthly budget reports and an MSBA update. The body will consider approvals for the FY26 food services contract and extraordinary maintenance expenses.

• Approval of Food Services Contract for FY26
• Purchase of one maintenance truck
• Purchase of three tractors for plowing and mowing
• Discussion on redistricting

Municipal Building Commission

The Commission will review and vote on payments for design and construction services. The meeting includes project updates for the Library carpet project and several Water Department initiatives.

• Payment of $144,402.00 across five invoices to Tata & Howard for Wading River WTP Design and Permitting
• Payment of $28,188.19 across three invoices to Tata & Howard for Emergency PFAS Construction Admin Services
• Payment of $3,000.00 to Port for Library replacement carpeting consulting
• Payment of $1,468.30 to LLB Architect for Library design services
• Vote to approve Waterline Industries Certificate of Substantial Completion for Pawtucket Water Interconnect

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed FY2026 General, Water, and Wastewater Enterprise budgets. The body will also discuss several fee increases for city services and a proposed cost-of-living adjustment for city employees.

• Proposed FY2026 solid waste fee of $358.00 (a $33.00 increase)
• Proposed Water rate of $8.48 per 100 c.f. and Wastewater rate of $12.99 per 100 c.f.
• Proposed 2% cost-of-living adjustment increase in the City’s Compensation Plan for FY26
• Proposed amendment to restrict marijuana retail and medical sales hours between 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
• Appropriation of $132,000 from Free Cash for a Fire Alarm console upgrade

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Municipal Council will hold a joint public hearing. The body will discuss proposed zoning amendments to §17—10.15 regarding marijuana business uses.

• Joint public hearing on zoning amendments for §17—10.15 Marijuana Business Uses

The Municipal Council and Planning Board held a joint public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to allow Zahara Cannabis Dispensary to extend its operating hours to 7 a.m.‑1 a.m., seven days a week. No vote or approval was recorded; the hearing was closed and the matter was tabled.

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will meet to review the Superintendent's report and the Spotlight 2030 Strategic Plan. The body will consider several donations and contractual obligations.

• Donation of $29,215.94 from Hyman Fine PTO for ten Google Panels and ten stands
• Contractual obligation of $59.50 from Planet Aid
• Contractual obligation of $163.37 from Shutterfly, LLC for the ELC at Thacher

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for subdivision plans on Locust Street and Mason Street, as well as major site plan reviews for properties on Newport Avenue and Highland Avenue. The board will also address several pending formal plans and correspondence regarding local development projects.

• Locust Estates Definitive Subdivision Plan (Locust Street)
• Mason Street Subdivision Definitive Subdivision Plan
• Major Site Plan Review for 829 Newport Avenue (Vela, Inc.)
• Major Site Plan Review for 15 Highland Avenue (TPG Architecture LLP)
• Review of formal plans for Middle Street, Pleasant Street, Read Street, Pike Avenue, and Fisher Street

The Board heard public comments on the 37‑lot Locust Estates open‑space residential subdivision and discussed a proposed secondary access road (Seeker Street) and related waivers, but no vote was taken on the subdivision itself. The Board unanimously approved an extension of the application deadline to August 31, 2025. The Board also unanimously approved an extension of time for Vela Inc.’s major project site‑plan review to June 30, 2025.

• Approved extension of time to August 31, 2025 for Locust Estates LLC subdivision (unanimous vote)
• Approved extension of time to June 30, 2025 for Vela Inc. major project site‑plan review (unanimous vote)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Special Finance Committee is meeting to hear from various city departments regarding the proposed FY2026 budget. Department heads will address specific issues or requests for their respective offices.

• Human Resources budget review
• Mayor’s Office and Citywide budget review
• Treasurer and Debt Service budget review
• Education budget review
• Budget reviews for Recreation, Animal Control, Parks and Forestry, and Capron Park Zoo

Attleboro Municipal Council

This special meeting was called to vote on a transfer for the Collector's office postage for the remainder of FY25. Following that vote, committee meetings will discuss numerous items including the FY2026 budget, fee ordinances, and various transfers and appropriations. Many items are listed as open in committees but not all will be discussed.

• Transfer $10,000 from Collector Salary to Postage
• Annual proposed Budget for FY2026 with public hearing June 3, 2025
• Proposed Water Fee Ordinance amendment: minimum $42.40 quarterly
• Proposed Wastewater Fee Ordinance amendment: minimum $58.46 quarterly
• Request to approve 2% COLA increase in City's Compensation Plan for FY26

The Municipal Council voted to move $10,000 from the Collector – Salary and Wages account to the Collector – Postage account. The vote was 9 yeas and 0 nays, with Councilors Foa and Reynolds absent. The meeting was adjourned shortly after the vote.

• Approved $10,000 transfer from Collector – Salary and Wages to Collector – Postage (9-0)

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board will meet to discuss two items: Guardian Bollards and Dimensional and Density Standards. The meeting is procedural and does not include any decisions or votes.

• Guardian Bollards
• Dimensional and Density Standards

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals will hear five pending applications at this meeting, including special permits and variances for properties on Washington Street, Rocky Terrace, Newport Avenue, Sixth Street, and another Newport Avenue location. The board will review these cases but no decisions are listed as decided in the agenda.

• Mark Rioux — 1000 Washington Street (Special Permit, Case #5762)
• Steven P. Bender — 15 Rocky Terrace (Variance, Case #5764)
• TPS Group Holdings, LLC — 1140 Newport Avenue (Special Permit, Case #5765)
• Laura Devine — 8 Sixth Street (Special Permit & Variance, Case #5766)
• Vela Inc. — 829 Newport Avenue (Special Permit & Variance, Case #5759) 6/30/25

The Zoning Board approved a special permit for larger wall signage at The Paper Store on Newport Avenue and for Nova Farms signage on Washington Street. It denied Nova Farms' request for an additional freestanding pylon sign. The Board approved a side‑yard setback variance for a residential addition on Rocky Terrace and postponed decisions on a variance for a residential addition on Sixth Street and several parking and buffer yard requests for Vela, Inc.

• Approved 370 sq ft wall sign permit for The Paper Store, 1140 Newport Ave
• Approved 261 sq ft wall sign permit for Nova Farms, 1000 Washington St
• Denied request for two freestanding pylon signs for Nova Farms (no votes in favor)
• Approved 7‑ft side‑yard setback variance for Steven P. Bender, 15 Rocky Terrace
• Tabled variance and special permit for Laura Devine, 8 Sixth St
• Tabled parking‑stall size variance for Vela, Inc., 829 Newport Ave

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council’s Special Finance Committee meets to hear departmental presentations on their proposed FY2026 budgets. Eight departments will speak in sequence, covering services such as aging programs, library operations, tax collection, accounting, city records, property assessment, elections, and planning.

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet via Zoom to discuss investment updates for the retirement system, review retirements and new member enrollments, and handle monthly expenses. The board may also address notices of injury, refund applications, and other business as permitted by law.

• Review of Retirement System Investment Updates
• Discussion of Retirements and New Member Enrollments
• Review of Monthly Expenses & Warrant
• Possible Executive Session for personnel or medical record reviews

The board voted to select Amalgamated as the index manager for the S&P 400 RFP. It authorized the Executive Director to liquidate up to $1,850,000 from the investment portfolio for June expenses. Several retirements were approved, one was tabled pending PERAC review, and new member enrollments were accepted. The board also approved payroll and cash‑disbursement warrants totaling $1,674,007.10.

• Approved Amalgamated as index manager (3‑yes vote)
• Authorized liquidation of up to $1,850,000 for June expenses (3‑yes vote)
• Approved retirements of Timothy Birch, Franco Cerron, and Dianne Kewriga (3‑yes vote)
• Approved retirement of David Elderkin (3‑yes vote)
• Tabled retirement of Lori Copes pending PERAC review (3‑yes vote)
• Approved retirement of Paul Crowley (3‑yes vote)
• Accepted new member enrollments as presented (3‑yes vote)
• Approved payroll warrant $1,509,708.63 and cash disbursement warrant $164,298.47 (3‑yes vote)

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet to discuss investment updates and process administrative member actions. The board may enter executive session to review personnel and medical files.

• Retirement system investment updates
• Retirements and new member enrollments
• Notices of injury
• Refund applications and transfers
• Monthly expenses and warrant

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for new and continuing applications regarding land use and stormwater management. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and address several enforcement orders.

• Public hearing for City of Attleboro regarding Berwick Road (Highland Park)
• Stormwater Management Plans for 15 Highland Avenue, 829 Newport Avenue, and 135 County Street
• Certificates of Compliance for 0 & 330 Turner Street, 100 Rathbun Willard Drive, and 928 Park Street
• Enforcement orders for properties including Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, and 179 Maple Street
• Ordinance Committee discussion on stormwater construction, erosion control, and groundwater modeling

The Conservation Commission voted to issue a $3,600 fine (retroactive to May 9, 2025) against John Jacobs for repeated violations of court and enforcement orders. It also adopted a Negative Determination of Applicability for the proposed 18‑hole disc golf course, adding two environmental conditions. Several permit applications were granted continuances until the June 4, 2025 meeting.

• Approved $3,600 fine (retroactive) against John Jacobs for non‑compliance (unanimous)
• Approved Negative Determination of Applicability #3 with two special conditions for disc golf project (unanimous)
• Accepted continuance until June 4, 2025 for POAH Read Street & Knight Avenue wetlands and stormwater permits (unanimous)
• Accepted continuance until June 4, 2025 for TPG Architecture stormwater management plan (unanimous)
• Accepted continuance until June 4, 2025 for Vela, Inc. stormwater management plan (unanimous)
• Accepted continuance until June 4, 2025 for Kings and Castle Group wetlands permit (unanimous)
• Accepted continuance until June 4, 2025 for CAH Owner, LLC stormwater permit (unanimous)
• Accepted continuance until June 4, 2025 for Northpoint Developers invasive‑species management plan (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission’s Ordinance Committee will discuss proposed changes to stormwater regulations, including construction erosion controls, groundwater data requirements, and waiver standards. These items are under review but not yet decided.

• Stormwater ordinance for construction and erosion control
• Stormwater regulations for groundwater data and modeling
• Standards for waivers

The committee discussed the ongoing drafting of the groundwater standards ordinance and agreed to finalize its language at the next meeting. They planned a coordination meeting with the Board of Health to review groundwater and septic system procedures. The possibility of offering fee reductions or credits for large‑scale invasive species removal was raised and will be explored in future meetings.

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will meet to review reports from the Director, City Council, and Friends. The board is scheduled to discuss revisions to the Code of Conduct and provide an update on the Strategic Plan Dashboard regarding governance and building capacity.

• Revision of the Code of Conduct
• Strategic Plan Dashboard update on Building Capacity and Governance

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review several permit requests for events at local parks and shelters. The body will also discuss a potential community yoga program at Capron Park.

• Permit for Cub Scout Pack 33 awards ceremony at The Newell Shelter
• Permit for Jewelry City Disk Golf cleanup at Highland Park
• Permits for Attleboro Public Library events at Balfour Riverwalk
• Permit for Council on Aging Cornhole Tournament at The Newell Shelter
• Discussion of community yoga program at Capron Park

The commission voted to allocate $5,350 from Trust Fund #8439 to buy two yaks for the former Kangaroo exhibit. A motion to approve twelve event permits for various community activities was also passed. The Newell Shelter roof color was selected as Driftwood, and the commission decided not to waive the permit fee for the Girl Scouts.

• Approved $5,350 from Trust Fund #8439 to purchase 2 yaks (unanimous)
• Selected Driftwood as the Newell Shelter roof color (unanimous)
• Approved 12 event permits for community use (unanimous)
• Decided not to waive permit fee for Girl Scouts (unanimous)
• Accepted meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Council on Human Rights

The Council on Human Rights is holding a monthly meeting to review old and new business. Discussions include council membership and the Memorial Day Parade. The body is also coordinating upcoming workshops and newsletters.

• Council membership discussion
• Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2025, at Watson Avenue & Hodges Street
• Anti-Racism Workshop pending for June 28 at the Library Room
• Wheelchair Stroll update
• Queer Lit Night update

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will meet to consider several liquor license requests and review permit applications. The board will also hold a violation hearing regarding one local business.

• Retail Package Store Wine/Malt license transfer request for P & J Market at 267 Park Street
• New Common Victualer License request for Playa Bowls at 228 Washington Street
• One Day License request for Attleboro/Norton YMCA at 63 N. Main Street for September 5, 2025
• Notice of Violation Hearing for Philmar Corp d/b/a City Spirits
• Review of updated Public Entertainment License and draft BYOB Permit applications

The Licensing Board approved the updated Public Entertainment License application. It also approved a one‑day wine/malt license for the YMCA fundraiser and a new Common Victualer License for Playa Bowls. The Board accepted the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. A motion to transfer a retail package store license was made, but the outcome was not recorded.

• Approved updated Public Entertainment License application (unanimous)
• Approved YMCA one‑day license for Sept 5, 2025 (all voted in favor)
• Approved Playa Bowls Common Victualer License (all voted in favor)
• Approved minutes of April 29, 2025 (all voted in favor)
• Motion to approve transfer of Retail Package Store license to Prashiv Corp made (outcome not recorded)

Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Committee

The Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Fund Committee will meet to elect its leadership and review fund activity. The body will discuss and vote on updated income guidelines and forms. Members will also review a timeline and public relations list.

• Election of Committee Chairman, Assistant Chairman, and Clerk
• Vote on new income guidelines and form updates
• Treasurer’s report on fund activity and balance
• Review of updated timeline and PR list

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority will discuss updates on transit-oriented development and the city's Urban Renewal Plan. The body will also consider a property use request from the South Attleboro Lions Club.

• Request to use property on Riverfront Drive by the South Attleboro Lions Club
• Payment of $2,713.00 for the FY26 Assessment to the Attleboro Contributory Retirement Board
• Update on Transit-Oriented Development District RFP involving MassDev/InnesMatrix
• Review of the Urban Renewal Plan
• Updates on GATRA/FTA Improvement Grant and MBTA/ARA Partnership

The Authority voted 4-0 to approve the South Attleboro Lions Club’s request to use the vacant lot on Riverfront Drive for a Duck Derby and Jeep Meet on June 28, with liability covered by the club’s insurance and the lot left in its current condition. The use is pending approval by the appropriate city departments and the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement. The board also approved a $2,713 payment for the FY26 assessment to the Attleboro Contributory Retirement Board and approved the related warrant, both by a 4-0 vote. Additionally, the April 29, 2025 minutes were approved 4-0 and the board entered an executive session to discuss real‑property matters and potential litigation.

• Approved Lions Club use of Riverfront Drive vacant lot for event (4-0)
• Approved $2,713 FY26 assessment payment to Attleboro Contributory Retirement Board (4-0)
• Approved Warrant 25-10 for $2,713 (4-0)
• Approved April 29, 2025 regular session minutes (4-0)
• Entered executive session to consider property and litigation (ayes: Goulet, Romaniecki, McIntyre, Larson)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council is conducting public hearings to update ambulance service fees, modify the Special Assistant to the Mayor position, and add a clinical social worker role. The body is also reviewing the proposed FY2026 budget and various departmental fund transfers.

• Proposed ambulance rates including BLS Emergency at $1770.78 and ALS1 Emergency at $2536.88
• Proposed FY2026 budget and expenditure limits for Revolving Funds
• Proposed residential special waste disposal fee of $52.1 per unit for FY26
• Transfer of $797,706 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund to General Government fund
• Appropriation of $126,364.03 from Free Cash for Fire Earned Time Payment

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will review motions from its subcommittees regarding contract renewals and budget requests. The body is deciding on funding for transportation and several service agreements for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Request for $40,000 from the Special Education Stabilization Fund for FY25 transportation
• Renewal of the H. L. Bloom contract for the 25/26 school year for $2,444,400.00
• Renewal of the Sodexo contract with a 4% increase for the 25/26 school year
• Rental agreements for FY26 with ABACUS and SMARTS
• Proposal to allow the Global War on Terrorism Committee to solicit funds for a monument in Capron Park

Attleboro Cultural Council

The Attleboro Cultural Council will consider approving grant requests from Hyman Fine Elementary School PTO and Noteable Blend Chorus, and discuss new business including a Pride table event on June 1. The meeting also covers grant accounting, social media, and future council needs as it may be Heather's last meeting.

• Vote on Hyman Fine Elementary School PTO grant request
• Vote on moving Noteable Blend Chorus funding from 2024 to Valentine's Day 2025
• Discussion of Pride table event on June 1, 2025 (3-5pm)
• Approval of meeting notes from April 28, 2025
• Discussion of ACC future needs (Heather's last meeting)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for subdivision plans on Locust Street and Mason Street. The board will also conduct major site plan reviews and discuss potential zoning amendments regarding marijuana business uses.

• Public hearing for 'Locust Estates' Definitive Subdivision Plan
• Public hearing for 'Mason Street Subdivision' Definitive Subdivision Plan
• Major Site Plan Review for 15 Highland Avenue
• Major Site Plan Review for 829 Newport Avenue
• Proposed joint public hearing June 3, 2025, to amend zoning ordinance §17-15.10 regarding Marijuana Business Uses

The Planning Board voted unanimously to grant Ernest Poholek an extension of time until June 16, 2025 for his Form A application on Middle Street. The Board also voted unanimously to continue the Vela Inc. Major Site Plan Review hearing to June 2, 2025. Additional public hearings for other projects were continued without a vote.

• Continued Vela Inc. Major Site Plan Review hearing to June 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted extension of time to June 16, 2025 for Ernest Poholek Form A application (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Locust Estates LLC Open Space Residential Development (no vote)
• Continued public hearing for Chris Roche Proposed Mason Street Subdivision (no vote)
• Continued public hearing for TPG Architecture LLP Chase Bank site plan (no vote)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is meeting to discuss previous business and plan upcoming initiatives. The agenda focuses on organizing a membership drive and a diaper drive for the spring.

• Planning for a new spring diaper drive
• Planning for a membership drive

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission is reviewing updates on water security, waste reduction, and conservation projects. The body is also discussing a potential sustainability questionnaire for upcoming election candidates.

• Private Tree ordinance update expected from Planning Dept in summer 2025
• Proposed sustainability questionnaire to rank candidates in upcoming elections
• Discussion of the Downtown flood mitigation and resilience planning
• Planning for a speaking event at the Industrial Museum on July 27
• Scheduling for Sustainability Commission presence at the Winter Market on August 9 and September 27

Attleboro Library Board of Trustees

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Attleboro Library Board of Trustees. The board will hear committee reports, a treasurer's report, and a director's report. Unfinished business includes a strategic plan update and a reminder about the director evaluation. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Strategic Plan Update
• Director Evaluation reminder
• Treasurer's Report
• Policy Committee Report

School Committee

The Infrastructure & Facilities Subcommittee is meeting to receive updates on the MSBA and Sodexo's April vacation work. The body will also discuss the Capital Improvements Submission.

• MSBA Update
• Sodexo Update regarding April Vacation Work
• Capital Improvements Submission

Hill Roberts Elementary School

The School Council will meet to discuss next steps for improving school pick-up and drop-off routines. The body will also review progress on the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and identify follow-up actions from the April meeting.

• Pick-up/Drop-off Committee summer meeting planning
• School Improvement Plan (2024-2026) updates
• Discussion on sharing High-Quality Instruction definitions with staff
• Review of professional development plan communication
• Discussion of the ILT Frame sharing process

Attleboro Municipal Council

The council is holding a special meeting for the administration to present the FY2026 Budget. Various committees will also discuss pending items including fund transfers, appointments, and ordinance amendments.

• Appropriation of $126,364.03 from Free Cash for Fire Earned Time Payment
• Proposed declaration of 95 Pine St. (Richardson School) as surplus
• Transfer of $22,000 from Park Salary for FY25 utility and repair costs
• Appointment of Dennis Morton as Water Superintendent
• Proposed Home Rule Petition to create a Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council is holding a special meeting to receive the FY2026 Budget presentation from the mayor's administration. No other specific items are listed beyond the budget and any other business that may come before the council.

• Presentation of the FY2026 Budget by the administration

Election Commission

The Election Commission will hold a regular monthly meeting to discuss office and 2025 election updates. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general business.

• 2025 Election updates

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board and Ordinance Committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss two items: guardian bollards and dimensional/density standards. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is limited to these discussion topics.

• Guardian bollards
• Dimensional and density standards

The committee reviewed comments from the mayor, building inspector, city solicitor and Attorney General on its draft zoning amendments for the new detached ADU law. It discussed changes such as eliminating certain sections, adding a state definition for modular homes, and requiring one parking space for ADUs located more than half a mile from a transit station. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Assessors

The Attleboro Board of Assessors is meeting to approve minutes from April 8, 2025, and review and sign motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption, commitment, and abatement journals. They will also sign one tax deferral and recovery agreement. An executive session is scheduled to discuss abatements and exemptions that are not public record. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approve meeting minutes from April 8, 2025
• Review and sign motor vehicle exemption, commitment, and abatement journals
• Review and sign real estate exemption, commitment, and abatement journals
• Review and sign personal property exemption, commitment, and abatement journals
• Sign one tax deferral and recovery agreement

School Committee

The Policy and Personnel Subcommittee will review several proposed policy edits, including a motion to remove Policy BDC (Appointed Committee Officials) as it is dictated by state law. They will also note review dates for policies aligned with APS protocol, discuss the superintendent evaluation tool, and approve annual handbooks and a department head job description.

• Review of ACA: Non-discrimination on the Basis of Sex (policy edit)
• Motion to remove Policy BDC (Appointed Committee Officials) per M.G.L.
• Discussion of Superintendent's Evaluation Tool
• Approval of annual handbooks (Laurie Regan, Assistant Superintendent)
• Approval of Department Head job description

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will open new public hearings for six variance and special permit cases at properties including 724 Tiffany Street, 1000 Washington Street, 135 County Street, 15 Rocky Ter, 1140 Newport Avenue, and 8 Sixth Street. Continued hearings include a special permit and variance for 89 Turner Street (with a withdrawal request) and cases at 15 Highland Avenue and 829 Newport Avenue (with an extension request). Correspondence includes requests to modify approved site plans for retail marijuana establishments at 1000 Washington Street (Nova Farms) and 266 Washington Street (Maruti Wellness). The board will also elect a chair and appoint a clerk.

• New public hearings for six variance/special permit cases (Cases #5761-5766)
• Withdrawal request for Gita Patel's variance at 89 Turner Street (Case #5756)
• Extension request for Vela Inc.'s special permit at 829 Newport Avenue (Case #5759)
• Site plan modification requests for retail marijuana operations at 1000 Washington Street (Nova Farms) and 266 Washington Street (Maruti Wellness)
• Board to elect chair and appoint a clerk

The Zoning Board approved the petitioner’s request to withdraw the special‑permit application for 89 Turner Street (Case #5756) without prejudice. It granted Vela, Inc. an extension of time to June 30 2025 for its special‑permit and variance application at 829 Newport Avenue (Case #5759) and amended that application to add two variances. The Board also voted to continue public hearings for Cases #5757, #5756 and #5759 to later dates.

• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of Case #5756 (89 Turner Street)
• Granted extension to June 30, 2025 for Case #5759 (829 Newport Avenue)
• Amended Case #5759 to include a 5‑foot front‑yard variance and reduced parking stall dimensions
• Continued public hearing for Case #5757 to June 12, 2025
• Continued public hearing for Case #5756 to April 10, 2025
• Continued public hearing for Case #5756 to May 9, 2025

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities is holding a general meeting to review April 2025 minutes, receive updates from the Grant Committee and on the Open Space & Recreation Plan, and address new member inquiries and community reports. The public can attend in person or via Zoom.

• Update from Grant Committee
• Discussion on Open Space & Recreation Plan
• New member inquiries and community reports

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings on a development at 138 Fisher Street and a residential project at 12 Sheridan Circle, continue multiple hearings including a major affordable housing project by Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. on Read Street and Knight Avenue, and consider certificates of compliance for Turner Street and Rathbun Willard Drive. The commission will also address enforcement orders and discuss a fee schedule update and stormwater training.

• New NOI public hearing for Northpoint Developers at 138 Fisher Street
• Continued NOI & LWPA for POAH affordable housing at 0, 988, 999 Read Street and 160, 169 Knight Avenue
• Continued SWMP for TPG Architecture at 15 Highland Avenue
• Certificate of compliance request for City of Attleboro at 100 Rathbun Willard Drive (High School)
• Enforcement orders for Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, and multiple other properties

The commission approved an Order of Conditions and a Local Wetlands Permit for the 43 Ocean Street, LLC project, including specific restoration and construction requirements. They also issued a Negative Determination of Applicability #3 for the 12 Sheridan Circle septic upgrade, attaching three special erosion‑control conditions despite one dissenting vote. Continuances were granted for several pending applications, extending hearings to May 21 or June 4, 2025. Motions to close public hearings were adopted as noted.

• Approved Order of Conditions and Local Wetlands Permit for 43 Ocean Street, LLC with four special conditions (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability #3 for 12 Sheridan Circle with three special conditions (approved, one nay vote)
• Accepted continuance for Northpoint Developers project at 138 Fisher Street until May 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted continuance for Preservation of Affordable Housing Notice of Intent and Local Wetlands Permit until May 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted continuance for TPG Architecture stormwater plan at 15 Highland Avenue until May 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted continuance for Vela, Inc. stormwater plan at 829 Newport Avenue until June 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted continuance for Kings and Castle Group notice at Pinehurst Avenue until May 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted continuance for CAH Owner, LLC stormwater permit at 135 County Street & Cora Street until June 4, 2025 (unanimous)

School Committee

The Finance and Budget Subcommittee will review monthly budget reports, consider renewing contracts with Sodexo, E.D. Liston Landscaping, and H.L. Bloom, discuss rental agreements for ABACUS and SMARTS for FY26, and address redistricting.

• Contract renewals: Sodexo, E.D. Liston Landscaping, H.L. Bloom
• Rental agreements for FY26: ABACUS, SMARTS
• Redistricting discussion
• Monthly budget reports

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission will vote on paying a $112,432.85 invoice for the Pawtucket Water Interconnect project, which creates an emergency water system link between Attleboro and Pawtucket. The commission will also receive updates on Wading River temporary and permanent PFAS projects and approve minutes from four prior meetings.

• Vote to approve $112,432.85 invoice for Waterline Industries (Pawtucket Water Interconnect)
• Discussion of Wading River Temporary PFAS Project
• Discussion of Wading River Permanent PFAS Project
• Approval of minutes from January 8, March 5, April 2, and April 9, 2025
• Next meeting set for June 4, 2025 (special meeting)

The Municipal Building Commission approved the minutes from the January 8, March 5, April 2 and April 9, 2025 meetings. It also approved payment of a $112,432.85 invoice for the Pawtucket Water Interconnect project. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes for Jan 8, Mar 5, Apr 2, Apr 9 2025 (approved)
• Approved $112,432.85 Pawtucket Water Interconnect invoice (approved)
• Adjourned meeting (approved)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will hold public hearings regarding the city's five-year capital plan, park ordinance amendments, and constable appointments. The body will also consider several funding transfers and public safety grants.

• Public hearing for the FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program
• Proposed park ordinance changes including fines of $150 for first offenses and $300 for subsequent offenses
• Application for a 30,000-gallon diesel fuel underground storage license at 219 Park Street
• Appropriation of $220,809.12 from Free Cash for Fire Salaries & Wages
• Transfer of $70,000 from City Wide Reserve to the City Solicitor

School Committee

The Teaching & Learning Subcommittee will meet to review the i-Ready Math program and provide updates on curriculum pilots and the strategic plan.

• i-Ready Math Program
• Curriculum Pilots Update
• Strategic Plan Update

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding public hearings on several proposed ordinance amendments and the Capital Improvement Program for FY2026-2030. The hearings cover changes to constable appointments and powers, park vehicle restrictions and fines, and a 30,000-gallon diesel storage license. Following the hearings, the council will consider committee reports on various finance, property, and personnel items.

• Public hearing to amend constable ordinance limiting appointments to four with civil process only
• Public hearing to ban vehicles in parks from dusk to dawn and set fines of $150 first offense, $300 subsequent
• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Program FY2026-2030
• Public hearing on new underground storage license for Sturdy Health: 30,000-gallon diesel tank at 219 Park Street
• Committee item: Transfer $220,809.12 from Free Cash to Fire Salaries & Wages for pending retirement

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for subdivision plans and major site plan reviews. The board will also address correspondence regarding bond calculations and fund releases for local developments.

• Definitive Subdivision Plan for 'Locust Estates' off 89 Ridgewood Road
• Definitive Subdivision Plan for 'Mason Street Subdivision' on Mason Street
• Major Site Plan Review for Vela, Inc. at 829 Newport Avenue
• Major Site Plan Review for TPG Architecture LLP at 15 Highland Avenue
• Bond calculation of $186,363.78 for 'Laurel Knoll' subdivision and fund release of $53,429.00 for 'Stonefield Estates, II'

At the May 5, 2025 meeting the Planning Board unanimously approved several continuances of public hearings and extensions of time for the Locust Estates, Chris Roche, Vela Inc., and TPG Architecture applications. The Board also granted three extensions of time for Ernest Poholek’s Form A application before tabling the matter. No approvals or denials of the projects were made.

• Continued Locust Estates hearing to May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Locust Estates hearing to June 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted extension to June 30, 2025 for Locust Estates (unanimous)
• Continued Chris Roche hearing to May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted extension to June 30, 2025 for Chris Roche (unanimous)
• Granted extension to May 31, 2025 for Vela Inc. site‑plan review (unanimous)
• Granted extension to May 31, 2025 for TPG Architecture site‑plan review (unanimous)
• Granted extensions to April 30, May 9, and May 19, 2025 for Ernest Poholek Form A; then tabled the matter (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission reviewed recent community outreach events and provided updates on environmental projects. The body is discussing a proposal for biweekly trash pickup to create economic incentives for waste reduction.

• Proposed biweekly trash pickup project to reduce waste
• Downtown Attleboro Flood Mitigation Project public comment discussion
• Pocket Forest project targeting fall planting
• New Construction Tree ordinance update expected summer 2025
• Proposed sustainability summit for June 12

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet via Zoom to review the annual report and discuss other business. The board may also enter executive session for personnel and medical record matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of the Annual Report
• Possible executive session for personnel and medical record issues

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Liquor Licensing Board will hold an amended meeting to review several license requests and renewals. Items include a new Farmers Market Winery License for Blisspoint Meadery, renewals for Burger King #2134 and Dels, one-day beer/wine permits for Murray Unitarian Universalist Church and the YMCA, and a communication about BYOB at a business on North Main Street.

• Renewal of Common Victualer License for JSC New England Operating LLC d/b/a Burger King #2134 at 520 Washington Street
• New Farmers Market Winery License for Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery to sell wine at 947 Park Street on Saturdays June 21–October 18, 2025
• One-day beer/wine license for Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 N. Main Street, on May 3 for Talents and Treasures Auction
• One-day beer/wine license for Attleboro YMCA, 44 Peck Street, on May 24 for senior meals fundraiser
• Communication from Melanie Indindoli regarding BYOB at Fringe Worthy Studio LLC, 200 North Main Street

The Attleboro Licensing Board approved a Common Victualer License renewal for Burger King #2134, a One Day License for Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, a Farmers Market Winery License for Blisspoint Meadery, a Common Victualer License renewal for DL FoodService, and a One Day License for the Attleboro YMCA. The board also approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. All motions passed with all members voting in favor.

• Approved Common Victualer License renewal for JSC New England Operating LLC d/b/a Burger King #2134
• Approved One Day License for Murray Unitarian Universalist Church for May 3, 2025
• Approved Farmers Market Winery License for Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery (June‑Oct 2025, Saturdays 9 am‑1 pm)
• Approved Common Victualer License renewal for DL FoodService d/b/a Dels
• Approved One Day License for Attleboro YMCA for May 24, 2025 senior meals fundraiser
• Approved minutes of the March 11, 2025 Licensing Board meeting

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve payments, including a BerryDunn invoice for $5,953.50 and a warrant for $55,953.50. They will also vote on minutes from March 25, receive project updates on transit grants and the Transit-Oriented Development District RFP, and discuss the urban renewal plan and operational model. The meeting will conclude with an executive session on real property and litigation.

• Motion to approve BerryDunn invoice 467079 for $5,953.50
• Motion to approve Warrant 25-9 in the amount of $55,953.50
• Approval of March 25, 2025 regular and executive session minutes
• Project updates: GATRA/FTA Improvement Grant, TOD District RFP, MBTA/ARA Partnership, ARA Strategic Plan
• Executive session to consider real property and litigation

The Authority approved BerryDunn invoice #461019 for $5,953.50 and approved Warrant 25-9 for the same amount, each by a 5-0 vote. The March 25, 2025 regular session minutes were approved, and the March 25 executive session minutes were approved but not released. The meeting was adjourned at 8:59 AM by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved BerryDunn invoice #461019 for $5,953.50 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant 25-9 for $5,953.50 (5-0)
• Approved March 25, 2025 regular session minutes (5-0)
• Approved but not released March 25, 2025 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:59 AM (5-0)

Planning Board

The Ordinance Committee of the Attleboro Planning Board will discuss two potential zoning ordinance changes: regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and minimum lot width dimensional requirements. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; this is a discussion item only.

• Discussion of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance
• Discussion of minimum lot width dimensional requirements

The Planning Board Ordinance Committee reviewed the final draft revisions to Attleboro's ADU zoning ordinance and the draft Guardian Bollards and Lot Design Standards. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

Trust Fund Commission

The Attleboro Trust Fund Commission will discuss a request from the Superintendent of Parks & Forestry to spend up to $5,350 from the Alice M. Stone Trust Fund to purchase two 1-year-old yaks for Capron Park Zoo. The commission will also hold a conversation regarding Rockland Trust Prudent Investor matters and consider approval of the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Request to expend up to $5,350 from Alice M. Stone Trust Fund #8439 for two yaks at Capron Park Zoo
• Rockland Trust Prudent Investor conversation
• Approval of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a public hearing on the FY26 School Choice program. They will also vote on consent items including multiple field trips for grade 8 and 9-12 students, acceptance of a $1,380.55 donation for the Robotics Club, and a contractual obligation of $60.90 to Hill-Roberts.

• FY26 School Choice public hearing
• Overnight field trip to Skills USA State Competition (May 1-5) for 8 students
• Field trip to New England Dragway (May 30) for 65 students
• Acceptance of $1,380.55 donation for Robotics Club
• Contractual obligation of $60.90 to Hill-Roberts from Bay State Textiles

Attleboro Housing Authority

The Attleboro Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will vote to approve meeting minutes from February 27, 2025, and Check Warrant #394. They will also discuss a Budget Revision for Fiscal Year 2025 and hear an executive director's report including February 2025 financial data. The meeting is virtual.

• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2025 meeting
• Approval of Check Warrant #394
• Budget Revision FY25
• Executive Director Comments with financial reporting for February 2025

Municipal Building Commission

The Commission will interview four firms (Skanska, Wright-Pierce, Tigh & Bond, Apex) for the Owners Project Manager role for the Wading River Water Treatment Project. They will also receive updates on the Pawtucket Water Interconnect and PFAS remediation projects. The meeting includes approval of minutes from January, March, and April 2025.

• Interviews for Owners Project Manager: Skanska at 5:30 PM, Wright-Pierce at 6:00 PM, Tigh & Bond at 6:30 PM, Apex at 7:00 PM
• Water Department updates: Pawtucket Water Interconnect
• Water Department updates: Wading River Temporary PFAS Project
• Water Department updates: Wading River Permanent PFAS Project
• Special meeting scheduled for April 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM

The Municipal Building Commission interviewed four firms for the Owner's Project Manager role on the Wading River Water Treatment Project and ranked them. Wright-Pierce received the highest rank and the commission voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend awarding the contract, pending city negotiations. The commission noted Tighe & Bond will be considered next if negotiations with Wright-Pierce fail.

• Recommend award to Wright-Pierce as Owner's Project Manager (vote 7-0)
• Plan to consider Tighe & Bond as next proposer if Wright-Pierce negotiations fail

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council's committees will meet to discuss pending items including budget transfers, property dispositions, and new licenses. Public hearings are scheduled for May 6 on proposed ordinance amendments to limit constable powers, restrict vehicles in parks after dusk with fines, and the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The council also will consider appropriations for fire salaries and a transfer to the city solicitor.

• Public hearing on amending constable ordinance to limit powers to civil process only
• Public hearing on park ordinance changes: dusk-to-dawn vehicle ban and fines ($150 first offense, $300 subsequent)
• Public hearing on FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
• Appropriate $220,809.12 from Free Cash to Fire Salaries & Wages for pending retirement
• Transfer $70,000 from City Wide Reserve to City Solicitor for remainder of FY25

Brennan Middle School

The Brennan Middle School School Council is meeting to review the School Improvement Plan, focusing on Goal 2: School Environment. They will discuss action plans, strategic initiatives, and potential revisions. The meeting is largely procedural, with no new decisions or financial items.

• Review of Goal 2: School Environment – key findings and outcomes
• Discussion of revisions or updates to action plans and strategic initiatives
• Scheduling of next School Council meeting and planning for Goal 3

Youth Commission

The Attleboro Youth Commission will discuss and plan community events including a spring diaper drive, membership drive ideas, and Memorial Day decorating. The meeting also includes officer reports, approval of minutes, and parent feedback. This is a regular business meeting with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Discuss outcomes of previous diaper drive
• Plan new diaper drive for spring
• Discuss ideas for membership drive
• Plan Memorial Day decorating
• Parent feedback and mentor update

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission discussed staffing and logistics for Earth Day, Keep Attleboro Beautiful, and Arbor Day events. Members provided updates on bike parking, wetland buffers, and a proposed biweekly trash pickup incentive.

• Earth Day at Capron Park Zoo on April 12
• Keep Attleboro Beautiful cleanup at Studley School parking lot on April 19
• Arbor Day at Highland Park on April 26
• Proposed economic incentive for biweekly trash pickup
• New Construction Tree ordinance update expected summer 2025

Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Committee

The Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Fund Committee will meet to discuss income guidelines and update application forms. The body will also elect a Chairman, Assistant Chairman, and Clerk.

• Vote on new income guidelines and form updates
• Election of Committee Chairman, Assistant Chairman, and Clerk
• Discussion on the absence of expiration dates on terms
• Review of updated timeline and PR list

Park Commission

The Park Commission is meeting to review meeting minutes and receive zoo and park reports. The body will consider several event permits for the spring and summer of 2025. There is also a discussion item regarding disc golf with Spencer Lynds.

• Permit for Beta Comm Partnerships picnic at Newell Shelter on May 4, 2025
• Permit for Community Dog Walk in Highland Park on June 7, 2025
• Permit for Project Connect Annual Teddy Bear Picnic in the Flats on June 12, 2025
• Permit for National Black Doll Museum Juneteenth Celebration in the Flats on June 21, 2025
• Permit for Project Connect Tinkergarten at the white Gazebo in the Flats from May 7 to June 11, 2025

The Park Commission accepted the meeting minutes. It approved ten permits for various community events in parks and the zoo, with all commissioners voting in favor. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved permits 1-10 for events (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for several development projects and review requests for certificates of compliance. The body will also address multiple enforcement orders and discuss an update to its fee schedule.

• New public hearing for 200 Whalen Drive (Ocean Street, LLC)
• Public hearings for projects at Read Street, Knight Avenue, 15 Highland Avenue, 829 Newport Avenue, Pinehurst Avenue, and 135 County Street
• Requests for certificates of compliance for 330 Turner Street, 928 Park Street, and 100 Rathbun Willard Drive
• Enforcement orders for properties including Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, and 179 Maple Street
• Discussion on updating the fee schedule and formation of an Ordinance Subcommittee

The Conservation Commission voted to issue Certificates of Compliance for Howard Crown Realty Trust (0 & 330 Turner Street) and for the City of Attleboro Western Field project. It also accepted continuances for several pending public hearings and permit applications, moving them to the May 7, 2025 meeting. All motions were seconded by Alexis Karagounis and passed with the commission voting in favor.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Howard Crown Realty Trust – 0 & 330 Turner Street (vote in favor)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for City of Attleboro – Western Field project (lots #7, #7C, #42, #82, #114, #63, #64) (vote in favor)
• Continuance accepted for 43 Ocean Street public hearing (200 Whalen Drive) to May 7, 2025 (vote in favor)
• Continuance accepted for Preservation of Affordable Housing public hearings (Read Street & Knight Avenue) to May 7, 2025 (vote in favor)
• Continuance accepted for TPG Architecture stormwater management plan (15 Highland Avenue) to May 7, 2025 (vote in favor)
• Continuance accepted for Vela, Inc. stormwater management plan (829 Newport Avenue) to May 7, 2025 (vote in favor)
• Continuance accepted for Kings and Castle Group wetlands permit (Pinehurst Avenue) to May 7, 2025 (vote in favor)

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will meet to review the Strategic Plan Dashboard regarding governance and building capacity. The board will also address the Code of Conduct under old business.

• Strategic Plan Dashboard update on Building Capacity and Governance
• Discussion of Code of Conduct
• Staff Spotlight featuring Alyssa Altrui, Donna Viens, and Ludie Francois

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights will hold officer elections and organize upcoming community events at its April 15 meeting. New business includes the ACoD Wheelchair Stroll on April 26, the Memorial Day Parade on May 26, and Pride 2025 planning. Old business covers the Spring Fling event, and standing items include anti-racism workshops tentatively set for June 28.

• Officer election nominations and election
• ACoD Wheelchair Stroll on Saturday, April 26 at City Hall & Balfour Park
• Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26 at Watson Avenue & Hodges Street
• Pride 2025 planning
• Anti-Racism Workshops at the Library Room, pending date June 28

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold several public hearings regarding city ordinances and special permits. The body will also consider various fund transfers and personnel appointments across multiple committees.

• Proposed amendment to increase minimum contract signature requirements from $500 to $1000
• Proposed ban on Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SCARS) and Bromethalin on city properties
• Special permit request from Sturdy Health for a temporary helicopter landing pad
• Class II applications for parking and display spaces at 473 Washington Street and 1856 County Street
• Transfer of $63,000 from City Reserve to DPW Heating and Lights and Power

Planning Board

The Planning Board Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss new legislation regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The committee will also review dimensional requirements for minimum lot width.

• New ADU Legislation
• Minimum lot width dimensional requirement

The committee reviewed draft revisions to Attleboro's ADU ordinance and agreed to meet again on April 29 at 6 p.m. to continue developing the language for detached ADU dwellings. The Planning Director will circulate the draft to the City Solicitor and Building Commissioner for comment. The committee also discussed proposed changes to guardian‑bollard regulations and lot design standards. No formal approvals or votes were recorded.

• Scheduled next meeting for April 29 at 6 p.m.
• Agreed to continue drafting the ADU detached‑dwelling ordinance
• Planning Director to circulate draft to City Solicitor and Building Commissioner