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Attleboro public meetings in 2025

201 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 29, 2025

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority to accept $5,700 urban renewal grant

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.

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✓ Decided: Authority approves property conveyance waiver, $100K grant, and signatory designations

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).

Mon Dec 22, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Council to discuss outstanding license issues and time‑sensitive matters

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.

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Mon Dec 22, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Council to appropriate $100,000 for 250th anniversary city event

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.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves auto dealer licenses and authorizes payments

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.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Sustainability Commission

Proposed Ten Mile Riverwalk Rainkeep project discussed

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.

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Thu Dec 18, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

Board will review retirement system investment updates and related matters

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.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes $1.6 M portfolio liquidation for January expenses

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.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Conservation Commission

New public hearings on multiple development and stormwater permit applications

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.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025

Park Commission

Park Commission to review event permits for 2026

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.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Liquor Licensing Board

Liquor Board to approve license transfers and renewals

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.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves multiple liquor license transfers and renewals

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.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Hyman Fine School Council

School Council will review and plan next steps for the 2024‑2025 SIP

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.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Council on Human Rights

Council discusses city hall security, fair housing update, and upcoming community events

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.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Council considers $100,000 appropriation for city 250th celebration

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves NeighborWorks as developer for Highland Senior Housing project

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.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

School Committee

School Committee meets to discuss policy and personnel

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.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

School Committee

School Committee to approve donations and policy updates

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.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

Attleboro High School Council

Attleboro High School Council to vote on 2025-26 school calendar

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

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Youth Commission

Youth Commission to discuss Women's Shelter drive and holiday celebration

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.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

Redevelopment Authority to authorize audit engagement letter

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.

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✓ Decided: Audit engagement letter authorized (3-0 vote)

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.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Willett School Council

Council will review the School Improvement Plan 2024‑2026

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.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Council to allocate $100,000 for Attleboro 250th anniversary event

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.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board Ordinance Committee to review zoning and design regulations

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.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

School Committee

School Committee will vote on Capital Improvement Projects submission to City Hall

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.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

City Council to approve $250,000 Green Communities grant spending

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $717,000 ambulance purchase and $391,400 police radio upgrade

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.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Election Commission

Wrap-up meeting to discuss November 4, 2025 municipal election

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.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

School Committee

School Committee to review substitute pay and graduation requirements

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.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Sustainability Commission

Mayor to request council action on wetland buffer plan by Jan 20 2026

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.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

Retirement System Investment Updates to be discussed at the board meeting

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.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes $1.9 M liquidation from investment portfolio

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.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Conservation Commission

Commission will hold new public hearings on several development and stormwater projects

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission issues negative determinations for MassDOT I‑95 work and Alvin St septic project

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.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Park Commission

Attleboro Park Commission to review zoo and park reports

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.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

Council on Aging

Attleboro Council on Aging Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Nov. 19

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.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Council on Human Rights

Council on Human Rights will discuss a Fair Housing Legislation proposal

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.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Willett School Council

Willett School Council to discuss School Improvement Plans

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.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Council to hold public hearing on Highland Park senior housing development

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved October 2025 meeting minutes

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.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors to review tax exemptions and abatement journals

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.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

School Committee

School Committee to review donations and prior year invoices

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.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review subdivision plans and site reviews for local developments

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.

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✓ Decided: Board continues hearings, grants extensions for three subdivision plans

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.

Sat Nov 15, 2025

Attleboro Cultural Council

Council votes on roundabout grant from last year

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.

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Fri Nov 14, 2025

Election Commission

Attleboro Election Commission to certify November 4 municipal election results

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.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals to hold hearings on several special permits and variances

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.

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✓ Decided: Board voted to continue all pending hearings to Dec 11, 2025

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.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Council to consider ordinance restricting kratom sales in Attleboro

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.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Attleboro Library Board of Trustees

Attleboro Library Board to discuss strategic plan and board membership

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.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review site plans for Raising Cane’s and LaSalette Shrine

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.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review housing design regulations and related studies

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.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Youth Commission

Youth Commission discusses membership drive and food pantry project

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.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority will interview Harvard study on social housing

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.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Historical Commission

Commission will consider the Daggett Gravestone preservation item

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.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission reviews project reports and updates meeting locations

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.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Conservation Commission

Attleboro Conservation Commission to hold multiple public hearings on land use

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved local wetlands permit for 17 Davis Avenue garage addition

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.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

School Committee

School Committee will discuss redistricting of attendance zones

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.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Commission on Disabilities

Commission reviews Treasury account and committee updates

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.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Municipal Building Commission

Commission votes on $4,050 library flooring invoice and water project updates

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved minutes, invoices and set next meeting

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.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Attleboro Municipal Council to review license renewals and fund transfers

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $15,000 transfer to Police Professional Services

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.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Election Commission

Election Commission meeting to discuss Election Day events

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.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

School Committee

Committee will consider $5,600 invoice approval to municipal council

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.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews subdivision plans and site reviews for local developments

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved continuation of Trinity Circle hearing to Nov 17

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.

Thu Oct 30, 2025

Youth Commission

Attleboro Youth Commission to discuss membership drive

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.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Liquor Licensing Board

Licensing Board to review liquor license ownership and management changes

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.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Liquor Licensing Board

Liquor Mart seeks officer, director, stockholder and manager changes

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves several license changes and one‑day permits

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.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Liquor Licensing Board

Liquor Mart seeks officer, director, stockholder and manager changes for its license

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.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority to discuss 35 Extension St approval

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.

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✓ Decided: Attleboro Redevelopment Authority approves 35 Extension St sale and park signage

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.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Attleboro Council to discuss police assessment, Kratom ordinance, and water loss investigation

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.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Planning Board

Board will consider inclusionary zoning grant proposals

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.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

Attleboro Retirement Board meets to discuss investments, enrollments, and expenses

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $1.5 M liquidation of investments for November expenses

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.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

Election Commission

Advance processing schedule for early ballots before Nov 4, 2025 election

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.

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Sat Oct 25, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Committee will consider amendments to Attleboro Rules of Procedure

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.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025

BICO

Board will vote on FY25 audit acceptance and related financial items

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.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025

Attleboro Housing Authority

Board will consider the FY 2026 budget for the 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.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

Retirement Board will review investment updates and member enrollment matters

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.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Hyman Fine School Council

School Council will set meeting dates and review improvement plan

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.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Council on Human Rights

Council reviews upcoming anti‑racism and activism workshops

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.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Council reviews $120,000 wastewater fund transfer and multiple finance items

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts dual real‑estate tax system and approves major fund transfers

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.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Attleboro Cultural Council

Attleboro Cultural Council to discuss leadership hiring and voting processes

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.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

School Committee

School committee to discuss CTE admissions policy

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.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

School Committee

School Committee to approve invoices and special education funding request

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.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Council considers amendments to submission deadlines in Rules of Procedure

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.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews bond request for Dove Lane subdivision

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.

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✓ Decided: Board voted to continue public hearing on Nicholas Drive subdivision

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.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

Wamsutta School Council

Wamsutta Middle School Council to discuss staff and new academic initiatives

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.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Youth Commission

Youth Commission will discuss a senior photo event

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.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Sustainability Commission

Commission approved minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting

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.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

School Committee

School Committee discusses special education update and ILT structure

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.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Conservation Commission

New public hearings for Our Lady of La Salette at 947 Park Street

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission issued Negative Determination of Applicability #3 for 947 Park St project

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.

Wed Oct 15, 2025

Park Commission

Park Commission to consider permit for L. G. Balfour Riverwalk Park

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.

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✓ Decided: Park Commission approved nine community event permits

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.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Council holds executive session to discuss Kerr v. City of Attleboro litigation

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.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously entered executive session to plan Kerr litigation

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.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Planning Board

Attleboro Planning Board to review housing and design regulations

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.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Election Commission

Election Commission meeting to review minutes and discuss 2025 election updates

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.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Election Commission

Testing election equipment for the November 4, 2025 municipal general election

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.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Board of Assessors

Board will discuss tax rate setting process and review exemption journals

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.

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Sat Oct 11, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to conduct site visit at 24 Orr Avenue

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.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

Arista Development seeks special permit and variance for Raising Cane’s restaurant

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.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board heard three applications but recorded no decisions

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.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Hill Roberts Elementary School

Hill Roberts Elementary School Council to review School Improvement Plan

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.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

Retirement Board conducts annual manager reviews via Zoom

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 30‑day creditable service for Virginia Stuart Becker

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.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Attleboro Library Board of Trustees

Attleboro Library Board of Trustees to review strategic plan update

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.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Council to hold public hearings on tax classification and public safety contracts

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.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review subdivision plans and site reviews

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board unanimously approves Form A application for Alvin‑Tremont property

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.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

School Committee

School Committee to approve field trips and accept donations

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.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

Youth Commission

Youth Commission will hold a working meeting to produce a flyer and social media posts

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.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

Historical Commission

Historic Commission will discuss preservation projects and by‑law updates

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.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission reviews recycling and forest projects

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.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

Election Commission

Board to hold executive session on Barone v. Attleboro litigation

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.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to hold public hearings on multiple land use projects

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission postpones several permit hearings to later dates

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.

Tue Sep 30, 2025

School Building Committee

School Building Committee reviews Attleboro High School project closeout

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

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Tue Sep 30, 2025

Municipal Building Commission

Commission votes to approve $44,692.15 in water project invoices

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommended awarding $32.9M Wading River plant contract to Daniel O’Connell’s Sons

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.

Mon Sep 29, 2025

Planning Board

Board will consider design and density rules for elderly and handicap housing

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.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025

Attleboro Housing Authority

Board to approve two check warrants totaling $634,201.61

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.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Committee

Elderly and Disabled Taxation Aid Committee to review fund activity and applications

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.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Liquor Licensing Board

Licensing Board to review liquor and victualer license requests

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.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Liquor Licensing Board

Licensing Board to review liquor license transfers and special event permits

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.

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✓ Decided: Licensing Board approves six new licenses and minutes

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.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

Authority to consider real‑property deals and litigation in executive session

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved August 26 minutes (regular and executive) and adjourned

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.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Health Department

Attleboro Health Department to discuss kratom regulation

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

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

Retirement Board to discuss system investments and member matters

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.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes $1.5 M investment liquidation for October expenses

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.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board approves $28,229.10 release for Buffington Street Extension

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board held hearings but made no decisions

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.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

School Committee

Committee will discuss capital improvements for Trane air‑conditioning at Thacher

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.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Youth Commission

Youth Commission to discuss senior photos event logistics

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.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

Conservation Commission

New public hearings on multiple development projects scheduled

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved wetlands permit for 48‑ft boardwalk at 0 Handy Street

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.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

Conservation Commission

Commission schedules new public hearings for several development projects

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.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

Park Commission

Park Commission to review event permits for October 2025

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $17,000 from Mabel Mason Fund for new Frog Hopper ride

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.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

Council on Aging

Board meeting to review minutes, elect officers, and recruit members

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.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Council on Human Rights

Council will discuss the Affordable Housing Initiative

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.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Council to vote on $717k ambulance purchase and rodent control ordinance

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.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Attleboro Cultural Council

Attleboro Cultural Council to discuss member recruitment

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

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

School Committee

School Committee to vote on international field trips and multiple donations

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.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board reviews extensions for special permits at 135 County St and Washington St

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.

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✓ Decided: Board voted to continue public hearing for CAH Owner redevelopment

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.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

Board will discuss contract negotiation for nonunion personnel

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.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Attleboro Library Board of Trustees

Library Board to hear updates, reports and a Rockland Trust presentation

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.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Election Commission

Ballot position lottery for Councilor at Large will be redrawn

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.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

School Committee

School Committee will close the FY25 budget

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.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Liquor Licensing Board

Sturdy Health requests two One Day Licenses to serve beer and wine at opening events

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved two one‑day liquor licenses for Sturdy Health events

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.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Council to consider $717,000 loan to purchase and equip an ambulance

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.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Election Commission

Election Commission holds regular meeting with updates and case review

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.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors to review 2026 interim values and solar exemptions

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.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear subdivision and site plan review applications

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board continued hearings and granted extensions to Nov 30 for three projects

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.

Thu Sep 4, 2025

Youth Commission

Attleboro Youth Commission to discuss annual schedule

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.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission to discuss composting, tree ordinance, and pumpkin smash

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.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

Municipal Building Commission

✓ Decided: Approved contract extensions for library carpet project (7-0 votes)

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.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

✓ Decided: Board approved July 22 meeting minutes, including executive session minutes (4‑0)

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.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

Attleboro Retirement Board to review investments and monthly expenses

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.

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✓ Decided: Board authorized $1.9 M liquidation from investment portfolio for September expenses

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.

Wed Aug 20, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved stormwater permit with waivers for CAH Owner

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.

Wed Aug 20, 2025

Park Commission

Park Commission to review event permits for city parks

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $23,000 from Ruth Hatch Trust for Crane Exhibit

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.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Liquor Licensing Board

✓ Decided: Board approved four one‑day liquor licenses and a manager change

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.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

Council to hold public hearings on ambulance fees and new technician position

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.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Attleboro Cultural Council

Attleboro Cultural Council to vote on previous year's roundabout grant

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.

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Fri Aug 15, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

✓ Decided: Board authorized temporary consulting help for audit assistance

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.

Thu Aug 14, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Board voted to continue hearings and extend deadline for pending permits

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.

Thu Aug 14, 2025

Election Commission

Election Commission to hold residency hearing

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.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Committee

Elderly and Disabled Taxation Aid Committee to review fund activity and applications

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.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Municipal Building Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves library moving & flooring contracts and waterline credit

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.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board denied two access road waivers for Locust Estates 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.

Wed Aug 6, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved Stormwater Management Plan with eight special conditions

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).

Thu Jul 24, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

✓ Decided: Board authorizes $1.87 M investment liquidation for August expenses

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.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

✓ Decided: Board approved June 24 minutes and entered executive session (5‑0 votes)

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.

Wed Jul 16, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved 15 Highland Ave stormwater plan with eight conditions

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.

Wed Jul 16, 2025

Park Commission

✓ Decided: Park Commission approved 15 event permits for city parks

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.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Liquor Licensing Board

✓ Decided: Board approved one‑day alcohol licenses and farmer’s market permits

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.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board ties vote on street‑width waiver, postpones decision

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.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Board voted to continue Arista Development hearing to Aug 14 2025

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.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

Municipal Building Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved Library flooring and moving services project to go to bid

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.

Wed Jul 2, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission continued three stormwater hearings to July 16, 2025

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.

Mon Jun 30, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $1.5M payroll warrant and a 4% salary increase for the Executive Director

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.

Wed Jun 25, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Board approves several permits, variances and minutes, dismisses one variance

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.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

✓ Decided: Board rescinded $50 municipal lien certificate payment

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.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Ordinance Committee discussed revisions to General Standards and Lot Frontage

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.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

✓ Decided: Board authorized $1.87 M liquidation of investments for July expenses

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.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission granted waiver and issued wetlands and stormwater permits with conditions

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.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission discussed groundwater ordinance and invasive species incentives

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.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Park Commission

✓ Decided: Park Commission approved nine public event permits unanimously

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.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Liquor Licensing Board

✓ Decided: Board approved three new permits for wine and malt sales at the farmer’s market

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.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Joint public hearing on zoning amendments held, then closed without decisions

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.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board extends Locust Estates subdivision deadline and rescinds street waiver

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.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Zoning Board held hearings but made no decisions

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.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board Ordinance Committee discussed zoning revisions, no decisions made

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.

Wed Jun 4, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved multiple certificates and removed a parking restriction

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.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Joint public hearing on marijuana dispensary hours was tabled

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.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approved extension of time for Locust Estates subdivision to Aug 31, 2025

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.

Tue May 27, 2025

Attleboro Municipal Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $10,000 transfer for postage funds

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.

Thu May 22, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Board approves sign permits, denies one, and tables two applications

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.

Thu May 22, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $1.85M liquidation, retirements and financial warrants

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.

Wed May 21, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved fines for non‑compliant stream work and set conditions for disc golf project

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.

Wed May 21, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission discussed groundwater ordinance, no decisions made

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.

Wed May 21, 2025

Park Commission

✓ Decided: Park Commission approved $5,350 to purchase two yaks for zoo exhibit

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.

Tue May 20, 2025

Liquor Licensing Board

✓ Decided: Board approved public entertainment license and new one‑day and victualer licenses

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.

Tue May 20, 2025

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

✓ Decided: Attleboro Redevelopment Authority approves Lions Club use of Riverfront Drive lot

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.

Mon May 19, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board granted extension of time to June 16, 2025 for Ernest Poholek's Form A application

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.

Tue May 13, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board Ordinance Committee discussed ADU zoning draft, no decisions made

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.

Thu May 8, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Board withdraws one permit request, extends another and continues several hearings

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.

Wed May 7, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved Local Wetlands Permit with conditions for 43 Ocean Street project

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.

Wed May 7, 2025

Municipal Building Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves previous minutes and $112k water interconnect invoice

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.

Mon May 5, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board grants multiple extensions of time for subdivision and project applications

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.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

Liquor Licensing Board

✓ Decided: Licensing Board approved six beverage licenses and renewed meeting minutes

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.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

✓ Decided: Attleboro Redevelopment Authority approved a $5,953.50 BerryDunn invoice

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.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Ordinance Committee discussed draft ADU and design regulation revisions

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.

Wed Apr 23, 2025

Municipal Building Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously recommends Wright-Pierce as OPM for Wading River project

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.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved two Certificates of Compliance and set continuances to May 7

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.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

Park Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved ten event permits for city parks and facilities

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.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Ordinance Committee set April 29 meeting to continue ADU ordinance work

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.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

✓ Decided: Board authorized $1.85 M liquidation for May expenses and approved BTG fund extension

The Attleboro Retirement Board approved a one‑year extension of the BTG Pactual Global Timberland Resources Fund term to Dec 31 2026. It also authorized staff and the financial advisor to liquidate up to $1.85 M from the investment portfolio to cover May expenses. Additional actions included approving disability benefits for Arthur Gareau, accepting Karen Gallagher’s retirement, and adopting two RFP addenda and a training request on military buybacks.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

Municipal Building Commission

✓ Decided: Commission shortlisted four firms for Owner Project Management interviews

The commission voted not to approve the minutes from the January 8, March 5 and April 2 meetings. It shortlisted and selected Tigh & Bond, Wright‑Pierce, Apex, and Skanska for interviews for Owner Project Management services on the Wading River Water Treatment Project. A special meeting was scheduled for April 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., and the commission adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Trinity Circle Extension preliminary subdivision

The board approved the seven‑lot preliminary subdivision plan “Trinity Circle Extension” and granted a time extension to April 14, 2025. It also approved the Form A application for a property on John Rezza Drive, conditional on a demolition notation for a staircase. All votes were unanimous.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved Local Wetlands Permit for 43 Raymond Drive with conditions

The commission voted to issue a Local Wetlands Permit for Louis Rivers III at 43 Raymond Drive, adding standard and site‑specific conditions. It also approved Negative Determinations of Applicability #3 for projects at 630 Lindsey Street and 1296 West Street, each with erosion‑control conditions. Several hearings were continued to future dates, and the commission entered and exited executive session to discuss an enforcement order.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

Municipal Building Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $29,771.59 payment for Pawtucket water interconnect

The Municipal Building Commission approved the minutes from December 4 2024, January 22 2025 and February 5 2025. It voted to approve payment of the $29,771.59 invoice for the emergency water system interconnection with Pawtucket. The commission noted that testing of the interconnect from March 17‑19 was completed successfully and the DEP waived a two‑week pumping requirement. The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board Ordinance Committee discussed ADU ordinance revisions

The Ordinance Committee met on March 18, 2025 to discuss draft revisions to Attleboro’s ADU ordinance in response to new state legislation. Members reviewed proposed additions of definitions to the ordinance. No motions were adopted and no decisions were recorded.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Attleboro Retirement Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $1.7M investment liquidation and 3% COLA increase

The board unanimously approved a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for members beginning July 1, 2025. It also authorized the executive director to liquidate up to $1.7 million from the investment portfolio for April expenses. Additional approvals included the retiree payroll warrant for $1,494,712.98, several staff retirements, new member enrollments, and refunds totaling $24,510.48.

Wed Mar 19, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved three compliance certificates and vacated an enforcement order

The commission voted to accept continuances for two stormwater permit applications, moving them to future meetings. It approved certificates of compliance for projects on Turner Street, Deanville Road, and Berwick Road. The enforcement order against Preservation of Affordable Housing at 0 Gardner Street was vacated. All motions passed with the commission voting in favor.

Wed Mar 19, 2025

Park Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $45,000 roof repair for Newell Shelter and Bandstand

The commission approved a $45,000 allocation from Fund #8430 (Mabel Mason) for roof repairs to the Newell Shelter and bandstand. It also approved $4,816 from Capron Fund #8416 for pond treatment at the Capron Park Zoo. The board unanimously approved permits 1 through 15 for various community events scheduled in 2025. Additionally, the commission approved the placement of a new monument in Capron Park between the Civil War Monument and the parking lot.