Plainville

Massachusetts
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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

Variance to build hotel taller than two stories at 128 Washington St.

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from 128 Washington Street Holdings, LLC to build a hotel exceeding the two-story height limit at 128 Washington St. in the CB zoning district. Additional zoning relief may be determined as necessary during the hearing. The application is available for inspection at the Planning and Development office.

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Thu Jul 23, 2026

Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority

GATRA holds quarterly public forum for rider and community feedback

The Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority is hosting a feedback forum to discuss community needs and service updates. The meeting focuses on reviewing past feedback and discussing future transit plans.

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Tue Jun 30, 2026

Select Board

Select Board and Planning Board hold joint meeting on Master Plan and staffing

The Select Board is meeting jointly with the Planning Board to receive an annual progress update on the Master Plan Implementation. The boards will also interview applicants for a temporary position on the Planning Board.

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✓ Decided: Richard Hamilton appointed to Planning Board (5-0)

The joint Select Board and Planning Board interviewed three candidates for a Planning Board vacancy. A motion to appoint Tina Desprez failed due to lack of a second. Richard Hamilton was appointed by a unanimous 5-0 vote to fill the seat until the next Town Election. The meeting also included a presentation on the Master Plan implementation, but no action was taken.

Tue Jun 30, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to interview, appoint interim member, discuss master plan

The Plainville Planning Board will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board. They will receive an annual progress update on Master Plan implementation and interview applicants to fill an interim Planning Board member vacancy until the next town election.

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✓ Decided: Appointed Richard Hamilton to Planning Board vacancy

The Select Board and Planning Board jointly interviewed three candidates for a vacant Planning Board seat. A motion to appoint Tina Desprez failed for lack of a second. A motion to appoint Richard Hamilton passed 5-0.

Thu Jun 25, 2026

Metacomet Emergency Communications Center Board

Board to vote on transferring funds for SEMRECC contract

The board will vote on transferring funds for the IMA Shared Services Contract with SEMRECC. They will also receive updates on the FY2024 audit and current CBA negotiations, and discuss establishing a steering and policy committee for the administrative merger with SEMRECC.

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Wed Jun 24, 2026

Norfolk County Retirement Board

Board to vote on investment asset allocation and real estate RFP

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will discuss and potentially vote on the board's asset allocation for investments and a funding mandate allocation for a U.S. open-ended core real estate RFP with TA Realty. They will also consider disability retirement applications and a forfeiture case for Robert Bullock. Routine approvals include minutes, new members, retirees, buybacks, bills, and refunds.

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Mon Jun 22, 2026

Select Board

Board discusses summer liquor pilot, FY2027 water rates, and BASF site update

The Plainville Select Board will review updates on the BASF site and discuss a state-authorized pilot to extend liquor license hours for summer public consumption. The board will also address mandatory outdoor water restrictions due to drought, approve FY2027 water rates, and review engineering proposals for water infrastructure. Additionally, the board will process committee appointments and grant a common victualler license.

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Wed Jun 17, 2026

Historical Commission

Historical Commission will decide on donation for flag mounts and consider new burial grounds committee.

At this monthly meeting, the Historical Commission will approve minutes and bills, discuss old business including a window update, headstone cleaning workshop, and a 5k fundraiser. They will vote on a donation of $178 from the donation box to Wood For Good for flag mounts, and consider creating a South Burial Grounds committee. They will also decide whether to cancel meetings in July and August, and hold an executive session to discuss the Summer Rubber Duck Hunt.

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Wed Jun 17, 2026

Board of Health

Board of Health to review septic variances and a housing condemnation

The Board of Health will hold hearings regarding septic system repairs and an environmental health permit. They will also discuss a condemnation order for a local property and a new food safety plan for a business.

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Wed Jun 17, 2026

Board of Assessors

Board to approve $4,437 in motor vehicle abatements and other tax adjustments

The Board of Assessors will review and sign off on motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property abatements totaling over $10,000. They will also discuss a Letter of Authorization and a Chapter 61A withdrawal, then enter executive session to discuss confidential abatement and exemption applications.

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Tue Jun 16, 2026

School Committee

School Committee votes on hiring recommendation for Director of Student Services.

The Plainville School Committee will review standard administrative reports and approve meeting minutes. Members plan to vote on a Superintendent recommendation for the Director of Student Services role. An executive session will follow to discuss collective bargaining strategy, litigation positioning, and nonunion contract negotiations. Most agenda items consist of routine procedural updates.

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearings on three development proposals

The Plainville Planning Board will consider three applications at this meeting: a continued hearing for outdoor dining at 119 Washington Street, a site plan review for 1 & 2 Tisbert's Way, and a combined special permit and site plan review for 128 Washington Street & 0 Everett Skinner Road. The board will also discuss a joint meeting with the Select Board.

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Planning Board

Proposed commercial horse farm at 1 & 2 Tisbert's Way

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan review for F&S Ventures, LLC. The applicant proposes to construct a commercial horse farm on two parcels located near Tisbert's Way.

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to review hotel and landscape yard proposal on Washington Street

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a development application for 128 Washington Street and 0 Everett Skinner Road. The applicant seeks special permits for groundwater and water resource protection to build a hotel and a material processing yard.

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Metacomet Emergency Communications Center Board

Joint boards discuss shared services agreement for Executive Director

The Metacomet Emergency Communications Center and Southeastern Massachusetts Regional 911 District Boards will discuss and possibly act on a shared services agreement to hire an Executive Director. This is the main substantive item on the agenda.

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Keep Plainville Beautiful

Committee to discuss donation for town flowers and plants

The Keep Plainville Beautiful committee will vote on minutes from last meeting and discuss a donation for flowers and plants at various town locations. They will also review an email from North Attleboro High.

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors to review tax abatements and MVX commitments

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve various motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property tax abatements. The board will also process a motor vehicle excise commitment and discuss Chapter 61A land withdrawals.

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Thu Jun 11, 2026

Conservation Commission

Tue Jun 9, 2026

Eastern Regional Commission on the Status of Women & Girls

Tue Jun 9, 2026

Council on Aging

Mon Jun 8, 2026

Taxation Aid Committee

Mon Jun 8, 2026

Select Board