Attleboro boards wrapped up FY27 budget season; Housing Authority eyed $1.6M in warrants

Attleboro's boards and commissions closed out the 2026 fiscal year with a flurry of budget votes, infrastructure appropriations, and zoning discussions. Because meeting minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions below, this roundup reflects what each agenda listed — not confirmed outcomes. Residents should check official minutes once posted for final vote tallies and decisions.

Housing Authority: $1.6M in check warrants

The Attleboro Housing Authority was scheduled June 25 to vote on two check warrants: Check Warrant 407 and addendums totaling $812,211.53, and Check Warrant 408 and addendums totaling $783,806.62. The board was also set to approve minutes from its April 23, 2026 regular meeting and hear an executive director report.

Municipal Council: FY27 budget and infrastructure funds

The Municipal Council held multiple sessions June 23 and June 25 to resolve outstanding FY27 budgetary and end-of-year financial votes. Agendas listed the following items:

• Expenditure of $301,789.54 from the FY27 911 Training Grant.
• Appropriation of $360,000 for Hyman Fine Elementary School access road and parking repairs.
• Appropriation of $130,000 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund for utility obligations.
• A public hearing on a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers.
• Public hearings on traffic ordinance amendments for Benefit St at Oak St and Pleasant St at Stop & Shop.
• A public hearing on a Class II license for Pete's RV Center.

A separate special meeting June 23 was set to receive updates from Mayor Cathleen DeSimone on city activities and time-sensitive matters; that agenda listed no specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings.

School Committee: FY27 budget vote and donations

The School Committee was scheduled June 22 to vote on the FY27 budget, review a student restraint procedures update, and conduct the superintendent's evaluation. Consent items included a field trip for the AHS choir to Hartt School of Music on Oct. 23, 2026, and acceptance of a donated shed for Hyman Fine Elementary from the PTO.

A June 29 School Committee session was set to accept a $500 donation to Peter Thacher Early Learning Center and a $10,000 donation from A. Irvin Studley Elementary School PTO, followed by an executive session on collective bargaining or litigation strategy with no return to open session.

Planning Board: Housing zoning discussions

The Planning Board met June 23 and June 30, with both agendas listing discussions on cottage-style housing regulations and inclusionary zoning requirements. No specific proposals or votes were listed; the meetings appear to have been initial discussions.

Conservation Commission: New filings and enforcement

On July 1, the Conservation Commission was set to review a Notice of Intent from The Rupp Companies LLC at 401 South Main Street, a Stormwater Management Plan from Keeper Bay Real Estate at 520 Pleasant Street, and a Certificate of Compliance for POAH Hebronville Mill, LLC at Knight Avenue and Read Street. The agenda also listed multiple enforcement orders for properties including Colvin Street and Mendon Road, plus discussion of a light pollution ordinance.

Liquor Licensing Board: Seasonal and one-day permits

On June 30, the board was scheduled to consider a manager change to Stephanie McGregor for Tavern in the Square at 228 Washington Street, a Farmer's Market beer permit for Canned Heat Craft Beer Co at 947 Park Street, one-day wine/beer licenses for Attleboro Arts Museum on Nov. 7 and Dec. 12, a one-day license for Yankee Spirits Customer Appreciation Day on Aug. 23, and an alcohol sales permit for Friends of Capron Park Zoo's Bites & Bevs event on July 25.

Retirement Board: Contracts and investments

The Retirement Board held sessions June 22, June 24, and June 29. Agendas included contract negotiations for an Assistant Executive Director and Executive Assistant, an investment update from Seth Lynn of DAHAB, a potential vote on a correction of error interest rate policy, a HIPAA Limited Waiver Authorization review, and a workers' compensation policy discussion. Several items were scheduled for executive session under state open meeting law.

Redevelopment Authority: Urban Renewal Plan and grants

On June 22, the Redevelopment Authority was set to elect FY27 officers, review RFP submittals for an Urban Renewal Plan Update grant, authorize a $7,400 payment to Elm Appraisal Services, LLC for work at Frank Mossberg Drive, and receive updates on the GATRA/FTA Improvement Grant, the Industrial Park, and the Transit-Oriented Development District.

Coming up

• **July 7 — Board of Assessors:** Review of a PILOT agreement for 103 Richardson Ave, release of an agricultural lien on Pike Ave, and introduction of new Deputy Assessor Chetna Bhardwaj.
• **July 7 — Human Rights Council:** Planning for a July 23 anti-racism workshop at the Attleboro Public Library Balfour Room and Pride 2026 event updates.
• **July 8 — Planning Board (as Ordinance Committee):** Continued discussion of cottage-style housing and inclusionary zoning.
• **July 9 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Public hearings including Navigant Credit Union at 221-251 Washington Street, a variance at 33 Carpenter Street, and continued hearings for mixed-use development at 61 Union Street and senior housing at 496 Tiffany Street.
• **July 9 — Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Committee:** Treasurer's report and donation outreach discussion.
• **July 14 — Election Commission:** Routine monthly meeting with office and election updates.

Earlier weeks

• week of 2026-06-29 — Attleboro Boards Consider Budget, School Repairs, and Data Center Moratorium

Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.