Housing Authority Slated to Vote on $967,111 State Contract Amendment; Planning Board to Hear 7-Lot Subdivision Proposal
The North Attleborough Housing Authority was scheduled to vote on a $967,111.66 state contract amendment at a special virtual meeting on July 30, 2026, making it the most consequential financial item on a busy two-week calendar of town meetings. All meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes of scheduled votes are not yet confirmed.
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority had two meetings on the calendar. On July 23, members were scheduled to vote on submission of the 2026 annual plan and address a housing choice voucher shortfall directive, along with updates on modernization efforts and accounting services. On July 30, a special virtual meeting was set for a single vote: Amendment #23 to Contract for Financial Assistance 5001 from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, totaling $967,111.66.
Planning Board
The Planning Board scheduled a public hearing for July 30 on Hillside Estates, a proposed 7-lot subdivision off Cumberland Ave (Map 27, Lot 101). The board also planned to receive a project update for Gregory Manor and address two items continued to August 13: a site plan review for a daycare facility at 749 South Washington Street (The Think Lab) and a special permit for a 20,000-square-foot industrial building at 405 Plain St.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The ZBA was set to hear five zoning cases on July 23. Continued hearings were listed for 110 Cumberland Ave (Hipolito Aguilera, D4217) and 25 Everett Street (Pasquale Passi Jr., D4222). New hearings were scheduled for 295 Kelley Boulevard (Paul and Barbara Briggs, D4235 and D4236) and 300 E Washington St (Kyle Cehanowicz, D4237). A variance extension request for 104 N. Washington Street was also on the agenda.
Conservation Commission
On July 21, the Commission was scheduled to continue two Notices of Intent — for 159 Paul Lizotte Drive (Forge Building Corp.) and 60 Wendy Drive (Joshua E. & Cherie M. Jensen) — to September 15, 2026, at the applicants' request. A Request for Certificate of Compliance for 657 High Street (Susan Keith) was also listed.
Historical Commission
The Historical Commission was scheduled July 28 to consider a demolition permit for 268 Smith Street. Members also planned to discuss the North Attleborough Veterans Park Revitalization Project, which involves removing the WWI memorial and relocating its plaque to Barrows Veterans Memorial Park. Old business included updates on Mann Cemetery repairs and Holmes Hall and School lamp post progress.
Election Commission
The Election Commission noted Pat Dolan's retirement as of July 20, 2026, and scheduled poll pad training for August 17 at the Senior Center, 1 Elm Street. The board also discussed preparations for the September 1, 2026 primary election.
School Committee
The School Committee was scheduled to vote July 30 to approve Attorney Marc Terry of Stoneham, Chandler & Miller as the district's new Labor Counsel, as recommended by Superintendent John Antonucci. The Curriculum Policy Subcommittee met July 21 to review School Committee policies in sections J through L with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.
Retirement Board
The Retirement Board's July 23 agenda included updates on the FY27 Cost of Living Adjustment and the FY27 Pension Fund Appropriation, along with an IT providers update, office equipment procurement, and a board member election update.
Traffic Study Advisory Group
The TSAG was set to discuss July 28 requests for "No Parking on Sidewalk" signs at 5 and 15 Oak Street, safety concerns at the Landry Ave and Smith Street intersection, and noise issues from truck activity at Kelley Blvd and Landry Ave. Old business included action taken on "No Thru Trucking" signs for 18-wheelers on Bungay Road and parking complications on Fisher Street.
Other Meetings
The Board of Library Trustees discussed the library's strategic plan and director's report on July 20. The Cultural Council reviewed 250th anniversary projects, a summer concert series, and a coloring book reprint. The Council on Aging was scheduled to vote on a SHINE Memorandum of Understanding, a SIG grant award, and officer elections. GATRA held a quarterly public feedback forum on bus services July 23.
Coming Up
- **Board of Assessors** — August 3, executive session on abatements, exemptions, and ATB cases.
- **Northern Bristol County Public Health Alliance** — August 4, virtual meeting, 10:00–11:30 a.m., includes votes on training and exam expenditures.
- **Conservation Commission** — August 4, two Requests for Determination of Applicability (297 Paine Road, 1 Stonewood Circle) and a Land Court case vote involving 197 Lindsey Street.