North Attleborough Town meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

North Attleborough weekly roundup: Housing Authority scheduled to vote on $967,111.66 amendment; boards tackle land use, traffic, and elections

The most consequential item on this week's agendas was the North Attleborough Housing Authority's July 30 special meeting, where members were scheduled to vote on Amendment #23 to Contract for Financial Assistance 5001 for $967,111.66 from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. All recent meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority met twice during the period. On July 23, the agenda included a vote on the Authority's Annual Plan submission, a Poulin request for closeout with wage reports, a directive on a Housing Choice Voucher shortfall, a subcommittee update including Accounting Services, and approval of June 2026 minutes. The July 30 special virtual meeting focused solely on the $967,111.66 contract amendment vote.

Conservation Commission

On July 21, the Commission was scheduled to continue the Notice of Intent for 159 Paul Lizotte Dr. (Forge Building Corp.) to September 15, 2026, at the applicant's request. The agenda also included review of revised NOI documents and plans for 60 Wendy Drive (Joshua & Cherie Jensen), a request for a Certificate of Compliance for 657 High Street (Susan Keith), and an update on draft conservation bylaws and regulations.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The July 23 agenda listed continued public hearings for 110 Cumberland Ave (Hipolito Aguilera) and 25 Everett St (Pasquale Passi Jr.). New public hearings were scheduled for 295 Kelley Blvd (Paul and Barbara Briggs), under two docket numbers — D4235 and D4236. The board also planned to consider a variance extension request for 104 N. Washington St and approve minutes from June 18, 2026.

Planning Board

The July 30 meeting agenda included a Gregory Manor subdivision project update, a continued site plan review for The Think Lab daycare at 749 South Washington Street (continued to August 13), a public hearing for the Hillside Estates 7-lot subdivision on Cumberland Ave, and a Level 3 Major Site Plan Special Permit for a 20,000 s.f. industrial building at 405 Plain Street, also continued to August 13.

Historical Commission

The July 28 agenda included consideration of a demolition permit for 268 Smith Street and discussion of the North Attleborough Veterans Park Revitalization Project, which would remove the WWI memorial and relocate its plaque to Barrows Veterans Memorial Park. Updates were also scheduled on Mann Cemetery repair (in progress) and Holmes Hall lamp post and front steps paint/stain.

Traffic Study Advisory Group

On July 28, the group was set to discuss requests for "No Parking on Sidewalk" signs at 5 and 15 Oak Street, safety concerns at the Landry Ave. and Smith Street intersection with a blinking light, and safety 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.

Election Commission

The July 30 agenda included updates on poll-pad training, the September and November election schedules, a mailing to all inactive voters identified in the 2026 census, year-end campaign finance report status, and approval of May 14, 2026 minutes.

Other meetings

The Board of Assessors met July 20 and July 27, both with executive sessions on abatements, exemptions, and ATB cases. The Board of Library Trustees reviewed its strategic plan and monthly statistics on July 20. The Cultural Council reviewed the 250th Anniversary Retrospective, coloring book update, and Summer Concert Series. The Council on Aging was scheduled to elect officers and review a draft SHINE Memorandum of Understanding. The School Committee's Curriculum Policy Subcommittee reviewed policies Section J–L on July 21, and the full committee was scheduled July 30 to vote on approving Attorney Marc Terry of Stoneham, Chandler & Miller as the District's new Labor Counsel, as recommended by Superintendent John Antonucci. The Retirement Board discussed FY27 COLA and pension fund appropriation updates. The Town Manager's office held a GATRA Service Feedback Forum on July 23.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Board of Assessors:** Discussion of property tax abatements, exemptions, and ATB cases.
• **Aug. 4 — Conservation Commission:** Two Requests for Determination of Applicability (297 Paine Rd and 1 Stonewood Circle), a vote on a Land Court case involving 197 Lindsey Street, and a Certificate of Compliance request for 84 Leo Sarrazin Road.
• **Aug. 4 — Northern Bristol County Public Health Alliance:** Votes on expenditures for inspector training and exams, plus discussion on a Community Baby Shower for maternal and child health.

North Attleborough Weekly Roundup: Planning Board Weighs $312K Bond Release and Industrial Permit; Public Works Targets Multiple Contracts

Several North Attleborough boards and committees met between July 6 and July 16, 2026. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was on each agenda for consideration or vote — not confirmed outcomes.

Planning Board: Bonds, Street Acceptance, and Industrial Permit

The Planning Board's July 9 agenda included the largest dollar items of the week. The board was scheduled to consider a $29,000 bond for Arsen Hambardzumian and Hipolito Aguilera at 829 South Washington Street and a $312,097.50 bond release for John Walsh's Jeffrey Drive project in Westwood Estates. A street acceptance recommendation for Ronald C. Meyer Drive and Houde Street (Walsh Realty Partnership) was also listed.

Public hearings were scheduled for a 7-lot Hillside Estates subdivision and a Level 3 Major Site Plan Special Permit for a 20,000-square-foot industrial building with 25 parking spaces at 405 Plain Street. Level 1 site plan reviews included a daycare change of use at The Think Lab and a 40,420-square-foot solar canopy at Metalor, 255 John L Dietsch Blvd.

Board of Public Works: Four Contract Awards on Agenda

The Board of Public Works met July 15 at 6:30 PM with four contract awards on the agenda: Walsh Contracting for Landry Avenue improvements, C.N. Wood for Vactor truck replacement, Wachs Utility Products for a valve exerciser and hydro-excavator, and Weston and Sampson for Year 10 sewer investigation preliminary design. No dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.

Housing Authority: FY 2027 Annual Plan Public Hearing

The North Attleborough Housing Authority held a public hearing on July 9 at 6:00 PM at 204 Elm Street on its proposed FY 2027 Annual Plan. The plan includes a three-year Capital Improvement Plan, a Maintenance and Repair Plan, the current operating budget, responses to performance-management review findings, and lists of policies and regulatory waivers. Residents could submit oral, written, or emailed comments. The Authority will summarize substantive comments before submitting the final plan to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.

Conservation Commission: Order of Conditions Vote and Multiple Filings

The Conservation Commission's July 7 agenda included a vote to issue an Order of Conditions for 563 South Washington Street (Rob Knappik, Route 85 Realty Corp., SE 243-1022). Other items: a Request for Determination of Applicability for 14 Wild Acres Road (RDA #26-08), a Notice of Intent for 60 Wendy Drive (SE 243-10xxx), a modification request for 451 Elm Street involving a Regional Food Security Center and playground (SE 243-0998), and a Certificate of Compliance request for 26 Charles W. Barth Drive (James Mason, SE 243-0537).

School Building Committee: 90% CD MSBA Submission

The School Building Committee was scheduled to vote on three items July 16: approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes, June 2026 invoices, and the 90% CD MSBA submission. Construction updates and neighbor meetings were also listed for discussion.

Licensing Board: Liquor, Junk Dealer, Theater, and Coin-Operated Machine Licenses

The Licensing Board's July 13 agenda included a Class I License for McGovern Nissan of Attleboro at 685 South Washington Street, special one-day liquor licenses for Angle Tree Brewery at Veteran's Common, a Junk Dealer's License for Origin Curated Thrift Goods at 999 South Washington Street, a Theater License for Showcase Cinema de Lux at 840 South Washington Street, and a Coin Operated Machine License for 14 machines at the same cinema.

Board of Health: Permits and Chicken By-Law

The Board of Health met July 14 to consider a Body Art Practitioner License for Sadie Reindeau at Porcelain Modified, a Residential Kitchen Permit for Steven Long at Long Vendz LLC, and a Food Service Permit for Lisa Moran at Showcase Cinemas. Chicken by-law guidance and an Achin Acres update were also listed.

Other Meetings

The Board of Assessors met July 6 and July 13, both including executive sessions on abatements, exemptions, and ATB cases. The Northern Bristol County Public Health Alliance reviewed its FY26 annual report July 7. The Town Forest Committee discussed Deschamps Mats Systems trail access mats and a possible Thomas Dambo Troll sculpture on July 9. The Cable Advisory Committee discussed Comcast license renewal and a potential Verizon invitation on July 16. The Commission on Disability reviewed a splash pad project presented by guest Katie Fisher and welcomed new member Mary Walnut on July 16.

Coming Up

• **July 20** — Board of Assessors (reorganization and executive session), Board of Library Trustees (strategic plan review), Cultural Council (project board and social media planning)
• **July 21** — Conservation Commission (NOI for 60 Wendy Drive; 159 Paul Lizotte Dr. continued to Sep 15), Council on Aging (officer election and SHINE MOU review), School Department Curriculum Policy Subcommittee (policies Section J–L)
• **July 23** — Housing Authority (vote on Annual Plan submission), Town Manager GATRA Service Feedback Forum (public comment on transit services), Zoning Board of Appeals (public hearings for 110 Cumberland Ave, 25 Everett St, 295 Kelley Blvd, and extension request for 104 N. Washington St)
• **July 30** — Election Commission (September and November election updates, inactive voter mailing)