On the agenda: Attleboro meeting — Data Center (Aug 20)
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ATTLEBORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CITY CLERK
COMMITTEE/ REGULAR MEETING — 7:00 PM /
AUGUST 20, 2026 - AGENDA 26.AUG 18 PM 3:5}
77 PARK STREET, CITY HALL
The Council may take oral public comments at certain times during meetings, such as when it convenes as Committee of the Whole
or during scheduled public hearings. Members of the public may also submit written comments to the Municipal Council office or
by email to [email protected]. For complete and current rules on public participation, please see the Municipal Council
Rules of Procedure (Article 8 - Citizens’ Rights).
Records for approval: August 18, 2026; July 21, 2026; June 25, 2026; June 23, 2026; June 16, 2026; June 2, 2026; May 19, 2026;
May 12, 2026; May 5, 2026; April 28, 2026; April 21, 2026; April 7, 2026; March 24, 2026; March 17, 2026; March 10, 2026; March
3, 2026; February 24, 2026; February 17, 2026; February 10, 2026; February 3, 2026; January 20, 2026 - Executive Sessions —
October 14, 2025; September 16, 2025; November 28, 2023; February 20, 2024; March 19, 2024; April 2, 2024; December 10, 2024;
February 4, 2025.
Topics for tonight will be communications sent August 18, 2026 as well as Committee Chair’s choice
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council may convene as Committee of the Whole during this meeting to take public comments and discuss matters within the
Council's authority. Each speaker is limited to four (4) minutes.
COMMUNICATIONS (MAYOR’S, CLERK’S)
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Items open in committees are as follows: (Committee chairs select discussion items)
COMMITTEE: HUMAN RESOURCES & VETERANS Com. FC
Reappointments of Marcia Smith and Kurt Wheaton to COA; Brian Hatch to
Conservation Commission; and Laura Wheeler to Historical Commission (7/23/26) [26.07.21-MC-006] x
Community Engagement Committee new business referred to Administration and WA x
Ordinances (10/15/24) (PH 6/16/26)
COMMITTEE: TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC : Com. FC
Proposed ordinance amendment to section 10-4.11 Isolated Stop Signs regarding Benefit _ [26.05.19-NB-002] x
St. at Oak St. (6/2/26) (Waterman) (PH 7/21/26)
Proposed ordinance amendment to Section 10-4.6 Left Tums Prohibited of Revised
Ordinances regarding Pleasant St, at the Pleasant St. driveway of Stop & Shop (5/19/26) _ [26.05.05-NB-001] xX
(PH 7/21/26)
COMMITTEE: ZONING, LAND USE & SUSTAINABILITY Com. Fe
COMMITTEE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC PLANNING Com. Fe
Creation of an ordinance entitled “An Ordinance Establishing a Temporary
Moratorium on Data Centers” to Economic Development & Strategic Planning [26.05.19-NB-001] x
Committee (6/2/26) (Holmes) (PH 7/21/26)
COMMITTEE: PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Com. FC
New business regarding an internal enforcement of parking violations managed by Police WIA x
(3/18/25)
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COMMITTEE: PUBLIC WORKS
Approve request from National Grid and Verizon to install 1 new JO pole on Thacher
Street (7/23/26) (PH 8/18/26}
Approve request from Verizon to place one 2-inch underground telecommunications
conduit along the northerly side of Doral Lane beginning at existing pole T.8161
(7/23/26) (PH 8/18/26)
Approve request from Verizon to place one 2-inch underground telecommunications
conduit along the northwest side of Jo Pau] Drive (7/23/26) (PH 8/18/26)
COMMITTEE: CITY PROPERTY & CLAIMS
Declare various School Dept. equipment as surplus and available for disposition
(7/23/26)
Declare designated Police Dept. vehicles as surplus and available for disposition to sell
or for trade-in value (7/23/26)
Accept donation of $25,000.00 from the Olivia Knighton Foundation to Capron Park Zoo
(3/17/26)
New business — request to change limit of gift card donations to be approved by the City
Council (10/7/25) (PH 12/2/25)
Request to lift the facade restriction from the sale of 135 County Street (4/5/22)
COMMITTEE: LICENSES
Class I Application from Attleboro Auto Ventures, LLC dba Grieco Chevrolet Buick
GMC of Attleboro, 103 Washington St., 15 customer parking spaces & 45 storage spaces
(7/23/26) (PH 8/18/26)
Review of business practices of 100% Auto Wholesalers, 21 Washington St. (7/23/26)
(PH 8/18/26)
Class Il Application from Mactaw MA2 Inc., d/b/a Pete’s RV Center, 800 Washington
Street with 7 customer parking spaces and 60 display spaces (6/2/26) (PH 7/21/26)
COMMITTEE: ORDINANCES, ELECTIONS & LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Creation of Special Committee for Review of the Ordinances (7/23/26)
Add new Section 1-17 War Monuments and Memorials Commission to the Revised
Ordinances (7/23/26) (PH 8/18/26)
Proposed establishment of a Joint Ad Hoc Charter Study Committee (2/17/26) (PH
3/3/26)
Introduce a contemporary outdoor-lighting bylaw (2/3/26) (Holmes)
Proposed ordinance to restrict sale and distribution of Kratom (10/21/25) (PH11/18/25)
New business requesting an internal city solicitor (12/3/24) (Holmes)
Request amendment to 16-9, suggesting a Fee Report every 3 years by Water
Superintendent (4/6/21)
Request amendment to 16-15 suggesting a Fee Report every 3 years by the Wastewater
Dept. (4/6/21)
Request to review the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro (12/15/20) (DiLisio)
COMMITTEE: FINANCE
FY27 Capital Improvements Message (7/21/26)
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
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[26.07.21-CC-001]
[26.07.21-CC-002]
[26.07.21-CC-003]
[26.07.21-MC-002]
[26.07.21-MC-003}
[26.03.03-MC-004]
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[26.07.21-CC-004]
[26.07.21-CC-005]
[26.05.19-CC-001]
(26.07.21-CC-006]
[26.07.21-MC-001]
[26.02.03-MC-002]
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SCHEDULED FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None,
Definitions: Com.=Committee, FC=Full Council. PH'=Awaiting public hearing, The motion IDs are based on the date business was
introduced to the council, NB=New Business from a council member, MC=Mayor's Communication, CC=Clerk's Communication
Disclaimer: This agenda has been prepared in good faith based on topics that the Municipal Council anticipates may be discussed, as
the committee chairperson decides topics for discussion. Agenda prepared by the Administrative Assistant from the Office of the
L Municipal Council. This agenda may include a summary of public participation opportunities. In all cases, the Municipal Council
Rules of Procedure, including Article 8 (Citizens’ Rights), govern public participation and shall control in the event of any conflict.
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