Massachusetts / School Boards / North Attleborough Public Schools
An unidentified town official said preliminary revenue is about $116 million, urged departments including North Attleborough Public Schools to prioritize requests and warned that anticipated needs likely exceed available funds.
Massachusetts / School Boards / North Attleborough Public Schools
Participants debated whether to ban new used-car dealerships or require special permits from the planning board; supporters framed the change as a compromise and opponents warned about losing control of land use. The item was continued 5-0 to Feb. 18.
Massachusetts / School Boards / North Attleborough Public Schools
An unidentified speaker said Plainville modernized its charter, adopted a master plan, transitioned financial systems from VADER to Munis, and advocated with Beacon Hill on special education funding and reserve-account reforms.
Massachusetts / School Boards / North Attleborough Public Schools
An unidentified speaker said Plainville broke ground on a long‑awaited water treatment plant, secured $750,000 in Clean Water Trust loan forgiveness and 0% interest on the first $15,000,000 of financing, and renewed regional water and sewer partnerships.
Massachusetts / School Boards / North Attleborough Public Schools
An unidentified speaker said Plainville paved 17 roads at a cost of $1,200,000, removed 1,400 trees to reduce outages, remodeled the pool house, and extended water to athletic fields using CPA funding and volunteer support.
Massachusetts / School Boards / North Attleborough Public Schools
A department representative said a six-month seven-member shift trial generated an estimated $75,000 in additional revenue, produced a documented $65,400 six-month savings, and could reduce annual overtime by roughly $120,000 if sustained; no formal action or vote is recorded in the transcript.
Massachusetts / School Boards / North Attleborough Public Schools
The Plainville Select Board voted to opt out of no-excuse vote-by-mail for the upcoming annual election, citing staffing and upfront cost concerns; town staff noted the state will certify costs for possible reimbursement but does not guarantee payment. Absentee ballots for specific excuses remain available.
Massachusetts / School Boards / North Attleborough Public Schools
Town officials said a late-January storm dropped roughly 18–21 inches in North Attleboro, credited Department of Public Works crews for clearing main roads, explained why salt is ineffective in very low temperatures, and urged residents to help clear sidewalks for schoolchildren.
Massachusetts / School Boards / North Attleborough Public Schools
A North Attleboro firefighter retiring after 29 years said today was his last shift and described a career shift from fire suppression to emergency medical calls, noting the department now handles about 5,700 runs annually and faces pressures on training time.
Massachusetts / School Boards / North Attleborough Public Schools
A presenter for North Attleborough Public Schools told the town council that a near-49% rise in out-of-district special-education tuition over three years and roughly $2 million in contract-driven salary costs are major drivers of the district's projected FY2027 budget gap.