Attleboro City Council Meeting 06-16-2026

The Attleboro City Council meeting held on June 16, 2026, included extensive discussions on various procurement and budget matters. Key procurement-related actions included approval of multiple budget transfers and appropriations, such as $130,000 from the wastewater enterprise fund for utility obligations, $650,000 for the permanent PFAS treatment plant construction at the Waiting River, and $1,656,000 for public safety communication infrastructure improvements. The council also approved contracts and agreements, including a one-year interim municipal agreement with the Town of Mansfield for medical director services for the fire department and a memorandum of agreement with the Attleboro Crossing Guards Association for 2026-2029. Several public hearings addressed petitions from National Grid and Verizon for utility pole installations, and amendments to zoning and wetland buffer ordinances were debated and passed with amendments. Additionally, the council approved the fiscal year 2027 water and sewer rates, solid waste fees, and revolving fund expenditure limits. The meeting also featured discussions on the comprehensive plan update, including community engagement efforts and environmental considerations. Motions related to surplus equipment disposition and vendor licenses were approved. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on capital improvement projects, budget appropriations, and regulatory amendments impacting future procurement and city planning.