Attleboro City Council Meeting 09-22-2026

The Attleboro City Council held a special meeting on September 22, 2026, primarily to receive updates from the mayor and conduct committee business. Procurement-related discussions included the mayor's update on a Zoo request for information (RFI) as a market study, which may lead to a formal request for proposals (RFP) for zoo operations and management. The council also approved several motions related to public works, including petitions from Verizon and Horizon to place underground telecommunication conduits along specific city streets. Additionally, the City Property and Claims Committee accepted donations including a $3,800 ice rescue sled and $10,500 worth of tickets to a local event. The Ordinances Committee passed an amendment requiring applicants for licenses or permits that require public hearings to pay the cost of publication notices, potentially saving the city approximately $20,000 annually. The Finance Committee approved multiple budget transfers and authorized payment of previous year bills totaling over $77,000 for various city and school department expenses. No new contracts or large capital projects were awarded during this meeting, but several policy and procedural updates were discussed that could impact future procurement activities.