Cultivating North Attleboro for future generations
Town Councilor for Re-Election
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I'm a proud husband, father of two incredible young boys, and a marathon runner. I'm not a politician. I believe in common sense, calling it like it is, and making decisions based on facts—not political pressure. I listen to every perspective, but I never compromise my integrity—my votes are always based on what's best for the people, not on blindly following leadership.
I have a proven record of standing independently:
Serving on Town Council is an honor. I take this unpaid volunteer role seriously because North Attleboro is my hometown. I'm committed to protecting our future, ensuring financial stability, and bringing innovative leadership.
Let's build a better North Attleboro—together.
– Mark S. Gould, Jr.
David Cannata Jr. was raised in North Attleboro, graduating from North Attleboro High School. Growing up working alongside his father in construction, David later transitioned into Property and Facilities Management before dedicating the past five years to teaching Safety across New England. He covers topics such as Lead Safe Renovation, First Aid/CPR, OSHA regulations, and required continuing education for Construction Supervisors in Massachusetts. David continues to actively give back to his community through teaching, working as a life insurance agent, security system designer, salesman, and managing a small web development business.
David’s personal and professional highlights:
David’s Vision for North Attleboro
David's primary goal is preserving the qualities that made North Attleboro a great place to grow up, ensuring it remains a desirable community for future generations, including his daughter, Georgiana. He strongly supports transparent, accountable governance and financial responsibility.
David understands the community’s desire, and genuine need, for a new high school. However, he's cautious about the current proposal due to insufficient information and unanswered questions. He believes North Attleboro deserves complete transparency and thorough details before making a major financial decision. Ultimately, the decision lies with the community's vote in June. David promises to provide residents all available information to help them make an informed choice.
David advocates for reducing the tax burden by prioritizing town expenditures wisely, cutting unnecessary spending, and actively pursuing state and federal funding to offset local expenses. By electing fiscally responsible leaders, North Attleboro can keep more money in the pockets of its residents while still providing essential services.
My name is: James Patrick Lang
The reason I'm asking for your vote
As a born and bred North resident, I believe my experience could be a tremendous asset going forward with the undertaking we are all about to consider regarding the new school. As a Field Engineer of 30 years I have worked on several dozens of High Schools, Middle/Elementary Schools including Municipal Buildings: Town Halls, Police/Fire/DPW, College & University projects to name a few.
My hope is to bring my wealth of knowledge & experience in land development, highway, tunnels, bridges even damns to benefit the taxpayers of our great town. I will do my best to be an asset for the town particularly at this point in time.
Reviewing contractual obligations, checking plans, creating plans, supervising the out-of-office creation and catching errors before they happen is the collaborative management experience I will bring to the Town Council.
While it of course is up to the residence who show up to the polls on April 1 as to how these projects will proceed I believe my experience will be a tremendous benefit with a very experienced set of eyes reviewing the many aspects these projects can often come with.
My experience collaborating with stakeholders at every level is experience the taxpayer I hope will consider going to the polls on Tuesday April 1, 2025.
My commitment is to make each Town Council vote with
the taxpayers best interest
front-and-center.
I humbly ask for your vote on Tuesday April 1, 2025
My Background:
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Background
Have been a member of several fraternal organizations most of my adult life.
Have also held professional license's as a Construction Supervisor, Realtor and Surveyor Certification.
Both my parents were long time dedicated town servants.
My Dad was on Town Negotiating Committee for 20 yrs; My Mom retiered as as a town School Nurse
Family life was and I believe still should be our bedrock In North Attleborough
I have a son & daughter both living in sunny California, 5 siblings and a slew of nieces and nephews.
I'm asking for your vote this April 1st to represent you on our Town Council
My name is Cara Caranci and I’m running for Town Council.
I grew up in North Attleboro. In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s my family was active with the Little North Attleboro League. My family’s business, Caranci’s Bakery sponsored a team that my dad and my older brother coached, my younger brother played on the team and I kept the book recording each batter’s at bat with balls and strikes and batting averages. By 12 years old I had developed organizational and leadership skills to keep track of a dozen 10-11 year olds on the bench and make sure the right one is on deck and not lost at the concession stand or playing with grass hoppers.
I went to North Attleboro High School. I was a yearbook editor and sang in the chorus. I was involved in theater and became Sound and Special FX Tech head. Being a Foley Artist was a a lot of fun. I lettered in theater and was inducted into International Thespian Society. I went to the Regional and MA State Science Fair. The essay about my experiences with the science fair helped me get into a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science program. I graduated from NAHS in 1995 where my experiences grew my communication and people skills.
I went to Husson (College) University in Bangor, ME and graduated with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) 2001. During my final semester I went blind with optic neuritis (my immune system attacked my optic nerves). I had to drop my classes and focus on treatment. The only thing I saved that semester was my research. I was lucky because of my education I understood what was going on and was able to use the big words to explain my symptoms and be taken seriously. Optic neuritis is a big red flag for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) combined with other random symptoms I received a diagnosis quickly. I gained a new perspective for patient and medical professional interactions. I volunteered with the National MS Society. I volunteered on fundraising committees. I talked with newly diagnosed and helped them understand all the big words doctors were throwing at them. I learned in school the best clinicians talk with their patients using a 5th grade vocabulary. A patient can’t give informed consent if they can’t understand the big words. I also organized continuing education for medical professionals to help them better understand symptoms and communication with their patients.
I have about 45 years in small business experience. I grew up in a 3rd generation family business. For over 80 years, Caranci’s Bakery made Italian bread and rolls for restaurants, caterers, retail, and whole sale. By the time I could walk and talk, I was stocking shelves with bread and talking to customers. When I could count, I was using a register and making change. At age 10, l was there every weekend. When I got my license, I was driving a standard and could back up a box truck or step van to a loading dock for supply pickups or deliveries.
I have spent most of my life dealing with customers, vendors, employees, accountants, and lawyers. I learned that there needs to be a hard line between Friends/Family and Business/Money. Whether they are accountants, lawyers, medical professionals, or politicians, communication is essential. If a person talks down to you, talks at you, refuses to simplify what they are saying, or listen to your concerns, that person is not the best for your interests. People need to be their own advocate and if they can’t be I want to be that advocate.
I’m Troy S. Goodman, and I’m running for the North Attleboro Town Council because I believe in practical, common-sense solutions that focus on responsible governance and respect for individual freedoms. Over the past 25 years, I’ve had the opportunity to lead in various industries, improving operations, building strong teams, and aligning strategies to meet business goals. My service in the Army National Guard reinforced my ability to lead under pressure, adapt to challenges, and work with diverse groups toward a common mission—skills that will be invaluable in guiding our town forward. Additionally, my Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership has given me a deep understanding of how to build effective systems, drive efficiency, and foster collaboration—essential qualities for responsible town governance. Now, I’m excited to bring that experience and problem-solving mindset to the town council, helping to make North Attleboro an even better place to live.
I’m a fiscal conservative, which means I believe in running government like a household—living within our means, prioritizing spending, and ensuring we’re not overtaxing our residents. At the same time, I believe we need to invest in the future when appropriate. I’m a socially libertarian thinker who values personal freedom and believes government should stay out of the personal choices of its citizens. I think we need to make decisions that focus on what’s best for everyone without overreach.
My family and I are deeply rooted in this community. Both of my daughters graduated from North Attleboro High School, and my wife spent many years as a substitute teacher here and on RTM, giving back to the community we call home. On Fridays, I can be found at the Providence Rescue Mission helping those in recovery learn basic computer skills so they can be better prepared for life after the mission. We’ve seen firsthand how important it is to have a community that supports and nurtures its people, and I’m eager to bring that perspective to the table.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with organizations of all sizes, both here in the U.S. and internationally, helping to improve operations, build strong teams, and align strategies to meet business goals. I’ve successfully led and implemented complex projects and managed teams to reach organizational objectives. I’m committed to using those same skills to serve our town. My goal is to bring data-driven, business-minded, and respectful leadership to the table to help North Attleboro continue to thrive for everyone who calls it home.
Thank you for considering me to represent our town. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to make a real difference for all of us.