GATRA Advisory Board

Advisory Board Officers & Members

• Chair: Mayor Shaunna O’Connell, Taunton
• Vice Chair: Mayor Cathleen DeSimone, Attleboro
• Clerk: Kevin Dumas, Mansfield

GATRA Advisory Board: FY26 Members and Designees

Advisory Board Meetings

FY26 Meeting Schedule 

September 17^th, 2025 at 1PM 

October 15^th, 2025 at 1PM 

November 19^th, 2025 at 1PM 

December 17^th, 2025 at 1PM 

January 21^st, 2026 at 1PM 

February 18^th, 2026 at 1PM 

March 18^th, 2026 at 1PM 

April 15^th, 2026 at 1PM 

May 20^th, 2026 at 1PM 

June 17^th, 2026 at 1PM 

*All meetings will be held in the Taunton City Hall and virtually.  

*Bolded dates are confirmed meetings dates. Non-bolded dates will be confirmed as needed.  

*Advisory Board Orientation will be held at the September meeting.  

About the Advisory Board

The GATRA Advisory Board consists of: the Mayor of each city and the Town Manager, Town Administrator, or Chair of the Select Board, or their Designee from each town in GATRA’s service area; a representative from the disabled commuter population; and a representative of the rider community.

The role of the Advisory Board is vital to the success and mission of GATRA. The Advisory Board is expected to actively participate in their responsibility of financial oversight and policy making for the organization. Advisory Board members:

• Work to ensure that all actions of GATRA are in accordance with its bylaws and applicable governmental laws
• Oversee the finances of GATRA and protect the financial interests of the agency
• Understand the range of services that GATRA offers
• Are informed spokespeople for GATRA
• Actively educate community and stakeholder groups on GATRA’s goals, services, activities, etc.

All GATRA Advisory Board meeting quorum and votes are weighted by community.