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October 21, 2024
18 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee (and the Park Commission for one appointment). Only the Select Board's own votes are included; for the joint appointment, only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
Present: Lorraine Carboni, Lia Fabian, Brynna Donahue, Maureen Candito
Absent: Brian Day
During the meeting:
- Maureen Candito took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2024
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2024.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Donahue and seconded by Member Fabian, it was: VOTED: To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2024. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Donahue, second: Fabian)
Appoint Raymond Meleski as a Police Officer/Constable, effective October 21, 2024, for a probationary period of one (1) year
To appoint Raymond Meleski as a Police Officer/Constable, effective October 21, 2024, for a probationary period of one (1) year.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To appoint Raymond Meleski as a Police Officer/Constable, effective October 21, 2024, for a probationary period of one (1) year. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Donahue)
Appoint Andrew Bumpus as a Police Officer/Constable, effective October 21, 2024, for a probationary period of one (1) year
To appoint Andrew Bumpus as a Police Officer/Constable, effective October 21, 2024, for a probationary period of one (1) year.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To appoint Andrew Bumpus as a Police Officer/Constable, effective October 21, 2024, for a probationary period of one (1) year. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Donahue)
Move this item to the November 4, 2024 Select Board meeting
To move this item to the November 4, 2024 Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To move this item to the November 4, 2024 Select Board meeting. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Donahue)
Appoint Kerry Bogdan to the Park Commission for a term to expire April 7, 2025
To appoint Kerry Bogdan to the Park Commission for a term to expire April 7, 2025.
Joint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 7 yes and 0 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To appoint Kerry Bogdan to the Park Commission for a term to expire April 7, 2025. Roll call vote: Chairman Smith - aye; Ms. Turcotte - aye; Mr. Holmes - aye; Member Fabian - aye; Member Donahue - aye; Member Candito - aye and Chair Carboni - aye..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Donahue)
Approve the presented job description and the job posting that will have the additional language included under special requirements on Mass certification required within two (2) years of...
To approve the presented job description and the job posting that will have the additional language included under special requirements on Mass certification required within two (2) years of appointment and the verification of the residential Massachusetts certification and if the CMA designation is required in the job description.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To approve the presented job description and the job posting that will have the additional language included under special requirements on Mass certification required within two (2) years of appointment and the verification of the residential Massachusetts certification and if the CMA designation is required in the job description. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Donahue)
Designate Evagelia Fabian as Select Board designee to sit on the interviews for the Principal Assessor
To designate Evagelia Fabian as Select Board designee to sit on the interviews for the Principal Assessor.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Donahue and seconded by Member Fabian, it was: VOTED: To designate Evagelia Fabian as Select Board designee to sit on the interviews for the Principal Assessor. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Donahue, second: Fabian)
Approve the Request for Proposals with the change of the due date to November 14, 2024
To approve the Request for Proposals with the change of the due date to November 14, 2024.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Candito and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To approve the Request for Proposals with the change of the due date to November 14, 2024. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Donahue)
Recommend a 100% exemption for the HERO Act
To recommend a 100% exemption for the HERO Act.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Candito, it was: VOTED: To recommend a 100% exemption for the HERO Act. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Candito)
Schedule a Special Town Election for Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 12 PM to 8:00 PM for a debt exclusion should Special Town Meeting pass the article for the new Fire Station
To schedule a Special Town Election for Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 12 PM to 8:00 PM for a debt exclusion should Special Town Meeting pass the article for the new Fire Station.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To schedule a Special Town Election for Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 12 PM to 8:00 PM for a debt exclusion should Special Town Meeting pass the article for the new Fire Station. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Donahue)
Authorize Mr. Nunes to add an $11,000 under warrant article #1 for a special election for a debt exclusion for the Fire Station
To authorize Mr. Nunes to add an $11,000 under warrant article #1 for a special election for a debt exclusion for the Fire Station.
The minutes give the count (2-1) and name Brynna Donahue, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Chair Carboni, it was: VOTED: To authorize Mr. Nunes to add an $11,000 under warrant article #1 for a special election for a debt exclusion for the Fire Station. Two (2) in favor; one (1) nay (Member Donahue)..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Carboni)
Approve the revisions to the November 12, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant with the revisions reviewed and the 100% exemption for the HERO Act
To approve the revisions to the November 12, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant with the revisions reviewed and the 100% exemption for the HERO Act.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To approve the revisions to the November 12, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant with the revisions reviewed and the 100% exemption for the HERO Act. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Donahue)
Begin issuing the fines, effective beginning October 22, 2024 at $100 for the f first offense
To begin issuing the fines, effective beginning October 22, 2024 at $100 for the f first offense.
The minutes give the count (2-1) and name Brynna Donahue, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To begin issuing the fines, effective beginning October 22, 2024 at $100 for the f first offense. Two (2) in favor (Fabian and Chair Carboni) and one (1) nay (Member Donahue)..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Donahue)
Accept and sign the Preservation Restriction Agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by and through the Massachusetts Historical Commission, for the Old Town Hall located at 2 Precinct...
To accept and sign the Preservation Restriction Agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by and through the Massachusetts Historical Commission, for the Old Town Hall located at 2 Precinct Street.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Donahue and seconded by Member Fabian, it was: VOTED: To accept and sign the Preservation Restriction Agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by and through the Massachusetts Historical Commission, for the Old Town Hall located at 2 Precinct Street. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Donahue, second: Fabian)
Approve the use of the Old Town House Lawn for the Snowman Jubilee fundraiser for the Animal Shelter for the month of December 2024
To approve the use of the Old Town House Lawn for the Snowman Jubilee fundraiser for the Animal Shelter for the month of December 2024.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To approve the use of the Old Town House Lawn for the Snowman Jubilee fundraiser for the Animal Shelter for the month of December 2024. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Donahue)
Appoint Sargent Johnson as a Volunteer Observer for the Middleborough / Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a term to expire September 30, 2025
To appoint Sargent Johnson as a Volunteer Observer for the Middleborough / Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a term to expire September 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To appoint Sargent Johnson as a Volunteer Observer for the Middleborough / Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a term to expire September 30, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Donahue)
Accept the resignation letter from Brian Anderson from the Conservation Commission
To accept the resignation letter from Brian Anderson from the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Fabian and seconded by Member Donahue, it was: VOTED: To accept the resignation letter from Brian Anderson from the Conservation Commission. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Fabian, second: Donahue)
Adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 9:15 PM
To adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 9:15 PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Donahue and seconded by Member Fabian, it was: VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 9:15 PM. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Donahue, second: Fabian)
From the Lakeville Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Nemasket Week (Lorraine Carboni, Chris Plonka, Lia Fabian and Kristen Howard, April 2026; Paul Hunt, April 2025). Former members show initials.
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