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May 19, 2025
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Maureen Candito, Lorraine Carboni, Paul Hunt, Chris Plonka
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2025 as amended
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2025 as amended.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2025 as amended. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2025
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Open the public hearing for the approval and adopt the layout of a portion of Harrison Avenue
To open the public hearing for the approval and adopt the layout of a portion of Harrison Avenue.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To open the public hearing for the approval and adopt the layout of a portion of Harrison Avenue. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To close the public hearing. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
That the Select Board vote its intention to adopt and/or lay out a portion of Harrison Avenue as a public way in the location shown on a plan entitled "Layout Plan of Land for Harrison Avenue...
That the Select Board vote its intention to adopt and/or lay out a portion of Harrison Avenue as a public way in the location shown on a plan entitled "Layout Plan of Land for Harrison Avenue (222' from Rhode Island Road Town of Lakeville Massachusetts," dated February 24, 2025, prepared by Dawood pursuant to MGL41, Section 811 .
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: That the Select Board vote its intention to adopt and/or lay out a portion of Harrison Avenue as a public way in the location shown on a plan entitled "Layout Plan of Land for Harrison Avenue (222' from Rhode Island Road Town of Lakeville Massachusetts," dated February 24, 2025, prepared by Dawood pursuant to MGL41, Section 811 . Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Vote its intention to lay layout public roadway alterations in the locations shown on plans entitled "Layout Alteration Plan of Land for Rhode Island Road, Myricks Street and Precinct Street, Town...
To vote its intention to lay layout public roadway alterations in the locations shown on plans entitled "Layout Alteration Plan of Land for Rhode Island Road, Myricks Street and Precinct Street, Town of Lakeville, Massachusetts," dated May 9, 2025, prepared by Dawood and to forward this vote and the plan to the Planning Board with direction to provide a report on such alteration to the Select Board as soon as possible, pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §81I. .
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To vote its intention to lay layout public roadway alterations in the locations shown on plans entitled "Layout Alteration Plan of Land for Rhode Island Road, Myricks Street and Precinct Street, Town of Lakeville, Massachusetts," dated May 9, 2025, prepared by Dawood and to forward this vote and the plan to the Planning Board with direction to provide a report on such alteration to the Select Board as soon as possible, pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §81I. . Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the FY26 Community One Stop Application as presented
To approve the FY26 Community One Stop Application as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Plonka, it was: VOTED: To approve the FY26 Community One Stop Application as presented. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Plonka)
Enter into a License Agreement with Lakeville Mixed Martial Arts starting May 20, 2025 and ending on May 19, 2028 as presented
To enter into a License Agreement with Lakeville Mixed Martial Arts starting May 20, 2025 and ending on May 19, 2028 as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Plonka, it was: VOTED: To enter into a License Agreement with Lakeville Mixed Martial Arts starting May 20, 2025 and ending on May 19, 2028 as presented. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Plonka)
Sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement, deed and/or closing documents for the sale of 0 Cherry Street parcel
To sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement, deed and/or closing documents for the sale of 0 Cherry Street parcel.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement, deed and/or closing documents for the sale of 0 Cherry Street parcel. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Support the recommendation of the Town Administrator to increase the nonunion salaries for FY26 by 3%
To support the recommendation of the Town Administrator to increase the nonunion salaries for FY26 by 3%.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To support the recommendation of the Town Administrator to increase the nonunion salaries for FY26 by 3%. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve and support the FY26 budget recommendations by the Town Administrator in the amount of $39,013,519
To approve and support the FY26 budget recommendations by the Town Administrator in the amount of $39,013,519.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve and support the FY26 budget recommendations by the Town Administrator in the amount of $39,013,519. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Place this article on the June 9, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place this article on the June 9, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Plonka and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To place this article on the June 9, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Plonka, second: Hunt)
Approve the final Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented for June 9, 2025
To approve the final Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented for June 9, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the final Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented for June 9, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the final Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented for June 9, 2025
To approve the final Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented for June 9, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the final Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented for June 9, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Designate Member Hunt as the Select Board representative to interview the Executive Assistant to the Select Board and Town Administrator finalists
To designate Member Hunt as the Select Board representative to interview the Executive Assistant to the Select Board and Town Administrator finalists.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To designate Member Hunt as the Select Board representative to interview the Executive Assistant to the Select Board and Town Administrator finalists. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the request of the Tuesday Club of Assonet to place a sign at the intersection of Precinct Street and Rhode Island Road for the Strawberry Festival
To approve the request of the Tuesday Club of Assonet to place a sign at the intersection of Precinct Street and Rhode Island Road for the Strawberry Festival.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Plonka, it was: VOTED: To approve the request of the Tuesday Club of Assonet to place a sign at the intersection of Precinct Street and Rhode Island Road for the Strawberry Festival. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Plonka)
Approve the request to connect to Taunton Water for 37 Myricks Street for a maximum usage of 440 gallons of water per day
To approve the request to connect to Taunton Water for 37 Myricks Street for a maximum usage of 440 gallons of water per day.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the request to connect to Taunton Water for 37 Myricks Street for a maximum usage of 440 gallons of water per day. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the Common Victualler License for Saint Joseph and Saint Rita Corp. for the property located at 166 County Street for a term to expire December 31, 2025
To approve the Common Victualler License for Saint Joseph and Saint Rita Corp. for the property located at 166 County Street for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the Common Victualler License for Saint Joseph and Saint Rita Corp. for the property located at 166 County Street for a term to expire December 31, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Designate and appoint Lillian Drane as National Voter Registration Act Coordinator for a term to expire July 31, 2025
To designate and appoint Lillian Drane as National Voter Registration Act Coordinator for a term to expire July 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To designate and appoint Lillian Drane as National Voter Registration Act Coordinator for a term to expire July 31, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Member Plonka to the Technology Advisory Subcommittee
To appoint Member Plonka to the Technology Advisory Subcommittee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Plonka to the Technology Advisory Subcommittee. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Candito, second: Carboni)
Appoint Chair Candito to the Capital Expenditures Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2025
To appoint Chair Candito to the Capital Expenditures Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Chair Candito to the Capital Expenditures Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Pay the Planning Board Clerk is a stipend of $980.00 for increased responsibilities from the dates of March 24th to May 9th
To pay the Planning Board Clerk is a stipend of $980.00 for increased responsibilities from the dates of March 24th to May 9th.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To pay the Planning Board Clerk is a stipend of $980.00 for increased responsibilities from the dates of March 24th to May 9th. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Not hold a Special Election for the Select Board vacancy
To not hold a Special Election for the Select Board vacancy.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Hunt and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To not hold a Special Election for the Select Board vacancy. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Hunt, second: Carboni)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Educators' Association of Freetown/Lakeville, if an open...
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Educators' Association of Freetown/Lakeville, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board and the Chair so declares and pursuant to MGL C. 30a, S. 21(a)(3) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Police Chief and pursuant to MGL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and the Chair does, and not to return to open session.
From the minutes
“a motion was made by Chair Candito and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Educators' Association of Freetown/Lakeville, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board and the Chair so declares and pursuant to MGL C. 30a, S. 21(a)(3) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Police Chief and pursuant to MGL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and the Chair does, and not to return to open session. Roll call vote: Member Plonka - aye; Chair Candito - aye; Member Carboni - aye and Member Hunt - aye..” (Motion: Candito, second: Carboni)
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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