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July 8, 2025
24 recorded votes, 2 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
Appoint Colleen Lieb as Executive Assistant to the Select Board and Town Administrator with a start date of July 21, 2025
To appoint Colleen Lieb as Executive Assistant to the Select Board and Town Administrator with a start date of July 21, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Colleen Lieb as Executive Assistant to the Select Board and Town Administrator with a start date of July 21, 2025. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Michael Ellis as Finance Director and adopt the conditions as presented in the agreement from July I, 2025 through June 30, 2027
To appoint Michael Ellis as Finance Director and adopt the conditions as presented in the agreement from July I, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Michael Ellis as Finance Director and adopt the conditions as presented in the agreement from July I, 2025 through June 30, 2027. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Create a Conservation Gift and Grant Account
To create a Conservation Gift and Grant Account.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To create a Conservation Gift and Grant Account. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve and sign the BETA amended contract for the Route 79 project as presented in the amount of $64,900
To approve and sign the BETA amended contract for the Route 79 project as presented in the amount of $64,900.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve and sign the BETA amended contract for the Route 79 project as presented in the amount of $64,900. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the Employee Appreciation Day and for Town Buildings to close at 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 28, 2025 for a mandatory employee training/team building event with a requested amount of...
To approve the Employee Appreciation Day and for Town Buildings to close at 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 28, 2025 for a mandatory employee training/team building event with a requested amount of $3,000 to cover expenses from the Select Board Gifts Account.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the Employee Appreciation Day and for Town Buildings to close at 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 28, 2025 for a mandatory employee training/team building event with a requested amount of $3,000 to cover expenses from the Select Board Gifts Account. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the use of Center Stage/Town Pavilion/Old Town House for the Purple Heatt Ceremony on July 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
To approve the use of Center Stage/Town Pavilion/Old Town House for the Purple Heatt Ceremony on July 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the use of Center Stage/Town Pavilion/Old Town House for the Purple Heatt Ceremony on July 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the request from the Libra1y Director to declare the equipment listed as surplus
To approve the request from the Libra1y Director to declare the equipment listed as surplus.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the request from the Libra1y Director to declare the equipment listed as surplus. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Waive the reading of the Warrant to the Lakeville Animal Control Officers
To waive the reading of the Warrant to the Lakeville Animal Control Officers.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To waive the reading of the Warrant to the Lakeville Animal Control Officers. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Issue the Warrant to the Lakeville Animal Control Officers
To issue the Warrant to the Lakeville Animal Control Officers.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To issue the Warrant to the Lakeville Animal Control Officers. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the appointment of the Election Workers as presented in the agenda documents per MGL Chapter 54, sl2 for terms to expire August 15, 2026
To approve the appointment of the Election Workers as presented in the agenda documents per MGL Chapter 54, sl2 for terms to expire August 15, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the appointment of the Election Workers as presented in the agenda documents per MGL Chapter 54, sl2 for terms to expire August 15, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Make the following appointments with an expiration date of July 31, 2026: Shawn Robert Zachaty Mosher Jason Orlando Raymond Meleski Andrew Bumpus John Hutchinson Paul Hunt John Vickery Robert...
To make the following appointments with an expiration date of July 31, 2026: Shawn Robert Zachaty Mosher Jason Orlando Raymond Meleski Andrew Bumpus John Hutchinson Paul Hunt John Vickery Robert Stephanian Jesse Drane Elton Ashley Eric Swenson Kristen J. Campbell Robin Bellows Karen Conway Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Special Police Officer Special Police Officer Special Police Officer Special Police Officer Special Police Officer Special Police Officer Matron Matron Matron Matthew Perkins Steven Leanues Keeper of the Lockup Surveyor of Wood, Bark & Lumber, Fence Viewer & Field Driver 175 th Anniversaiy Committee Brian Reynolds Joan Gladu Mmion Geraldine Taylor Delia Murphy Nancy LaFave Felicia Carter Robert Barrack Kathleen Barrack ADA Coordinator Andrew Sukeforth Alternate Building Inspector Robert Whalen, Jr. Assistant Building Inspector Brandon Maroney Agricultural Commission Tracie Treleavan, Associate Member Assawompset Pond Complex Representative Nancy Yeatts Assistant Board of Health Agents Keven Desmarais Sofia DaCosta Board of Appeals Anthony Zucco, Associate Member Cable Television Committee Kristen Howard William Hoeg Capital Expenditures Committee Maureen Candito Barbara Mancovsky Communication and Community Outreach Subcommittee Lorraine Carboni Council on Aging Janice Caci, Alternate Member Carolyn Mullen, Alternate Member Emergen
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To make the following appointments with an expiration date of July 31, 2026: Shawn Robert Zachaty Mosher Jason Orlando Raymond Meleski Andrew Bumpus John Hutchinson Paul Hunt John Vickery Robert Stephanian Jesse Drane Elton Ashley Eric Swenson Kristen J. Campbell Robin Bellows Karen Conway Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Special Police Officer Special Police Officer Special Police Officer Special Police Officer Special Police Officer Special Police Officer Matron Matron Matron Matthew Perkins Steven Leanues Keeper of the Lockup Surveyor of Wood, Bark & Lumber, Fence Viewer & Field Driver 175 th Anniversaiy Committee Brian Reynolds Joan Gladu Mmion Geraldine Taylor Delia Murphy Nancy LaFave Felicia Carter Robert Barrack Kathleen Barrack ADA Coordinator Andrew Sukeforth Alternate Building Inspector Robert Whalen, Jr. Assistant Building Inspector Brandon Maroney Agricultural Commission Tracie Treleavan, Associate Member Assawompset Pond Complex Representative Nancy Yeatts Assistant Board of Health Agents Keven Desmarais Sofia DaCosta Board of Appeals Anthony Zucco, Associate Member Cable Television Committee Kristen Howard William Hoeg Capital Expenditures Committee Maureen Candito Barbara Mancovsky Communication and Community Outreach Subcommittee Lorraine Carboni Council on Aging Janice Caci, Alternate Member Carolyn Mullen, Alternate Member Emergency Planning Committee Michael O'Brien Matthew Perkins Franklin Moniz Andrew Sukeforth Gregg Goodwin Nathan Darling Lori Fahey Jose Invencio Thomas Parenteau Pamela Garrant Barbara Starkie Emergency Response Coordinator Michael O'Brien Energy Advis01y Committee Donald Foster Nathan Darling Joseph Chamberlain, II Fire Station Building Committee Michael O'Brien Lorraine Carboni Andrew Sukeforth Nathan Darling Lany Kostant Peter Conroy Michael McCullough Matthew Simon Kate Shing GATRA Delegate Lori Fahey Hazardous Waste Coordinator Michael O'Brien Historical Commission Felicia Carter, Associate Member Inspector of Milk Edward Cullen Inspector of Wires Todd McNeil! Mellio Gazza Assistant Inspector of Wires per M.G.L. Ch. 166, Sec. 32A LakeCAM Jonathan Watkins Lakeville Emergency Management Agency Michael O'Brien, Director Pamela Garrant, Deputy Director Liaison State Ethics Commission Lillian Drane Master Plan Implementation Conm1ittee Rita Garbitt Rodney Dixon John Lynch Andrew Sukefo1ih Patrick Marshall Joseph Chamberlain, II Denise Barbuto Municipal Coordinator Right to Know Michael O'Brien Municipal Hearings Officer Matthew Perkins NIMS Coordinator Michael O'Brien Old Colony Planning Council Area Agency on Aging Advisoty Committee Lori Fahey, Representative Open Space Committee Lynn Morley Brian Reynolds Joan Gladu Morton David Zelonis Robert Wilson Plumbing and Gas Inspector Jon Catalano Public Health Nurse Lori Desmarais Rent Control Board Maureen Candito Lorraine Carboni Paul Hunt Christopher Plonka Sealer of Weights & Measures Kevin Duquette Smart Growth Reporting Officer Andrew Sukeforth Special Assistant Health Agents James Romano Nathan Darling Storm Water Management Coordinator Franklin Moniz Technology Advis01:y Subcommittee Kristen Howard Cherie Kostant James Barth Aaron Goldrick Wayne Sula Steven Leanues Christopher Plonka Robert McNally Temporat:y Emergency Assistant Public Health Nurse Jennifer Pombo Town Counsel KP Law Town Hall Building Reuse Committee Maureen Candito Tree Warden Franklin Moniz Zoning By-Law Review Adviso1y Committee John Cabral The vote on the previous motion was unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the following reappointments for a term to expire July 31, 2028: Police Department Matthew Perkins, Michael Dwyer Richard Pacheco Valerie Bartholomew Adam Swift Alexander Malo Daty!...
To approve the following reappointments for a term to expire July 31, 2028: Police Department Matthew Perkins, Michael Dwyer Richard Pacheco Valerie Bartholomew Adam Swift Alexander Malo Daty! Mackiewicz Harold Marshall Chief of Police Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Agricultural Commission Paul Hunt Herny Vanlaarhoven Board of Appeals Christopher Sheedy John Olivieri, Jr. Board of Registrars David Marwick Community Preservation Committee John Lucey Nancy Yeatts Nancy LaFave Michele MacEachern Conservation Commission Joseph Chamberlain, II Nancy Yeatts Council on Aging Charlene Montleon Paula Houle Deveny Reis-Boyadjian Gayle Dragicevich Lakeville Arts Council Robin Fielding Rose Cuddemi Town Forest Committee Niles Carter
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the following reappointments for a term to expire July 31, 2028: Police Department Matthew Perkins, Michael Dwyer Richard Pacheco Valerie Bartholomew Adam Swift Alexander Malo Daty! Mackiewicz Harold Marshall Chief of Police Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Police Officer & Constable Agricultural Commission Paul Hunt Herny Vanlaarhoven Board of Appeals Christopher Sheedy John Olivieri, Jr. Board of Registrars David Marwick Community Preservation Committee John Lucey Nancy Yeatts Nancy LaFave Michele MacEachern Conservation Commission Joseph Chamberlain, II Nancy Yeatts Council on Aging Charlene Montleon Paula Houle Deveny Reis-Boyadjian Gayle Dragicevich Lakeville Arts Council Robin Fielding Rose Cuddemi Town Forest Committee Niles Carter The vote on the previous motion was unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Donna Guay as Associate Planning Board Member for a term to expire July 31, 2026
To appoint Donna Guay as Associate Planning Board Member for a term to expire July 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Donna Guay as Associate Planning Board Member for a term to expire July 31, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Adopt the revised charge for the Energy Advisoty Committee as presented from seven (7) members down to five (5) members and remove any strikethrough text
To adopt the revised charge for the Energy Advisoty Committee as presented from seven (7) members down to five (5) members and remove any strikethrough text.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To adopt the revised charge for the Energy Advisoty Committee as presented from seven (7) members down to five (5) members and remove any strikethrough text. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint David Moura to the Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee with a term to expire July 31, 2026
To appoint David Moura to the Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee with a term to expire July 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint David Moura to the Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee with a term to expire July 31, 2026. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Re-appoint Richard Coletti as Constable for Civil Purposes Only with a term to expire August 12, 2026
To re-appoint Richard Coletti as Constable for Civil Purposes Only with a term to expire August 12, 2026.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To re-appoint Richard Coletti as Constable for Civil Purposes Only with a term to expire August 12, 2026..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Re-appoint Ian Daley as Constable for Civil Purposes Only with a term to expire July 25, 2026
To re-appoint Ian Daley as Constable for Civil Purposes Only with a term to expire July 25, 2026.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To re-appoint Ian Daley as Constable for Civil Purposes Only with a term to expire July 25, 2026..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Accept the resignation letter of Thomas Cirignano from the Cable TV Advis01y Committee
To accept the resignation letter of Thomas Cirignano from the Cable TV Advis01y Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To accept the resignation letter of Thomas Cirignano from the Cable TV Advis01y Committee. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Table this application until the next meeting
To table this application until the next meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To table this application until the next meeting. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Accept the resignation of Deveney Boyadjian from the Open Space Committee
To accept the resignation of Deveney Boyadjian from the Open Space Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To accept the resignation of Deveney Boyadjian from the Open Space Committee. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Award the SERSG contract for copy paper to W.B. Mason of Brockton, MA
To award the SERSG contract for copy paper to W.B. Mason of Brockton, MA.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To award the SERSG contract for copy paper to W.B. Mason of Brockton, MA. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the request to use the Town Pavilion for a wedding ceremony on August 23, 2025 from 3 :00 PM to 5 :00 PM and waive the insurance requirement
To approve the request to use the Town Pavilion for a wedding ceremony on August 23, 2025 from 3 :00 PM to 5 :00 PM and waive the insurance requirement.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the request to use the Town Pavilion for a wedding ceremony on August 23, 2025 from 3 :00 PM to 5 :00 PM and waive the insurance requirement. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Ratify the vote taken on June 24, 2025 to approve the Taunton Water Connection for 49 Clear Pond Road
To ratify the vote taken on June 24, 2025 to approve the Taunton Water Connection for 49 Clear Pond Road.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To ratify the vote taken on June 24, 2025 to approve the Taunton Water Connection for 49 Clear Pond Road. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Direct the Town Administrator to work out a contract with a tempormy part-time project-based Town Planner for a three (3) month period and at the same time create a part-time Planner position for...
To direct the Town Administrator to work out a contract with a tempormy part-time project-based Town Planner for a three (3) month period and at the same time create a part-time Planner position for the Town of Lakeville and post as soon as possible.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To direct the Town Administrator to work out a contract with a tempormy part-time project-based Town Planner for a three (3) month period and at the same time create a part-time Planner position for the Town of Lakeville and post as soon as possible. Unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
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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