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August 19, 2025
21 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 August 4, 2025, as amended
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2025, as amended. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of August 5, 2025, as amended
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of August 5, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of August 5, 2025, as amended. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve opening the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant and close it on September 12, 2025, at noontime
To approve opening the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant and close it on September 12, 2025, at noontime.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve opening the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant and close it on September 12, 2025, at noontime. Roll call vote: Chair Candi to - aye, ViceChair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Authorize the Town Administrator and Treasurer/Collector pay the difference between sale price and tax title balances at the foreclosure judgement, plus costs incurred with the sale of the...
To authorize the Town Administrator and Treasurer/Collector pay the difference between sale price and tax title balances at the foreclosure judgement, plus costs incurred with the sale of the property, for 6 Central Avenue, 4 South Avenue and 3 Walnut Street and handle future tax title property auction sales in the same manner.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To authorize the Town Administrator and Treasurer/Collector pay the difference between sale price and tax title balances at the foreclosure judgement, plus costs incurred with the sale of the property, for 6 Central Avenue, 4 South Avenue and 3 Walnut Street and handle future tax title property auction sales in the same manner. Roll call vote: Chair Candito aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the 100 - Introduction Policy with amendments
To approve the 100 - Introduction Policy with amendments.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the 100 - Introduction Policy with amendments. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the 402 - Drug Free Workplace Policy with corrections
To approve the 402 - Drug Free Workplace Policy with corrections.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the 402 - Drug Free Workplace Policy with corrections. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the 509 - Vehicle Use Policy with corrections
To approve the 509 - Vehicle Use Policy with corrections.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the 509 - Vehicle Use Policy with corrections. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the Part-Time Planner Job Posting as amended
To approve the Part-Time Planner Job Posting as amended.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the Part-Time Planner Job Posting as amended. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Accept the grant award in the amount of $40,000 and direct the Town Administrator and Human Resources Director to pursue matching funding sources and provide an update back to the Select Board by...
To accept the grant award in the amount of $40,000 and direct the Town Administrator and Human Resources Director to pursue matching funding sources and provide an update back to the Select Board by the end of December.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To accept the grant award in the amount of $40,000 and direct the Town Administrator and Human Resources Director to pursue matching funding sources and provide an update back to the Select Board by the end of December. Polled vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign any needed encroachment License Agreements related to the ongoing Rt. 79 project
To authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign any needed encroachment License Agreements related to the ongoing Rt. 79 project.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign any needed encroachment License Agreements related to the ongoing Rt. 79 project. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of Taunton related to the ongoing Route 79 project
To approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of Taunton related to the ongoing Route 79 project.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of Taunton related to the ongoing Route 79 project. Roll call vote: Chair Candito aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the Water Connection Application for 2-4 Bedford Street as presented
To approve the Water Connection Application for 2-4 Bedford Street as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the Water Connection Application for 2-4 Bedford Street as presented. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Mark Knox to the Conservation Commission to fill an unexpired term that expires on 7/31/27
To appoint Mark Knox to the Conservation Commission to fill an unexpired term that expires on 7/31/27.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Mark Knox to the Conservation Commission to fill an unexpired term that expires on 7/31/27. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, ViceChair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Lynn Morley to the Community Preservation Committee as the Open Space Representative for a one-year term to expire 7/31/26
To appoint Lynn Morley to the Community Preservation Committee as the Open Space Representative for a one-year term to expire 7/31/26.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Lynn Morley to the Community Preservation Committee as the Open Space Representative for a one-year term to expire 7/31/26. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Bob Poillucci to the (ZBRAC) Zoning By-Law Review Advisoty Committee for a one-year term to expire 7/31/2026
To appoint Bob Poillucci to the (ZBRAC) Zoning By-Law Review Advisoty Committee for a one-year term to expire 7/31/2026.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Bob Poillucci to the (ZBRAC) Zoning By-Law Review Advisoty Committee for a one-year term to expire 7/31/2026. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Shannon Kilgore to the Economic Development Committee for a one-year term to expire 7/31/2026
To appoint Shannon Kilgore to the Economic Development Committee for a one-year term to expire 7/31/2026.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Shannon Kilgore to the Economic Development Committee for a one-year term to expire 7/31/2026. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve a Public Way License for Lakeville Arts and Music Festival, to be held on October 4, 2025, 10 am to 4 pm and to use the corner of Precinct and Rt. 18 and waive the public way license fee...
To approve a Public Way License for Lakeville Arts and Music Festival, to be held on October 4, 2025, 10 am to 4 pm and to use the corner of Precinct and Rt. 18 and waive the public way license fee of $250 for the non-profit organization.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve a Public Way License for Lakeville Arts and Music Festival, to be held on October 4, 2025, 10 am to 4 pm and to use the corner of Precinct and Rt. 18 and waive the public way license fee of $250 for the non-profit organization. Roll call vote: Chair Candi to - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve a One Day Farmers License for Harper Lane Brewe1y for October 12, 2025, from 12 pm to 7 pm at Elliot Farm, 202 Main Street, for a fundraiser for Charity
To approve a One Day Farmers License for Harper Lane Brewe1y for October 12, 2025, from 12 pm to 7 pm at Elliot Farm, 202 Main Street, for a fundraiser for Charity.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve a One Day Farmers License for Harper Lane Brewe1y for October 12, 2025, from 12 pm to 7 pm at Elliot Farm, 202 Main Street, for a fundraiser for Charity. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Insert the proposed language into the Technology Advismy Subcommittee charge adding in the wording "leverage financial economies of scale and" into the existing charge document
To insert the proposed language into the Technology Advismy Subcommittee charge adding in the wording "leverage financial economies of scale and" into the existing charge document.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To insert the proposed language into the Technology Advismy Subcommittee charge adding in the wording "leverage financial economies of scale and" into the existing charge document. Roll call vote: Chair Candi to - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the Town Administrators FY '26 goals as presented and received quarterly updates to mark the progress through the year
To approve the Town Administrators FY '26 goals as presented and received quarterly updates to mark the progress through the year.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the Town Administrators FY '26 goals as presented and received quarterly updates to mark the progress through the year. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Enter into Executive Session NOT to return to Open Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 2l(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
To enter into Executive Session NOT to return to Open Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 2l(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - National Opioid Litigation; and pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(7) -To review and hold executive session minutes, not to be released - August 4, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To enter into Executive Session NOT to return to Open Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 2l(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - National Opioid Litigation; and pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(7) -To review and hold executive session minutes, not to be released - August 4, 2025 Roll call vote: Chair Candi to - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (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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