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October 21, 2025
16 recorded votes, 5 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 Lia Fabian to the Community Preservation Committee as the Housing Designee to fill the unexpired term to expire on 7/31/2028
To appoint Lia Fabian to the Community Preservation Committee as the Housing Designee to fill the unexpired term to expire on 7/31/2028.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Hunt and seconded by Member Plonka, it was: VOTED: To appoint Lia Fabian to the Community Preservation Committee as the Housing Designee to fill the unexpired term to expire on 7/31/2028. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Plonka)
Appoint Suzanne Plonka to the 175" Anniversary Committee for a one- year term to expire on July 31, 2026
To appoint Suzanne Plonka to the 175" Anniversary Committee for a one- year term to expire on July 31, 2026.
Yes: Candito, Carboni, HuntAbstained: Plonka
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Suzanne Plonka to the 175" Anniversary Committee for a one- year term to expire on July 31, 2026. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - abstain.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Suzanne Ronald Burgess to the Middleborough Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a three-year term to expire September 30, 2028
To appoint Suzanne Ronald Burgess to the Middleborough Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a three-year term to expire September 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Suzanne Ronald Burgess to the Middleborough Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a three-year term to expire September 30, 2028. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Accept the resignation of Gary Mansfield from Old Colony School Committee
To accept the resignation of Gary Mansfield from Old Colony School Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To accept the resignation of Gary Mansfield from Old Colony School Committee. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 1 of the November 12, 2025, Special Town meeting Warrant
To recommend favorable action on Article 1 of the November 12, 2025, Special Town meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To recommend favorable action on Article 1 of the November 12, 2025, Special Town meeting Warrant. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice- Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 2 as presented
To recommend favorable action on Article 2 as presented.
Yes: Candito, Carboni, PlonkaNo: Hunt
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Plonka, it was: VOTED: To recommend favorable action on Article 2 as presented. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - nay and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Plonka)
Recommend favorable action on Article 3 as presented
To recommend favorable action on Article 3 as presented.
Yes: Candito, Carboni, PlonkaNo: Hunt
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To recommend favorable action on Article 3 as presented. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - nay and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Not recommend favorable action on Article 4
To not recommend favorable action on Article 4.
Yes: Candito, CarboniNo: Hunt, Plonka
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To not recommend favorable action on Article 4. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - nay and Member Plonka - nay.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Recommend unfavorable action on Article 5
To recommend unfavorable action on Article 5.
Yes: Candito, Carboni, PlonkaAbstained: Hunt
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To recommend unfavorable action on Article 5. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - abstain and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Move forward with identifying spots at each location and what each spot would look like at each municipal building
To move forward with identifying spots at each location and what each spot would look like at each municipal building.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: to move forward with identifying spots at each location and what each spot would look like at each municipal building. Roll call vote: Chair Candito -aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the 10/14/25 minutes as amended
To approve the 10/14/25 minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the 10/14/25 minutes as amended. Roll call vote: Chair Candito -aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Award the Water main Extension on Bedford Street (Route 18) contract in the amount of $272,759.07 to RFS Corp. and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Project Contract contingent on...
To award the Water main Extension on Bedford Street (Route 18) contract in the amount of $272,759.07 to RFS Corp. and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Project Contract contingent on its review and approval by the Town's legal counsel.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To award the Water main Extension on Bedford Street (Route 18) contract in the amount of $272,759.07 to RFS Corp. and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Project Contract contingent on its review and approval by the Town's legal counsel. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Member Plonka as the Liaison for the Select Board on the Thorndike Project, pending availability
To appoint Member Plonka as the Liaison for the Select Board on the Thorndike Project, pending availability.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Hunt and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Plonka as the Liaison for the Select Board on the Thorndike Project, pending availability. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Carboni)
Approve and Sign the State Lottery Commission Application for License to Conduct a One-Day Game Commonly Called "Beano" for the Apponequet Athletic Boosters club on 11//25 from 6 pm to 12 midnight
To approve and Sign the State Lottery Commission Application for License to Conduct a One-Day Game Commonly Called "Beano" for the Apponequet Athletic Boosters club on 11//25 from 6 pm to 12 midnight.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve and Sign the State Lottery Commission Application for License to Conduct a One-Day Game Commonly Called "Beano" for the Apponequet Athletic Boosters club on 11//25 from 6 pm to 12 midnight. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the request for Public Way License for the Mullein Hill Christian Academy, .Veteran's Day 5k to be held on November 8, 2025, from 8 am to 11 am from 25 Staples Shore Road
To approve the request for Public Way License for the Mullein Hill Christian Academy, .Veteran's Day 5k to be held on November 8, 2025, from 8 am to 11 am from 25 Staples Shore Road.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Plonka, it was: VOTED: To approve the request for Public Way License for the Mullein Hill Christian Academy, .Veteran's Day 5k to be held on November 8, 2025, from 8 am to 11 am from 25 Staples Shore Road. Roll call vote: Chair Candito -aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Plonka)
At 8:29 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A. §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental...
At 8:29 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A. §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Bountiful Farms; Jushi; Northeast Alternatives; Bud's Goods; and Twisted Growers; not to return to Open Session.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Hunt and seconded by Member Carboni, it was VOTED: At 8:29 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A. §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Bountiful Farms; Jushi; Northeast Alternatives; Bud's Goods; and Twisted Growers; not to return to Open Session. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Hunt, 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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