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January 6, 2026
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Includes a joint meeting with the Town Moderator and Lakeville's School Committee members to fill an Old Colony school committee seat. Only the Select Board members' votes are shown for those joint votes.
Present: Maureen Candito, Lorraine Carboni, Paul Hunt, Chris Plonka
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Jeffrey Roderiques to the Old Colony School Committee with a term to expire on May 1, 2026
To appoint Jeffrey Roderiques to the Old Colony School Committee with a term to expire on May 1, 2026.
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 motion made by L. Carboni and seconded by S. Syliva, it was: VOTED: To appoint Jeffrey Roderiques to the Old Colony School Committee with a term to expire on May 1, 2026. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, ViceChair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye, Member Plonka - aye, Steve Sylvia - aye, Becky Cushing - aye and Melinda Richards - aye..” (Motion: Carboni)
Adjourn at 5:55 PM
To adjourn at 5:55 PM.
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 motion made by L. Carboni and seconded by S. Syliva, it was: VOTED: To adjourn at 5:55 PM. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye, Member Plonka - aye, Steve Sylvia aye, Becky Cushing - aye and Melinda Richards - aye..” (Motion: Carboni)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2025, as presented
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2025, as presented.
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 December 2, 2025, as presented. 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 December 16, 2025, as presented
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025, as presented.
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 December 16, 2025, as presented. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Adopt the Ambulance Billing Rate Adjustments for Calendar Year 2026 as presented
To adopt the Ambulance Billing Rate Adjustments for Calendar Year 2026 as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by L. Carboni and seconded by C. Plonka, it was: VOTED: To adopt the Ambulance Billing Rate Adjustments for Calendar Year 2026 as presented. Polled Vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Plonka)
Establish the Veteran's Park Committee and approve the charge as written
To establish the Veteran's Park Committee and approve the charge as written.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Plonka and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To establish the Veteran's Park Committee and approve the charge as written. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Plonka, second: Carboni)
Award the Economic Development Strategic Plan contract in the amount of $102,000 to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District, and to authorize the Town Administrator to...
To award the Economic Development Strategic Plan contract in the amount of $102,000 to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District, 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 Economic Development Strategic Plan contract in the amount of $102,000 to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District, 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)
Approve the Water Connection Application for the new Fire Station project as presented
To approve the Water Connection Application for the new Fire Station project 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 the new Fire Station project as presented. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Member Paul Hunt to serve as the Route 79 Project Designee from the Select Board
To appoint Member Paul Hunt to serve as the Route 79 Project Designee from the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Plonka, it was: VOTED: To appoint Member Paul Hunt to serve as the Route 79 Project Designee from the Select Board. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Plonka)
Designate the Town Administrator to serve as the Board's Technical Review Committee Designee
To designate the Town Administrator to serve as the Board's Technical Review Committee Designee.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To designate the Town Administrator to serve as the Board's Technical Review Committee Designee. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, ViceChair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the Common Victualler for Sodexo Operations, LLC to be located at Acushnet Company, 175 Kenneth Welch Drive
To approve the Common Victualler for Sodexo Operations, LLC to be located at Acushnet Company, 175 Kenneth Welch Drive.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the Common Victualler for Sodexo Operations, LLC to be located at Acushnet Company, 175 Kenneth Welch Drive. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the change of hours for Red Hand Brewery as indicated
To approve the change of hours for Red Hand Brewery as indicated.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the change of hours for Red Hand Brewery as indicated. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
At 8:02 PM that Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining...
At 8:02 PM that Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section (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, if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body (Clerical/Laborer, Police, Fire, Dispatchers); and Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section (a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; and not to return to Open Session.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: At 8:02 PM that Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section (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, if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body (Clerical/Laborer, Police, Fire, Dispatchers); and Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section (a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; and not to return to Open Session. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - 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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