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January 20, 2026
6 recorded votes, 1 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 January 6, 2026, as amended
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2026, 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 January 6, 2026, as amended. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Support Option #5 for the Old Colony Regional Technical High School Building Project
To support Option #5 for the Old Colony Regional Technical High School Building Project.
Yes: Candito, Carboni, PlonkaNo: Hunt
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Plonka and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To support Option #5 for the Old Colony Regional Technical High School Building Project. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - nay and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Plonka, second: Carboni)
Appoint Cheryl Champagne as an Alternate to the Council on Aging Board with a term to expire on July 31, 2026
To appoint Cheryl Champagne as an Alternate to the Council on Aging Board with a term to expire on July 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Cheryl Champagne as an Alternate to the Council on Aging Board with a term to expire on July 31, 2026. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Kenneth Upham as Constable for the Town of Lakeville for the year 2026 with a term to expire January 19, 2027, for Civil Processes Only
To appoint Kenneth Upham as Constable for the Town of Lakeville for the year 2026 with a term to expire January 19, 2027, for Civil Processes Only.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Kenneth Upham as Constable for the Town of Lakeville for the year 2026 with a term to expire January 19, 2027, for Civil Processes Only. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Cynthia Gendron and Louise Dery-Wells as volunteer observers to the Middleboro-Herring Fisheries Commission with a term to expire on 9/30/2026
To appoint Cynthia Gendron and Louise Dery-Wells as volunteer observers to the Middleboro-Herring Fisheries Commission with a term to expire on 9/30/2026.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Cynthia Gendron and Louise Dery-Wells as volunteer observers to the Middleboro-Herring Fisheries Commission with a term to expire on 9/30/2026. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
At 9:30 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 9:30 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 9:30 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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