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March 17, 2026
20 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Two votes on the override were taken together with the Finance Committee; only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
Present: Maureen Candito, Lorraine Carboni, Paul Hunt, Chris Plonka
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026, and March 3, 2026, minutes as presented
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026, and March 3, 2026, minutes 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 February 17, 2026, and March 3, 2026, minutes as presented. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Prepare for an Override in the amount of $4,915,700
To prepare for an Override in the amount of $4,915,700.
Joint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 8 yes and 1 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To prepare for an Override in the amount of $4,915,700. Roll call vote: Select Board Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye Finance Committee Chair Beals - aye, Vice-Chair Kostant - nay, J. Tonini - aye, B. Mancovsky - aye. M. Wright - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Follow the format presented by the Town Administrator: Question 1A Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $2,615,700 in real estate and personal property taxes for the...
To follow the format presented by the Town Administrator: Question 1A Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $2,615,700 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026? Question 1B Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $1,300,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027? Question 1C Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $1,000,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2028?
Joint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 8 yes and 1 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Hunt and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To follow the format presented by the Town Administrator: Question 1A Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $2,615,700 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026? Question 1B Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $1,300,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027? Question 1C Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $1,000,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2028? Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye Finance Committee Chair Beals - aye, Vice-Chair Kostant - nay, J. Tonini - aye, B. Mancovsky - aye. M. Wright - aye.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Carboni)
Schedule the Override Ballot Election for Tuesday, May 19, 2026
To schedule the Override Ballot Election for Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Plonka, it was: VOTED: To schedule the Override Ballot Election for Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Plonka)
Award the contract for Town Counsel services, effective July 31, 2026, to Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC
To award the contract for Town Counsel services, effective July 31, 2026, to Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To award the contract for Town Counsel services, effective July 31, 2026, to Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Reaffirm for the audit for the agreed upon Freetown/Lakeville Regional School District
To reaffirm for the audit for the agreed upon Freetown/Lakeville Regional School District.
Yes: Candito, Carboni, PlonkaNo: Hunt
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Plonka and seconded by Member Candito, it was: VOTED: to reaffirm for the audit for the agreed upon Freetown/Lakeville Regional School District. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni aye, Member Hunt - nay and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Plonka, second: Candito)
Ratify the Appointment of Police Chief Perkins as Acting Town Administrator during Andrew Sukeforth's absence, weekly on Thursday until April 15, 2026, at that time, he will assume full weekly...
To Ratify the Appointment of Police Chief Perkins as Acting Town Administrator during Andrew Sukeforth's absence, weekly on Thursday until April 15, 2026, at that time, he will assume full weekly duties for a three-week period.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: to Ratify the Appointment of Police Chief Perkins as Acting Town Administrator during Andrew Sukeforth's absence, weekly on Thursday until April 15, 2026, at that time, he will assume full weekly duties for a three-week period. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Officially notify Gateway of the Town's intent to not remain in the group for FY '27
To officially notify Gateway of the Town's intent to not remain in the group for FY '27.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To officially notify Gateway of the Town's intent to not remain in the group for FY '27. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the joining of Mayflower Municipal Health Group for FY '27
To approve the joining of Mayflower Municipal Health Group for FY '27.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the joining of Mayflower Municipal Health Group for FY '27. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Submit a letter of support for the FY '27 Community Project Funding application or the Upper Nemasket Channel Restoration Project
To submit a letter of support for the FY '27 Community Project Funding application or the Upper Nemasket Channel Restoration Project.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To submit a letter of support for the FY '27 Community Project Funding application or the Upper Nemasket Channel Restoration Project. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Maureen Candito to represent Lakeville on the MBTA Advisory Board's Budget & Audit Committee
To appoint Maureen Candito to represent Lakeville on the MBTA Advisory Board's Budget & Audit Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Maureen Candito to represent Lakeville on the MBTA Advisory Board's Budget & Audit Committee. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Appoint Sean Pillai and Wayne Morse to the Veterans Park Committee each with terms to expire on July 31, 2026
To appoint Sean Pillai and Wayne Morse to the Veterans Park Committee each with terms 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 Sean Pillai and Wayne Morse to the Veterans Park Committee each with terms 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 Duella Monti to the Council on Aging with terms to expire on July 31, 2026
To appoint Duella Monti to the Council on Aging with terms 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 Duella Monti to the Council on Aging with terms 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)
Approve the request from Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center Stage and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Rain Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026,...
To approve the request from Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center Stage and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Rain Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 3 PM to 9 PM for a concert
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the request from Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center Stage and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Rain Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 3 PM to 9 PM for a concert Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the request from the Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center State and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Rain Date: Thursday, July 16,...
To approve the request from the Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center State and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Rain Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 3 PM to 9 PM for a concert
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the request from the Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center State and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Rain Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 3 PM to 9 PM for a concert Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the request from Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center Stage and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on Tuesday, July 21,2026, Rain Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026,...
To approve the request from Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center Stage and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on Tuesday, July 21,2026, Rain Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 3 PM to 9 PM for a concert.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the request from Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center Stage and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on Tuesday, July 21,2026, Rain Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 3 PM to 9 PM for a concert. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the request from Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center Stage and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Rain Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026,...
To approve the request from Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center Stage and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Rain Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 3 Pm to 9 PM for a concert.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the request from Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center Stage and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Rain Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 3 Pm to 9 PM for a concert. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Approve the request from Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center Stage and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on September 28, 2026, through October 8, 2026, from 7 AM to 6...
To approve the request from Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center Stage and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on September 28, 2026, through October 8, 2026, from 7 AM to 6 PM each day for the 21st Annual Arts & Music Festival.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To approve the request from Lakeville Arts Council to use Town Property for Center Stage and Grass Area behind Historic Town House/Hall on September 28, 2026, through October 8, 2026, from 7 AM to 6 PM each day for the 21st Annual Arts & Music Festival. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Send a letter of support for the Seawall Grant as requested
To send a letter of support for the Seawall Grant as requested.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To send a letter of support for the Seawall Grant as requested. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
At 10:30 PM that Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) (6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental...
At 10:30 PM that Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) (6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body - Lakeville Country Club; and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Fire Chief & Interim Town Administrator, and; pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 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; 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 10:30 PM that Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) (6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body - Lakeville Country Club; and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Fire Chief & Interim Town Administrator, and; pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 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; 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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