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April 7, 2026
23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: First meeting after the April 2026 town election; the board chose its Chair and Vice Chair.
Present: Lorraine Carboni, Paul Hunt, Chris Plonka, Lia Fabian, Kristen Howard
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Lorraine Carboni as Chair to the Select Board for a one-year term to expire just prior to the 2027 Town Election
To appoint Lorraine Carboni as Chair to the Select Board for a one-year term to expire just prior to the 2027 Town Election.
Yes: Carboni, Howard, HuntNo: Fabian, Plonka
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member P. Hunt and seconded by Member K. Howard, the Board VOTED: To appoint Lorraine Carboni as Chair to the Select Board for a one-year term to expire just prior to the 2027 Town Election. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - nay, Lia Fabian - nay and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Howard)
Appoint Chris Plonka as Vice Chair to the Select Board for a one-year term to expire just prior to the 2027 Town Election
To appoint Chris Plonka as Vice Chair to the Select Board for a one-year term to expire just prior to the 2027 Town Election.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member L. Fabian and seconded by Member P. Hunt, the Board VOTED: To appoint Chris Plonka as Vice Chair to the Select Board for a one-year term to expire just prior to the 2027 Town Election. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Fabian, second: Hunt)
Appoint Christopher Plonka as the Veteran's Services Liaison for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027
To appoint Christopher Plonka as the Veteran's Services Liaison for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member L. Fabian and seconded by Member P. Hunt, the Board VOTED: To appoint Christopher Plonka as the Veteran's Services Liaison for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027 Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Fabian, second: Hunt)
Appoint Christopher Plonka as the School Department Liaison for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027
To appoint Christopher Plonka as the School Department Liaison for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member L. Fabian and seconded by Member P. Hunt, the Board VOTED: To appoint Christopher Plonka as the School Department Liaison for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027 Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Fabian, second: Hunt)
Appoint Christopher Plonka as the Regional Finance Committee for a one-year term to expire April 5, 2027
To appoint Christopher Plonka as the Regional Finance Committee for a one-year term to expire April 5, 2027
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member L. Fabian and seconded by Member P. Hunt, the Board VOTED: To appoint Christopher Plonka as the Regional Finance Committee for a one-year term to expire April 5, 2027 Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Fabian, second: Hunt)
Appoint Christopher Plonka to the School Union Negotiations for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027
To appoint Christopher Plonka to the School Union Negotiations for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member L. Fabian and seconded by Member P. Hunt, the Board VOTED: To appoint Christopher Plonka to the School Union Negotiations for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027 Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Fabian, second: Hunt)
Appoint Lia Fabian to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027
To appoint Lia Fabian to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member P. Hunt and seconded by Member C. Plonka, the Board VOTED: To appoint Lia Fabian to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027 Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Plonka)
To appoint Lia Fabian to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member P. Hunt and seconded by Member C. Plonka, the Board VOTED: To appoint Lia Fabian to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for a oneyear term to expire April 5, 2027 Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Plonka)
Appoint Paul Hunt as the Parking Clerk for a one-year term to expire April 5, 2027
To appoint Paul Hunt as the Parking Clerk for a one-year term to expire April 5, 2027
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member L. Fabian and seconded by Member K. Howard, the Board VOTED: To appoint Paul Hunt as the Parking Clerk for a one-year term to expire April 5, 2027 Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Fabian, second: Howard)
Appoint Paul Hunt as the Park Liaison for a one-year term to expire April 5, 2027
To appoint Paul Hunt as the Park Liaison for a one-year term to expire April 5, 2027
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member L. Fabian and seconded by Member K. Howard, the Board VOTED: To appoint Paul Hunt as the Park Liaison for a one-year term to expire April 5, 2027 Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Fabian, second: Howard)
Approve and sign the Town Election Warrant and the Proposed Debt Exclusion Vote Language for an Operational Override on May 19, 2026
To approve and sign the Town Election Warrant and the Proposed Debt Exclusion Vote Language for an Operational Override on May 19, 2026. Member P. Hunt read the following: Plymouth, ss: To any of the Constables of the Town of Lakeville, Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Elections to meet in PRECINCT ONE, PRECINT TWO AND PRECINT THREE TED WILLIAMS CAMP, LOON POND LODGE 28 PRECINCT STREET, LAKEVILLE MA On TUESDAY, May 19, 2026, from 12:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. then and there to act on the following: INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTERS Questions 1, 2, and 3 are separate questions. You may vote for or against each question independently by filling in the oval to the right of your choice. You may also choose to leave any or all of the questions blank. Each question requires a majority of those voting on the question to pass. If more than one question is approved, the Town's levy limit will be increased in the fiscal year specified as indicated in each approved question. 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? YES ___ NO_____ 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
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member P. Hunt and seconded by Member K. Howard, the Board VOTED: To approve and sign the Town Election Warrant and the Proposed Debt Exclusion Vote Language for an Operational Override on May 19, 2026. Member P. Hunt read the following: Plymouth, ss: To any of the Constables of the Town of Lakeville, Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Elections to meet in PRECINCT ONE, PRECINT TWO AND PRECINT THREE TED WILLIAMS CAMP, LOON POND LODGE 28 PRECINCT STREET, LAKEVILLE MA On TUESDAY, May 19, 2026, from 12:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. then and there to act on the following: INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTERS Questions 1, 2, and 3 are separate questions. You may vote for or against each question independently by filling in the oval to the right of your choice. You may also choose to leave any or all of the questions blank. Each question requires a majority of those voting on the question to pass. If more than one question is approved, the Town's levy limit will be increased in the fiscal year specified as indicated in each approved question. 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? YES ___ NO_____ 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? YES _____ NO______ 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 purposes of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2028? YES ____ NO_____ Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Howard)
Appoint Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC for Town Counsel services, Effective April 7, 2026
To appoint Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC for Town Counsel services, Effective April 7, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member L. Fabian and seconded by Member P. Hunt, the Board VOTED: To appoint Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC for Town Counsel services, Effective April 7, 2026. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Fabian, second: Hunt)
Approve and authorize the Select Board to sign letters of support to our Senator and State Representative asking for Increased Chapter 70 Funding
To approve and authorize the Select Board to sign letters of support to our Senator and State Representative asking for Increased Chapter 70 Funding.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member K. Howard and seconded by Member L. Fabian, the Board VOTED: To approve and authorize the Select Board to sign letters of support to our Senator and State Representative asking for Increased Chapter 70 Funding. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Howard, second: Fabian)
Approve a Public Way License for the Patriot Half to be held on June 13, 2026, from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, authorize the use of the roadways as indicated, provided they abide by Police Fire, DPW and...
To approve a Public Way License for the Patriot Half to be held on June 13, 2026, from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, authorize the use of the roadways as indicated, provided they abide by Police Fire, DPW and Inspection Services Recommendations.
Yes: Carboni, Howard, Hunt, PlonkaNo: Fabian
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member K. Howard and seconded by Member C. Plonka, the Board VOTED: To approve a Public Way License for the Patriot Half to be held on June 13, 2026, from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, authorize the use of the roadways as indicated, provided they abide by Police Fire, DPW and Inspection Services Recommendations. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - nay and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Howard, second: Plonka)
Approve a Public Way License for the Cranberry Trifest to be held on August 23, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM, authorize the use of the roadways as indicated, provided they abide by Police Fire,...
To approve a Public Way License for the Cranberry Trifest to be held on August 23, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM, authorize the use of the roadways as indicated, provided they abide by Police Fire, DPW and Inspection Services Recommendations.
Yes: Carboni, Howard, Hunt, PlonkaNo: Fabian
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member K. Howard and seconded by Member C. Plonka, the Board VOTED: To approve a Public Way License for the Cranberry Trifest to be held on August 23, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM, authorize the use of the roadways as indicated, provided they abide by Police Fire, DPW and Inspection Services Recommendations. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - nay and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Howard, second: Plonka)
Approve a Public Way License for the "Honor Thy Mother" Mullein Hill Christian Academy to be held on May 2, 2026, at 9 AM, authorize the use of the roadways as indicated, provided they abide by...
To approve a Public Way License for the "Honor Thy Mother" Mullein Hill Christian Academy to be held on May 2, 2026, at 9 AM, authorize the use of the roadways as indicated, provided they abide by Police Fire, DPW and Inspection Services Recommendations.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member K. Howard and seconded by Member C. Plonka, the Board VOTED: To approve a Public Way License for the "Honor Thy Mother" Mullein Hill Christian Academy to be held on May 2, 2026, at 9 AM, authorize the use of the roadways as indicated, provided they abide by Police Fire, DPW and Inspection Services Recommendations. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Howard, second: Plonka)
Approve a Public Way License for Lakeville Day put on by the Park Commission to be held at Ted Williams Camp on May 17, 2026, from 11 AM to 3 PM, authorize the use of the roadways as indicated,...
To approve a Public Way License for Lakeville Day put on by the Park Commission to be held at Ted Williams Camp on May 17, 2026, from 11 AM to 3 PM, authorize the use of the roadways as indicated, provided they abide by Police Fire, DPW and Inspection Services Recommendations.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member K. Howard and seconded by Member C. Plonka, the Board VOTED: To approve a Public Way License for Lakeville Day put on by the Park Commission to be held at Ted Williams Camp on May 17, 2026, from 11 AM to 3 PM, authorize the use of the roadways as indicated, provided they abide by Police Fire, DPW and Inspection Services Recommendations. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Howard, second: Plonka)
Approve an Auctioneer License, Junk Dealer License and Junk Collector License for Anthony and Dorita Morris of 33 Myricks Street for one year to expire on April 30, 2027
To approve an Auctioneer License, Junk Dealer License and Junk Collector License for Anthony and Dorita Morris of 33 Myricks Street for one year to expire on April 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member L. Fabian and seconded by Member K. Howard, the Board VOTED: To approve an Auctioneer License, Junk Dealer License and Junk Collector License for Anthony and Dorita Morris of 33 Myricks Street for one year to expire on April 30, 2027. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Fabian, second: Howard)
Approve a Junk Dealer License and Junk Collector License for Stephen Joseph Davoli d/b/a The Antique Mall for one year to expire on April 30, 2027
To approve a Junk Dealer License and Junk Collector License for Stephen Joseph Davoli d/b/a The Antique Mall for one year to expire on April 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member K. Howard and seconded by Member L. Fabian, the Board VOTED: To approve a Junk Dealer License and Junk Collector License for Stephen Joseph Davoli d/b/a The Antique Mall for one year to expire on April 30, 2027. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Howard, second: Fabian)
Appoint Lorraine Carboni to the SRPEDD Commission with a term from May 31, 2026, through June 1, 2027
To appoint Lorraine Carboni to the SRPEDD Commission with a term from May 31, 2026, through June 1, 2027.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member L. Fabian and seconded by Member P. Hunt, the Board VOTED: To appoint Lorraine Carboni to the SRPEDD Commission with a term from May 31, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Fabian, second: Hunt)
Appoint David Frates as Animal Control Officer with a term to expire on April 30, 2027
To appoint David Frates as Animal Control Officer with a term to expire on April 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member L. Fabian and seconded by Member K. Howard, the Board VOTED: To appoint David Frates as Animal Control Officer with a term to expire on April 30, 2027. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Fabian, second: Howard)
Appoint Lisa Podielsky, Darcy Lees, Ronnie Frates and Ronnie Frates, Jr. as Assistant Animal Control Officers each with a term to expire on April 30, 2027
To appoint Lisa Podielsky, Darcy Lees, Ronnie Frates and Ronnie Frates, Jr. as Assistant Animal Control Officers each with a term to expire on April 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member L. Fabian and seconded by Member K. Howard, the Board VOTED: To appoint Lisa Podielsky, Darcy Lees, Ronnie Frates and Ronnie Frates, Jr. as Assistant Animal Control Officers each with a term to expire on April 30, 2027. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Fabian, second: Howard)
Adjourn at 7:15 PM
To adjourn at 7:15 PM.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member L. Fabian and seconded by Member K. Howard, it was: VOTED: To adjourn at 7:15 PM. Polled vote: Lorraine Carboni - aye, Paul Hunt - aye, Chris Plonka - aye, Lia Fabian - aye and Kristen Howard - aye.” (Motion: Fabian, second: Howard)
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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