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Middleborough Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

September 17, 2018

15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Allin Frawley, Neil Rosenthal, John Knowlton, Diane Stewart

Absent: Leilani Dalpe

Every vote, in order

Enter into Executive Session at 6:45 PM for the purposes of discussing a grievance

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter into Executive Session at 6:45 PM for the purposes of discussing a grievance

From the minutes

“EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 6:45 PM for the purposes of discussing a grievance. Polled vote: A. Frawley – Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye, J. Knowlton - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Stewart)

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Approve the 7/9/18 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the 7/9/18 minutes as presented

The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted three in favor and one abstention, to approve the 7/9/18 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Rosenthal)

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Approve the minutes for the 7/23/18 meeting as presented

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the minutes for the 7/23/18 meeting as presented

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes for the 7/23/18 meeting as presented..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Stewart)

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Approve the minutes of the 9/10/18 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the minutes of the 9/10/18 meeting

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the 9/10/18 meeting..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Rosenthal)

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Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 9/22/18

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 9/22/18

From the minutes

“WARRANT Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 9/22/18..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)

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Sign the Notice of Betterment for Laura Devincentis, 16 Wilder Lane in the amount of $20,119.57

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To vote to sign the Notice of Betterment for Laura Devincentis, 16 Wilder Lane in the amount of $20,119.57

From the minutes

“NEW BUSINESS Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to vote to sign the Notice of Betterment for Laura Devincentis, 16 Wilder Lane in the amount of $20,119.57.” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Sign the Notice of Betterment for Patrick & Maria Hamm, 240 Wood Street in the amount of $14,650

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To vote to sign the Notice of Betterment for Patrick & Maria Hamm, 240 Wood Street in the amount of $14,650

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to vote to sign the Notice of Betterment for Patrick & Maria Hamm, 240 Wood Street in the amount of $14,650..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Alex Pucillo-Dunphy to the Cultural Council for a three year term to expire June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Alex Pucillo-Dunphy to the Cultural Council for a three year term to expire June 30, 2021

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Alex Pucillo-Dunphy to the Cultural Council for a three year term to expire June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve a On Day Beer & Wine License for William Fuller, New England Bartending Service for an event on September 22, 2018 from 5pm to 11 pm for the Sachem Pride Alumni Foundation Fundraiser to be...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a On Day Beer & Wine License for William Fuller, New England Bartending Service for an event on September 22, 2018 from 5pm to 11 pm for the Sachem Pride Alumni Foundation Fundraiser to be held at Battis Field

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve a On Day Beer & Wine License for William Fuller, New England Bartending Service for an event on September 22, 2018 from 5pm to 11 pm for the Sachem Pride Alumni Foundation Fundraiser to be held at Battis Field..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)

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Forward these recommendations to Town Counsel for his review and any further recommendations

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To forward these recommendations to Town Counsel for his review and any further recommendations

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to forward these recommendations to Town Counsel for his review and any further recommendations..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Frawley)

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Close the hearing and approve the Petition for Joint or Identical Pole locations for one pole 4.5, on the southerly side of Cross Street to a point approximately 65' easterly from existing pole 4,...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the hearing and approve the Petition for Joint or Identical Pole locations for one pole 4.5, on the southerly side of Cross Street to a point approximately 65' easterly from existing pole 4, and 85' easterly from existing pole 5 as requested

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing and approve the Petition for Joint or Identical Pole locations for one pole 4.5, on the southerly side of Cross Street to a point approximately 65' easterly from existing pole 4, and 85' easterly from existing pole 5 as requested..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)

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Recommend favorable action on Articles 2 through four and Articles six through twenty-one as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend favorable action on Articles 2 through four and Articles six through twenty-one as presented

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Articles 2 through four and Articles six through twenty-one as presented..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Rosenthal)

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Recommending favorable action on Article 5

Minutes, page 5

ApproveFailed · 2–2

Recommending favorable action on Article 5

Yes: Frawley, StewartNo: Knowlton, Rosenthal

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted two in favor and two against (N. Rosenthal & J. Knowlton) recommending favorable action on Article 5. Motion Does Not Carry..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)

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Recommend favorable action on Articles 22, 23 & 24

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 2–1

To recommend favorable action on Articles 22, 23 & 24

The minutes give only the count (2-1-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted two in favor, one abstention and one against (J. Knowlton), to recommend favorable action on Articles 22, 23 & 24. Motion Carries..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn at 9:23 PM

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 9:23 PM

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:23 PM..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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