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April 9, 2020
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Leilani Dalpe, Allin Frawley, Neil Rosenthal, Diane Stewart
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the March 2, 2020 minutes as presented
To approve the March 2, 2020 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to approve the March 2, 2020 minutes as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Approve the March 9, 2020 minutes as presented
To approve the March 9, 2020 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to approve the March 9, 2020 minutes as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Approve the March 20, 2020 minutes as presented
To approve the March 20, 2020 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to approve the March 20, 2020 minutes as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 4/18/2020 & 4/25/2020
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 4/18/2020 & 4/25/2020
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 4/18/2020 & 4/25/2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Extend the due date for property tax bills from May 1* to June 1°
To extend the due date for property tax bills from May 1* to June 1°
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted to extend the due date for property tax bills from May 1* to June 1°. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
Waive the payment of interest and other penalties on late payments that were due after March 10, 2020, and paid before June 30, 2020, for an excise, tax, betterment assessment, water or sewer...
To waive the payment of interest and other penalties on late payments that were due after March 10, 2020, and paid before June 30, 2020, for an excise, tax, betterment assessment, water or sewer bill, or other charge added to a tax
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted to waive the payment of interest and other penalties on late payments that were due after March 10, 2020, and paid before June 30, 2020, for an excise, tax, betterment assessment, water or sewer bill, or other charge added to a tax. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
The Town not terminate an essential service of a resident, including water, trash collection or electricity, for nonpayment of taxes or fees due on or after march 10, 2020 and paid after the due...
That the Town not terminate an essential service of a resident, including water, trash collection or electricity, for nonpayment of taxes or fees due on or after march 10, 2020 and paid after the due date but before June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted that the Town not terminate an essential service of a resident, including water, trash collection or electricity, for nonpayment of taxes or fees due on or after march 10, 2020 and paid after the due date but before June 30, 2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Send a letter to our legislators, proposing to allow everyone to vote by mail-in ballot and asking them for guidance regarding other local election options for voting, other than what is currently...
To send a letter to our legislators, proposing to allow everyone to vote by mail-in ballot and asking them for guidance regarding other local election options for voting, other than what is currently being presented
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to send a letter to our legislators, proposing to allow everyone to vote by mail-in ballot and asking them for guidance regarding other local election options for voting, other than what is currently being presented..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Continue the hearing for a Variance Request for Quail Place, Subsurface Sewer Disposal System Upgrade, Local Upgrade Request for River Hawk Environmental, Assessors Map 091, Lot 694 to Monday,...
To continue the hearing for a Variance Request for Quail Place, Subsurface Sewer Disposal System Upgrade, Local Upgrade Request for River Hawk Environmental, Assessors Map 091, Lot 694 to Monday, June 15, 2020 at 7:30 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to continue the hearing for a Variance Request for Quail Place, Subsurface Sewer Disposal System Upgrade, Local Upgrade Request for River Hawk Environmental, Assessors Map 091, Lot 694 to Monday, June 15, 2020 at 7:30 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to close the hearing. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Battistini)
Approve the Class I Dealer's License for Arthur Kulda III, Plymouth County Power Sports, Property Owner, Mike Payton, to be located at 3 Abby Lane, Unit 2 with the requirement that no vehicles are...
To approve the Class I Dealer's License for Arthur Kulda III, Plymouth County Power Sports, Property Owner, Mike Payton, to be located at 3 Abby Lane, Unit 2 with the requirement that no vehicles are stored outside the building
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve the Class I Dealer's License for Arthur Kulda III, Plymouth County Power Sports, Property Owner, Mike Payton, to be located at 3 Abby Lane, Unit 2 with the requirement that no vehicles are stored outside the building. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Battistini)
Continue the hearing for the Class II Used Dealer's License Hearing, for Moosa C. Moosa, Kingston Trailers, LLC to be located at 35 East Main Street to April 27, 2020 at 7:30 PM
To continue the hearing for the Class II Used Dealer's License Hearing, for Moosa C. Moosa, Kingston Trailers, LLC to be located at 35 East Main Street to April 27, 2020 at 7:30 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to continue the hearing for the Class II Used Dealer's License Hearing, for Moosa C. Moosa, Kingston Trailers, LLC to be located at 35 East Main Street to April 27, 2020 at 7:30 PM. . Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Continue the Roadway Acceptance Hearing for Elk Run Drive to May 4, 2020 at 7:30 PM
To continue the Roadway Acceptance Hearing for Elk Run Drive to May 4, 2020 at 7:30 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to continue the Roadway Acceptance Hearing for Elk Run Drive to May 4, 2020 at 7:30 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Close the hearing and approve the petition for Middleborough Gas & Electric and Verizon New England to place one (1) new pole on East Grove Street as indicated
To close the hearing and approve the petition for Middleborough Gas & Electric and Verizon New England to place one (1) new pole on East Grove Street as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to close the hearing and approve the petition for Middleborough Gas & Electric and Verizon New England to place one (1) new pole on East Grove Street as indicated. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint Joseph Perkins, Chief of Police, to be the Keeper of the Lock Up as per MGL C. 40-s35
To appoint Joseph Perkins, Chief of Police, to be the Keeper of the Lock Up as per MGL C. 40-s35
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to appoint Joseph Perkins, Chief of Police, to be the Keeper of the Lock Up as per MGL C. 40-s35. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Battistini)
The Rules and Regulations for the government of the Police Department of the Town of Middleborough are adopted in pursuance of authority contained in the Town Charter, Chapter 592, Acts of 1920,...
That the Rules and Regulations for the government of the Police Department of the Town of Middleborough are adopted in pursuance of authority contained in the Town Charter, Chapter 592, Acts of 1920, as amended, accepted by the vote of Annual Town meeting of 1920 and further move the effective date of these Rules and Regulations shall be and they shall remain in full force and effect until amended or rescinded, approved by the Town of Middleborough Board of Selectmen on April 9, 2020 as authorized
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted that the Rules and Regulations for the government of the Police Department of the Town of Middleborough are adopted in pursuance of authority contained in the Town Charter, Chapter 592, Acts of 1920, as amended, accepted by the vote of Annual Town meeting of 1920 and further move the effective date of these Rules and Regulations shall be and they shall remain in full force and effect until amended or rescinded, approved by the Town of Middleborough Board of Selectmen on April 9, 2020 as authorized. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Dalpe)
Allow for grammatical and formatting changes in the Rules and Regulations as long as it doesn't change the context of document as it has been presented
To allow for grammatical and formatting changes in the Rules and Regulations as long as it doesn't change the context of document as it has been presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to allow for grammatical and formatting changes in the Rules and Regulations as long as it doesn't change the context of document as it has been presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Frawley)
Forward to Town Counsel, the Board's individual comments, a DVD of this section of the meeting and the minutes that summarize the discussion on the Hometown America, Memorandum of Understanding so...
To forward to Town Counsel, the Board's individual comments, a DVD of this section of the meeting and the minutes that summarize the discussion on the Hometown America, Memorandum of Understanding so that he can provide a second draft of the document for review
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted to forward to Town Counsel, the Board's individual comments, a DVD of this section of the meeting and the minutes that summarize the discussion on the Hometown America, Memorandum of Understanding so that he can provide a second draft of the document for review. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Dalpe)
Adjourn at 5:14 PM
To adjourn at 5:14 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to adjourn at 5:14 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Battistini)
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