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Middleborough Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

August 10, 2020

17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Arthur Battistini, Leilani Dalpe, Nathan Demers, Mark Germain, Neil Rosenthal

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Close the Proposed Zoning Amendment Hearing

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the Proposed Zoning Amendment Hearing

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to close the Proposed Zoning Amendment Hearing. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Manager to sign and submit the 40R application to the Department of Housing and Community Development

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Manager to sign and submit the 40R application to the Department of Housing and Community Development

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to authorize the Town Manager to sign and submit the 40R application to the Department of Housing and Community Development. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Authorize Town Counsel to draft the lease for the two parcels of land and payment and support the Warrant Article as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize Town Counsel to draft the lease for the two parcels of land and payment and support the Warrant Article as presented

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to authorize Town Counsel to draft the lease for the two parcels of land and payment and support the Warrant Article as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the 7/13/2020 minutes as amended

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 7/13/2020 minutes as amended

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the 7/13/2020 minutes as amended. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)

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

Authorize the Chair or her designee to sign the warrants for weeks ending 8/16/2020 & 8/22/2020

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Chair or her designee to sign the warrants for weeks ending 8/16/2020 & 8/22/2020

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to authorize the Chair or her designee to sign the warrants for weeks ending 8/16/2020 & 8/22/2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)

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

Sign the warrant for the State Primary of September 1, 2020 as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To sign the warrant for the State Primary of September 1, 2020 as presented

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to sign the warrant for the State Primary of September 1, 2020 as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)

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

Appoint Nathan Demers as the BOS Representative to the Herring Fisheries Committee

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Nathan Demers as the BOS Representative to the Herring Fisheries Committee

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to appoint Nathan Demers as the BOS Representative to the Herring Fisheries Committee. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)

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

Appoint Nathan Demers as the BOS Representative to the Assawompsett Pond Complex Steering Committee

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Nathan Demers as the BOS Representative to the Assawompsett Pond Complex Steering Committee

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to appoint Nathan Demers as the BOS Representative to the Assawompsett Pond Complex Steering Committee. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adopt 53G for the Stormwater Management Committee

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt 53G for the Stormwater Management Committee

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to adopt 53G for the Stormwater Management Committee. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Stormwater Management Regulations as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Stormwater Management Regulations as presented

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve the Stormwater Management Regulations as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve and sign the contract documents for the Rebid-Construction of Fire Tower Elevated Composite Water Storage Tank and Appurtenant Work to be done by Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and sign the contract documents for the Rebid-Construction of Fire Tower Elevated Composite Water Storage Tank and Appurtenant Work to be done by Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve and sign the contract documents for the Rebid-Construction of Fire Tower Elevated Composite Water Storage Tank and Appurtenant Work to be done by Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the request to sign the refinancing of the 40B located on 11 Anderson Avenue

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request to sign the refinancing of the 40B located on 11 Anderson Avenue

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve the request to sign the refinancing of the 40B located on 11 Anderson Avenue. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of the Second Hand/Pawnbroker/Junk Dealer/Old Metals license as indicated and provided that all renewal paperwork is returned as per the requirement

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewal of the Second Hand/Pawnbroker/Junk Dealer/Old Metals license as indicated and provided that all renewal paperwork is returned as per the requirement

From the minutes

“Second Hand Licensing Renewals Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the renewal of the Second Hand/Pawnbroker/Junk Dealer/Old Metals license as indicated and provided that all renewal paperwork is returned as per the requirement. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Sign the contract for 2020-2023 for the BOS Executive Assistant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To sign the contract for 2020-2023 for the BOS Executive Assistant

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to sign the contract for 2020-2023 for the BOS Executive Assistant. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Authorize the Chairman to sign the release of filming for Rob Thomson of Ghost Finders

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Chairman to sign the release of filming for Rob Thomson of Ghost Finders

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman to sign the release of filming for Rob Thomson of Ghost Finders. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Ratify the appointments of Diane C. Stewart and Peter Gately both with three year terms to expire on June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ratify the appointments of Diane C. Stewart and Peter Gately both with three year terms to expire on June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to ratify the appointments of Diane C. Stewart and Peter Gately both with three year terms to expire on June 30, 2023. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adjourn at 10:00 PM

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn at 10:00 PM

The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to adjourn at 10:00 PM..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

From the Middleborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda 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 candidate profiles (Teresa Farley 2024; Brian Giovanoni and William Pike 2025; Thomas White and Tracie Craig-McGee 2026). Former members show initials.

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