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August 24, 2020
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Leilani Dalpe, Nathan Demers, Mark Germain, Neil Rosenthal
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
To enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Approve the 7/27/2020 minutes as amended
To approve the 7/27/2020 minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the 7/27/2020 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)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the Warrants for week(s) ending 8/29/2020 & 9/5/2020
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the Warrants for week(s) ending 8/29/2020 & 9/5/2020
From the minutes
“WARRANTS Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the Warrants for week(s) ending 8/29/2020 & 9/5/2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Sign a Department of Housing and Community development Agreement for $90,000 in CDBG- CV Award
To sign a Department of Housing and Community development Agreement for $90,000 in CDBG- CV Award
Yes: Dalpe, Germain, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini, Demers
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to sign a Department of Housing and Community development Agreement for $90,000 in CDBG- CV Award. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Abstain, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Abstain, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Sign the agreement between with Middleborough Gas & Electric in regard to the Harding Street lease in the amount of $60,000
To sign the agreement between with Middleborough Gas & Electric in regard to the Harding Street lease in the amount of $60,000
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to sign the agreement between with Middleborough Gas & Electric in regard to the Harding Street lease in the amount of $60,000. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Close Spruce Street Variance Request hearing
To close Spruce Street Variance Request hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to close Spruce Street Variance Request hearing. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Grant the variance request for Spruce Street, Assessor Map 114, Lot 545 with the condition that the swale maintenance has to remain in perpetuity with the property
To grant the variance request for Spruce Street, Assessor Map 114, Lot 545 with the condition that the swale maintenance has to remain in perpetuity with the property
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to grant the variance request for Spruce Street, Assessor Map 114, Lot 545 with the condition that the swale maintenance has to remain in perpetuity with the property. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye NEW HEARING – To consider an application for a Recreational Marijuana License for Seven Points of Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a Justice Grown/BLOCK dispensary, Assessors Map 087, Lot 3138.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Close the hearing for the Recreational Marijuana License for Seven Points of Massachusetts
To close the hearing for the Recreational Marijuana License for Seven Points of Massachusetts
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to close the hearing for the Recreational Marijuana License for Seven Points of Massachusetts. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
Approve the application and issue a license for recreational Marijuana for Seven Points of Massachusetts, Inc., d/b/a Justice Grown/BLOCK Dispensary, Assessors Map 087, Lot 3138
To approve the application and issue a license for recreational Marijuana for Seven Points of Massachusetts, Inc., d/b/a Justice Grown/BLOCK Dispensary, Assessors Map 087, Lot 3138
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the application and issue a license for recreational Marijuana for Seven Points of Massachusetts, Inc., d/b/a Justice Grown/BLOCK Dispensary, Assessors Map 087, Lot 3138. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Rosenthal)
Continue the hearing for the Earth Removal for Zenith Engineering Inc. for property located at 140-142 E. Grove Street, Assessors Map 065, Lot 3965 & 4791 to October 5, 2020 at 7:30 PM
To continue the hearing for the Earth Removal for Zenith Engineering Inc. for property located at 140-142 E. Grove Street, Assessors Map 065, Lot 3965 & 4791 to October 5, 2020 at 7:30 PM
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 Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to continue the hearing for the Earth Removal for Zenith Engineering Inc. for property located at 140-142 E. Grove Street, Assessors Map 065, Lot 3965 & 4791 to October 5, 2020 at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Appoint Jack Healey to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
To appoint Jack Healey to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to appoint Jack Healey to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Refer the proposed roadway layout for Elk Run Road to the Planning Board and schedule a hearing for the Roadway Acceptance of Elk run for Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:40 PM
To refer the proposed roadway layout for Elk Run Road to the Planning Board and schedule a hearing for the Roadway Acceptance of Elk run for Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:40 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to refer the proposed roadway layout for Elk Run Road to the Planning Board and schedule a hearing for the Roadway Acceptance of Elk run for Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:40 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Refer the proposed roadway layout for Stony Point Road and Pocksha Drive to the Planning Board and schedule a hearing for the Roadway Acceptance for Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:50 PM
To refer the proposed roadway layout for Stony Point Road and Pocksha Drive to the Planning Board and schedule a hearing for the Roadway Acceptance for Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:50 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to refer the proposed roadway layout for Stony Point Road and Pocksha Drive to the Planning Board and schedule a hearing for the Roadway Acceptance for Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:50 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Adjourn at 9:53 PM
To adjourn at 9:53 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 Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:53 PM..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
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