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September 21, 2020
19 recorded votes, 4 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
Reduce the quorum for the October 19, 2020 Special Town Meeting to 50 attendees to start the meeting and it must remain with 50 to continue the meeting
To reduce the quorum for the October 19, 2020 Special Town Meeting to 50 attendees to start the meeting and it must remain with 50 to continue the meeting
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to reduce the quorum for the October 19, 2020 Special Town Meeting to 50 attendees to start the meeting and it must remain with 50 to continue the meeting. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Adjourn at 6:25 PM
To adjourn at 6:25 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to adjourn at 6:25 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Appoint Richard Pereira to the Finance Committee for a term to expire at the April 3, 2021 Town Election
To appoint Richard Pereira to the Finance Committee for a term to expire at the April 3, 2021 Town Election
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to appoint Richard Pereira to the Finance Committee for a term to expire at the April 3, 2021 Town Election. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye 6:30 PM Joint Meeting w/ Planning Board (continued).” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the 8/24/2020 minutes as presented
To approve the 8/24/2020 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to approve the 8/24/2020 minutes as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 9/26/2020
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 9/26/2020
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 9/26/2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Rosenthal)
The sale of the $24,170,000 General Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated October 1, 2020 (the "Bonds"), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $26,291,620.39 and accrued...
That the sale of the $24,170,000 General Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated October 1, 2020 (the "Bonds"), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $26,291,620.39 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed
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 Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted that the sale of the $24,170,000 General Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated October 1, 2020 (the "Bonds"), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $26,291,620.39 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to close the hearing. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Withdraw the order in its entirety
To withdraw the order in its entirety
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to withdraw the order in its entirety. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye 7:40 PM SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLE REVIEW.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Recommend favorable action on all the articles EXCEPT Article 20, Article 22, and Article 23 & Article 24 will be held
To recommend favorable action on all the articles EXCEPT Article 20, Article 22, and Article 23 & Article 24 will be held
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on all the articles EXCEPT Article 20, Article 22, and Article 23 & Article 24 will be held. . Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend unfavorable action on Article 20
To recommend unfavorable action on Article 20
Yes: Dalpe, Demers, Germain, RosenthalNo: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to recommend unfavorable action on Article 20. . Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Nay, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Soule Homestead Education Center for an event to be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 3:30 PM to 7 PM
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Soule Homestead Education Center for an event to be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 3:30 PM to 7 PM
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS (continued) Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Soule Homestead Education Center for an event to be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 3:30 PM to 7 PM..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint Robert Sullivan to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2023
To appoint Robert Sullivan to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to appoint Robert Sullivan to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three year term 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: Germain, second: Battistini)
Appoint Christina Butta to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a two year term to expire on June 30, 2022
To appoint Christina Butta to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a two year term to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to appoint Christina Butta to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a two year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Appoint William Orphan and David Cavanaugh as Fish Warden's for a three year term to expire September 30, 2023 and appoint Allin Frawley, Cynthia Gendron, Janet MacCausland, Louis Dery-Wells,...
To appoint William Orphan and David Cavanaugh as Fish Warden's for a three year term to expire September 30, 2023 and appoint Allin Frawley, Cynthia Gendron, Janet MacCausland, Louis Dery-Wells, Brian Holman and Dr. Bruce Chase as Volunteer Observers for a one year term ending September 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to appoint William Orphan and David Cavanaugh as Fish Warden's for a three year term to expire September 30, 2023 and appoint Allin Frawley, Cynthia Gendron, Janet MacCausland, Louis Dery-Wells, Brian Holman and Dr. Bruce Chase as Volunteer Observers for a one year term ending September 30, 2021. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Accept the gift of removal and disposal for the surplus shed at the Animal Shelter from Rick Fuller "Anything Goes" Removal
To accept the gift of removal and disposal for the surplus shed at the Animal Shelter from Rick Fuller "Anything Goes" Removal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to accept the gift of removal and disposal for the surplus shed at the Animal Shelter from Rick Fuller "Anything Goes" Removal. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Approve and sign a contract with Abbey Glass in the amount of $28,428 for the Door Replacement Project involving the Town Hall and Annex Doors
To approve and sign a contract with Abbey Glass in the amount of $28,428 for the Door Replacement Project involving the Town Hall and Annex Doors
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 Germain and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve and sign a contract with Abbey Glass in the amount of $28,428 for the Door Replacement Project involving the Town Hall and Annex Doors..” (Motion: Germain, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and sign the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission Application for a License to Conduct "Beano" for Middleborough Lodge of the Elks #1274 as presented
To approve and sign the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission Application for a License to Conduct "Beano" for Middleborough Lodge of the Elks #1274 as presented
From the minutes
“Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Abstain, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve and sign the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission Application for a License to Conduct "Beano" for Middleborough Lodge of the Elks #1274 as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve and sign Permit Eyes 20/20 E-Permitting Software Solution Contract as indicated
To approve and sign Permit Eyes 20/20 E-Permitting Software Solution Contract as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve and sign Permit Eyes 20/20 E-Permitting Software Solution Contract as indicated. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Adjourn at 9:49 PM
To adjourn at 9:49 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:49 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
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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