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November 16, 2020
13 recorded votes, 0 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 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, ss 21 (a) (3) to discuss litigation strategy in the case of Hometown America v
At 6:33 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, ss 21 (a) (3) to discuss litigation strategy in the case of Hometown America v. Town of Middleborough, United States District Court, C.A. No. 20-CV-11749-LTS, if discussing the matter in open session with ha a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the Chair so declares
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted at 6:33 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, ss 21 (a) (3) to discuss litigation strategy in the case of Hometown America v. Town of Middleborough, United States District Court, C.A. No. 20-CV-11749-LTS, if discussing the matter in open session with ha a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position 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 10/26/2020 minutes as presented
To approve the 10/26/2020 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the 10/26/2020 minutes as presented. 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 11/14/2020 and 11/21/2020
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 11/14/2020 and 11/21/2020
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 11/14/2020 and 11/21/2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Amend the Design Associates, Inc. contract for the design/restoration of the Peirce Building as indicated
To amend the Design Associates, Inc. contract for the design/restoration of the Peirce Building as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to amend the Design Associates, Inc. contract for the design/restoration of the Peirce Building as indicated. 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 to sign the Grant Assurance for Middleborough Matters as indicated
To authorize the Chairman to sign the Grant Assurance for Middleborough Matters as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman to sign the Grant Assurance for Middleborough Matters 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)
Vote "Medal of Honor Bridge" in honor of Lowell M. Maxham, Patrick Regan and Wayne M. Caron as requested
To Vote "Medal of Honor Bridge" in honor of Lowell M. Maxham, Patrick Regan and Wayne M. Caron as requested
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to Vote "Medal of Honor Bridge" in honor of Lowell M. Maxham, Patrick Regan and Wayne M. Caron as requested. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Agree to have the Health Department/Board of Health send a letter and a follow up call from the Town Mangers Office stating that violations have been found and then move forward with enforcing the...
To agree to have the Health Department/Board of Health send a letter and a follow up call from the Town Mangers Office stating that violations have been found and then move forward with enforcing the compliance of making them use the "APU" units that have been installed to keep the trains charged which the Department of Transportation has agreed to go by
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to agree to have the Health Department/Board of Health send a letter and a follow up call from the Town Mangers Office stating that violations have been found and then move forward with enforcing the compliance of making them use the "APU" units that have been installed to keep the trains charged which the Department of Transportation has agreed to go by. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Close the Alteration of Premises for Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant
To close the Alteration of Premises for Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to close the Alteration of Premises for Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Approve the request to add outdoor dining space of 24' x 44' area for a total of 1056 square feet with a capacity of 45 people to be enclosed by a permanent fence
To approve the request to add outdoor dining space of 24' x 44' area for a total of 1056 square feet with a capacity of 45 people to be enclosed by a permanent fence
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve the request to add outdoor dining space of 24' x 44' area for a total of 1056 square feet with a capacity of 45 people to be enclosed by a permanent fence. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
Extend the liquor license hours for Sunday from 12 PM to 10 AM as requested
To extend the liquor license hours for Sunday from 12 PM to 10 AM as requested
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to extend the liquor license hours for Sunday from 12 PM to 10 AM as requested. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Close the WRPD Hearing for the property located at 299 West Grove Street
To close the WRPD Hearing for the property located at 299 West Grove Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to close the WRPD Hearing for the property located at 299 West Grove Street. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Find that the proposed use: a
To find that the proposed use: a
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to find that the proposed use: a..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Adjourn at 9:13 PM
To adjourn at 9:13 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:13 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
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