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January 25, 2021
17 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 conduct strategy session in preparation of negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...
At 6:30 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session to conduct strategy session in preparation of negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted at 6:30 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session to conduct strategy session in preparation of negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. 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 minutes from the 1/4/2021 meeting as presented
To approve the minutes from the 1/4/2021 meeting as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the 1/4/2021 meeting as presented. 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 1/11/2021 minutes as presented
To approve the 1/11/2021 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve the 1/11/2021 minutes as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 1/30/2021
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 1/30/2021
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 1/30/2021. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
Sign the letter of support for the project with the understanding that if the 40R bylaw passes, that the project will be changed over to 40R
To sign the letter of support for the project with the understanding that if the 40R bylaw passes, that the project will be changed over to 40R
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to sign the letter of support for the project with the understanding that if the 40R bylaw passes, that the project will be changed over to 40R. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
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, February 1, 2021 at 7:45 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, 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, February 1, 2021 at 7:45 PM..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Continue the Variance Request for 13 & 17 King's Way to Monday, February 22, 2020 at 7:30 PM
To continue the Variance Request for 13 & 17 King's Way to Monday, February 22, 2020 at 7:30 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to continue the Variance Request for 13 & 17 King's Way to Monday, February 22, 2020 at 7:30 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Issue the Notice to Vacate for the King's Way/Wood's Pond Condominium Association residents as presented
To issue the Notice to Vacate for the King's Way/Wood's Pond Condominium Association residents as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to issue the Notice to Vacate for the King's Way/Wood's Pond Condominium Association residents 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)
Appoint Russell Neitlich to the Council on Aging Board of Directors with a three year term to expire on June 30, 2023
To appoint Russell Neitlich to the Council on Aging Board of Directors with a three year term to expire on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to appoint Russell Neitlich to the Council on Aging Board of Directors with 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: Demers, second: Germain)
Approve the Town taking over the payment of the street lighting on the newly accepted roads of Stoney Point Road & Pocksha Drive
To approve the Town taking over the payment of the street lighting on the newly accepted roads of Stoney Point Road & Pocksha Drive
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to approve the Town taking over the payment of the street lighting on the newly accepted roads of Stoney Point Road & Pocksha Drive. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Appoint the following former, full-time, retired, officers as Retired Reserve Special Police Officers: Dennis Amaral, Peter Andrade, Charles Armanetti, Deborah Batista, Todd Bazarewsky, John...
To appoint the following former, full-time, retired, officers as Retired Reserve Special Police Officers: Dennis Amaral, Peter Andrade, Charles Armanetti, Deborah Batista, Todd Bazarewsky, John Betterncourt, Ronald Costa, Benjamin Mackiewicz, David Mackiewicz, Lorin Motta, Stephen Nelson, Mark Pontes, Gary Russell, Steven Shofield and Gerald Thayer.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to appoint the following former, full-time, retired, officers as Retired Reserve Special Police Officers: Dennis Amaral, Peter Andrade, Charles Armanetti, Deborah Batista, Todd Bazarewsky, John Betterncourt, Ronald Costa, Benjamin Mackiewicz, David Mackiewicz, Lorin Motta, Stephen Nelson, Mark Pontes, Gary Russell, Steven Shofield and Gerald Thayer. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Appoint the following as Reserve and Special Police Officers: George Andrade, Jason Araujo, Mitchell Benson, Bill Comeau, Fred Conley, Stephen Craig, Michael Doyle, Brian Delmonte, William...
To appoint the following as Reserve and Special Police Officers: George Andrade, Jason Araujo, Mitchell Benson, Bill Comeau, Fred Conley, Stephen Craig, Michael Doyle, Brian Delmonte, William Ferdinand, Mark Foster, Matthew Foye, Jordan Fratus, Paul Frost, Bryant Irish, Kelly Jarabek, Andrew Johnson, Michael Johnson, Nicole Lapham, Charlies Lemieux, Serge Loiselle, Joseph McGreevy, Raymond Meleski, Daniel Newton, Kendra Perry, Robert Pike, John Ponte, Gustavo Ribeiro, Jose Rodriguez, Kurt Vanderzyde and Chelsea Weiand
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 Rosenthal, the Board voted to appoint the following as Reserve and Special Police Officers: George Andrade, Jason Araujo, Mitchell Benson, Bill Comeau, Fred Conley, Stephen Craig, Michael Doyle, Brian Delmonte, William Ferdinand, Mark Foster, Matthew Foye, Jordan Fratus, Paul Frost, Bryant Irish, Kelly Jarabek, Andrew Johnson, Michael Johnson, Nicole Lapham, Charlies Lemieux, Serge Loiselle, Joseph McGreevy, Raymond Meleski, Daniel Newton, Kendra Perry, Robert Pike, John Ponte, Gustavo Ribeiro, Jose Rodriguez, Kurt Vanderzyde and Chelsea Weiand..” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint the following to the position of Matron: Amy Dowler, Kelly Jarabek, Katrina Lee and Kendra Perry
To appoint the following to the position of Matron: Amy Dowler, Kelly Jarabek, Katrina Lee and Kendra Perry
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 Demers, the Board voted to appoint the following to the position of Matron: Amy Dowler, Kelly Jarabek, Katrina Lee and Kendra Perry. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Appoint James Thomasson to the position of Police Chaplain
To appoint James Thomasson to the position of Police Chaplain
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 to appoint James Thomasson to the position of Police Chaplain..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Appoint the following to the position of Auxiliary Crossing Guard: Gill Amaral, Richard Andrews, Shawn Covel, Christine Kozloski, Peter McDermott, James Hutchinson, John Scott Beech, Howard Bumpus...
To appoint the following to the position of Auxiliary Crossing Guard: Gill Amaral, Richard Andrews, Shawn Covel, Christine Kozloski, Peter McDermott, James Hutchinson, John Scott Beech, Howard Bumpus and Roy Silva
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 Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to appoint the following to the position of Auxiliary Crossing Guard: Gill Amaral, Richard Andrews, Shawn Covel, Christine Kozloski, Peter McDermott, James Hutchinson, John Scott Beech, Howard Bumpus and Roy Silva. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
Adopt the policy that "If the Town Manager cannot carry out his or her duties, the Chair of the Board of Selectmen, in consultation with the appropriate authorities will assume the duties and...
To adopt the policy that "If the Town Manager cannot carry out his or her duties, the Chair of the Board of Selectmen, in consultation with the appropriate authorities will assume the duties and responsibilities of the Town Manager
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 adopt the policy that "If the Town Manager cannot carry out his or her duties, the Chair of the Board of Selectmen, in consultation with the appropriate authorities will assume the duties and responsibilities of the Town Manager..” (Motion: Germain, second: Rosenthal)
Adjourn at 9:17 PM
To adjourn at 9:17 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:17 PM. . Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
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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