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March 1, 2021
20 recorded votes, 2 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
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Treasurer & Collector – Dept 145 in the amount of $571,884
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Treasurer & Collector – Dept 145 in the amount of $571,884
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Treasurer & Collector – Dept 145 in the amount of $571,884. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Debt Services – Dept 710 in the amount of $9,722,433
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Debt Services – Dept 710 in the amount of $9,722,433
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Debt Services – Dept 710 in the amount of $9,722,433. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Employee Benefits – Dept 710 in the amount of $19,156,803
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Employee Benefits – Dept 710 in the amount of $19,156,803
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Employee Benefits – Dept 710 in the amount of $19,156,803. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Town Clerk – Dept 161 in the amount of $271,594
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Town Clerk – Dept 161 in the amount of $271,594
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Town Clerk – Dept 161 in the amount of $271,594. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Elections & Registration – Dept 162 in the amount of $67,125
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Elections & Registration – Dept 162 in the amount of $67,125
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Elections & Registration – Dept 162 in the amount of $67,125. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Conservation Commission – Dept. 171 in the amount of $183,355
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Conservation Commission – Dept. 171 in the amount of $183,355
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Conservation Commission – Dept. 171 in the amount of $183,355. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye Office of Economic & Community Development Budget Janis Akerstrom, Director, was present through zoom for the discussion..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Office of Economic & Community Development – Dept 185 in the amount of $170,719
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Office of Economic & Community Development – Dept 185 in the amount of $170,719
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Office of Economic & Community Development – Dept 185 in the amount of $170,719. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye Administrative Office Buildings Budget Matt Foye, Facilities Manager, was present through zoom for the discussion..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Administrative Office Buildings – Dept 193 in the amount of $327,200
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Administrative Office Buildings – Dept 193 in the amount of $327,200
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Administrative Office Buildings – Dept 193 in the amount of $327,200..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...
To enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares to discuss Fire Chief and Treasurer contracts
The minutes say Allin Frawley seconded it, but Allin is not on the attendance list for this vote, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares to discuss Fire Chief and Treasurer contracts. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Dalpe)
Approve the minutes from the 2/22/2021 meeting as presented
To approve the minutes from the 2/22/2021 meeting as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the 2/22/2021 meeting 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)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/06/2021
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/06/2021
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 ending 3/06/2021. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 3, 2021 as presented
To sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 3, 2021 as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 3, 2021 as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
The maximum useful life of the sanitation truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $360,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed June 25, 2020 (Article 22) is hereby determined...
That the maximum useful life of the sanitation truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $360,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed June 25, 2020 (Article 22) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be ten years
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted that the maximum useful life of the sanitation truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $360,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed June 25, 2020 (Article 22) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be ten years. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Approve the 2021 Weekday Entertainment, Sunday Entertainment and One Day Beer & Wine Licenses dates for the Capeway Rovers as indicated
To approve the 2021 Weekday Entertainment, Sunday Entertainment and One Day Beer & Wine Licenses dates for the Capeway Rovers as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve the 2021 Weekday Entertainment, Sunday Entertainment and One Day Beer & Wine Licenses dates for the Capeway Rovers as indicated. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Provide a letter of support to the COM Department of Fish and Game for their interest in purchasing a property containing 91 +/- acers as shown on the local Map track No. 2021-2-02 – South side of...
To provide a letter of support to the COM Department of Fish and Game for their interest in purchasing a property containing 91 +/- acers as shown on the local Map track No. 2021-2-02 – South side of Spruce Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to provide a letter of support to the COM Department of Fish and Game for their interest in purchasing a property containing 91 +/- acers as shown on the local Map track No. 2021-2-02 – South side of Spruce Street. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe- Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Authorize the Chairman to sign the letter of support and permission to consider locations on Town property for grant funding of a new EV Level 3 DC Fast Charger as presented
To authorize the Chairman to sign the letter of support and permission to consider locations on Town property for grant funding of a new EV Level 3 DC Fast Charger as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter of support and permission to consider locations on Town property for grant funding of a new EV Level 3 DC Fast Charger as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Join the Regional Health Center at Bridgewater State University
To join the Regional Health Center at Bridgewater State University
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to join the Regional Health Center at Bridgewater State University. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye HEARINGS MEETINGS AND LICENSES.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Continue the WRPD hearing for 69 Plymouth Street to March 8, 2021 at 8 PM
To continue the WRPD hearing for 69 Plymouth Street to March 8, 2021 at 8 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to continue the WRPD hearing for 69 Plymouth Street to March 8, 2021 at 8 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Rosenthal)
Ratify the Town Manager's Commission on Disability Appointments as follows: Donna Bernabeo with a term to expire on June 30, 2023; Judith Bigelow Costa with a term to expire on June 30, 2021,...
To ratify the Town Manager's Commission on Disability Appointments as follows: Donna Bernabeo with a term to expire on June 30, 2023; Judith Bigelow Costa with a term to expire on June 30, 2021, Carolyn Gravelin with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, Laura O'Connor with a term to expire on June 30, 2022; Diane Stewart with a term to expire on June 30, 2021 and Richard Stewart with a term to expire on June 30, 2022
Yes: Dalpe, Demers, Germain, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to ratify the Town Manager's Commission on Disability Appointments as follows: Donna Bernabeo with a term to expire on June 30, 2023; Judith Bigelow Costa with a term to expire on June 30, 2021, Carolyn Gravelin with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, Laura O'Connor with a term to expire on June 30, 2022; Diane Stewart with a term to expire on June 30, 2021 and Richard Stewart with a term to expire on June 30, 2022. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Abstains, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye REPORT ON COMMITTEE COMMISSIONS & BOARDS There is nothing reported..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Adjourn at 9:25 PM
To adjourn at 9:25 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:25 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye ectfully submitted by, n M. Lieb, E tive go.” (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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