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March 15, 2021
21 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 DPW Administration – Dept. 421 in the amount of $30,150
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for DPW Administration – Dept. 421 in the amount of $30,150
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 DPW Administration – Dept. 421 in the amount of $30,150. 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 DPW Trees – Dept. 423 in the amount of $10,800
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for DPW Trees – Dept. 423 in the amount of $10,800
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for DPW Trees – Dept. 423 in the amount of $10,800. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for DPW Highway – Dept. 422 in the amount of $1,756,234
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for DPW Highway – Dept. 422 in the amount of $1,756,234
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for DPW Highway – Dept. 422 in the amount of $1,756,234. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Sanitation Enterprise – Dept. 433 in the amount of $1,430,757
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Sanitation Enterprise – Dept. 433 in the amount of $1,430,757
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Sanitation Enterprise – Dept. 433 in the amount of $1,430,757. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Waste Water Enterprise – Dept. 440 in the amount of $3,396,307
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Waste Water Enterprise – Dept. 440 in the amount of $3,396,307
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Waste Water Enterprise – Dept. 440 in the amount of $3,396,307. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Water Enterprise – Dept. 450 in the amount of $4,740,627
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Water Enterprise – Dept. 450 in the amount of $4,740,627
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 unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Water Enterprise – Dept. 450 in the amount of $4,740,627. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Dalpe)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Police – Dept. 210 in the amount of $5,371,653
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Police – Dept. 210 in the amount of $5,371,653
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 Police – Dept. 210 in the amount of $5,371,653. 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 Fire – Dept 220 in the amount of $3,835,298
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Fire – Dept 220 in the amount of $3,835,298
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 Fire – Dept 220 in the amount of $3,835,298. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (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 the Treasurer contract
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, 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 the Treasurer contract. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Approve the minutes from the 3/8/2021 meeting as amended
To approve the minutes from the 3/8/2021 meeting as amended
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the 3/8/2021 meeting as amended. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/20/2021
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/20/2021
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 3/20/2021. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Authorize the Town Manager to work with Attorney Silverstein to draft the article for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To authorize the Town Manager to work with Attorney Silverstein to draft the article for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to authorize the Town Manager to work with Attorney Silverstein to draft the article for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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 to sign and execute the contract with Massachusetts Historical Commission for the MPPF grant
To authorize the Chairman to sign and execute the contract with Massachusetts Historical Commission for the MPPF grant
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman to sign and execute the contract with Massachusetts Historical Commission for the MPPF grant. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Declare the list of Town owned vehicles and equipment as surplus as indicated in the February 24, 2021 letter to the Board
To declare the list of Town owned vehicles and equipment as surplus as indicated in the February 24, 2021 letter to the Board
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to declare the list of Town owned vehicles and equipment as surplus as indicated in the February 24, 2021 letter to the Board. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Appoint Diane C. Stewart to the Library Board of Trustees with a term to expire on June 30, 2021
To appoint Diane C. Stewart to the Library Board of Trustees with a term to expire on June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to appoint Diane C. Stewart to the Library Board of Trustees with a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 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 37" Annual Cape Code Getaway MS Bike Ride to be held on July 10, 2021, approve the route as indicated and subject to notification and approval of the Police and Fire Department
To approve the 37" Annual Cape Code Getaway MS Bike Ride to be held on July 10, 2021, approve the route as indicated and subject to notification and approval of the Police and Fire Department
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the 37" Annual Cape Code Getaway MS Bike Ride to be held on July 10, 2021, approve the route as indicated and subject to notification and approval of the Police and Fire Department. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the On Your Left Racing Triathlon Event scheduled at Cathedral Camp in E. Freetown on July 10, 2021 with bikes traveling through Middleborough from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and approve the...
To approve the On Your Left Racing Triathlon Event scheduled at Cathedral Camp in E. Freetown on July 10, 2021 with bikes traveling through Middleborough from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and approve the route as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve the On Your Left Racing Triathlon Event scheduled at Cathedral Camp in E. Freetown on July 10, 2021 with bikes traveling through Middleborough from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and approve the route 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)
Approve the use of the MCCAM studio on Saturday, May 22™ and Sunday, May 23, 2021 for the Cable TV Action put on by the Rotary Club of Middleboro and request that MCCAM be allowed to air the...
To approve the use of the MCCAM studio on Saturday, May 22™ and Sunday, May 23, 2021 for the Cable TV Action put on by the Rotary Club of Middleboro and request that MCCAM be allowed to air the action on Lakeville's access channel and inform Comcast of this action
Yes: Battistini, Dalpe, Demers, GermainAbstained: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve the use of the MCCAM studio on Saturday, May 22™ and Sunday, May 23, 2021 for the Cable TV Action put on by the Rotary Club of Middleboro and request that MCCAM be allowed to air the action on Lakeville's access channel and inform Comcast of this action. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Abstain.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Continue the hearing for King's Way Seasonal Permit Request to Monday, March 29, 2021 at 7:35 PM
To continue the hearing for King's Way Seasonal Permit Request to Monday, March 29, 2021 at 7:35 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to continue the hearing for King's Way Seasonal Permit Request to Monday, March 29, 2021 at 7:35 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Continue the Variance Request for 13 & 17 King's Way to Monday, April 12, 2021 at 7:30 PM
To continue the Variance Request for 13 & 17 King's Way to Monday, April 12, 2021 at 7:30 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to continue the Variance Request for 13 & 17 King's Way to Monday, April 12, 2021 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: Germain)
Adjourn at 8:25 PM
To adjourn at 8:25 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to adjourn at 8:25 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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