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May 24, 2021
19 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Leilani Dalpe, Arthur Battistini, Nathan Demers, Mark Germain, Neil Rosenthal
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...
At 7:01 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the public body – Chapter 61A Picone
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously at 7:01 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the public body – Chapter 61A Picone..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Approve the May 17, 2021 minutes as amended
To approve the May 17, 2021 minutes as amended
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to approve the May 17, 2021 minutes as amended..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 5/29/2021 & 6/5/2021
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 5/29/2021 & 6/5/2021
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 5/29/2021 & 6/5/2021..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Assume the maintenance of the Middleborough Veteran's Memorial Park that is located on the Town Hall lawn
To assume the maintenance of the Middleborough Veteran's Memorial Park that is located on the Town Hall lawn
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to assume the maintenance of the Middleborough Veteran's Memorial Park that is located on the Town Hall lawn..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Appoint Jason Cox, Veterans Agent, as the Town's representative on the Middleborough Veterans Memorial Park Committee
To appoint Jason Cox, Veterans Agent, as the Town's representative on the Middleborough Veterans Memorial Park Committee
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Jason Cox, Veterans Agent, as the Town's representative on the Middleborough Veterans Memorial Park Committee..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
NOT EXERCISE their rights on the Fall Brook Realty, LLC, Wilfred L. Schobel, Jr., Nancy E Delano, Judy C. Jennings and Karen E. Hindemith, Assessors Map & Lots: 072-2616, 072-152, 071-2415,...
To NOT EXERCISE their rights on the Fall Brook Realty, LLC, Wilfred L. Schobel, Jr., Nancy E Delano, Judy C. Jennings and Karen E. Hindemith, Assessors Map & Lots: 072-2616, 072-152, 071-2415, 071-4095, 072-6017 and 079-346
From the minutes
“Chapter 61A – Fall Brook Realty, Grove Street Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to NOT EXERCISE their rights on the Fall Brook Realty, LLC, Wilfred L. Schobel, Jr., Nancy E Delano, Judy C. Jennings and Karen E. Hindemith, Assessors Map & Lots: 072-2616, 072-152, 071-2415, 071-4095, 072-6017 and 079-346..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve a contract between the Town of Middleborough and Village Green Restoration in the amount of $104,000 for the historic restoration of windows at the Peirce Building
To approve a contract between the Town of Middleborough and Village Green Restoration in the amount of $104,000 for the historic restoration of windows at the Peirce Building
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve a contract between the Town of Middleborough and Village Green Restoration in the amount of $104,000 for the historic restoration of windows at the Peirce Building..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve the Best Buddies Challenge Bike Ride to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 and the roadway route as indicated
To approve the Best Buddies Challenge Bike Ride to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 and the roadway route as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Best Buddies Challenge Bike Ride to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 and the roadway route as indicated..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Not recommend moving forward with the draft Code of Conduct Policy
To not recommend moving forward with the draft Code of Conduct Policy
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to not recommend moving forward with the draft Code of Conduct Policy..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)
Support the restoration of the carriage house doors on the Oliver Estate per Historic New England Specifications and award the bid to Village Green Restoration in the amount of $8,200
To support the restoration of the carriage house doors on the Oliver Estate per Historic New England Specifications and award the bid to Village Green Restoration in the amount of $8,200
Yes: Battistini, Dalpe, GermainNo: Demers, Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to support the restoration of the carriage house doors on the Oliver Estate per Historic New England Specifications and award the bid to Village Green Restoration in the amount of $8,200. Motion Carries. 3-2-0 (N. Demers and N. Rosenthal against).” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Approve the submittal of the Commonwealth's Community One-Stop for Growth application on the Pierce Building Re-Use improvements and authorize the Town Manager to submit
To approve the submittal of the Commonwealth's Community One-Stop for Growth application on the Pierce Building Re-Use improvements and authorize the Town Manager to submit
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to approve the submittal of the Commonwealth's Community One-Stop for Growth application on the Pierce Building Re-Use improvements and authorize the Town Manager to submit..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)
Approve the Middleborough Friend's Summer Concert Series to be held on the Town Hall starting July 15" and running through August 26"
To approve the Middleborough Friend's Summer Concert Series to be held on the Town Hall starting July 15" and running through August 26"
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Middleborough Friend's Summer Concert Series to be held on the Town Hall starting July 15" and running through August 26"..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously close the hearing..” (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 Germain, the Board voted unanimously to find that the proposed use: a..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Approve the variance request for Lot 9, Christina Estates subject to the owner submitting the Operations and Maintenance Manual for the De Nitration system to the Health Department, provide for...
To approve the variance request for Lot 9, Christina Estates subject to the owner submitting the Operations and Maintenance Manual for the De Nitration system to the Health Department, provide for yearly maintenance and record this on the deed for the lot
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the variance request for Lot 9, Christina Estates subject to the owner submitting the Operations and Maintenance Manual for the De Nitration system to the Health Department, provide for yearly maintenance and record this on the deed for the lot..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
Yes: Battistini, Dalpe, Demers, RosenthalAbstained: Germain
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to close the hearing. Motion carries. 4-0-1 (Selectmen Germain abstains.).” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the recreational cannabis delivery license for property located at 29 Harding Street, Assessors Map 047, Lot 519. 4-0-1 (Selectmen Germain abstains.)
To approve the recreational cannabis delivery license for property located at 29 Harding Street, Assessors Map 047, Lot 519. 4-0-1 (Selectmen Germain abstains.)
Yes: Battistini, Dalpe, Demers, RosenthalAbstained: Germain
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve the recreational cannabis delivery license for property located at 29 Harding Street, Assessors Map 047, Lot 519. 4-0-1 (Selectmen Germain abstains.).” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Adjourn at 9:00 PM
To adjourn at 9:00 PM
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:00 PM..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
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