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June 28, 2021
13 recorded votes, 4 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 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss pending litigation in the case of Hometown America v
To enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss pending litigation in the case of Hometown America v. Town of Middleborough, U.S.D.C. C.A. No. 1:20-cv-11749-LTS and other related pending and potential litigation, if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss pending litigation in the case of Hometown America v. Town of Middleborough, U.S.D.C. C.A. No. 1:20-cv-11749-LTS and other related pending and potential litigation, if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chair so declares. Polled Vote: Selectmen L. Dalpe - Aye, Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, Selectmen N. Demers - Aye, Selectmen M. Germain - Aye and Selectmen N. Rosenthal - Aye At 7:15 PM the Board returned to Open Session and Chairman Dalpe asked those in attendance to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Grant permission to the Native Plant Trust and Living Wildflower Society permission to access the Black Brook area of Miller Street which is owned by the Town
To grant permission to the Native Plant Trust and Living Wildflower Society permission to access the Black Brook area of Miller Street which is owned by the Town
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to grant permission to the Native Plant Trust and Living Wildflower Society permission to access the Black Brook area of Miller Street which is owned by the Town..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Approve the June 21, 2021 minutes as amended
To approve the June 21, 2021 minutes as amended
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to approve the June 21, 2021 minutes as amended..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 7/3/2021 & 7/10/2021
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 7/3/2021 & 7/10/2021
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 7/3/2021 & 7/10/2021..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Appoint Josephine Ruthwicz to fill the remainder of the vacant "At-Large" term to expire on June 30, 2022
To appoint Josephine Ruthwicz to fill the remainder of the vacant "At-Large" term to expire on June 30, 2022
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 Battistini, the Board voted to appoint Josephine Ruthwicz to fill the remainder of the vacant "At-Large" term to expire on June 30, 2022. Motion carries. 8-0-0.” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Re-appoint Mark Belanger to the Community Preservation Committee as an "At Large" member with a three year term to expire on June 30, 2024
To re-appoint Mark Belanger to the Community Preservation Committee as an "At Large" member with a three year term to expire on June 30, 2024
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 Battistini, the Board voted to re-appoint Mark Belanger to the Community Preservation Committee as an "At Large" member with a three year term to expire on June 30, 2024. Motion carries..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
-reappoint Annemarie Jacobson to the Community Preservation Committee as an "At Large" member with a three year term to expire on June 30, 2024
To -reappoint Annemarie Jacobson to the Community Preservation Committee as an "At Large" member with a three year term to expire on June 30, 2024
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“8-0-0 Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to -reappoint Annemarie Jacobson to the Community Preservation Committee as an "At Large" member with a three year term to expire on June 30, 2024. Motion carries. 8-0-0 Soule Homestead Education Center – Annual Report Meg Riley, Director, and Bertha Terhune, Treasurer, Soule Homestead were present for the discussion..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Approve the summer schedule dates of, July 12, 2021, July 26, 2021, August 9, 2021, August 23, 2021 and September 6, 2021 and noting that the last two dates are two-weeks between meetings
To approve the summer schedule dates of, July 12, 2021, July 26, 2021, August 9, 2021, August 23, 2021 and September 6, 2021 and noting that the last two dates are two-weeks between meetings
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve the summer schedule dates of, July 12, 2021, July 26, 2021, August 9, 2021, August 23, 2021 and September 6, 2021 and noting that the last two dates are two-weeks between meetings..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Approve the Change of Manager to William H. Fuller, Jr. for the Center Avenue Café and forward the paperwork necessary to the ABCC for review and approval
To approve the Change of Manager to William H. Fuller, Jr. for the Center Avenue Café and forward the paperwork necessary to the ABCC for review and approval
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Change of Manager to William H. Fuller, Jr. for the Center Avenue Café and forward the paperwork necessary to the ABCC for review and approval..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Approve a Weekday Entertainment License for the New Tiki Buddha located at 10 Merchant's Way, Assessors Map 058, Lot 5347
To approve a Weekday Entertainment License for the New Tiki Buddha located at 10 Merchant's Way, Assessors Map 058, Lot 5347
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Weekday Entertainment License for the New Tiki Buddha located at 10 Merchant's Way, Assessors Map 058, Lot 5347..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
Approve the Transfer of Liquor License for the New Tiki Buddha, 10 Merchants Way, Assessors Map 058, Lot 5347 and submit the paperwork to the ABCC for approval
To approve the Transfer of Liquor License for the New Tiki Buddha, 10 Merchants Way, Assessors Map 058, Lot 5347 and submit the paperwork to the ABCC for approval
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Transfer of Liquor License for the New Tiki Buddha, 10 Merchants Way, Assessors Map 058, Lot 5347 and submit the paperwork to the ABCC for approval..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Adjourn at 7:57 PM
To adjourn at 7:57 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 7:57 PM..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
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