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April 11, 2022
40 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Nathan Demers, Neil Rosenthal
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the April 4, 2022 minutes as presented
To approve the April 4, 2022 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve the April 4, 2022 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending: 4/16/2022, 4/23/2022 and 4/30/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending: 4/16/2022, 4/23/2022 and 4/30/2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending: 4/16/2022, 4/23/2022 and 4/30/2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Accept the retirement of the Fire Chief effective 7/8/2022
To accept the retirement of the Fire Chief effective 7/8/2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to accept the retirement of the Fire Chief effective 7/8/2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve the 2022 Seasonal Permit for King's Way valid from April 15, 2022 through October 15, 2022
To approve the 2022 Seasonal Permit for King's Way valid from April 15, 2022 through October 15, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 2022 Seasonal Permit for King's Way valid from April 15, 2022 through October 15, 2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Appoint Selectmen Mark Germain to the SRPEDD Commission with a term of 5/25/2022 through 5/24/2023
To appoint Selectmen Mark Germain to the SRPEDD Commission with a term of 5/25/2022 through 5/24/2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Selectmen Mark Germain to the SRPEDD Commission with a term of 5/25/2022 through 5/24/2023..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Giovanoni)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held at Soule Homestead on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 5 PM to 10 PM
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held at Soule Homestead on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 5 PM to 10 PM
Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held at Soule Homestead on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 5 PM to 10 PM. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (4. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve and sing the Tispaquin #2 and Spruce Street Maintenance Agreement with Denis L. Maher Co. in the amount of $72,516
To approve and sing the Tispaquin #2 and Spruce Street Maintenance Agreement with Denis L. Maher Co. in the amount of $72,516
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sing the Tispaquin #2 and Spruce Street Maintenance Agreement with Denis L. Maher Co. in the amount of $72,516..” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and sign the Beta Engineering for On-Call Engineering Services Contract for the Water Department in the amount of $100,000
To approve and sign the Beta Engineering for On-Call Engineering Services Contract for the Water Department in the amount of $100,000
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the Beta Engineering for On-Call Engineering Services Contract for the Water Department in the amount of $100,000..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve the 2022-2023 Fuel Storage Licenses as indicated and contingent upon the completion of the renewal paperwork and tax sign-off
To approve the 2022-2023 Fuel Storage Licenses as indicated and contingent upon the completion of the renewal paperwork and tax sign-off
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 2022-2023 Fuel Storage Licenses as indicated and contingent upon the completion of the renewal paperwork and tax sign-off..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve the 2022-2023 Second Hand/Pawnbrokers/Junk Dealer/Old Metals License as presented
To approve the 2022-2023 Second Hand/Pawnbrokers/Junk Dealer/Old Metals License as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 2022-2023 Second Hand/Pawnbrokers/Junk Dealer/Old Metals License as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and sign the policy for use of the ChargePoint Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
To approve and sign the policy for use of the ChargePoint Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the policy for use of the ChargePoint Electric Vehicle Charging Stations..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Recommend favorable action on Article 1
To recommend favorable action on Article 1
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 1..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 2
To recommend favorable action on Article 2
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 2..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 3
To recommend favorable action on Article 3
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 3..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 4
To recommend favorable action on Article 4
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 4..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 5
To recommend favorable action on Article 5
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 5..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Recommend favorable action on Article 6
To recommend favorable action on Article 6
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 6..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 7
To recommend favorable action on Article 7
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 7..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Articles 2 & 3
To recommend favorable action on Articles 2 & 3
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Articles 2 & 3..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Recommend favorable action on Article 4
To recommend favorable action on Article 4
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 4..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 5
To recommend favorable action on Article 5
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 5..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 6
To recommend favorable action on Article 6
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 6..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 7
To recommend favorable action on Article 7
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 7..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Recommend favorable action on Article 8
To recommend favorable action on Article 8
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 8..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Recommend favorable action on Article 9
To recommend favorable action on Article 9
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 9..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 10
To recommend favorable action on Article 10
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 10..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 11
To recommend favorable action on Article 11
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 11..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Recommend favorable action on Article 10
To recommend favorable action on Article 10
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 10..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 13
To recommend favorable action on Article 13
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 13..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 14
To recommend favorable action on Article 14
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 14..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 15
To recommend favorable action on Article 15
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 15..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 16
To recommend favorable action on Article 16
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 16..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Recommend favorable action on Article 17
To recommend favorable action on Article 17
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 17..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Recommend favorable action on Article 18
To recommend favorable action on Article 18
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 18..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Recommend favorable action on Article 19
To recommend favorable action on Article 19
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 19..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 20
To recommend favorable action on Article 20
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 20..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend unfavorable action on Article 21 and requested that the Applicant notify the abutters of the upcoming Town Meeting vote
To recommend unfavorable action on Article 21 and requested that the Applicant notify the abutters of the upcoming Town Meeting vote
Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalNo: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to recommend unfavorable action on Article 21 and requested that the Applicant notify the abutters of the upcoming Town Meeting vote. Motion Carries. 4-1-0 (4. Battistini against.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Close the variance request hearing for 88 Beach Street
To close the variance request hearing for 88 Beach Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to close the variance request hearing for 88 Beach Street..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Giovanoni)
Approve the Variance Request for a reduction of the setback of the proposed system from 200' to 155'
To approve the Variance Request for a reduction of the setback of the proposed system from 200' to 155'
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Variance Request for a reduction of the setback of the proposed system from 200' to 155'..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Adjourn at 10:15 PM
To adjourn at 10:15 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 10:15 PM..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
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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