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May 2, 2022
15 recorded votes, 1 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
Enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Sessions for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
To enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Sessions for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares – Brookside
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers the Board vote to enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Sessions for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares – Brookside. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Demers - Aye and N. Rosenthal - Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve the April 11, 2022 minutes as presented
To approve the April 11, 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 11, 2022 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending: 5/07/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending: 5/07/2022
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: 5/07/2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve the request for the May 30, 2022 Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony and the request for permission to hold the Middleborough VFW Poppy Drive from May 23, 2022 through May 30, 2022
To approve the request for the May 30, 2022 Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony and the request for permission to hold the Middleborough VFW Poppy Drive from May 23, 2022 through May 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request for the May 30, 2022 Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony and the request for permission to hold the Middleborough VFW Poppy Drive from May 23, 2022 through May 30, 2022..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Authorize the Town Manager or his designee to start the procurement process for the removal of the former DPW Building located on Wareham Street
To authorize the Town Manager or his designee to start the procurement process for the removal of the former DPW Building located on Wareham Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager or his designee to start the procurement process for the removal of the former DPW Building located on Wareham Street..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Post the job opening for the Fire Chief internally only for the next two weeks and then have the Town Manager assess if there are sufficient internal candidates (two or more) and if not, post...
To post the job opening for the Fire Chief internally only for the next two weeks and then have the Town Manager assess if there are sufficient internal candidates (two or more) and if not, post externally and inform the Board
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen B. Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to post the job opening for the Fire Chief internally only for the next two weeks and then have the Town Manager assess if there are sufficient internal candidates (two or more) and if not, post externally and inform the Board. Motion Does Not Carry. 2-3-0.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Post the open position for Fire Chief both internally and externally for a three week period
To post the open position for Fire Chief both internally and externally for a three week period
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to post the open position for Fire Chief both internally and externally for a three week period..” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Authorize the name Jubrex Path, an access path for two house lots, located in the area of the corner of River Street and Summer Street as requested
To authorize the name Jubrex Path, an access path for two house lots, located in the area of the corner of River Street and Summer Street as requested
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the name Jubrex Path, an access path for two house lots, located in the area of the corner of River Street and Summer Street as requested..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve and sign the contract with Village Green in the amount of $43,460 for interior paint and plaster restoration at the Oliver House
To approve and sign the contract with Village Green in the amount of $43,460 for interior paint and plaster restoration at the Oliver House
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the contract with Village Green in the amount of $43,460 for interior paint and plaster restoration at the Oliver House..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign for the 38" Annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride to be held on June 25" and June 26" with a request to use local roads in Town on June 25, 2022
To approve and authorize the Chairman to sign for the 38" Annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride to be held on June 25" and June 26" with a request to use local roads in Town on June 25, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign for the 38" Annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride to be held on June 25" and June 26" with a request to use local roads in Town on June 25, 2022..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Appoint Richard Young to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors
To appoint Richard Young to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Richard Young to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Authorize the reimbursement of $223.99 for brochure printing and trail markers to Donna Johnson to be paid out of the Weston Forest Memorial Fund
To authorize the reimbursement of $223.99 for brochure printing and trail markers to Donna Johnson to be paid out of the Weston Forest Memorial Fund
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the reimbursement of $223.99 for brochure printing and trail markers to Donna Johnson to be paid out of the Weston Forest Memorial Fund..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman to sign and send letter of support for the Picone Property
To authorize the Chairman to sign and send letter of support for the Picone Property
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman to sign and send letter of support for the Picone Property..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Sign the contract for the Mizaras Well Pump Station as presented
To sign the contract for the Mizaras Well Pump Station as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to sign the contract for the Mizaras Well Pump Station as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Adjourn at 8:40 PM
To adjourn at 8:40 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:40 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
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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