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May 16, 2022
11 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 collective bargaining or litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a...
To enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Sessions for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or 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 – GMEG
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 collective bargaining or 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 – GMEG. 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 May 9, 2022 minutes as amended
To approve the May 9, 2022 minutes as amended
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve the May 9, 2022 minutes as amended..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week ending: 5/21/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week ending: 5/21/2022
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 ending: 5/21/2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Accept the notice of retirement from Josephine Ruthwicz effective June 30, 2022
To accept the notice of retirement from Josephine Ruthwicz effective June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to accept the notice of retirement from Josephine Ruthwicz effective June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman to sign a Letter of Support for the Four Corners Village, LLC
To authorize the Chairman to sign a Letter of Support for the Four Corners Village, LLC
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman to sign a Letter of Support for the Four Corners Village, LLC..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
Hire an Assessment Testing Company, with a not to exceed amount of $12,000 for the position of Fire Chief to assess five (5) candidates with the top three (3) to be provided to the Board for...
To hire an Assessment Testing Company, with a not to exceed amount of $12,000 for the position of Fire Chief to assess five (5) candidates with the top three (3) to be provided to the Board for interviewing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to hire an Assessment Testing Company, with a not to exceed amount of $12,000 for the position of Fire Chief to assess five (5) candidates with the top three (3) to be provided to the Board for interviewing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Appoint Dawn A. Craig to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three year term to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Dawn A. Craig to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three year term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Dawn A. Craig to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three year term to expire June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Giovanoni)
Include the 17-acer parcel, Assessor's Map 025, Lot 855 into the lease for Soule Homestead
To include the 17-acer parcel, Assessor's Map 025, Lot 855 into the lease for Soule Homestead
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to include the 17-acer parcel, Assessor's Map 025, Lot 855 into the lease for Soule Homestead..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve the addition of the streetlight located at Gateway Estates to the Town's street lighting payment schedule
To approve the addition of the streetlight located at Gateway Estates to the Town's street lighting payment schedule
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve the addition of the streetlight located at Gateway Estates to the Town's street lighting payment schedule..” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the reimbursement in the amount of $36 to Donna Johnson, for brochure changes, to be paid out of the Weston Forest Fund
To approve the reimbursement in the amount of $36 to Donna Johnson, for brochure changes, to be paid out of the Weston Forest Fund
Yes: Battistini, Demers, Germain, RosenthalAbstained: Giovanoni
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve the reimbursement in the amount of $36 to Donna Johnson, for brochure changes, to be paid out of the Weston Forest Fund. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (B. Giovanoni abstains).” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
Adjourn at 8:55 PM
To adjourn at 8:55 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:55 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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