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June 6, 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
Approve the May 23, 2022 minutes as presented
To approve the May 23, 2022 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the May 23, 2022 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week ending: 6/01/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week ending: 6/01/2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week ending: 6/01/2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Accept the resolution proposed by Hometown America subject to Hometown America continuing its effort to contact former residents, to report on the status of the effort to the Board by September 7,...
To accept the resolution proposed by Hometown America subject to Hometown America continuing its effort to contact former residents, to report on the status of the effort to the Board by September 7, 2022 and report back on the progress for reaching former tenants and a potential methodology for the unclaimed funds remaining
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to accept the resolution proposed by Hometown America subject to Hometown America continuing its effort to contact former residents, to report on the status of the effort to the Board by September 7, 2022 and report back on the progress for reaching former tenants and a potential methodology for the unclaimed funds remaining..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
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)
Find that the proposed use: a
To find that the proposed use: a
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 Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to find that the proposed use: a..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Find that the proposed use: f
To find that the proposed use: f
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to find that the proposed use: f..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Giovanoni)
Accept the retirement of Judy MacDonald effective September 30, 2022
To accept the retirement of Judy MacDonald effective September 30, 2022
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS (continued) Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to accept the retirement of Judy MacDonald effective September 30, 2022..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Put out the RFQ for Town Manager Search immediately and have them provide a recommendation of eight candidates to narrow down to four candidates
To put out the RFQ for Town Manager Search immediately and have them provide a recommendation of eight candidates to narrow down to four candidates
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to put out the RFQ for Town Manager Search immediately and have them provide a recommendation of eight candidates to narrow down to four candidates..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Approve Morton Street and Grace Street as new street names for the land being developed in the area of 308 Old Center Street
To approve Morton Street and Grace Street as new street names for the land being developed in the area of 308 Old Center Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve Morton Street and Grace Street as new street names for the land being developed in the area of 308 Old Center Street..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve Jakes Path as a new access path name for the land being developed in the area of 691 Wareham Street
To approve Jakes Path as a new access path name for the land being developed in the area of 691 Wareham Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve Jakes Path as a new access path name for the land being developed in the area of 691 Wareham Street..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint Selectmen Battistini to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for a one year term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Selectmen Battistini to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for a one year term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Selectmen Battistini to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for a one year term to expire June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
(1) that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500,000 (the ""Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 111 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town...
(1) that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500,000 (the ""Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 111 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed October 4, 2021 (Article 24), which authorized a total borrowing of $500,000, for a community septic management loan program (the "Project''); (2) That in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500,000; (3) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust'') at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (4) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to executive a Financing Agreement or Agreements with the Trust with respect to the sale of Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes be approved by a majority of the Board of Selectmen and the Treasurer and evidence by their execution of the Bonds and Notes; (5) that any certificates or documents relating to each Bond and Note (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an e
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously (1) that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500,000 (the ""Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 111 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed October 4, 2021 (Article 24), which authorized a total borrowing of $500,000, for a community septic management loan program (the "Project''); (2) That in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500,000; (3) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust'') at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (4) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to executive a Financing Agreement or Agreements with the Trust with respect to the sale of Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes be approved by a majority of the Board of Selectmen and the Treasurer and evidence by their execution of the Bonds and Notes; (5) that any certificates or documents relating to each Bond and Note (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executive counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a "pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all materials relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures; (6) that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out the Project and its financing, including the execution of any loan agreement by the Treasurer, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and (7) that the Treasurer and the other appropriate Town officials are each hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this vote, including execution and delivery of the Financing Agreement or Agreements and the Project Approval Certification and Regulatory Agreement or Agreements relating to the project..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for William Fuller, Bartending Services of NE, for the Price Event to be held on June 18, 2022 from 12 PM to 4 PM on the Town Hall Lawn
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for William Fuller, Bartending Services of NE, for the Price Event to be held on June 18, 2022 from 12 PM to 4 PM on the Town Hall Lawn
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for William Fuller, Bartending Services of NE, for the Price Event to be held on June 18, 2022 from 12 PM to 4 PM on the Town Hall Lawn..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Enter into Executive Session NOT to return to Open Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective...
To enter into Executive Session NOT to return to Open Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel –Town Accountant Position
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session NOT to return to Open Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel –Town Accountant Position. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Demers – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, 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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