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June 27, 2022
26 recorded votes, 3 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 Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental...
At 6:31 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares for GMEG –
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted at 6:31 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares for GMEG – Polled Vote: A. Battistini - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Demers - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Start the Director of Economic & Community Development at Step Two Department Head Level as we have done historically
To start the Director of Economic & Community Development at Step Two Department Head Level as we have done historically
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to start the Director of Economic & Community Development at Step Two Department Head Level as we have done historically..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Enter into Executive Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...
At 7:13 PM to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel the Assistant to the Town Manager –
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted at 7:13 PM to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel the Assistant to the Town Manager – Polled Vote: A. Battistini - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Demers - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve the 6/6/2022 minutes as presented
To approve the 6/6/2022 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 6/6/2022 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending 7/02/2022 & 7/09/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending 7/02/2022 & 7/09/2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending 7/02/2022 & 7/09/2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the clean-up of the vernal pool, located at Camp Yomechas and support the creation of a Natures Classroom as presented
To authorize the clean-up of the vernal pool, located at Camp Yomechas and support the creation of a Natures Classroom as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the clean-up of the vernal pool, located at Camp Yomechas and support the creation of a Natures Classroom as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Sign the $1,500,000 notes for the Mizaras Well as presented
To sign the $1,500,000 notes for the Mizaras Well as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to sign the $1,500,000 notes for the Mizaras Well as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
NOT Exercise the Town's Right of First Refusal for Chapter 61A - Fuller Street, Assessors Map 016, Lot 4944
To NOT Exercise the Town's Right of First Refusal for Chapter 61A - Fuller Street, Assessors Map 016, Lot 4944
From the minutes
“Chapter 61A – Fuller Street, Assessors Map 016, Lot 4944 Upon motion made by Select Board Member Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to NOT Exercise the Town's Right of First Refusal for Chapter 61A - Fuller Street, Assessors Map 016, Lot 4944..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Approve and sign the Notice of Betterment for Richard & Rose May, 231 Thomas Street in the amount of $33,150
To approve and sign the Notice of Betterment for Richard & Rose May, 231 Thomas Street in the amount of $33,150
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the Notice of Betterment for Richard & Rose May, 231 Thomas Street in the amount of $33,150..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Todd Kelly, 45 Rocky Gutter Street, in the amount of $33,126.60
To approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Todd Kelly, 45 Rocky Gutter Street, in the amount of $33,126.60
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Todd Kelly, 45 Rocky Gutter Street, in the amount of $33,126.60..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Black Hat Brew Works, LLC for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street from 10 AM to 2 PM on July 16, 2022
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Black Hat Brew Works, LLC for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street from 10 AM to 2 PM on July 16, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Black Hat Brew Works, LLC for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street from 10 AM to 2 PM on July 16, 2022..” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held on 7/17/2022 from 2 pm to 9 pm at Bensons Pond
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held on 7/17/2022 from 2 pm to 9 pm at Bensons Pond
Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held on 7/17/2022 from 2 pm to 9 pm at Bensons Pond. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (A. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held on 7/16/2022 from 1 pm to 8 pm at 26 Jackson Street
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held on 7/16/2022 from 1 pm to 8 pm at 26 Jackson Street
Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held on 7/16/2022 from 1 pm to 8 pm at 26 Jackson Street. Motion Carries. 4- 0-1 (A. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held on 7/23/2022 from 3 pm to 9 pm at 46 Soule Street
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held on 7/23/2022 from 3 pm to 9 pm at 46 Soule Street
Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held on 7/23/2022 from 3 pm to 9 pm at 46 Soule Street. Motion Carries. 4-0- 1 (A. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Reappoint Liz Elgosin with a term to expire on June 30, 2027 and appoint Joseph Mandile, to fill the vacancy of Matthew Maher, as a regular board member with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
To reappoint Liz Elgosin with a term to expire on June 30, 2027 and appoint Joseph Mandile, to fill the vacancy of Matthew Maher, as a regular board member with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Liz Elgosin with a term to expire on June 30, 2027 and appoint Joseph Mandile, to fill the vacancy of Matthew Maher, as a regular board member with a term to expire on June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Remove Michael Solomini from the Zoning Board of Appeals due to lack of participation
To remove Michael Solomini from the Zoning Board of Appeals due to lack of participation
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to remove Michael Solomini from the Zoning Board of Appeals due to lack of participation..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Reappoint Donna Johnson, Frank Dunphy and Jack Healey, to the Weston Forest Committee, each with three year terms to expire June 30, 2025
To reappoint Donna Johnson, Frank Dunphy and Jack Healey, to the Weston Forest Committee, each with three year terms to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Donna Johnson, Frank Dunphy and Jack Healey, to the Weston Forest Committee, each with three year terms to expire June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Appoint Nicole Costello, Bart Devine, Bob Eatherton and Mac Sprague to the Weston Forest Committee, effective July 1, 2022, and each for a three year term to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Nicole Costello, Bart Devine, Bob Eatherton and Mac Sprague to the Weston Forest Committee, effective July 1, 2022, and each for a three year term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Nicole Costello, Bart Devine, Bob Eatherton and Mac Sprague to the Weston Forest Committee, effective July 1, 2022, and each for a three year term to expire June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Appoint Christina Butta, Walter A. Glendye, Jr. and Anne Renaux each for a three year term beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Christina Butta, Walter A. Glendye, Jr. and Anne Renaux each for a three year term beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Christina Butta, Walter A. Glendye, Jr. and Anne Renaux each for a three year term beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Grant the following local upgrade approvals for the proposed soil absorptions system at 107 Pleasant Street as per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(e) – a reduction in the required setback between the proposed...
To grant the following local upgrade approvals for the proposed soil absorptions system at 107 Pleasant Street as per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(e) – a reduction in the required setback between the proposed leaching field and bordering vegetative wetlands from 50' to 37'; per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(h) a reduction in the minimum separation to groundwater from 5' to 4'; per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(i) to allow the use of a sieve analysis in lieu of a percolation test; and per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(g) to allow a reduction in setback from the proposed leaching field to the existing applicant's well from 100' to 70' for property located at #107 Pleasant Street as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to grant the following local upgrade approvals for the proposed soil absorptions system at 107 Pleasant Street as per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(e) – a reduction in the required setback between the proposed leaching field and bordering vegetative wetlands from 50' to 37'; per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(h) a reduction in the minimum separation to groundwater from 5' to 4'; per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(i) to allow the use of a sieve analysis in lieu of a percolation test; and per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(g) to allow a reduction in setback from the proposed leaching field to the existing applicant's well from 100' to 70' for property located at #107 Pleasant Street as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve the application submitted for DBG Village for a transfer of license, pledge of inventory and pledge of license and forward the application to the ABCC for review and approval
To approve the application submitted for DBG Village for a transfer of license, pledge of inventory and pledge of license and forward the application to the ABCC for review and approval
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve the application submitted for DBG Village for a transfer of license, pledge of inventory and pledge of license and forward the application to the ABCC for review and approval..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Close the hearing and take no further evidence
To close the hearing and take no further evidence
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing and take no further evidence..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Based on the testimony taken at the hearing, Capeway Rovers is not considered to be a campground
That based on the testimony taken at the hearing, Capeway Rovers is not considered to be a campground
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously that based on the testimony taken at the hearing, Capeway Rovers is not considered to be a campground..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Adjourn at 9:30 PM
To adjourn at 9:30 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:30 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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