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July 25, 2022
23 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
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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 7:01 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 Treasurer & Collector and EA to the Police Chief–
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted at 7:01 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 Treasurer & Collector and EA to the Police Chief– Polled Vote: A. Battistini - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Demers - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve the 7/11/2022 minutes as presented
To approve the 7/11/2022 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 7/11/2022 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending 7/30/2022 & 8/06/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending 7/30/2022 & 8/06/2022
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 Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending 7/30/2022 & 8/06/2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Coastal Roots LLC – 370 Wareham Street
To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Coastal Roots LLC – 370 Wareham Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Coastal Roots LLC – 370 Wareham Street..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Appoint Kimberly French to the Community Preservation Committee as an "At Large" Member with a term to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Kimberly French to the Community Preservation Committee as an "At Large" Member with a term to expire June 30, 2025. CPC Members present voted favorably
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Kimberly French to the Community Preservation Committee as an "At Large" Member with a term to expire June 30, 2025. CPC Members present voted favorably..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Appoint Josephine Ruthwicz to the Community Preservation Committee as an "At Large" Member with a term to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Josephine Ruthwicz to the Community Preservation Committee as an "At Large" Member with a term to expire June 30, 2025. CPC Members present voted favorably
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Josephine Ruthwicz to the Community Preservation Committee as an "At Large" Member with a term to expire June 30, 2025. CPC Members present voted favorably..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Pursuant to Chapter 41, Section 40 of M.G.L. to appoint Eric Kinsherf as Temporary Town Accountant, effective July 30, 2022
That pursuant to Chapter 41, Section 40 of M.G.L. to appoint Eric Kinsherf as Temporary Town Accountant, effective July 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously that pursuant to Chapter 41, Section 40 of M.G.L. to appoint Eric Kinsherf as Temporary Town Accountant, effective July 30, 2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Support the sale of the Rock Village School, 63 Miller Street with the Restrictive Covenant in perpetuity to be drafted by Legal Counsel
To support the sale of the Rock Village School, 63 Miller Street with the Restrictive Covenant in perpetuity to be drafted by Legal Counsel
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to support the sale of the Rock Village School, 63 Miller Street with the Restrictive Covenant in perpetuity to be drafted by Legal Counsel..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Giovanoni)
Award the Lease Agreement to Soule Homestead
To award the Lease Agreement to Soule Homestead
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to award the Lease Agreement to Soule Homestead..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Approve the revised proposal and sign the contract for Town Manager Search with Groux-White Consulting, LLC
To approve the revised proposal and sign the contract for Town Manager Search with Groux-White Consulting, LLC
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the revised proposal and sign the contract for Town Manager Search with Groux-White Consulting, LLC..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve and sign a lease with the Town of Plympton as presented
To approve and sign a lease with the Town of Plympton 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 approve and sign a lease with the Town of Plympton as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Appoint Chair Germain to the School Building Committee to replace the outgoing Chair
To appoint Chair Germain to the School Building Committee to replace the outgoing Chair
From the minutes
“School Building Appointments Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Chair Germain to the School Building Committee to replace the outgoing Chair..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Appoint Bryan Lynch as an "at large" member of the School Building Committee
To appoint Bryan Lynch as an "at large" member of the School Building Committee
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Bryan Lynch as an "at large" member of the School Building Committee..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Appoint Carolyn Lyons, Superintendent to the School Building Committee
To appoint Carolyn Lyons, Superintendent to the School Building Committee
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Carolyn Lyons, Superintendent to the School Building Committee..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Allow parking on the odd side of Tarragon Lane, to allow parking 7 days per week between the hours of 5 AM to 2 AM on the even side of the Street and that during inclement weather the entire road...
To allow parking on the odd side of Tarragon Lane, to allow parking 7 days per week between the hours of 5 AM to 2 AM on the even side of the Street and that during inclement weather the entire road should be clear to allow for plowing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to allow parking on the odd side of Tarragon Lane, to allow parking 7 days per week between the hours of 5 AM to 2 AM on the even side of the Street and that during inclement weather the entire road should be clear to allow for plowing..” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for William Fuller, Bartending Service of NE, for the Sip & Stroll Event to be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 5 PM to 8 PM
To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for William Fuller, Bartending Service of NE, for the Sip & Stroll Event to be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 5 PM to 8 PM
Yes: Battistini, Demers, Germain, RosenthalNo: Giovanoni
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve a One Day All Alcohol License for William Fuller, Bartending Service of NE, for the Sip & Stroll Event to be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 5 PM to 8 PM. Motion Carries. 4-1-0 (B. Giovanoni against).” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Continue the hearing of the State Health Code 410602(a) for 178 Center Avenue to Monday, August 22, 2022 at 7:35 PM
To continue the hearing of the State Health Code 410602(a) for 178 Center Avenue to Monday, August 22, 2022 at 7:35 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to continue the hearing of the State Health Code 410602(a) for 178 Center Avenue to Monday, August 22, 2022 at 7:35 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Support the article requested by the Middleborough Retirees Insurance Group and work with Town Counsel to draft the correct wording
To support the article requested by the Middleborough Retirees Insurance Group and work with Town Counsel to draft the correct wording
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to support the article requested by the Middleborough Retirees Insurance Group and work with Town Counsel to draft the correct wording..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Continue the hearing for the WRPD Application for Bohler Engineering, Inc. for property located at 457 & 459 Wareham Street, Assessors Map 087, Lot(s) 2445 & 3128 to Monday, August 22, 2022 at 7:40 PM
To continue the hearing for the WRPD Application for Bohler Engineering, Inc. for property located at 457 & 459 Wareham Street, Assessors Map 087, Lot(s) 2445 & 3128 to Monday, August 22, 2022 at 7:40 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to continue the hearing for the WRPD Application for Bohler Engineering, Inc. for property located at 457 & 459 Wareham Street, Assessors Map 087, Lot(s) 2445 & 3128 to Monday, August 22, 2022 at 7:40 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Grant the Class II Used Automobile License to Jennifer E. Roderick, Barn Find Classics Inc, 576 Wareham Street with a total of five vehicles displayed for sale
To grant the Class II Used Automobile License to Jennifer E. Roderick, Barn Find Classics Inc, 576 Wareham Street with a total of five vehicles displayed for sale
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to grant the Class II Used Automobile License to Jennifer E. Roderick, Barn Find Classics Inc, 576 Wareham Street with a total of five vehicles displayed for sale..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Ratify the appointment of Jacqueline Jones, Melissa Guimont and Edward Mederios to the Conservation Commission each with terms to expire on June 30, 2025
To ratify the appointment of Jacqueline Jones, Melissa Guimont and Edward Mederios to the Conservation Commission each with terms to expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to ratify the appointment of Jacqueline Jones, Melissa Guimont and Edward Mederios to the Conservation Commission each with terms to expire on June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Adjourn at 9:10 PM
To adjourn at 9:10 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers,the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:10 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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