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August 8, 2022
18 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 under MGL c.30A, §21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate located at 13 School Street, Assessors Parcels...
At 6:32 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session under MGL c.30A, §21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate located at 13 School Street, Assessors Parcels 50P-5474 and 50P-6134, if the Chair declares that discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position and also 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 Executive Assistant 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 6:32 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session under MGL c.30A, §21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate located at 13 School Street, Assessors Parcels 50P-5474 and 50P-6134, if the Chair declares that discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position and also 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 Executive Assistant 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)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending 8/13/2022 & 8/20/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending 8/13/2022 & 8/20/2022
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 8/13/2022 & 8/20/2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Gasbus Cannabis Delivery – 321 West Grove Street
To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Gasbus Cannabis Delivery – 321 West Grove Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Gasbus Cannabis Delivery – 321 West Grove Street..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
Approve Amendment #1 to Beta Engineering, for the 25% design phase of the Wareham/Wood Street TIP project in the amount of $233,300 funded through the Chapter 90 program
To approve Amendment #1 to Beta Engineering, for the 25% design phase of the Wareham/Wood Street TIP project in the amount of $233,300 funded through the Chapter 90 program
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve Amendment #1 to Beta Engineering, for the 25% design phase of the Wareham/Wood Street TIP project in the amount of $233,300 funded through the Chapter 90 program..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve a request for a Stop sign at the intersection for Perry Street & Marion Road
To approve a request for a Stop sign at the intersection for Perry Street & Marion Road
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve a request for a Stop sign at the intersection for Perry Street & Marion Road..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve and sign the State Primary Warrant as presented
To approve and sign the State Primary Warrant 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 approve and sign the State Primary Warrant as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
"unwillingly accept" and approve a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than 1, at the polling location at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election...
To "unwillingly accept" and approve a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than 1, at the polling location at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisor from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections, as required by Section 72 of MGL Chapter 54 which was changed in Section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 and further move to designate the authority to assign specific police offers according to scheduling and availability
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 Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted to "unwillingly accept" and approve a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than 1, at the polling location at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisor from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections, as required by Section 72 of MGL Chapter 54 which was changed in Section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 and further move to designate the authority to assign specific police offers according to scheduling and availability..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman to sign the amended LIP Agreement and Recommendation Letter and for the ZBA permit to be provided
To authorize the Chairman to sign the amended LIP Agreement and Recommendation Letter and for the ZBA permit to be provided
Yes: Battistini, Demers, Germain, RosenthalNo: Giovanoni
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member Rosenthal, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman to sign the amended LIP Agreement and Recommendation Letter and for the ZBA permit to be provided. Motion Carries. 4-1-0 (Select Board Member Giovanoni was against.).” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Award and sign the contract for the Freight House Clean-Up project to North-Eastern Tree Services for the amount of $39,600
To award and sign the contract for the Freight House Clean-Up project to North-Eastern Tree Services for the amount of $39,600
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to award and sign the contract for the Freight House Clean-Up project to North-Eastern Tree Services for the amount of $39,600..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Move forward with a Town Meeting article that will grant the Select Board the authority to dispose of the Rock Village School with a Historic Preservation Requirement
To move forward with a Town Meeting article that will grant the Select Board the authority to dispose of the Rock Village School with a Historic Preservation Requirement
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to move forward with a Town Meeting article that will grant the Select Board the authority to dispose of the Rock Village School with a Historic Preservation Requirement..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve the survey questions as amended
To approve the survey questions as amended
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve the survey questions as amended..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the Town Manager Job Posting as presented
To approve the Town Manager Job Posting 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 approve the Town Manager Job Posting as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Appoint Owen Thompson as our new Fire Chief subject to contract negotiations with the Town Manager
To appoint Owen Thompson as our new Fire Chief subject to contract negotiations with the Town Manager
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Owen Thompson as our new Fire Chief subject to contract negotiations with the Town Manager..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve and sign a Release of Easement for the Old Chase Chevrolet property and agree to place an article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for approval
To approve and sign a Release of Easement for the Old Chase Chevrolet property and agree to place an article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for approval
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 Release of Easement for the Old Chase Chevrolet property and agree to place an article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for approval..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member Giovanoni, the Select Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Giovanoni)
To
To
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Find that the proposed use
To find that the proposed use:
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:.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Adjourn at 9:10 PM
To adjourn at 9:10 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 9:10 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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