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August 29, 2022
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Nathan Demers
Absent: Neil Rosenthal
Every vote, in order
Approve the 7/25/2022 minutes as presented
To approve the 7/25/2022 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 7/25/2022 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve the 8/8/2022 minutes as presented
To approve the 8/8/2022 minutes 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 the 8/8/2022 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending 8/27/2022, 9/3/2022 & 9/10/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending 8/27/2022, 9/3/2022 & 9/10/2022
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 8/27/2022, 9/3/2022 & 9/10/2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Bill Fuller, The Bartending Service of New England for a Wedding Reception to be held at the Town Hall on 10/7/2022 from 6 PM to 11 PM
To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Bill Fuller, The Bartending Service of New England for a Wedding Reception to be held at the Town Hall on 10/7/2022 from 6 PM to 11 PM
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 One Day All Alcohol License for Bill Fuller, The Bartending Service of New England for a Wedding Reception to be held at the Town Hall on 10/7/2022 from 6 PM to 11 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Mayflower Brewing Company for an event to be held at Soule Homestead on 8/27/2022 from 3 PM to 8 PM
To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Mayflower Brewing Company for an event to be held at Soule Homestead on 8/27/2022 from 3 PM to 8 PM
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 One Day All Alcohol License for Mayflower Brewing Company for an event to be held at Soule Homestead on 8/27/2022 from 3 PM to 8 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Bill Fuller, The Bartending Service of New England for the Sip & Stroll event to be held at the Town Hall on 9/17/2022 from 4 PM to 7 PM
To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Bill Fuller, The Bartending Service of New England for the Sip & Stroll event to be held at the Town Hall on 9/17/2022 from 4 PM to 7 PM
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 One Day All Alcohol License for Bill Fuller, The Bartending Service of New England for the Sip & Stroll event to be held at the Town Hall on 9/17/2022 from 4 PM to 7 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held at Soule Homestead on 9/10/2022 from 10 AM to 7 PM
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held at Soule Homestead on 9/10/2022 from 10 AM to 7 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event to be held at Soule Homestead on 9/10/2022 from 10 AM to 7 PM..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Appoint Kayla Smith, Health Agent, to the Stormwater Management Committee
To appoint Kayla Smith, Health Agent, to the Stormwater Management Committee
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Kayla Smith, Health Agent, to the Stormwater Management Committee..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Support amending the agreement with the Bristol Plymouth Regional School to allow the Town of Freetown to enter
To support amending the agreement with the Bristol Plymouth Regional School to allow the Town of Freetown to enter
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to support amending the agreement with the Bristol Plymouth Regional School to allow the Town of Freetown to enter..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Increase the OPEB contribution to $300,000
To increase the OPEB contribution to $300,000
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to increase the OPEB contribution to $300,000..” (Motion: Giovanoni, 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 Demers, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Issue a Certificate of Eviction for Karen Anderson, 12 Gladys Drive
To issue a Certificate of Eviction for Karen Anderson, 12 Gladys Drive
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to issue a Certificate of Eviction for Karen Anderson, 12 Gladys Drive..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Issue a Certificate of Eviction for Chester Garland Sr., 14 Gladys Drive
To issue a Certificate of Eviction for Chester Garland Sr., 14 Gladys Drive
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to issue a Certificate of Eviction for Chester Garland Sr., 14 Gladys Drive..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Assess a $50 per day fine for the property of 178 Center Street until the property is cleaned up and allow them the right to come back and ask the Select board to rescind the motion and waive the...
To assess a $50 per day fine for the property of 178 Center Street until the property is cleaned up and allow them the right to come back and ask the Select board to rescind the motion and waive the fee if they are compliant
The count (4-1) does not add up to the 4 members the minutes show present, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted to assess a $50 per day fine for the property of 178 Center Street until the property is cleaned up and allow them the right to come back and ask the Select board to rescind the motion and waive the fee if they are compliant. Motion Carries. 4-1-0 (Select Board Member A. Battistini is against).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
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, September 12, 2022 at...
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, September 12, 2022 at 7:30 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, September 12, 2022 at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
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)
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...
At 8:30 PM 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 regarding the Executive Assistant to Police Chief & the New Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted at 8:30 PM 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 regarding the Executive Assistant to Police Chief & the New Fire Chief. Polled vote: Select Board Members: A. Battistini - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye and N. Demers – Aye..” (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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