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September 19, 2022
13 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 Sessions for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
At 6:31 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session Sessions for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares – KP Law - Craw v. Hometown America and 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 – Treasurer & Collector
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted at 6:31 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session Sessions for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares – KP Law - Craw v. Hometown America and 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 – Treasurer & Collector. Polled vote: A. Battistini - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Demers - Aye and N. Rosenthal - Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve the 8/29/2022 minutes as presented. 4-0-1 (NV
To approve the 8/29/2022 minutes as presented. 4-0-1 (NV
Yes: Battistini, Demers, Germain, GiovanoniAbstained: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted to approve the 8/29/2022 minutes as presented. 4-0-1 (NV. Rosenthal abstains.).” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week ending 9/24/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week ending 9/24/2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week ending 9/24/2022..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Favorable action on Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34
Favorable action on Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34
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 G. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted favorable action on Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Recommend unfavorable action on Article 35
To recommend unfavorable action on Article 35
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend unfavorable action on Article 35..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
For a 50% premium on Water Rates and 100% higher than fees/charges charged to local rate payers
For a 50% premium on Water Rates and 100% higher than fees/charges charged to local rate payers
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously for a 50% premium on Water Rates and 100% higher than fees/charges charged to local rate payers..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the September 2022 bond and note sale votes (high school project finding under G.L. c.70B)
We hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the high school construction project ... does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project (followed by "Further Voted" items on the sale of $6,095,000 bonds and $1,350,000 notes)
The minutes give the text of the borrowing votes ("Further Voted: ...") but no count and do not say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, we hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the high school construction project authorized by vote of the Town passed on October 2, 2017 (Article 7) being financed with proceeds of a portion of the Bonds, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
NOT exercise its Right of First Refusal to purchase under Chapter 61B, Assessors Map 086, Lot 2393, located on Walnut Street
To NOT exercise its Right of First Refusal to purchase under Chapter 61B, Assessors Map 086, Lot 2393, located on Walnut Street
From the minutes
“Chapter 61B – Walnut Street Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to NOT exercise its Right of First Refusal to purchase under Chapter 61B, Assessors Map 086, Lot 2393, located on Walnut Street..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Instruct the DPW to post on E. Clark Street, no parking signs on both sides of the street in front of 27 E. Clark Street and in front of the Quality Inn
To instruct the DPW to post on E. Clark Street, no parking signs on both sides of the street in front of 27 E. Clark Street and in front of the Quality Inn
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to instruct the DPW to post on E. Clark Street, no parking signs on both sides of the street in front of 27 E. Clark Street and in front of the Quality Inn..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Sign the Santander Lease Agreement Amendment as presented
To sign the Santander Lease Agreement Amendment as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member G. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to sign the Santander Lease Agreement Amendment as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for the William Fuller, The Bartending Service of NE, for a wedding reception to be held at the Town Hall on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 4:30 Pm to 10:30 PM
To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for the William Fuller, The Bartending Service of NE, for a wedding reception to be held at the Town Hall on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 4:30 Pm to 10:30 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day All Alcohol License for the William Fuller, The Bartending Service of NE, for a wedding reception to be held at the Town Hall on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 4:30 Pm to 10:30 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve the One Day All Alcohol License for Upland Ale Co. d/b/a Brewery 44, for KOA, 438 Plymouth Street for an event to be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 4 PM to 8 PM
To approve the One Day All Alcohol License for Upland Ale Co. d/b/a Brewery 44, for KOA, 438 Plymouth Street for an event to be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 4 PM to 8 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve the One Day All Alcohol License for Upland Ale Co. d/b/a Brewery 44, for KOA, 438 Plymouth Street for an event to be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 4 PM to 8 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Adjourn at 10:29 PM
To adjourn at 10:29 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 10:29 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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