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October 24, 2022
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Nathan Demers, Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, 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 pending litigation that if done in an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
To enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to pending 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
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to pending 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. Polled voted: A. Battistini - Aye, N. Demers – Aye M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve the 9/26/2022 minutes as presented
To approve the 9/26/2022 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“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 9/26/2022 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 10/31/22 and 11/05/22
To authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 10/31/22 and 11/05/22
Yes: Battistini, Demers, Germain, RosenthalAbstained: Giovanoni
From the minutes
“WARRANTS Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted to authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 10/31/22 and 11/05/22. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (Select Board Member B. Giovanoni abstains.).” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with East Coast Connections, LLC to be located at 11 Charlotte Court
To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with East Coast Connections, LLC to be located at 11 Charlotte Court
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 authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with East Coast Connections, LLC to be located at 11 Charlotte Court..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign a three-year contract with renewal with Hague, Sahad & Co., P.C. for the Town's Financial Audit
To authorize the Town Manager to sign a three-year contract with renewal with Hague, Sahad & Co., P.C. for the Town's Financial Audit
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 authorize the Town Manager to sign a three-year contract with renewal with Hague, Sahad & Co., P.C. for the Town's Financial Audit..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the route and authorize the use of the roads for the 2022 Annual Christmas Parade
To approve the route and authorize the use of the roads for the 2022 Annual Christmas Parade
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 route and authorize the use of the roads for the 2022 Annual Christmas Parade..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Award bids for Road Salt, Magnesium and Calcium Chloride as indicated
To award bids for Road Salt, Magnesium and Calcium Chloride as indicated
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 award bids for Road Salt, Magnesium and Calcium Chloride as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Sign the Quit Claim Deed for "Parcel A" of "Morton Estates" located at 308 Old Center Street
To sign the Quit Claim Deed for "Parcel A" of "Morton Estates" located at 308 Old Center Street
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 sign the Quit Claim Deed for "Parcel A" of "Morton Estates" located at 308 Old Center Street..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve a One Day all Alcohol License for Muckey's, Kimberly Seckinger for an event to be held in the Oak Point Community Center on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 6 PM to 10 PM
To approve a One Day all Alcohol License for Muckey's, Kimberly Seckinger for an event to be held in the Oak Point Community Center on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 6 PM to 10 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 a One Day all Alcohol License for Muckey's, Kimberly Seckinger for an event to be held in the Oak Point Community Center on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 6 PM to 10 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve and sign the contract for the new Town Manager, James McGrail
To approve and sign the contract for the new Town Manager, James McGrail
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 and sign the contract for the new Town Manager, James McGrail..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Sign the contract between the Town and American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, State Council 91, Local 1700 – DPW
To sign the contract between the Town and American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, State Council 91, Local 1700 – DPW
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 sign the contract between the Town and American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, State Council 91, Local 1700 – DPW..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve and sign the contract with Beta Group, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement Project on Wareham Street
To approve and sign the contract with Beta Group, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement Project on Wareham Street
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 and sign the contract with Beta Group, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement Project on Wareham Street..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve the Cannabis Renewal Licenses, Effective 11/1/2022 through 10/31/2023, as indicated and provided that all necessary renewal paperwork is received from each license holder
To approve the Cannabis Renewal Licenses, Effective 11/1/2022 through 10/31/2023, as indicated and provided that all necessary renewal paperwork is received from each license holder
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Cannabis Renewal Licenses, Effective 11/1/2022 through 10/31/2023, as indicated and provided that all necessary renewal paperwork is received from each license holder..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Approve and go forward with the First Phase of the 8 Station Street project, that they will install a low flow tank, hold capacity and administer reduce flow off peak hours to connect and that the...
To approve and go forward with the First Phase of the 8 Station Street project, that they will install a low flow tank, hold capacity and administer reduce flow off peak hours to connect and that the applicant includes any mitigation request from the DPW and coordinating with the Water Department
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve and go forward with the First Phase of the 8 Station Street project, that they will install a low flow tank, hold capacity and administer reduce flow off peak hours to connect and that the applicant includes any mitigation request from the DPW and coordinating with the Water Department..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
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 close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve the Earth Removal Permit for the Town for property on Wood Street and that it is subject to the Order of Conditions that will be discussed at the 11/7/2022 meeting
To approve the Earth Removal Permit for the Town for property on Wood Street and that it is subject to the Order of Conditions that will be discussed at the 11/7/2022 meeting
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Earth Removal Permit for the Town for property on Wood Street and that it is subject to the Order of Conditions that will be discussed at the 11/7/2022 meeting..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Continue the hearing to November 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM
To continue the hearing to November 14, 2022 at 7:30 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 continue the hearing to November 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
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 close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Issue a $75 per day fine to the 178 Center Ave property until it is brought up to the satisfaction of the Health Agent
To issue a $75 per day fine to the 178 Center Ave property until it is brought up to the satisfaction of the Health Agent
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 issue a $75 per day fine to the 178 Center Ave property until it is brought up to the satisfaction of the Health Agent..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Adjourn at 9:06 PM
To adjourn at 9:06 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:06 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
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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