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November 7, 2022
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Neil Rosenthal
Absent: Nathan Demers
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session to 1) conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...
To enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session to 1) conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and, (2) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. – Firefighters Union
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 B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session to 1) conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and, (2) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. – Firefighters Union.” (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 Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Find that the proposed use: a
To find that the proposed use: a
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 find that the proposed use: a..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Approve the minutes from 10/4/2022 & 10/11/2022 as presented
To approve the minutes from 10/4/2022 & 10/11/2022 as presented
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 minutes from 10/4/2022 & 10/11/2022 as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week ending 11/12/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week ending 11/12/2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week ending 11/12/2022..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint Napoli Law – Hank Naughton with the contingency fee of 25% of the sum recovered and have KP Law review the contract prior to signing
To appoint Napoli Law – Hank Naughton with the contingency fee of 25% of the sum recovered and have KP Law review the contract prior to signing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Napoli Law – Hank Naughton with the contingency fee of 25% of the sum recovered and have KP Law review the contract prior to signing..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Giovanoni)
Sign the contract for the Clerical and Council on Aging Employees – AFSCME, Local 1700
To sign the contract for the Clerical and Council on Aging Employees – AFSCME, Local 1700
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 for the Clerical and Council on Aging Employees – AFSCME, Local 1700..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Appoint Emily Ryan and Carol Carson to the Middleborough Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission as a Volunteer Observers for a one year term to expire on September 30, 2023
To appoint Emily Ryan and Carol Carson to the Middleborough Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission as a Volunteer Observers for a one year term to expire on September 30, 2023
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 appoint Emily Ryan and Carol Carson to the Middleborough Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission as a Volunteer Observers for a one year term to expire on September 30, 2023..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Sign a Release of Easement that was authorized by the October Town Meeting for a Utility Easement on the Former Chase Chevrolet property that is no longer required
To sign a Release of Easement that was authorized by the October Town Meeting for a Utility Easement on the Former Chase Chevrolet property that is no longer required
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 a Release of Easement that was authorized by the October Town Meeting for a Utility Easement on the Former Chase Chevrolet property that is no longer required..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for William Fuller, the Bartending Service of New England for the Sip & Stroll Event to be held at the Town Hall on November 25, 2022
To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for William Fuller, the Bartending Service of New England for the Sip & Stroll Event to be held at the Town Hall on November 25, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day All Alcohol License for William Fuller, the Bartending Service of New England for the Sip & Stroll Event to be held at the Town Hall on November 25, 2022..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Adjourn at 9:14 PM
To adjourn at 9:14 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:14 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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