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November 14, 2022
11 recorded votes, 2 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
Approve the 9/19/2022 minutes as presented
To approve the 9/19/2022 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 9/19/2022 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for week ending 11/19/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for week ending 11/19/2022
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 Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for week ending 11/19/2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
An increase the first bin and the bags by 75% as presented and further move to increase the mattress disposal cost to $40 per mattress beginning on January 1, 2023
An increase the first bin and the bags by 75% as presented and further move to increase the mattress disposal cost to $40 per mattress beginning on January 1, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously an increase the first bin and the bags by 75% as presented and further move to increase the mattress disposal cost to $40 per mattress beginning on January 1, 2023..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Increase the trash bin fee at $353 for the first bin and $204 for the second bin per year
To increase the trash bin fee at $353 for the first bin and $204 for the second bin per year
Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalNo: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Rosenthal, the Board voted to increase the trash bin fee at $353 for the first bin and $204 for the second bin per year. Motion Carries. 4-1-0 (A. Battistini is against).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint Owen Carrol as a full-time Police Officer for the town of Middleborough with an effective date of November 27, 2022
To appoint Owen Carrol as a full-time Police Officer for the town of Middleborough with an effective date of November 27, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Owen Carrol as a full-time Police Officer for the town of Middleborough with an effective date of November 27, 2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Appoint Christopher Ayers as a full-time Police Officer for the town of Middleborough with an effective date of December 5, 2022
To appoint Christopher Ayers as a full-time Police Officer for the town of Middleborough with an effective date of December 5, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Christopher Ayers as a full-time Police Officer for the town of Middleborough with an effective date of December 5, 2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve the 2023 Common Victualler Licenses for as indicated and provided that all required paperwork and proper tax signoff has been turned into the Health Department
To approve the 2023 Common Victualler Licenses for as indicated and provided that all required paperwork and proper tax signoff has been turned into the Health Department
Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini
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 2023 Common Victualler Licenses for as indicated and provided that all required paperwork and proper tax signoff has been turned into the Health Department. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (A. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Approve and sign an agreement with Weston & Sampson for the East Grove Water Treatment Plant Pilot Study of Biological Treatment of Iron, Manganese and PFAS Treatment in the amount of $357,000
To approve and sign an agreement with Weston & Sampson for the East Grove Water Treatment Plant Pilot Study of Biological Treatment of Iron, Manganese and PFAS Treatment in the amount of $357,000
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 and sign an agreement with Weston & Sampson for the East Grove Water Treatment Plant Pilot Study of Biological Treatment of Iron, Manganese and PFAS Treatment in the amount of $357,000..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve the Earth Removal Permit and Order of Conditions for the Wood Street property
To approve the Earth Removal Permit and Order of Conditions for the Wood Street property
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Earth Removal Permit and Order of Conditions for the Wood Street property..” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Continue the hearing for 321 Wareham Street to December 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM
To continue the hearing for 321 Wareham Street to December 5, 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 for 321 Wareham Street to December 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Adjourn at 8:44 PM
To adjourn at 8:44 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:44 PM..” (Motion: Demers, 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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