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December 5, 2022
22 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Nathan Demers, Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Neil Rosenthal
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Neil Rosenthal stepped off the Board for an item (7:20 PM)
- Neil Rosenthal stepped back onto the Board (7:25 PM)
- Neil Rosenthal stepped off the Board for an item (7:35 PM)
- Neil Rosenthal stepped back onto the Board
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session under MGL c.30A, §21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate located at 13 School Street, Assessors Parcels...
To enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session under MGL c.30A, §21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate located at 13 School Street, Assessors Parcels 50P-5474 and 50P-6134, if the Chair declares that discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position
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 under MGL c.30A, §21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate located at 13 School Street, Assessors Parcels 50P-5474 and 50P-6134, if the Chair declares that discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the watrants for weeks ending, 12/10/2022, 12/17/2022, 12/24/2022, 12/31/202 and 1/7/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the watrants for weeks ending, 12/10/2022, 12/17/2022, 12/24/2022, 12/31/202 and 1/7/2022
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 Chairman or his designee to sign the watrants for weeks ending, 12/10/2022, 12/17/2022, 12/24/2022, 12/31/202 and 1/7/2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve the 10/17/2022 & 11/7/2022 minutes as presented
To approve the 10/17/2022 & 11/7/2022 minutes as presented
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 the 10/17/2022 & 11/7/2022 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Consent to a reduction of the 120 day notice period for the Agricultural Preservation Restriction form the 120 days down to 60 days and sign the presented document
To consent to a reduction of the 120 day notice period for the Agricultural Preservation Restriction form the 120 days down to 60 days and sign the presented document
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 consent to a reduction of the 120 day notice period for the Agricultural Preservation Restriction form the 120 days down to 60 days and sign the presented document..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
In accordance with the October 3, 2022 Town Meeting acceptance of c. 32B, § 9D 4, the Select Board resolves that: 1
That in accordance with the October 3, 2022 Town Meeting acceptance of c. 32B, § 9D 4, the Select Board resolves that: 1. The surviving spouse of a Town employee/retiree ("employee") who is enrolled in a Town health insurance plan through the employee at the time of the employee's death, and who opts to continue coverage under the appropriate Town plan, will pay the same percentage of the premium cost for that plan that was in place for the employee at death
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously that in accordance with the October 3, 2022 Town Meeting acceptance of c. 32B, § 9D 4, the Select Board resolves that: 1. The surviving spouse of a Town employee/retiree ("employee") who is enrolled in a Town health insurance plan through the employee at the time of the employee's death, and who opts to continue coverage under the appropriate Town plan, will pay the same percentage of the premium cost for that plan that was in place for the employee at death..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Adopt the regulation Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products as revised and effective as of January 1, 2023
To adopt the regulation Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products as revised and effective as of January 1, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Govanoni and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the regulation Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products as revised and effective as of January 1, 2023..” (second: Battistini)
Adopt the regulation for the Certification of Food Handlers in Food Sanitation as revised and effective as of January 1, 2023
To adopt the regulation for the Certification of Food Handlers in Food Sanitation as revised and effective as of January 1, 2023
Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Govanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to adopt the regulation for the Certification of Food Handlers in Food Sanitation as revised and effective as of January 1, 2023. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (4. Battistini abstains).” (second: Rosenthal)
Adopt the regulation for Sewage Disposal Regulations as revised and effective January 1, 2023
To adopt the regulation for Sewage Disposal Regulations as revised and effective 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 to adopt the regulation for Sewage Disposal Regulations as revised and effective January 1, 2023..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve a Change of Manager and Transfer of Stock for Role Enterprise, Inc. d/b/a The Central Café, 254 Center Street
To approve a Change of Manager and Transfer of Stock for Role Enterprise, Inc. d/b/a The Central Café, 254 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 approve a Change of Manager and Transfer of Stock for Role Enterprise, Inc. d/b/a The Central Café, 254 Center Street..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve a Change of Manager for Boston Tavern, 58 East Grove Street as indicated
To approve a Change of Manager for Boston Tavern, 58 East Grove Street 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 approve a Change of Manager for Boston Tavern, 58 East Grove Street as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve a Common Victualler License for "The Local Eatery" located at 16 Wareham St. 4-0-1 (NV
To approve a Common Victualler License for "The Local Eatery" located at 16 Wareham St. 4-0-1 (NV
The minutes name Neil Rosenthal in this vote, but the minutes do not show that member as present, so only the count is shown. Neil Rosenthal had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted to approve a Common Victualler License for "The Local Eatery" located at 16 Wareham St. 4-0-1 (NV. Rosenthal abstains).” (Motion: Battistini, second: Giovanoni)
Appoint Christopher Peck and Donna Jolin to the South Shore Recycling Co-Op for a three year term to expire in June 30, 2025
To appoint Christopher Peck and Donna Jolin to the South Shore Recycling Co-Op for a three year term to expire in June 30, 2025
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 appoint Christopher Peck and Donna Jolin to the South Shore Recycling Co-Op for a three year term to expire in June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve and sign a Notice of Betterment Agreement for Robert & Denise Dow, 565 Plymouth Street in the amount of $27,570
To approve and sign a Notice of Betterment Agreement for Robert & Denise Dow, 565 Plymouth Street in the amount of $27,570
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a Notice of Betterment Agreement for Robert & Denise Dow, 565 Plymouth Street in the amount of $27,570..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Approve and sign a Notice of Betterment Agreement with Robin Bellows and Wendy Bellows, 171 Wareham Street in the amount of $21,590
To approve and sign a Notice of Betterment Agreement with Robin Bellows and Wendy Bellows, 171 Wareham Street in the amount of $21,590
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a Notice of Betterment Agreement with Robin Bellows and Wendy Bellows, 171 Wareham Street in the amount of $21,590..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Set the Farmers Series Pouring License fee at $400
To set the Farmers Series Pouring License fee at $400
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted. Neil Rosenthal had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member B.Giovanoni, the Board voted to set the Farmers Series Pouring License fee at $400. Motion Carries. 3-0-1 7:40 PMN..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
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 Variance Request for 103 Cherry Street as indicated
To approve the Variance Request for 103 Cherry Street as indicated
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 Variance Request for 103 Cherry Street as indicated..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Authorize the Town to do what is necessary to get the cesspool pumped and working at 321 Wareham Street for the tenant
To authorize the Town to do what is necessary to get the cesspool pumped and working at 321 Wareham Street for the tenant
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 authorize the Town to do what is necessary to get the cesspool pumped and working at 321 Wareham Street for the tenant..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Continue the hearing to December 19, 2022 at 7:30 PM and assess a $100 per day fine until this is corrected
To continue the hearing to December 19, 2022 at 7:30 PM and assess a $100 per day fine until this is corrected
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 continue the hearing to December 19, 2022 at 7:30 PM and assess a $100 per day fine until this is corrected..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
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)
Approve the application from Mike Pasalacqua, Harper Lane Brewer for a Farmer Series Pouring License for property located at 16 Wareham Street and submit to the ABCC for approval
To approve the application from Mike Pasalacqua, Harper Lane Brewer for a Farmer Series Pouring License for property located at 16 Wareham Street and submit to the ABCC for approval
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 the application from Mike Pasalacqua, Harper Lane Brewer for a Farmer Series Pouring License for property located at 16 Wareham Street and submit to the ABCC for approval..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Adjourn at 9:17 PM
To adjourn at 9:17 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:17 PM..” (Motion: Rosenthal, 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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