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Middleborough Select Board

How the Middleborough Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. Brian Giovanoni joined the board after the April 2022 election; Leilani Dalpe left. On April 4, 2022 the board elected Mark Germain as Chairman and Nathan Demers as Vice Chairman. In 2022 the Board of Selectmen became the Select Board. Covers 36 meetings, April 4 to March 20, 2023.

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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.

Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.

Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budget
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What Town Meeting decided

In Middleborough, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.

Special Town Meeting · October 6, 2025 14 votes: 13 passed, 1 indefinitely postponed

Source: Town Clerk's record in the 2025 Annual Town Report.

Special Town Meeting · April 28, 2025 6 votes: 5 passed, 1 no action

Source: Town Clerk's record in the 2025 Annual Town Report.

Annual Town Meeting · April 28, 2025 31 votes: 30 passed, 1 no action

Source: Town Clerk's record in the 2025 Annual Town Report.

Special Town Meeting · October 7, 2024 22 votes: 20 passed, 1 failed, 1 no action

Source: Town Clerk's record in the 2024 Annual Town Report (scanned pages).

Special Town Meeting · April 22, 2024 4 votes: 4 passed
  • Art. 1 Pay a prior-year Law Department bill: $13,494.89 from free cash Passed “Voted unanimously”
  • Art. 2 Rescind $3,383,022 of unneeded borrowing authority (school remodel, JA-MAR and Picone Farm land, John Glass Square water main) Passed “Voted unanimously”
  • Art. 3 Borrow $1,000,000 for a new fire pumper truck; rescind the 2023 lease-purchase vote Passed “Voted unanimously”
  • Art. 4 Transfer $25,000 from wastewater retained earnings to update the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Passed “Voted unanimously”

Source: Town Clerk's record in the 2024 Annual Town Report (scanned pages).

Annual Town Meeting · April 22, 2024 31 votes: 29 passed, 1 failed, 1 indefinitely postponed

Source: Town Clerk's record in the 2024 Annual Town Report (scanned pages).

Not here yet: the Special and Annual Town Meetings of June 1, 2026 and the Special Town Meeting of June 16, 2026. The town posts only warrants for these; results will come in the 2026 Annual Town Report. The Town Meeting Warrants & Minutes page stops at 2021, so 2024-2025 results come from the 2024 and 2025 Annual Town Reports.

Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).

Members

Arthur BattistiniMember · Elected townwide · at 34 of 36 meetingsBrian GiovanoniMember · Elected townwide · at 36 of 36 meetingsNeil RosenthalMember · Elected townwide · at 35 of 36 meetings

"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.

Meetings

About missing minutes

Loaded: Select Board (until 2022, Board of Selectmen) minutes from January 8, 2018 through September 21, 2026, as posted in the town’s Agenda Center. Not here yet: minutes from 2015 and 2017 (posted, not loaded), minutes after September 21, 2026, and meetings the town lists without minutes. Some posted files are incomplete: the July 23, October 15 and October 22, 2018 files are a single page with no attendance list, and the March 14, 2022 file has no first page; votes in those files show the count or result only. Most minutes from 2018 to 2026 are scans, which we read with text recognition (OCR) and checked against the page images where they were unclear. Middleborough’s minutes usually say “the Board voted unanimously” (shown as every member present voting yes), give a roll call (“polled vote”, most votes from 2020 to 2021 and since late 2025), or give a count with the names of those voting no or abstaining. Votes recorded only as “the Board voted to …” or “Motion carries” show the result only and are not treated as unanimous; counts without names (common in 2018–2019) show the count only. Where the names or count do not match the members the minutes show present, or a member who had left or stepped off the Board is named in the vote, we show the count only and add a note. The Select Board also sits as the Board of Health, the Water and Sewer Commissioners and the Rent Control Board; those votes are included. Votes by other boards at joint meetings are not. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.

Monday, March 20, 2023 · Regular meeting10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, March 13, 2023 · Regular meeting16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, March 6, 2023 · Regular meeting7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, February 27, 2023 · Regular meeting15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, February 13, 2023 · Regular meeting12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreementAll 5 members present

Votes where members disagreed

Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.

Mar 13Execute and authorize the Town Manager to sign a…Motion: to execute and authorize the Town Manager to sign a Purchase…Passed · see note

March 13, 2023: Execute and authorize the Town Manager to sign a Purchase & Sale agreement for the School Street parking lot

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To execute and authorize the Town Manager to sign a Purchase & Sale agreement for the School Street parking lot

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 N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to execute and authorize the Town Manager to sign a Purchase & Sale agreement for the School Street parking lot..” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Feb 27Authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the…Motion: to authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the Warrants…Passed 4–0 · see note

February 27, 2023: Authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the Warrants for week(s) ending: 3/11/2023, 3/18/2023, 3/25/2023 & 4/1/2023

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the Warrants for week(s) ending: 3/11/2023, 3/18/2023, 3/25/2023 & 4/1/2023

The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“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: 3/11/2023, 3/18/2023, 3/25/2023 & 4/1/2023. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 NEW BUSINESS.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 9Authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the…Motion: to authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants…Passed 4–0 · see note

January 9, 2023: Authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 1/14/2023, 1/21/2023, 1/28/2023 and 2/3/2023

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 1/14/2023, 1/21/2023, 1/28/2023 and 2/3/2023

The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted to authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 1/14/2023, 1/21/2023, 1/28/2023 and 2/3/2023. Motion Carries. (4-0-1).” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Dec 12Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for…Motion: to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Rosenthal

December 12, 2022: Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC for an event to be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC for an event to be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM at 11 Center Street

Yes: Battistini, Demers, Germain, GiovanoniAbstained: Rosenthal

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC for an event to be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM at 11 Center Street. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (NV. Rosenthal abstains).” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Dec 12Approve the 2023, Automatic Amusement License Renewals as indicated…Motion: to approve the 2023, Automatic Amusement License Renewals as indicated and…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Battistini

December 12, 2022: Approve the 2023, Automatic Amusement License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the 2023, Automatic Amusement License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office

Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the 2023, Automatic Amusement License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (A. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Dec 12Approve the 2023, Sunday Entertainment License Renewals as indicated…Motion: to approve the 2023, Sunday Entertainment License Renewals as indicated and…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Battistini

December 12, 2022: Approve the 2023, Sunday Entertainment License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the 2023, Sunday Entertainment License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office

Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the 2023, Sunday Entertainment License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (A. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Dec 12Approve the 2023, Liquor License Renewals as indicated and…Motion: to approve the 2023, Liquor License Renewals as indicated and provided…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Battistini

December 12, 2022: Approve the 2023, Liquor License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the 2023, Liquor License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office

Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the 2023, Liquor License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (A. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Dec 5Adopt the regulation for the Certification of Food Handlers…Motion: to adopt the regulation for the Certification of Food Handlers in…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Battistini

December 5, 2022: Adopt the regulation for the Certification of Food Handlers in Food Sanitation as revised and effective as of January 1, 2023

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Dec 5Approve a Common Victualler License for "The Local Eatery"…Motion: to approve a Common Victualler License for "The Local Eatery" located…Passed 4–0 · see note

December 5, 2022: Approve a Common Victualler License for "The Local Eatery" located at 16 Wareham St. 4-0-1 (NV

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Dec 5Set the Farmers Series Pouring License fee at $400Motion: to set the Farmers Series Pouring License fee at $400Passed 3–0 · see note

December 5, 2022: Set the Farmers Series Pouring License fee at $400

ApprovePassed · 3–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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