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April 3, 2023
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Neil Rosenthal, Thomas White
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Elect Mark Germain as Chairman to the Select Board for a one-year term to expire just prior to the annual Town Election
To elect Mark Germain as Chairman to the Select Board for a one-year term to expire just prior to the annual Town Election
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 A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to elect Mark Germain as Chairman to the Select Board for a one-year term to expire just prior to the annual Town Election..” (Motion: Battistini, second: White)
Elect Brian Giovanoni as Vice Chairman to the Board of Selectmen for a one-year term to expire just prior to the Annual Town Election
To elect Brian Giovanoni as Vice Chairman to the Board of Selectmen for a one-year term to expire just prior to the Annual Town Election
Yes: Battistini, Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted, to elect Brian Giovanoni as Vice Chairman to the Board of Selectmen for a one-year term to expire just prior to the Annual Town Election. Motion Carries. 4-1-0 (WV. Rosenthal against.).” (Motion: Battistini, second: White)
Approve the 3/20/2023 minutes as presented
To approve the 3/20/2023 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 3/20/2023 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Giovanoni)
Authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants through the remaining fiscal year, to July 15, 2023
To authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants through the remaining fiscal year, to July 15, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants through the remaining fiscal year, to July 15, 2023..” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)
Approve the Memorial Day Parade route scheduled for May 29, 2023 starting at 10 AM, Ceremony at 11 AM and the Annual Poppy Drive from May 22, 2023 through May 29, 2023
To approve the Memorial Day Parade route scheduled for May 29, 2023 starting at 10 AM, Ceremony at 11 AM and the Annual Poppy Drive from May 22, 2023 through May 29, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Memorial Day Parade route scheduled for May 29, 2023 starting at 10 AM, Ceremony at 11 AM and the Annual Poppy Drive from May 22, 2023 through May 29, 2023..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve and sign an Order of Taking, as Water Commissioners, for Abbey Lane, Charlotte Court and a proposed 25ft general utility easement
To approve and sign an Order of Taking, as Water Commissioners, for Abbey Lane, Charlotte Court and a proposed 25ft general utility easement
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Member A. Battistini, the Board voted unanimously, to approve and sign an Order of Taking, as Water Commissioners, for Abbey Lane, Charlotte Court and a proposed 25ft general utility easement..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve the road closures for the Herring Run Festival to be held on 4/15 & 4/16 at Oliver Mill Park as indicated
To approve the road closures for the Herring Run Festival to be held on 4/15 & 4/16 at Oliver Mill Park 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 the road closures for the Herring Run Festival to be held on 4/15 & 4/16 at Oliver Mill Park as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for The Bartending Service of NE for June 24, 2023 from 12 pm to 4 pm for the Pride Event at the Town Hall
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for The Bartending Service of NE for June 24, 2023 from 12 pm to 4 pm for the Pride Event at the Town Hall
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, Rosenthal, WhiteAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for The Bartending Service of NE for June 24, 2023 from 12 pm to 4 pm for the Pride Event at the Town Hall. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (A. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for April 21, 2023 for Harper Lane Brewery, from 5 pm to 10:30 PM for an event at the Library
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for April 21, 2023 for Harper Lane Brewery, from 5 pm to 10:30 PM for an event at the Library
Yes: Battistini, Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteAbstained: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for April 21, 2023 for Harper Lane Brewery, from 5 pm to 10:30 PM for an event at the Library. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (N. Rosenthal abstains).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Issue a Certificate of Completion for Glacier Path, Earth Removal, 140-142 East Grove Street, Permit #20-03
To issue a Certificate of Completion for Glacier Path, Earth Removal, 140-142 East Grove Street, Permit #20-03
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 Certificate of Completion for Glacier Path, Earth Removal, 140-142 East Grove Street, Permit #20-03..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Appoint Brian Delmonte as a Police Officer to the Middleborough Police Department effective 4/4/2023
To appoint Brian Delmonte as a Police Officer to the Middleborough Police Department effective 4/4/2023
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 appoint Brian Delmonte as a Police Officer to the Middleborough Police Department effective 4/4/2023..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Sign a Notice of Betterment between the Town and Richard & Denise McGrath, 9 Dona Drive in the amount of $21,325.00
To sign a Notice of Betterment between the Town and Richard & Denise McGrath, 9 Dona Drive in the amount of $21,325.00
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 Notice of Betterment between the Town and Richard & Denise McGrath, 9 Dona Drive in the amount of $21,325.00..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Adjourn at 7:40 PM
To adjourn at 7:40 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:40 PM..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Giovanoni)
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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