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June 5, 2023
20 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Neil Rosenthal, Thomas White
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Brian Giovanoni stepped off the Board for an item (9:20 PM)
- Brian Giovanoni stepped back onto the Board (9:35 PM)
Every vote, in order
Approve the May 15, 2023 minutes as amended
To approve the May 15, 2023 minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve the May 15, 2023 minutes as amended. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: White)
Ask the MCCAM Permanent Cable Committee to provide the policy they have for the security cameras and if they would consider donating the security cameras to the Town
To ask the MCCAM Permanent Cable Committee to provide the policy they have for the security cameras and if they would consider donating the security cameras to the Town
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted to ask the MCCAM Permanent Cable Committee to provide the policy they have for the security cameras and if they would consider donating the security cameras to the Town. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye..” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)
Approve and sign the Ambulance Contract with Coastal Ambulance
To approve and sign the Ambulance Contract with Coastal Ambulance
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve and sign the Ambulance Contract with Coastal Ambulance. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the interdepartmental request in the amount of $25,612.71 to be moved from Human Resources to Administrative Office Buildings
To approve the interdepartmental request in the amount of $25,612.71 to be moved from Human Resources to Administrative Office Buildings
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 interdepartmental request in the amount of $25,612.71 to be moved from Human Resources to Administrative Office Buildings. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Unwilling acceptance to submit the Middleborough Action Plan for Interim Compliance of the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning Mandate
Unwilling acceptance to submit the Middleborough Action Plan for Interim Compliance of the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning Mandate
Yes: Battistini, Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unwilling acceptance to submit the Middleborough Action Plan for Interim Compliance of the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning Mandate. . Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Nay and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Sign a Notice of Betterment for Jeanne Costello, 1 Kings Way, in the amount of $26,181.60
To sign a Notice of Betterment for Jeanne Costello, 1 Kings Way, in the amount of $26,181.60
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to sign a Notice of Betterment for Jeanne Costello, 1 Kings Way, in the amount of $26,181.60. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Sign a Notice of Betterment for Daniel Morin, Jessica Morin and Beth Currie, 29 Margaret Road, in the amount of $29,750
To sign a Notice of Betterment for Daniel Morin, Jessica Morin and Beth Currie, 29 Margaret Road, in the amount of $29,750
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 sign a Notice of Betterment for Daniel Morin, Jessica Morin and Beth Currie, 29 Margaret Road, in the amount of $29,750. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve a One Day Beer License for Black Hat Brew Works, for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street on June 10, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM
To approve a One Day Beer License for Black Hat Brew Works, for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street on June 10, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, Rosenthal, WhiteAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer License for Black Hat Brew Works, for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street on June 10, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Abstains, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve a One Day Beer License for Harper Lane Brewery, for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street on June 10, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM
To approve a One Day Beer License for Harper Lane Brewery, for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street on June 10, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM
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 License for Harper Lane Brewery, for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street on June 10, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Abstains and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the reimbursement of $27.98 from the Weston Forest Fund for Vinyl Banners
To approve the reimbursement of $27.98 from the Weston Forest Fund for Vinyl Banners
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 the reimbursement of $27.98 from the Weston Forest Fund for Vinyl Banners. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Close Nickerson Avenue on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM for both Pride Fest and the Fashion Show on Thatcher's Row with police and fire detail to be covered by the applicants
To close Nickerson Avenue on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM for both Pride Fest and the Fashion Show on Thatcher's Row with police and fire detail to be covered by the applicants
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 close Nickerson Avenue on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM for both Pride Fest and the Fashion Show on Thatcher's Row with police and fire detail to be covered by the applicants. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Abstains, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Declare surplus the Police Vehicles as indicated
To declare surplus the Police Vehicles as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to declare surplus the Police Vehicles as indicated. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the road closure request and the route of the Annual 4" of July Parade to be held on July 4, 2023 at 10 AM
To approve the road closure request and the route of the Annual 4" of July Parade to be held on July 4, 2023 at 10 AM
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 approve the road closure request and the route of the Annual 4" of July Parade to be held on July 4, 2023 at 10 AM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
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 T. White, the Board voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the submission to the ABCC for the Hideaway Restaurant d/b/a the Hideaway 2.0 for a Transfer of License, Alteration of Premises, Transfer of Stock and d/b/a Name Change
To approve the submission to the ABCC for the Hideaway Restaurant d/b/a the Hideaway 2.0 for a Transfer of License, Alteration of Premises, Transfer of Stock and d/b/a Name Change
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve the submission to the ABCC for the Hideaway Restaurant d/b/a the Hideaway 2.0 for a Transfer of License, Alteration of Premises, Transfer of Stock and d/b/a Name Change..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
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 T. White, the Board voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Grant the Earth Removal Permit for Gid Fisher, 16 Gid Circle subject . to the approval of the Order of Conditions, which will include a limit of 50 truck trips per day, at the June 26, 2023 meeting
To grant the Earth Removal Permit for Gid Fisher, 16 Gid Circle subject . to the approval of the Order of Conditions, which will include a limit of 50 truck trips per day, at the June 26, 2023 meeting
From the minutes
“Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to grant the Earth Removal Permit for Gid Fisher, 16 Gid Circle subject . to the approval of the Order of Conditions, which will include a limit of 50 truck trips per day, at the June 26, 2023 meeting. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: White)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
The roll call names Brian Giovanoni, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown. Brian Giovanoni 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. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Grant the Earth Removal Permit for Byrne Sand & Gravel for Chestnut Street, Assessors Map 062, Lot 2726 subject to the approval of the Order of Conditions, which will be presented at the June 26,...
To grant the Earth Removal Permit for Byrne Sand & Gravel for Chestnut Street, Assessors Map 062, Lot 2726 subject to the approval of the Order of Conditions, which will be presented at the June 26, 2023 meeting
Brian Giovanoni 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. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to grant the Earth Removal Permit for Byrne Sand & Gravel for Chestnut Street, Assessors Map 062, Lot 2726 subject to the approval of the Order of Conditions, which will be presented at the June 26, 2023 meeting. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: White)
Adjourn at 9:40 PM
To adjourn at 9:40 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:40 PM. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye Rgspectfully submitted by, leen M. Lieb, Executive Assistant.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
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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