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July 31, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Neil Rosenthal, Thomas White
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the 6/23/2023 and 7/10/2023 minutes as presented
To approve the 6/23/2023 and 7/10/2023 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 6/23/2023 and 7/10/2023 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: White)
NOT exercise its right of first refusal on the Tispaquin Street property show as Map 061, Lot 5772 and Map 067, Lot 165
To NOT exercise its right of first refusal on the Tispaquin Street property show as Map 061, Lot 5772 and Map 067, Lot 165
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 NOT exercise its right of first refusal on the Tispaquin Street property show as Map 061, Lot 5772 and Map 067, Lot 165..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve a Stop Sign Request at Frank and Forest Streets
To approve a Stop Sign Request at Frank and Forest Streets
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 approve a Stop Sign Request at Frank and Forest Streets..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Sign Amendment No. 1 – Town of Middleborough and Beta Group for the Water Main Replacement Project additions in the amount of $71,295 and extend the contract termination date
To sign Amendment No. 1 – Town of Middleborough and Beta Group for the Water Main Replacement Project additions in the amount of $71,295 and extend the contract termination date
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 Amendment No. 1 – Town of Middleborough and Beta Group for the Water Main Replacement Project additions in the amount of $71,295 and extend the contract termination date..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the SERSG Contract award for Office Supplies with WB Mason contract, Water & Sewer Chemicals contract, excluding #23 Gylcerin Based Supplemental Carbon and the WB Mason paper contract as...
To approve the SERSG Contract award for Office Supplies with WB Mason contract, Water & Sewer Chemicals contract, excluding #23 Gylcerin Based Supplemental Carbon and the WB Mason paper contract as presented
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 approve the SERSG Contract award for Office Supplies with WB Mason contract, Water & Sewer Chemicals contract, excluding #23 Gylcerin Based Supplemental Carbon and the WB Mason paper contract as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint Robert Denise to the Permanent Cable Committee with a three year term to expire on June 30, 2026
To appoint Robert Denise to the Permanent Cable Committee with a three year term to expire on June 30, 2026
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 appoint Robert Denise to the Permanent Cable Committee with a three year term to expire on June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Appoint Thomas White to the Permanent Cable Committee as an "ex-officio" member
To appoint Thomas White to the Permanent Cable Committee as an "ex-officio" member
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 Thomas White to the Permanent Cable Committee as an "ex-officio" member..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Ratify the appointments of Barbara Chadwick, John Drolette and Alan Silliker as the Cemetery Commission Group's Citizen Members
To ratify the appointments of Barbara Chadwick, John Drolette and Alan Silliker as the Cemetery Commission Group's Citizen Members
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 ratify the appointments of Barbara Chadwick, John Drolette and Alan Silliker as the Cemetery Commission Group's Citizen Members..” (Motion: White, 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 T. White, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the Petition from Verizon New England and Middleborough Gas & Electric to install one (1) JO Pole 83/67A, on the westerly side of Fuller Street approximately nine hundred four (904) feet...
To approve the Petition from Verizon New England and Middleborough Gas & Electric to install one (1) JO Pole 83/67A, on the westerly side of Fuller Street approximately nine hundred four (904) feet north of the centerline of Winter Street
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 Petition from Verizon New England and Middleborough Gas & Electric to install one (1) JO Pole 83/67A, on the westerly side of Fuller Street approximately nine hundred four (904) feet north of the centerline of Winter Street..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Enter into Executive Session not to return to Open Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or contract negotiations with...
At 8:15 PM to enter into Executive Session not to return to Open Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. – Executive Assistant to the Select Board and for the purpose of review/approve/hold/release of Executive Session Minutes for the dates of 1/3/2022 (2), 1/24/2022, 3/7/2022 (2), 3/21/2022, 5/5/2022, 5/16/2022, 6/6/2022, 6/27/2022, 711/2022, 7/25/2022, 8/8/2022, 8/29, 2022 and 5/1/2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted at 8:15 PM to enter into Executive Session not to return to Open Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. – Executive Assistant to the Select Board and for the purpose of review/approve/hold/release of Executive Session Minutes for the dates of 1/3/2022 (2), 1/24/2022, 3/7/2022 (2), 3/21/2022, 5/5/2022, 5/16/2022, 6/6/2022, 6/27/2022, 711/2022, 7/25/2022, 8/8/2022, 8/29, 2022 and 5/1/2023. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and T. White – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
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