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September 11, 2023
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Neil Rosenthal, Thomas White
Absent: None
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Enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
To enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares for the Deputy Police Chief
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares for the Deputy Police Chief. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and T. White – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve a three-year contract for the Deputy Police Chief with a base salary of $136,587 – year one in addition to the contractual incentives that are in line with the Police Union Contract
To approve a three-year contract for the Deputy Police Chief with a base salary of $136,587 – year one in addition to the contractual incentives that are in line with the Police Union Contract
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 approve a three-year contract for the Deputy Police Chief with a base salary of $136,587 – year one in addition to the contractual incentives that are in line with the Police Union Contract..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the August 21, 2023 minutes as presented
To approve the August 21, 2023 minutes 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 to approve the August 21, 2023 minutes as presented. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and T. White – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and hold the Executive Session Minutes from 9/19/22, 9/26/22, 10/17/22, 10/24/22, 11/7/22, 11/21/22, 12/5/22, 1/9/23, 1/23/23, 2/6/23, 3/20/23, 4/10/23, 5/1/2023 and 5/23/23
To approve and hold the Executive Session Minutes from 9/19/22, 9/26/22, 10/17/22, 10/24/22, 11/7/22, 11/21/22, 12/5/22, 1/9/23, 1/23/23, 2/6/23, 3/20/23, 4/10/23, 5/1/2023 and 5/23/23
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 hold the Executive Session Minutes from 9/19/22, 9/26/22, 10/17/22, 10/24/22, 11/7/22, 11/21/22, 12/5/22, 1/9/23, 1/23/23, 2/6/23, 3/20/23, 4/10/23, 5/1/2023 and 5/23/23. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and T. White – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and release the Executive Session Minutes from 7/31/23
To approve and release the Executive Session Minutes from 7/31/23
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 release the Executive Session Minutes from 7/31/23. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and T. White – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and sign the Constitution Week Proclamation as presented
To approve and sign the Constitution Week Proclamation as presented
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 and sign the Constitution Week Proclamation as presented. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and T. White – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve and sign the Purchase & Sale Agreement for the Rock Village School, 63 Miller Street
To approve and sign the Purchase & Sale Agreement for the Rock Village School, 63 Miller Street
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 Purchase & Sale Agreement for the Rock Village School, 63 Miller Street. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and T. White – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and sign the Partial Purchase & Sale Agreement for Parcel 1946
To approve and sign the Partial Purchase & Sale Agreement for Parcel 1946
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 Partial Purchase & Sale Agreement for Parcel 1946. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and T. White – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Sign the Notice of Betterment for Melissa Kominsky, 62 Katrina Road, in the amount of $33,966.60
To sign the Notice of Betterment for Melissa Kominsky, 62 Katrina Road, in the amount of $33,966.60
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to sign the Notice of Betterment for Melissa Kominsky, 62 Katrina Road, in the amount of $33,966.60. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and T. White – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Open Space & Recreational Plan
To authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Open Space & Recreational Plan
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Open Space & Recreational Plan. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and T. White – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Fork in the Road Catering for September 23, 2023 from 12 PM to 4 PM at the Park Department, Jackson Street Field
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Fork in the Road Catering for September 23, 2023 from 12 PM to 4 PM at the Park Department, Jackson Street Field
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 & Wine License for Fork in the Road Catering for September 23, 2023 from 12 PM to 4 PM at the Park Department, Jackson Street Field. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and T. White – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Continue the Variance Request to Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:35 PM
To continue the Variance Request to Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:35 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to continue the Variance Request to Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:35 PM. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and T. White – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
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. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Find that the proposed use: a
To find that the proposed use: a
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. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted to find that the proposed use: a..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Giovanoni)
Adjourn
At 9:02 PM to adjourn
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously at 9:02 PM to adjourn. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and T. White – Aye..” (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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