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October 2, 2023
23 recorded votes, 1 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
Choose teardrop blue as the paint color for the painting of the water tank
To choose teardrop blue as the paint color for the painting of the water tank
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 choose teardrop blue as the paint color for the painting of the water tank..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the 9/18/2023 minutes as presented
To approve the 9/18/2023 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“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 9/18/2023 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint James McGrail as the Interim Town Accountant
To appoint James McGrail as the Interim Town Accountant
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 James McGrail as the Interim Town Accountant..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Ratify the Town Manager's recommendation of Sue Nickerson as Director of Finance subject to contract negotiation
To ratify the Town Manager's recommendation of Sue Nickerson as Director of Finance subject to contract negotiation
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 ratify the Town Manager's recommendation of Sue Nickerson as Director of Finance subject to contract negotiation..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the ADA Grievance Procedure as amended
To approve the ADA Grievance Procedure as amended
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 ADA Grievance Procedure as amended..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Authorize the Chair to sign the ADA Coordinator Designation Form
To authorize the Chair to sign the ADA Coordinator Designation Form
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 authorize the Chair to sign the ADA Coordinator Designation Form..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Joe Arruda, Bridgewater-Raynham Sand & Stone for the Wood Street Baseball Field
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Joe Arruda, Bridgewater-Raynham Sand & Stone for the Wood Street Baseball Field
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 Memorandum of Understanding with Joe Arruda, Bridgewater-Raynham Sand & Stone for the Wood Street Baseball Field..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the Common Victualler for Italian Gem Café, 19 Center Street
To approve the Common Victualler for Italian Gem Café, 19 Center Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Common Victualler for Italian Gem Café, 19 Center Street..” (second: White)
Accept an anonymous donation in the amount of $50,000 for the migrants and authorize the Town Manager to expend the funds
To accept an anonymous donation in the amount of $50,000 for the migrants and authorize the Town Manager to expend the funds
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 accept an anonymous donation in the amount of $50,000 for the migrants and authorize the Town Manager to expend the funds..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 2
To recommend favorable action on Article 2
Yes: Germain, Rosenthal, WhiteNo: Giovanoni
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on Article 2. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (B. Giovanoni is against).” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: White)
Recommend favorable action on Article 3
To recommend favorable action on Article 3
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 recommend favorable action on Article 3..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Recommend favorable action on Article 4
To recommend favorable action on Article 4
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 recommend favorable action on Article 4..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Recommend favorable action on Article 5
To recommend favorable action on Article 5
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 recommend favorable action on Article 5..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 6 & Article 7
To recommend favorable action on Article 6 & Article 7
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 recommend favorable action on Article 6 & Article 7..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Recommend favorable action on Article 8
To recommend favorable action on Article 8
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 recommend favorable action on Article 8..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Recommend favorable action on Article 9
To recommend favorable action on Article 9
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 recommend favorable action on Article 9..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 10
To recommend favorable action on Article 10
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 recommend favorable action on Article 10..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Recommend favorable action on Article 11
To recommend favorable action on Article 11
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 recommend favorable action on Article 11..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Recommend favorable action on Article 12
To recommend favorable action on Article 12
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 recommend favorable action on Article 12..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 13
To recommend favorable action on Article 13
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 13..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Recommend favorable action on Article 14
To recommend favorable action on Article 14
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 recommend favorable action on Article 14..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 15
To recommend favorable action on Article 15
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 recommend favorable action on Article 15..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Enter into Executive Session NOT to return to Open Session to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduce collective bargaining sessions or...
At 9:10 PM to enter into Executive Session NOT to return to Open Session to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduce collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares. – Director of Finance
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted at 9:10 PM to enter into Executive Session NOT to return to Open Session to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduce collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares. – Director of Finance. 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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