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October 23, 2023
21 recorded votes, 2 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 9/25/23 minutes as presented
To approve the 9/25/23 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 9/25/23 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the 10/2/23 minutes as presented
To approve the 10/2/23 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 unanimously to approve the 10/2/23 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint Erin McGough Rowe as a Member "At Large" to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026
To appoint Erin McGough Rowe as a Member "At Large" to the Community Preservation Committee for 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 Erin McGough Rowe as a Member "At Large" to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve and sign the Community Agreement for Melting Pot Manufacturing located at 321 West Grove Street
To approve and sign the Community Agreement for Melting Pot Manufacturing located at 321 West Grove Street
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 approve and sign the Community Agreement for Melting Pot Manufacturing located at 321 West Grove Street. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member B. Giovanoni is against.).” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: White)
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Announcement
To authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Announcement
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 authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Announcement..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the job description for the Director of Finance as presented
To approve the job description for the Director of Finance 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 job description for the Director of Finance as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and sign the three-year contract for Susan Nickerson as the Director of Finance as indicated
To approve and sign the three-year contract for Susan Nickerson as the Director of Finance as indicated
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 and sign the three-year contract for Susan Nickerson as the Director of Finance as indicated..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: White)
Award the bids for Road Salt and Agriculture De- Icer as follows: Morton Salt - $63.32/ton, Eastern Minerals Inc. - $68/ton and Innovative Municipal Products, Inc. - $1.73/gallon and authorize the...
To award the bids for Road Salt and Agriculture De- Icer as follows: Morton Salt - $63.32/ton, Eastern Minerals Inc. - $68/ton and Innovative Municipal Products, Inc. - $1.73/gallon and authorize the Chair to sign
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 award the bids for Road Salt and Agriculture De- Icer as follows: Morton Salt - $63.32/ton, Eastern Minerals Inc. - $68/ton and Innovative Municipal Products, Inc. - $1.73/gallon and authorize the Chair to sign..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the 2023 Christmas Parade route, use of roads and authorize the request to reach out to the Fire Department to use their truck for Mr. & Mrs. Clause as indicated
To approve the 2023 Christmas Parade route, use of roads and authorize the request to reach out to the Fire Department to use their truck for Mr. & Mrs. Clause as indicated
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 approve the 2023 Christmas Parade route, use of roads and authorize the request to reach out to the Fire Department to use their truck for Mr. & Mrs. Clause as indicated..” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)
Approve the Common Victualler for the Flying Banana, located at 54 Center Street
To approve the Common Victualler for the Flying Banana, located at 54 Center Street
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 Common Victualler for the Flying Banana, located at 54 Center Street..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint Manuel Stewart to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026
To appoint Manuel Stewart to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026
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 appoint Manuel Stewart to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026..” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)
Sign the Amendment to the Purchase & Sale Agreement for 63 Miller Street, Rock Village School as amended
To sign the Amendment to the Purchase & Sale Agreement for 63 Miller Street, Rock Village School as amended
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to sign the Amendment to the Purchase & Sale Agreement for 63 Miller Street, Rock Village School as amended..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Giovanoni)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for The Bartending Service of New England for a Murder-Mystery Fundraiser event to be held on November 4, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 10 PM at the Town Hall
To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for The Bartending Service of New England for a Murder-Mystery Fundraiser event to be held on November 4, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 10 PM at the Town Hall
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 a One Day All Alcohol License for The Bartending Service of New England for a Murder-Mystery Fundraiser event to be held on November 4, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 10 PM at the Town Hall..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the Cannabis Renewal Licenses, effective 11/1/2023 through 10/31/2024 as indicated and provided that all necessary renewal paperwork is received from each applicant
To approve the Cannabis Renewal Licenses, effective 11/1/2023 through 10/31/2024 as indicated and provided that all necessary renewal paperwork is received from each applicant
Yes: Germain, Rosenthal, WhiteNo: Giovanoni
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the Cannabis Renewal Licenses, effective 11/1/2023 through 10/31/2024 as indicated and provided that all necessary renewal paperwork is received from each applicant. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member B. Giovanoni is against.).” (Motion: White, 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 T. White, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Set the Fiscal 2024 Tax Classification with the 5% Shift at $13.55 per thousand for Residential and $14.36 per thousand for Commercial
To set the Fiscal 2024 Tax Classification with the 5% Shift at $13.55 per thousand for Residential and $14.36 per thousand for Commercial
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 set the Fiscal 2024 Tax Classification with the 5% Shift at $13.55 per thousand for Residential and $14.36 per thousand for Commercial..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Close the hearng
To close the hearng
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 hearng..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and send to the ABCC the Change of Officers and Change of Stock Interest application or Virkrupa Inc., Jamie's Plaza Liquors located at 10 Merchant's Way
To approve and send to the ABCC the Change of Officers and Change of Stock Interest application or Virkrupa Inc., Jamie's Plaza Liquors located at 10 Merchant's Way
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 and send to the ABCC the Change of Officers and Change of Stock Interest application or Virkrupa Inc., Jamie's Plaza Liquors located at 10 Merchant's Way. ..” (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 T. White, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the Secondhand Dealers License for Chris Langdon, Vintage Vault, 2 Thatchers Row, Assessors Map 50P, Lot 6241
To approve the Secondhand Dealers License for Chris Langdon, Vintage Vault, 2 Thatchers Row, Assessors Map 50P, Lot 6241
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 Secondhand Dealers License for Chris Langdon, Vintage Vault, 2 Thatchers Row, Assessors Map 50P, Lot 6241.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjourn at 7:56 PM
To adjourn at 7:56 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:56 PM..” (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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