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November 13, 2023
15 recorded votes, 0 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 an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or...
At 7:02 PM to enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares –- Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously at 7:02 PM to enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares –- Department of Public Works. Polled vote: M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal - Aye and T. White – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the 10/30/23 minutes as amended
To approve the 10/30/23 minutes as amended
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 10/30/23 minutes as amended..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Authorize the draft correspondence to be sent to Water Customers regarding "Check Your Home for Lead Service Water Use" and authorize an incentive of $5 abatement for return of completed paperwork
To authorize the draft correspondence to be sent to Water Customers regarding "Check Your Home for Lead Service Water Use" and authorize an incentive of $5 abatement for return of completed paperwork
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 draft correspondence to be sent to Water Customers regarding "Check Your Home for Lead Service Water Use" and authorize an incentive of $5 abatement for return of completed paperwork..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Appropriate 1.6 million in ARPA funds towards Pavement Management
To appropriate 1.6 million in ARPA funds towards Pavement Management
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 appropriate 1.6 million in ARPA funds towards Pavement Management..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Allocate $924,378 in ARPA funds for the Wareham Street Water Main project
To allocate $924,378 in ARPA funds for the Wareham Street Water Main project
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 allocate $924,378 in ARPA funds for the Wareham Street Water Main project..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Accept all the changes to the landfill passes and pricing as presented and eliminated the $5 one-time pass
To accept all the changes to the landfill passes and pricing as presented and eliminated the $5 one-time pass
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 accept all the changes to the landfill passes and pricing as presented and eliminated the $5 one-time pass..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Giovanoni)
Approve the presented Order of Conditions and sign the Earth Removal Permit for Fuller Street as presented
To approve the presented Order of Conditions and sign the Earth Removal Permit for Fuller Street as presented
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 approve the presented Order of Conditions and sign the Earth Removal Permit for Fuller Street as presented..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Giovanoni)
Approve the request to install a Stop Sign at the intersection of Acorn and Wood Street as indicated
To approve the request to install a Stop Sign at the intersection of Acorn and Wood Street as indicated
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 request to install a Stop Sign at the intersection of Acorn and Wood Street as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Sign a Notice of Betterment for Michael & Melissa Letendre, 139 Chestnut Street in the amount of $15,200
To sign a Notice of Betterment for Michael & Melissa Letendre, 139 Chestnut Street in the amount of $15,200
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 Michael & Melissa Letendre, 139 Chestnut Street in the amount of $15,200..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Appoint Kaitlin Sweeney to the Cultural Council for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026
To appoint Kaitlin Sweeney to the Cultural Council 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 N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Kaitlin Sweeney to the Cultural Council for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint William Orpha and David Cavanaugh as Wardens for the Middleboro-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a three-year term to expire on September 30, 2026
To appoint William Orpha and David Cavanaugh as Wardens for the Middleboro-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a three-year term to expire on September 30, 2026
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 William Orpha and David Cavanaugh as Wardens for the Middleboro-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a three-year term to expire on September 30, 2026..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint Allin Frawley, Carol Carlson and Cynthia Gendron as Volunteer Observers for the Middleboro-Lakeville Herring Fisher Commission for a one-year term ending September 30, 2024
To appoint Allin Frawley, Carol Carlson and Cynthia Gendron as Volunteer Observers for the Middleboro-Lakeville Herring Fisher Commission for a one-year term ending September 30, 2024
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 Allin Frawley, Carol Carlson and Cynthia Gendron as Volunteer Observers for the Middleboro-Lakeville Herring Fisher Commission for a one-year term ending September 30, 2024..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Promote Officer Scott Phillips to the rank of Sergeant, effective 11/19/2023
To promote Officer Scott Phillips to the rank of Sergeant, effective 11/19/2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member G. Biovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to promote Officer Scott Phillips to the rank of Sergeant, effective 11/19/2023..” (second: White)
Approve a Common Victualler for The Hideaway, 9 Station Street as indicated
To approve a Common Victualler for The Hideaway, 9 Station Street as indicated
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 Common Victualler for The Hideaway, 9 Station Street as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjourn at 8:58 PM
To adjourn at 8:58 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:58 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
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