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Middleborough Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

December 11, 2023

15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Neil Rosenthal, Thomas White

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the 12/4/2023 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the 12/4/2023 minutes as presented

Yes: Germain, Rosenthal, WhiteAbstained: 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 12/4/2023 minutes as presented. Motion Carries. 3-0- 1 (Select Board Member B. Giovanoni abstains).” (Motion: White, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Increase the Animal Shelter Adoption fees as follows: Puppy - $250; Adult Dog - $150 and Senior Dog - $100

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To increase the Animal Shelter Adoption fees as follows: Puppy - $250; Adult Dog - $150 and Senior Dog - $100. Kittens - $100, Adult Cats - $50 and Senior Cats - $25

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 increase the Animal Shelter Adoption fees as follows: Puppy - $250; Adult Dog - $150 and Senior Dog - $100. Kittens - $100, Adult Cats - $50 and Senior Cats - $25.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Giovanoni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the variances as requested for 7 Clay Street

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the variances as requested for 7 Clay 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 variances as requested for 7 Clay Street..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve a Change of Manager for the Christopher Building Association Inc. for property located at 262 West Grove Street and submit to the ABCC

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a Change of Manager for the Christopher Building Association Inc. for property located at 262 West Grove Street and submit to the ABCC

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 Change of Manager for the Christopher Building Association Inc. for property located at 262 West Grove Street and submit to the ABCC..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the 2024 Class I, Class I, Class III 2024 Automobile Vehicle Dealer Licensing contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 2024 Class I, Class I, Class III 2024 Automobile Vehicle Dealer Licensing contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Town Clerk

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 2024 Class I, Class I, Class III 2024 Automobile Vehicle Dealer Licensing contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Town Clerk..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Send a certified letter to both non-compliant businesses and notify them accordingly

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To send a certified letter to both non-compliant businesses and notify them accordingly

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 send a certified letter to both non-compliant businesses and notify them accordingly..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Renew the 2024 Taxi Livery Service Renewal as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Town Clerk

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To renew the 2024 Taxi Livery Service Renewal as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Town Clerk

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 renew the 2024 Taxi Livery Service Renewal as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Town Clerk..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the 2024 Common Victualler licensing as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 2024 Common Victualler licensing 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 2024 Common Victualler licensing as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the 2024 Auto-Amusement Renewal Licensing as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Executive...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 2024 Auto-Amusement Renewal Licensing as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Executive Assistant

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 2024 Auto-Amusement Renewal Licensing as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Executive Assistant..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the 2024 Weekday Entertainment Renewal Licensing as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 2024 Weekday Entertainment Renewal Licensing as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Executive Assistant

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 2024 Weekday Entertainment Renewal Licensing as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Executive Assistant..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the 2024 Sunday Entertainment Licensing as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Executive...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 2024 Sunday Entertainment Licensing as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Executive Assistant

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 2024 Sunday Entertainment Licensing as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Executive Assistant..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the 2024 Liquor License Renewals as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Executive Assistant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the 2024 Liquor License Renewals as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Executive Assistant

Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteAbstained: Rosenthal

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 the 2024 Liquor License Renewals as presented and contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes owed to the Town and all required documentation being filed with the Executive Assistant. Motion Carries. 3-0-1 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal abstains.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Authorize the extension of sale of alcohol for one hours, from 1 AM to 2 AM on New Year's Eve (12/31/23) for the Section 12 Liquor License Establishments as requested

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize the extension of sale of alcohol for one hours, from 1 AM to 2 AM on New Year's Eve (12/31/23) for the Section 12 Liquor License Establishments as requested

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 extension of sale of alcohol for one hours, from 1 AM to 2 AM on New Year's Eve (12/31/23) for the Section 12 Liquor License Establishments as requested..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:34 PM

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 8:34 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 8:34 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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