← Middleborough Select Board

Middleborough Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

January 8, 2024

11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.

Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

Your Middleborough ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.

Start my ballot →

Attendance

Present: Mark Germain, Neil Rosenthal, Thomas White

Absent: Brian Giovanoni

Every vote, in order

Open the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrant to be held on April 22, 2024 and to close the warrant on Friday, March 8, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To open the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrant to be held on April 22, 2024 and to close the warrant on Friday, March 8, 2024

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to open the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrant to be held on April 22, 2024 and to close the warrant on Friday, March 8, 2024..” (Motion: White, second: Rosenthal)

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

Pursuant to 301 CMR 51.07(1)(b) to authorize the Chair to waive the 120-day notice period as required by said section as to a parcel of land of approximately 63+/- acres in the Town of...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That pursuant to 301 CMR 51.07(1)(b) to authorize the Chair to waive the 120-day notice period as required by said section as to a parcel of land of approximately 63+/- acres in the Town of Middleborough, shown on Exhibit A attached hereto, in which the Department of Conservation and Recreation is considering acquiring an interest

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously that pursuant to 301 CMR 51.07(1)(b) to authorize the Chair to waive the 120-day notice period as required by said section as to a parcel of land of approximately 63+/- acres in the Town of Middleborough, shown on Exhibit A attached hereto, in which the Department of Conservation and Recreation is considering acquiring an interest..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: White)

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

NOT EXERCISE its right of First Refusal for the Chapter 61A property of 480 Wareham Street, Assessors Map 087, Lot 6463

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To NOT EXERCISE its right of First Refusal for the Chapter 61A property of 480 Wareham Street, Assessors Map 087, Lot 6463

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to NOT EXERCISE its right of First Refusal for the Chapter 61A property of 480 Wareham Street, Assessors Map 087, Lot 6463..” (Motion: White, second: Rosenthal)

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

Authorize the chair to sign the ARL Settlement Agreement as indicated

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the chair to sign the ARL Settlement Agreement as indicated

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the chair to sign the ARL Settlement Agreement as indicated..” (Motion: White, second: Rosenthal)

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

Approve and sign the McLean Hospital Agreement as indicated

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve and sign the McLean Hospital Agreement as indicated

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the McLean Hospital Agreement as indicated..” (Motion: White, second: Rosenthal)

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

Approve the Common Victualler for Homeroots LLC to be located at 16 Wareham Street

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the Common Victualler for Homeroots LLC to be located at 16 Wareham Street

Yes: Germain, WhiteAbstained: Rosenthal

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member M. Germain, the Board voted to approve the Common Victualler for Homeroots LLC to be located at 16 Wareham Street. Motion Carries. 2-0-1 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal abstains.).” (Motion: White, second: Germain)

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

Sign the Notice of Betterment for Lisa Letourneau, 97 Plympton Street in the amount of $29, 338

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the Notice of Betterment for Lisa Letourneau, 97 Plympton Street in the amount of $29, 338

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to sign the Notice of Betterment for Lisa Letourneau, 97 Plympton Street in the amount of $29, 338..” (Motion: White, second: Rosenthal)

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

Sign the Notice of Betterment for Robert G. Hession, Jr. & Lynne A. Hession, 29 Stone Street in the amount of $21,130

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the Notice of Betterment for Robert G. Hession, Jr. & Lynne A. Hession, 29 Stone Street in the amount of $21,130

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to sign the Notice of Betterment for Robert G. Hession, Jr. & Lynne A. Hession, 29 Stone Street in the amount of $21,130..” (Motion: White, second: Rosenthal)

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

Appoint Paula Fay to the Cultural Counsel for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 2–1

To appoint Paula Fay to the Cultural Counsel for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2027

Yes: Germain, WhiteNo: Rosenthal

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member M. Germain, the Board voted to appoint Paula Fay to the Cultural Counsel for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2027. Motion Carries. 2-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: White, second: Germain)

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

Enforce the fine of $1,000 for business that were found to be in violation and sold tobacco products to a minor as follows: EVRO, Inc., Jamie's Liquors, Capeway Convenience, DBG Village, Inc.,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enforce the fine of $1,000 for business that were found to be in violation and sold tobacco products to a minor as follows: EVRO, Inc., Jamie's Liquors, Capeway Convenience, DBG Village, Inc., Freitas Liquors, Stop & Save, K&K Smoke Shop, AL Prime, Gas Depot, Middleboro Shell, Middleboro Discount Liquors, Middleborough Mart, Middleboro Petroleum and Ron's Geko

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to enforce the fine of $1,000 for business that were found to be in violation and sold tobacco products to a minor as follows: EVRO, Inc., Jamie's Liquors, Capeway Convenience, DBG Village, Inc., Freitas Liquors, Stop & Save, K&K Smoke Shop, AL Prime, Gas Depot, Middleboro Shell, Middleboro Discount Liquors, Middleborough Mart, Middleboro Petroleum and Ron's Geko..” (Motion: White, second: Rosenthal)

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

Adjourn at 7:50 PM

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn at 7:50 PM

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:50 PM..” (Motion: White, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (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.

How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →
Get an email when new quizzes open

MassVoter.com · nonpartisan match quiz · About · How the Legislature voted · Local Votes · Privacy · Support MassVoter

Report an error on this page

See something wrong? A wrong vote, name, date or number? Tell us and we’ll check it against the source and fix it. Fixes are listed on our corrections page.