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January 22, 2024
12 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Neil Rosenthal, Thomas White
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Brian Giovanoni stepped off the Board for an item (8:15 PM)
- Brian Giovanoni stepped back onto the Board (8:30 PM)
Every vote, in order
Approve the 12/18/2023 minutes as presented
To approve the 12/18/2023 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“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 12/18/2023 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the 1/8/2024 minutes as presented
To approve the 1/8/2024 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 1/8/2024 minutes as presented. Motion Carries. 3-0-1 (Select Board Member B. Giovanoni abstains.).” (Motion: White, second: Rosenthal)
Rename the Wareham St Bridge the "1 Lieutenant Fred Z. Washburn" bridge as requested
To rename the Wareham St Bridge the "1 Lieutenant Fred Z. Washburn" bridge as requested
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to rename the Wareham St Bridge the "1 Lieutenant Fred Z. Washburn" bridge as requested..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Authorize the Chair to sign the contract with Ultiplay in the amount of $539,962.47 and to authorize the use of $350,000 in ARPA funds towards the project
To authorize the Chair to sign the contract with Ultiplay in the amount of $539,962.47 and to authorize the use of $350,000 in ARPA funds towards the 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 authorize the Chair to sign the contract with Ultiplay in the amount of $539,962.47 and to authorize the use of $350,000 in ARPA funds towards the project..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the annual appointments of Special Police, Matron, Police Chaplain and Crossing Guard for 2024 as indicated
To approve the annual appointments of Special Police, Matron, Police Chaplain and Crossing Guard for 2024 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 annual appointments of Special Police, Matron, Police Chaplain and Crossing Guard for 2024 as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Authorize the Chair to send a letter of support for the ATV grant for the Conservation Commission as requested
To authorize the Chair to send a letter of support for the ATV grant for the Conservation Commission as requested
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member G. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chair to send a letter of support for the ATV grant for the Conservation Commission as requested..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Continue the hearing to Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM
To continue the hearing to Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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 continue the hearing to Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Close the hearing. 3-0-1 (Select Board Member B
To close the hearing. 3-0-1 (Select Board Member B
The minutes name Brian Giovanoni in this vote, but the minutes do not show that member as present, so only the count is shown. Brian Giovanoni had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to close the hearing. 3-0-1 (Select Board Member B. Giovanoni abstains.).” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: White)
Approve and submit to the ABCC the application for a General, On premises, Beer & Wine License for Hatchet in Hand to be located at 85 Center Street, Assessors Map 50 P, Lot 6132
To approve and submit to the ABCC the application for a General, On premises, Beer & Wine License for Hatchet in Hand to be located at 85 Center Street, Assessors Map 50 P, Lot 6132
The minutes name Brian Giovanoni in this vote, but the minutes do not show that member as present, so only the count is shown. Brian Giovanoni had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded b Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve and submit to the ABCC the application for a General, On premises, Beer & Wine License for Hatchet in Hand to be located at 85 Center Street, Assessors Map 50 P, Lot 6132. Motion Carries. 3-0-1 (Select Board Member B. Giovanoni abstains.).” (Motion: Rosenthal)
Continue the hearing for the WRPD for 16 Vernon Street to Monday, February 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM and ask the Applicant to work with the Conservation Commission and Planning Board to have their support
To continue the hearing for the WRPD for 16 Vernon Street to Monday, February 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM and ask the Applicant to work with the Conservation Commission and Planning Board to have their support
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 continue the hearing for the WRPD for 16 Vernon Street to Monday, February 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM and ask the Applicant to work with the Conservation Commission and Planning Board to have their support..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Continue the matter generally until the Town is informed by the parties that the pending litigation has been resolved
To continue the matter generally until the Town is informed by the parties that the pending litigation has been resolved
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 continue the matter generally until the Town is informed by the parties that the pending litigation has been resolved..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjourn at 9:50 PM
To adjourn at 9:50 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Whiite, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:50 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
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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