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Middleborough Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

April 8, 2024

16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Teresa Farley, William Pike Jr., Thomas White

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Elect Mark Germain as Chairman to the Select Board for a one-year term to expire just prior to the annual Town Election

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To elect Mark Germain as Chairman to the Select Board for a one-year term to expire just prior to the annual Town Election

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 elect Mark Germain as Chairman to the Select Board for a one-year term to expire just prior to the annual Town Election..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Elect Brian Giovanoni as Vice Chairman to the Board of Selectmen for a one-year term to expire just prior to the Annual Town Election

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To elect Brian Giovanoni as Vice Chairman to the Board of Selectmen for a one-year term to expire just prior to the Annual Town Election

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley, the Board voted unanimously, to elect Brian Giovanoni as Vice Chairman to the Board of Selectmen for a one-year term to expire just prior to the Annual Town Election..” (Motion: White, second: Farley)

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

Approve the 3/25/2024 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the 3/25/2024 minutes as presented,

Yes: Farley, Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteAbstained: Pike

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley, the Board voted to approve the 3/25/2024 minutes as presented, Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (Select Board Member B. Pike abstained).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Approve and send out to ratepayers the Water Use Restrictions for the Town regarding No Outdoor Non-Essential Watering as indicated

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and send out to ratepayers the Water Use Restrictions for the Town regarding No Outdoor Non-Essential Watering 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 and send out to ratepayers the Water Use Restrictions for the Town regarding No Outdoor Non-Essential Watering as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Increase the Town's Reimbursement Rate to reflect the IRS yearly rate and to follow it as it increases

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To increase the Town's Reimbursement Rate to reflect the IRS yearly rate and to follow it as it increases

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 increase the Town's Reimbursement Rate to reflect the IRS yearly rate and to follow it as it increases..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Approve the transfer of Street Lighting for John Perkins Way to the Town

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the transfer of Street Lighting for John Perkins Way to the Town

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 transfer of Street Lighting for John Perkins Way to the Town..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Sign the Notice of Betterment Agreement for Melissa & Andrew Larson, 16 Homestead Road in the amount of $23,400

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To sign the Notice of Betterment Agreement for Melissa & Andrew Larson, 16 Homestead Road in the amount of $23,400

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 the Notice of Betterment Agreement for Melissa & Andrew Larson, 16 Homestead Road in the amount of $23,400..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Approve the waivers as requested for the property located at 152 Chestnut Street

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the waivers as requested for the property located at 152 Chestnut Street

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the waivers as requested for the property located at 152 Chestnut Street..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Recommend favorable action on Articles 1-4 of the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action on Articles 1-4 of the Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Articles 1-4 of the Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Recommend favorable action on Articles 3 through 30 as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action on Articles 3 through 30 as presented

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 recommend favorable action on Articles 3 through 30 as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Take no action on Article 31

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To take no action on Article 31

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member B, Pike, the Board voted unanimously to take no action on Article 31..” (Motion: Giovanoni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Take no action on Article 32

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To take no action on Article 32

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike, the Board voted unanimously to take no action on Article 32..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 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 7 (PDF)

Approve the "Internet Only" Class II Dealers License for Roland Ogunlad, Mass Deal Automobile for property located at 548 West Grove Street with no vehicles on display, no signage and by...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the "Internet Only" Class II Dealers License for Roland Ogunlad, Mass Deal Automobile for property located at 548 West Grove Street with no vehicles on display, no signage and by appointment only

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 "Internet Only" Class II Dealers License for Roland Ogunlad, Mass Deal Automobile for property located at 548 West Grove Street with no vehicles on display, no signage and by appointment only..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn at 9:30 PM

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 9:30 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 9:30 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (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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