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Middleborough Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 17, 2024

22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into Executive Session and return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a determinantal effect on...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into Executive Session and return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a determinantal effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body

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 enter into Executive Session and return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a determinantal effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body. Polled vote: B. Pike -Aye, B. Giovanoni -Aye, T. White -Aye, T. Farley -Aye, M. Germain -Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding for AFSCME, DPW Local 1700

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Memorandum of Understanding for AFSCME, DPW Local 1700

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 a Memorandum of Understanding for AFSCME, DPW Local 1700..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding for the Clerical union

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Memorandum of Understanding for the Clerical union

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., the Board voted unanimously to approve a Memorandum of Understanding for the Clerical union..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

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

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding for the COA union

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve a Memorandum of Understanding for the COA union

Yes: Farley, Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteAbstained: PikeThe minutes say "unanimously" and name William Pike Jr. as abstaining; the others are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously with one abstention to approve a Memorandum of Understanding for the COA union. Select Board Member W. Pike Jr. abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding for the GMEG union

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Memorandum of Understanding for the GMEG union

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 a Memorandum of Understanding for the GMEG union..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Approve the June 3, 2024 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the June 3, 2024 minutes as presented

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 June 3, 2024 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Not exercise the right of first refusal for Lot 3769 Nancy Parks - Black Brook Ranch Family Trust

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To not exercise the right of first refusal for Lot 3769 Nancy Parks - Black Brook Ranch Family Trust

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 not exercise the right of first refusal for Lot 3769 Nancy Parks - Black Brook Ranch Family Trust..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Renew the 2nd Hand/Junk/Old Metals/Pawn Broker license for Gregory Scot Jewelers

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To renew the 2nd Hand/Junk/Old Metals/Pawn Broker license for Gregory Scot Jewelers

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 renew the 2nd Hand/Junk/Old Metals/Pawn Broker license for Gregory Scot Jewelers..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Renew the 2nd Hand/Junk/Old Metals license for Vintage Vault

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To renew the 2nd Hand/Junk/Old Metals license for Vintage Vault

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 renew the 2nd Hand/Junk/Old Metals license for Vintage Vault..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Declare surplus equipment for the IT Department

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To declare surplus equipment for the IT Department

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr. the Board voted unanimously to declare surplus equipment for the IT Department..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

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

Approve the DPW Director's Contract

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the DPW Director's Contract

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 DPW Director's Contract..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Approve the Water Superintendent's Contract

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Water Superintendent's Contract

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 Water Superintendent's Contract..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Approve the Sewer Superintendent Contract

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Sewer Superintendent Contract

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 Sewer Superintendent Contract..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Reappoint Darren DeGrazia to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term ending 7/30/2029

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint Darren DeGrazia to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term ending 7/30/2029

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. Farley and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Darren DeGrazia to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term ending 7/30/2029..” (Motion: Farley, second: Giovanoni)

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

Reappoint Dr. Edward Braun to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term ending 7/30/2029

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint Dr. Edward Braun to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term ending 7/30/2029

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 reappoint Dr. Edward Braun to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term ending 7/30/2029..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Reappoint Joseph Mandile to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term ending 7/30/2029

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint Joseph Mandile to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term ending 7/30/2029

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 reappoint Joseph Mandile to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term ending 7/30/2029..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Temporarily postpone the appointment of MacDonald Sprague as Observer to the Middleboro-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To temporarily postpone the appointment of MacDonald Sprague as Observer to the Middleboro-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission

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 temporarily postpone the appointment of MacDonald Sprague as Observer to the Middleboro-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Ratify the Town Manager's reappointment of Nancy Ockers to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ratify the Town Manager's reappointment of Nancy Ockers to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr. and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to ratify the Town Manager's reappointment of Nancy Ockers to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Pike, second: Giovanoni)

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

Ratify the Town Manager's reappointment of Adam Guaraldi to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ratify the Town Manager's reappointment of Adam Guaraldi to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027

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 ratify the Town Manager's reappointment of Adam Guaraldi to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Appoint Steven Studly to the Board of Registrars for a one-year term through 2025

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Steven Studly to the Board of Registrars for a one-year term through 2025

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 appoint Steven Studly to the Board of Registrars for a one-year term through 2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Appoint Christina Hughes to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term through 2027

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Christina Hughes to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term through 2027

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 appoint Christina Hughes to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term through 2027..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Adjourn at 7:54 PM

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 7:54 PM

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:54 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (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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