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Middleborough Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

July 1, 2024

20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Note on these minutes: Not counted as a Select Board vote (a vote by another board, or a joint vote with another board): "Upon motion properly made and seconded by members of the CPC, the CPC voted unanimously to appoint at-large member, Annemarie Jacobson, for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027." Not counted as a Select Board vote (a vote by another board, or a joint vote with another board): "Upon motion properly made and seconded by members of the CPC, the CPC voted unanimously to appoint at-large member, Erin Rowe, for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027." Not counted as a Select Board vote (a vote by another board, or a joint vote with another board): "Upon motion properly made and seconded by members of the CPC, the CPC voted unanimously to adjourn their meeting immediately following the votes."

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the June 17, 2024 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the June 17, 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 17, 2024 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Approve the June 24, 2024 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the June 24, 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 24, 2024 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Release the Executive Session minutes to he public from June 24, 2024 as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To release the Executive Session minutes to he public from June 24, 2024 as presented

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 release the Executive Session minutes to he public from June 24, 2024 as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

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

Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding for the Fire Fighters Union

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ratify the Memorandum of Understanding for the Fire Fighters 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 ratify the Memorandum of Understanding for the Fire Fighters Union..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding for the Library Union

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ratify the Memorandum of Understanding for the Library 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 ratify the Memorandum of Understanding for the Library Union..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

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

Appoint at-large member, Annemarie Jacobson, for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint at-large member, Annemarie Jacobson, 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. White, the Board voted unanimously to appoint at-large member, Annemarie Jacobson, for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Appoint at-large member, Erin Rowe, for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint at-large member, Erin Rowe, 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 appoint at-large member, Erin Rowe, for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Close out the permit and release the bond (with interest) for RedDog Cranberry Bog, LLC Earth Removal

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close out the permit and release the bond (with interest) for RedDog Cranberry Bog, LLC Earth Removal

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 out the permit and release the bond (with interest) for RedDog Cranberry Bog, LLC Earth Removal..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Reappoint Paula Fay to the Council on Aging Board of Directors

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint Paula Fay to the Council on Aging Board of Directors

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 Paula Fay to the Council on Aging Board of Directors..” (Motion: Farley, second: Giovanoni)

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

Approve 2" Hand/Junk/Old Metals license for Vivian & Anthony, LLC dba Middleboro Recycling

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve 2" Hand/Junk/Old Metals license for Vivian & Anthony, LLC dba Middleboro Recycling

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 2" Hand/Junk/Old Metals license for Vivian & Anthony, LLC dba Middleboro Recycling..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Approve 2"!

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve 2"!

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 2"!.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Change of Manager for Middleborough Knights of Columbus – Ronald LaPointe

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To Change of Manager for Middleborough Knights of Columbus – Ronald LaPointe

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 Change of Manager for Middleborough Knights of Columbus – Ronald LaPointe..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Not exercise right of first refusal for Chapter 6 1A – Lot 6036 Rocky Meadow St for lots 3 and 4

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To not exercise right of first refusal for Chapter 6 1A – Lot 6036 Rocky Meadow St for lots 3 and 4

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 not exercise right of first refusal for Chapter 6 1A – Lot 6036 Rocky Meadow St for lots 3 and 4..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

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

Approve road closures for The Middleborough All Sports Booster Association 5K Road Race – November 24, 2024

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve road closures for The Middleborough All Sports Booster Association 5K Road Race – November 24, 2024

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 road closures for The Middleborough All Sports Booster Association 5K Road Race – November 24, 2024..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Award the South Eastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Water & Sewer Treatment Chemical Contract as indicated for a one-year period commencing on 7/1/2024

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To award the South Eastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Water & Sewer Treatment Chemical Contract as indicated for a one-year period commencing on 7/1/2024

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 award the South Eastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Water & Sewer Treatment Chemical Contract as indicated for a one-year period commencing on 7/1/2024..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Approve nomination of Richard Young for the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors

Minutes, page 5

AppointFailed · 2–2

To approve nomination of Richard Young for the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors

The minutes give only the count (2-2-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., the Board voted 2 yays, 2 nays, and 1 abstention to approve nomination of Richard Young for the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors. Select Board Chairman M. Germain abstained from the vote. The motion fails..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)

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

Pursuant to the vote taken under article 17 of the April 22, 2024 Town Meeting and acting as Board of Water Commissioners, to accept from Robert Elkin, for consideration of $155,000.00, a...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Pursuant to the vote taken under article 17 of the April 22, 2024 Town Meeting and acting as Board of Water Commissioners, to accept from Robert Elkin, for consideration of $155,000.00, a 5.68-acre parcel of land located on Marion Rd. for water supply and watershed protection purposes, and to execute, and to authorize the Town Manager on behalf od the Select Board/Board of Water Commissioners, any and all acceptances, settlement statements and other documents necessary or appropriate to acquire said property

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley, the Board voted unanimously pursuant to the vote taken under article 17 of the April 22, 2024 Town Meeting and acting as Board of Water Commissioners, to accept from Robert Elkin, for consideration of $155,000.00, a 5.68-acre parcel of land located on Marion Rd. for water supply and watershed protection purposes, and to execute, and to authorize the Town Manager on behalf od the Select Board/Board of Water Commissioners, any and all acceptances, settlement statements and other documents necessary or appropriate to acquire said property..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Close the hearing at 7:52PM on July 1. 2024

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing at 7:52PM on July 1. 2024

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 close the hearing at 7:52PM on July 1. 2024..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

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

Approve the pole

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the pole

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 pole..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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

Adjourn at 8:03PM

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8:03PM

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 adjourn at 8:03PM..” (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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