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September 16, 2024
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Thomas White, Teresa Farley, William Pike Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes from 09/09/2024 as amended correcting typo TIF to TIPS, under New Business (g), second paragraph: Discussion: Select Board Member B. Giovanni expressed appreciation for...
To approve the minutes from 09/09/2024 as amended correcting typo TIF to TIPS, under New Business (g), second paragraph: Discussion: Select Board Member B. Giovanni expressed appreciation for applicant including a TIPS certificate with application.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board unanimously to approve the minutes from 09/09/2024 as amended correcting typo TIF to TIPS, under New Business (g), second paragraph: Discussion: Select Board Member B. Giovanni expressed appreciation for applicant including a TIPS certificate with application..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Accept FEMA SAFER Grant - $2,019,030
To accept FEMA SAFER Grant - $2,019,030. Fire Chief O. Thomason stated this will be largest hiring event in recent history and expressed his thanks
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Town Manager J. McGrail stated his excitement for the opportunity for the Board to vote on this grant. McGrail further noted after last winter's tragedy had the town looking at staffing as there. Currently funded through overtime and although maintained, the cost to the town was significant. We hit a homerun with this grant to bring in six new firefighters. Fire Chief O. Thompson thanked the Town Manager and Select Board for backing this grant. This will now allow for seven people to be on duty every day as well as opening up South Station 24/7 with three firefighters. Meeting Minutes September 16, 2024 Select Board Member B. Giovanoni stated it was about time and thanked all for getting this grant. Select Board Member T. White also stated that lives will be saved and that's most important. Resident Diane Fay, 8309 Oak Point Drive commented how this is a win for the whole town and for shifts to be able to cover each other. Board voted unanimously to accept FEMA SAFER Grant - $2,019,030. Fire Chief O. Thomason stated this will be largest hiring event in recent history and expressed his thanks..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the September 10, 2024 debt sale (bonds and notes)
To approve the September 10, 2024 debt sale as presented in the Vote of the Select Board (school project finding under G.L. c.70B; sale of $10,435,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds to UMB Bank, N.A.; sale of $7,554,000 Bond Anticipation Notes to BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC)
The minutes include the Clerk's certificate saying "the following votes were unanimously passed".
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni in accordance with all provisions with Select Board as presented in the Vote of Select Board: Meeting Minutes September 16, 2024 VOTE OF THE SELECT BOARD ], the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Middleborough, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held September 16, 2024, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody:.” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Approve September 10, 2024 Debt Sale
To approve September 10, 2024 Debt Sale
From the minutes
“Board voted unanimously to approve September 10, 2024 Debt Sale..”
Approved declaring certain town-owned vehicles and equipment as surplus
Approved declaring certain town-owned vehicles and equipment as surplus
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. The Board voted unanimously approved declaring certain town-owned vehicles and equipment as surplus..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Adjourn at 8:50 p.m
To adjourn at 8:50 p.m
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 8:50 p.m..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
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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