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September 23, 2024
37 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark Germain, Thomas White, William Pike Jr.
Absent: Brian Giovanoni, Teresa Farley
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes from 09/16/2024
To approve the minutes from 09/16/2024
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. The Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from 09/16/2024..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Approving the Veterans Day Parade/Ceremony and Poppy Drive
Approving the Veterans Day Parade/Ceremony and Poppy Drive
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Veterans' Agent Steve Adelman stated the parade is Monday, November 11" at 10 a.m. All invited. Ceremony following at 11 a.m. in the Ball Room at Middleborough Town Hall. Ceremony will honor "Middleborough Veteran of the Year" and a "Middleborough Organization/Vendor" of the year. Poppy Drive will run from November 4" – November 11". The Board voted unanimously approving the Veterans Day Parade/Ceremony and Poppy Drive..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Move forward with the I&I project
To move forward with the I&I project
From the minutes
“1. I&I Project Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White the Board voted unanimously to move forward with the I&I project..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Move forward with the WPCF Upgrade project
To move forward with the WPCF Upgrade project
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White the Board voted unanimously to move forward with the WPCF Upgrade project..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Move forward with the Lead Line project
To move forward with the Lead Line project
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White the Board voted unanimously to move forward with the Lead Line project..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Move forward with the Interceptor Upgrade project
To move forward with the Interceptor Upgrade project
From the minutes
“4. Interceptor Upgrade Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White the Board voted unanimously to move forward with the Interceptor Upgrade project..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Move forward with the Center St. Water Main Replacement project Federal Funding 1
To move forward with the Center St. Water Main Replacement project Federal Funding 1. Construction & replacement for the Pratt Farm Dam
From the minutes
“5. Center St. Water Main Replacement Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White the Board voted unanimously to move forward with the Center St. Water Main Replacement project Federal Funding 1. Construction & replacement for the Pratt Farm Dam.” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Move forward with the Pratt Farm Dam project
To move forward with the Pratt Farm Dam project
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White the Board voted unanimously to move forward with the Pratt Farm Dam project..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Approve revised ARL Healthcare/HCA
To approve revised ARL Healthcare/HCA
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Town Manager J. McGrail explained the revision to ARL. Finance Committee Member G. Montapert inquired if state changes had been previously announced. Town Manager J. McGrail stated the biggest change is that we will be in compliance with current Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) regulations provided paid invoices are documented. We will continue to receive the 3% tax revenue. The Board voted unanimously to approve revised ARL Healthcare/HCA..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Approve revised Holistic Health Group, Inc./HCA
To approve revised Holistic Health Group, Inc./HCA
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Town Manager J. McGrail explained this is exactly similar to the previous HCA item. The Board voted unanimously to approve revised Holistic Health Group, Inc./HCA..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Execute 99-year lease for 99 North Main with RJS Property Services
To execute 99-year lease for 99 North Main with RJS Property Services
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Town Manager J. McGrail explained the lease is finally at a point to execute. The 99-year lease will have rent increases every 5 years. Lessee pays all taxes and utility costs as well as coming before the Board for any work that's done. Clawback: should we evict for no cause we would be responsible for money invested up front. For cause, we are not subject that. Select Board Member B. Pike clarified that was the old Pierce Bldg./Police Department. Finance Committee Member G. Montapert asked if there was a baseline requirement for upkeep. Town Manager J. McGrail clarified that there is a baseline requirement. The Board voted unanimously to execute 99-year lease for 99 North Main with RJS Property Services..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Send the MBTA Zoning Letter to State Auditor
To send the MBTA Zoning Letter to State Auditor
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by Select Board Member T White. Town Manager J. McGrail stated the letter drafted on how the state offsets the costs of MBTA Zoning to state auditor on how they intended to help towns offset these costs. Hopeful to get vote before Special Town Meeting. Select Board Member B. Pike stated the letter was well done and well written and gave a lot of info with respect to the cost to Middleborough. Select Board Chair M. Germain stated Select Board Member B. Giovanoni wrote the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Fantastic letter covering all concerns for the cost. The Board voted unanimously to send the MBTA Zoning Letter to State Auditor..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Approve the early voting schedule
To approve the early voting schedule
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Select Board Chair M. Germain read aloud the entire In-Person Early Voting schedule. Meeting Minutes September 23, 2024 TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH Town Clerk's Office Bank Building, 20 Centre Street Pamela J. Menconi Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346-2250 Town Clerk 508-946-2415 phone 508-946-2308 fax MEMORANDUM TO: Select Board FROM: Pamela J. Menconi, Town Clerk DATE: September 17, 2024 Please see the schedule below for In-Person Early Voting for your approval. Should you have any questions or concetns, please do not hesitate to contact me, Saturday, Oct 19 – 9am-3 pm Monday, Oct 21 9 am-6 pm Tuesday Oct 22 Qam-4pm Wednesday, Oct 23 9 am-4 pm Thursday, Oct 24 9 am-4 pm Friday, Oct 25 9am -12 noon Satutday, Oct 26 l0am-4pm Monday Oct 28 8 am- 6 pm Tuesday, Oct 29 8 am- 5 pm a Wednesday, Oct 30 8 am-5 pm a Thursday, Oct 31 8am -5 pm _ Friday, Nov 1 ss 8 am- 12 noon Respectfully, Pamela J. Menconi Meeting Minutes September 23, 2024 Select Board Member T. White welcomed the voting schedule options and encouraged folks to come out and vote. The Board voted unanimously to approve the early voting schedule..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 2
To recommend favorable action of Article 2
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Article 2 –Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 2..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 3
To recommend favorable action of Article 3
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Article 3 – Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 3..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action to Articles 4-8
To recommend favorable action to Articles 4-8
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Article 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 – grants and improvements with Middleborough Fire Dept. Upon motions made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action to Articles 4-8..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 9
To recommend favorable action of Article 9
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Article 9 – Redo rotted siding and repaint COA Bldg. Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 9..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 10
To recommend favorable action of Article 10
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Article 10- Replace Pratt Farm Stoney Brook Dam Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 10..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 11
To recommend favorable action of Article 11
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. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 11..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 12
To recommend favorable action of Article 12
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. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 12..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 13
To recommend favorable action of Article 13
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Article 13 – Interceptor Upgrade Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 13..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 14
To recommend favorable action of Article 14
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Article 14 – Center St. Water Main Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 14..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 15
To recommend favorable action of Article 15
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Article 15 – Replace Chemical Tank Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 15..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 16
To recommend favorable action of Article 16
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Article 16 – MS4 Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 16..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 17
To recommend favorable action of Article 17
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. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 17..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 18
To recommend favorable action of Article 18
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. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 18..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Take no action for Article 19
To take no action for Article 19
From the minutes
“Upon motion to take no action made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White. Discussion: Select Board Chair M. Germain stated he was opposed to the article and will be voting against it at Town Meeting. Should this article pass, things will change for the Town of Middleborough as we know it. Germain stated he will have more to discuss at Town Meeting as he did not want to speak on behalf of two absent Select Board members. Finance Committee Member G. Montapert inquired about the alternative to not voting in favor. Select Board Chair M. Germain stated the people will have to decide at Special Town Meeting. Yes or no vote. Germain stated over the past two years attempts were made to compromise, even going to the State House, with no resolution. He is preparing a slide for Town Meeting with the pros and cons. Finance Committee Member M. Phillips stated it felt as if it were a threat to withhold state funding. Does not seem right, ethical or legal. Would we enter into a class action with other affected towns. There are a lot of hypotheticals. Select Board Chair M. Germain stated that the town is doing its part. It's not about the money all the time. It's about the town and the people who live here. Resident Paula Fay stated that the non-profits applying for grants will be asking questions regarding compliance and seeking clarity on the thought process as well. The Board voted unanimously to take no action for Article 19..” (second: White)
Take favorable action of Article 20
To take favorable action of Article 20
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. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to take favorable action of Article 20..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 21
To recommend favorable action of Article 21
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. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 21..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 22
To recommend favorable action of Article 22
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. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 22..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Recommend favorable action of Article 23
To recommend favorable action of Article 23
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. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action of Article 23..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Continue WRPD Hearing – 83 Cambridge St. to Monday, October 21* at 7:30 p.m
To continue WRPD Hearing – 83 Cambridge St. to Monday, October 21* at 7:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Upon motion to continue hearing 10/21 at 7:30 p.m. by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White. The Board voted unanimously to continue WRPD Hearing – 83 Cambridge St. to Monday, October 21* at 7:30 p.m..” (second: White)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
For the Title V Variance for local upgrade for property located at 31 Lakeview Terrace contingent upon following the 2-year contract and deed restriction as recorded on deed
For the Title V Variance for local upgrade for property located at 31 Lakeview Terrace contingent upon following the 2-year contract and deed restriction as recorded on deed
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted unanimously for the Title V Variance for local upgrade for property located at 31 Lakeview Terrace contingent upon following the 2-year contract and deed restriction as recorded on deed..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
For the Title V Variance for local upgrades and variance for property located at 99 Tispaquin St
For the Title V Variance for local upgrades and variance for property located at 99 Tispaquin St
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. White, the Board voted unanimously for the Title V Variance for local upgrades and variance for property located at 99 Tispaquin St..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Adjourn at 8:32 p.m
To adjourn at 8:32 p.m
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:32 p.m..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
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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