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October 21, 2024
19 recorded votes, 3 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 09/23/2024
To approve the minutes from 09/23/2024.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. Farley and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni. The Board unanimously to approve the minutes from 09/23/2024..” (Motion: Farley, second: Giovanoni)
Sign the Election Warrant
To sign the Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by Select Board B. Giovanoni. Select Board Member B. Pike stated it was very refreshing to see so many people voting early and election workers were busy. The Board voted unanimously to sign the Election Warrant..” (Motion: Pike)
Appoint Robert Ferreira as Interim Police Chief and to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a new contract for Board approval
To appoint Robert Ferreira as Interim Police Chief and to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a new contract for Board approval
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Town Manager J. McGrail stated following the retirement announcement of Chief J. Perkins the Select Board will need to make a decision to appoint R. Ferreira as Interim Police Chief and McGrail will negotiate a contract. Town Manager J. McGrail stated Ferreira was a great leader and Middleborough is lucky to have him. Select Board Member T. Farley thanked former Chief Perkins for all of his hard work and is pleased to have Ferreira. Select Board Member T. White stated he would miss Chief Perkins and looks forward to working with Ferreira. Select Board Chair M. Germain echoed Farley and White's sentiments and stated he has the utmost confidence in Ferreira's leadership. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Robert Ferreira as Interim Police Chief and to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a new contract for Board approval..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (MCWT) Community Septic Interim Loan Debt
To approve the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (MCWT) Community Septic Interim Loan Debt
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Discussion: Treasurer R Fernandes stated this was voted back in April's Town Meeting. Interim loan at 0%/Permanent loan 2% to repair and replace septic systems. Select Board Member T. Farley sought more explanation on the interim loan. Fernandes explained when it is time to permanently finance the 2% will be paid back through betterments. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (MCWT) Community Septic Interim Loan Debt..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve Road Salt, Agricultural By-Product De-Icer Bids FY-2025 as recommended by DPW through the Town of Plymouth Regional Salt Bid #22421
To approve Road Salt, Agricultural By-Product De-Icer Bids FY-2025 as recommended by DPW through the Town of Plymouth Regional Salt Bid #22421
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 by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Road Salt bid – Eastern Minerals $57.56 per ton Alternate Road Salt bid – Morton Salt, Inc. $60.26 per ton Agricultural By-Product De-Icer – Innovative Municipal Products, Inc. - $1.75 per gallon The Board voted to approve Road Salt, Agricultural By-Product De-Icer Bids FY-2025 as recommended by DPW through the Town of Plymouth Regional Salt Bid #22421..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Reappoint Tom Barron and Bruce E. Chase to the Middleborough- Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a 3-year term ending September 30, 2027
To reappoint Tom Barron and Bruce E. Chase to the Middleborough- Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a 3-year term ending September 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Town Manager J. McGrail noted all of the appointments on the agenda tonight were posted in newsletter. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Tom Barron and Bruce E. Chase to the Middleborough- Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a 3-year term ending September 30, 2027..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Appoint Sargent Johnson as an Observer for the Middleborough- Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a 1-year term ending September 30, 2025
To appoint Sargent Johnson as an Observer for the Middleborough- Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a 1-year term ending September 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Sargent Johnson as an Observer for the Middleborough- Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a 1-year term ending September 30, 2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Reappoint Allin, Frawley, Cynthia M. Gendron, Carol Carson and MacDonald Sprague III to the Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a 1-year term ending September 30, 2025
To reappoint Allin, Frawley, Cynthia M. Gendron, Carol Carson and MacDonald Sprague III to the Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a 1-year term ending September 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Allin, Frawley, Cynthia M. Gendron, Carol Carson and MacDonald Sprague III to the Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission for a 1-year term ending September 30, 2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Appoint Gerard Boissonneault to the Weston Forest Committee for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Gerard Boissonneault to the Weston Forest Committee for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Frank Dunphy, Chair of Weston Forest Advisory Committee stated Gerard would be a great fit, recommended him highly.. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Gerard Boissonneault to the Weston Forest Committee for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Appoint Jennifer C. Paulin to the Middleborough Board of Library Trustees for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Jennifer C. Paulin to the Middleborough Board of Library Trustees for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Jennifer C. Paulin to the Middleborough Board of Library Trustees for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve access path to be named "Tisbury Lane" located next to 183 Summer Street, Map 12 Lots 1322, 1414, 1339 and 1416 for Enhanced 9-1-1
To approve access path to be named "Tisbury Lane" located next to 183 Summer Street, Map 12 Lots 1322, 1414, 1339 and 1416 for Enhanced 9-1-1
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board T. White. Discussion: M. Germain read letter from A. Dowler, Database Coordinator Middleborough Police Department. The Board voted unanimously to approve access path to be named "Tisbury Lane" located next to 183 Summer Street, Map 12 Lots 1322, 1414, 1339 and 1416 for Enhanced 9-1-1..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Approve a one-day liquor license (all alcohol) for Bartending Service of New England for event 10/25/24 from 6 pm – 10 pm at Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Avenue
To approve a one-day liquor license (all alcohol) for Bartending Service of New England for event 10/25/24 from 6 pm – 10 pm at Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Avenue
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board T. Farley. Select Board Chair M. Germain thanked applicant for including TIPS certification. The Board voted unanimously to approve a one-day liquor license (all alcohol) for Bartending Service of New England for event 10/25/24 from 6 pm – 10 pm at Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Avenue..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Approve a one-day liquor license (all alcohol) for Bartending Service of New England for event 11/02/2024 from 5:30 pm – 10 pm at Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Avenue
To approve a one-day liquor license (all alcohol) for Bartending Service of New England for event 11/02/2024 from 5:30 pm – 10 pm at Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Avenue
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. The Board voted unanimously to approve a one-day liquor license (all alcohol) for Bartending Service of New England for event 11/02/2024 from 5:30 pm – 10 pm at Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Avenue..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley to close the hearing. The Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
In favor of the allocation of the fiscal year 2025 tax levy among the various classes of property in the Town of Middleborough
In favor of the allocation of the fiscal year 2025 tax levy among the various classes of property in the Town of Middleborough
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni to maintain the 5% split as recommended (residential rate 13.41 / commercial rate 14.21) by the Board of Assessors and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously in favor of the allocation of the fiscal year 2025 tax levy among the various classes of property in the Town of Middleborough..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Be null/void
Be null/void
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 by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley voted to continue this hearing to Monday, November 4" at 7:50 p.m. 7:45 P.M. - TRANSFER OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE RETAIL LICENSE HEARING - for the purpose of discussing an application filed by MB Provisions, Inc. d.b.a. Brack's Grille & Tap for a Transfer of an All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant Liquor License property located at 58 East Grove Street, Assessors Map 58, Lot 5557. Select Board Chair M. Germain read the legal notice as required. Discussion: Atty. M. Porter for MB Provisions, Inc., Frank Brack and Christopher Mather present to discuss Transfer of license of Boston tavern. Brack and Mather are alcohol tip certified. Mather will be manager. No changes to business. Should be a seamless transition. Rockland Trust is helping to finance. Select Board Member B. Pike inquired if the sale should fall through would Select Board vote be null/void..” (Motion: Pike, second: Farley)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley to close the hearing. The Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve transfer and pledge of license
To approve transfer and pledge of license
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 by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley the Board voted to approve transfer and pledge of license..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Adjourn at 8:53 p.m
To adjourn at 8:53 p.m
From the minutes
“ADJOURN Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:53 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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