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October 28, 2024
13 recorded votes, 2 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 10/21/2024
To approve the minutes from 10/21/2024.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike, the Board unanimously to approve the minutes from 10/21/2024..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Appoint Amanda Bumin to the Council on Aging Board for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Amanda Bumin to the Council on Aging Board for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board T. White. Discussion: Town Manager J. McGrail conducted a phone interview, very qualified. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Amanda Bumin to the Council on Aging Board for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Appoint Christina Hughes to the Council on Aging Board for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Christina Hughes to the Council on Aging Board 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 T. White. Discussion: same as above, Town Manager, J. McGrail conducted a phone interview, very qualified. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Christina Hughes to the Council on Aging Board for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Approve an "Internet Only" Class II Used Automobile Dealers License for Danilo Martinez, 164 Everett Street, Assessors May 040, Lot 4022 d
To approve an "Internet Only" Class II Used Automobile Dealers License for Danilo Martinez, 164 Everett Street, Assessors May 040, Lot 4022 d
No: Farley, Giovanoni, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Germain
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member T. Farley and seconded by Select Board B. Pike. Discussion: Town Manager J. McGrail stated that on the agenda back in March, concerns on the property were looked into. Building Commissioner B. Whalen issued a letter citing violation concerns, hazard materials, automobile graveyard and impervious more than 25%. B. Whalen and O. Thompson went out to reinspect site. Hazard materials were taken care of. Progress had been made on the auto graveyard and no confirming lot on impervious. Applicant was looking to be back on agenda for approval. Select Board Member B. Pike stated he looked at area today, there were a significant number of automobiles still there and the area should be checked again. Select Board Member T. Farley asked what were B. Whalen's thoughts and what if it were written in agreement to keep cars off the lot. Town Manager J. McGrail stated significant progress had been made. Select Board Member T. White stated he might vote to approve if license is contingent upon improvement. Select Board Member B. Giovanoni stated this is a possible town lawsuit. The car graveyard is not approved or legal. He has no ability to say there are good improvements. Applicant needs to get rid of all unregistered vehicles on the property and get the license after they get in compliance. Cannot vote at this time. The Board voted 4 Nays, 1 Abstain (Select Board Chair Germain) to approve an "Internet Only" Class II Used Automobile Dealers License for Danilo Martinez, 164 Everett Street, Assessors May 040, Lot 4022 d..” (Motion: Farley)
Approve the 2024 Christmas Parade route, use of roads and authorize the request to reach out to the Fire Department to use their truck for Mr. & Mrs. Claus as indicated
To approve the 2024 Christmas Parade route, use of roads and authorize the request to reach out to the Fire Department to use their truck for Mr. & Mrs. Claus as indicated
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 T. Farley. Saturday November 30" rain date, December 1. Select Board Chair M. Germain read the request letter. Event is Saturday, November 30" and rain date is Sunday, December 1". Town Manager J. McGrail will reach out to Middleborough Fire Department. The Board voted to approve the 2024 Christmas Parade route, use of roads and authorize the request to reach out to the Fire Department to use their truck for Mr. & Mrs. Claus as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Not exercise Right of First Refusal (ROFR) - Chapter 61A – Plymouth St./Map 35, Lot 4864 f
To not exercise Right of First Refusal (ROFR) - Chapter 61A – Plymouth St./Map 35, Lot 4864 f
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board B. Pike. Meeting Minutes October 28, 2024 Discussion: Select Board Chair M. Germain read letters from Conservation Commission and Planning stating no concerns. Town Manager J. McGrail stated no concerns from Water Dept. The Board voted unanimously to not exercise Right of First Refusal (ROFR) - Chapter 61A – Plymouth St./Map 35, Lot 4864 f..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Not exercise Right of First Refusal (ROFR) - Chapter 61B – Map 72, Lot 3775 to be combined with 330 Wareham St
To not exercise Right of First Refusal (ROFR) - Chapter 61B – Map 72, Lot 3775 to be combined with 330 Wareham St
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board T. Farley. Discussion: Select Board Chair M. Germain read letters from Conservation Commission and Planning stating no concerns. Town Manager J. McGrail stated no concerns from Water Dept. The Board voted unanimously to not exercise Right of First Refusal (ROFR) - Chapter 61B – Map 72, Lot 3775 to be combined with 330 Wareham St..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Approve and sign closing documents for sale of West Grove Street Parcels: 048-3042 and 048-3832 that pursuant to the vote taken under Article 18 from the April 25, 2022 Annual Town Meeting to...
To approve and sign closing documents for sale of West Grove Street Parcels: 048-3042 and 048-3832 that pursuant to the vote taken under Article 18 from the April 25, 2022 Annual Town Meeting to convey to VMD MB Industrial LLC for consideration of $1.8 million the two town-owned parcels of land on West Grove Street and to authorize the Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Select Board any involved deeds, affidavits, settlement statements and all other documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish said conveyance
From the minutes
“Select Board Member B. Giovanoni made a motion that pursuant to the vote taken under Article 18 from the April 25, 2022 Annual Town Meeting to convey to VMD MB Industrial LLC for consideration of $1.8 million the two town-owned parcels of land on West Grove Street, which parcels are identified by the assessors as parcel 048-3042 and parcel 048-3832 and acquired by the town by instruments recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 10604 page 186 and book 10604 page 188 and further to execute and authorize the Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Select Board any involved deeds, affidavits, settlement statements and all other documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish said conveyance. Seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. Town Manager J. McGrail stated that we are officially closing on town-owned land behind Harry's to the developer that's creating and building Campus 44 on Thursday, October 31st. Select Board will sign deed and authorize Town Manager to sign Settlement Statement. The Board voted unanimously to approve and sign closing documents for sale of West Grove Street Parcels: 048-3042 and 048-3832 that pursuant to the vote taken under Article 18 from the April 25, 2022 Annual Town Meeting to convey to VMD MB Industrial LLC for consideration of $1.8 million the two town-owned parcels of land on West Grove Street and to authorize the Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Select Board any involved deeds, affidavits, settlement statements and all other documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish said conveyance..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
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)
Allow for wetland restoration of two areas totaling 677-sf and 25' buffer restoration of 11,543-sf
To allow for wetland restoration of two areas totaling 677-sf and 25' buffer restoration of 11,543-sf
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to allow for wetland restoration of two areas totaling 677-sf and 25' buffer restoration of 11,543-sf..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni to close the hearing. The Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Pike, second: Giovanoni)
Allow for the construction of a new 9,626-SF water treatment facility and supporting 4,368-SF vehicle garage to replace the existing outdated water treatment facility
To allow for the construction of a new 9,626-SF water treatment facility and supporting 4,368-SF vehicle garage to replace the existing outdated water treatment facility
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to allow for the construction of a new 9,626-SF water treatment facility and supporting 4,368-SF vehicle garage to replace the existing outdated water treatment facility..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjourn at 8 p.m
To adjourn at 8 p.m
From the minutes
“ADJOURN Upon motion made by B. Giovanoni and seconded T. Farley, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8 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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