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November 4, 2024
10 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 10/28/2024
To approve the minutes from 10/28/2024
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. The Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from 10/28/2024..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Be in compliance with the state code
To be in compliance with the state code
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 Select Board Member T. Farley. Discussion: Select Board Chair M. Germain stated this was a procedural agreement to be in compliance with the state code. The Board voted:.” (Motion: Pike, second: Farley)
Approve a Notice of Betterment for Ronald T. & Trish M. Garbitt, 90 Colby Drive in the amount of $27,461.25
To approve a Notice of Betterment for Ronald T. & Trish M. Garbitt, 90 Colby Drive in the amount of $27,461.25
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Select Board Chair M. Germain stated the Health Department has no issues. The Board voted unanimously to approve a Notice of Betterment for Ronald T. & Trish M. Garbitt, 90 Colby Drive in the amount of $27,461.25..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Counter sue all parties involved should a suit be filed against town
To counter sue all parties involved should a suit be filed against town
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, PikeNo: Farley, White
From the minutes
“Select Board Member B. Giovanoni made a motion to counter sue all parties involved personally and professionally should a suit be filed against town. Seconded by T. Farley for discussion. Select Board Member B. Giovanni stated his reason for motion was he didn't agree with anyone threatening a lawsuit when they are not a party in the matter. Select Board T. White stated he heard an opinion and not a threat. Meeting Minutes November 4, 2024 Board voted: 3 YEA (B. Pike, B. Giovanoni, M. Germain) /2 NAY (T. White, T Farley) To counter sue all parties involved should a suit be filed against town..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
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. Giovanoni that the deed restriction should stay in place and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. The Board voted:.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Continue WPRD Hearing for 4 Abbey Lane to Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m
To continue WPRD Hearing for 4 Abbey Lane to Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by B. Pike and seconded by B. Giovanoni. The Board voted unanimously to continue WPRD Hearing for 4 Abbey Lane to Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m..” (Motion: Pike, second: Giovanoni)
Continue the Earth Removal Hearing for property located at Harper Lane to Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:40 p.m
To continue the Earth Removal Hearing for property located at Harper Lane to Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:40 p.m
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by B. Giovanoni and seconded by T. Farley the board voted unanimously to continue the Earth Removal Hearing for property located at Harper Lane to Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:40 p.m..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Continue the WPRD Hearing for 83 Cambridge Street to Monday, 11/18 at 7:30 p.m
To continue the WPRD Hearing for 83 Cambridge Street to Monday, 11/18 at 7:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Select Board Member B. Giovanoni made a motion to continue the hearing to Monday, 11/18 at 7:30 p.m. as applicant could not be here and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Meeting Minutes November 4, 2024 The Board voted unanimously to continue the WPRD Hearing for 83 Cambridge Street to Monday, 11/18 at 7:30 p.m..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the application filed by Nathaniel Kessler, Freedman's Autoworks LLC for a Class II Automobile Dealer's License for the premises located at 463 Wareham Street, Middleboro, MA, Assessors...
To approve the application filed by Nathaniel Kessler, Freedman's Autoworks LLC for a Class II Automobile Dealer's License for the premises located at 463 Wareham Street, Middleboro, MA, Assessors Map 087, Lot 3165 with 22 parking spaces
From the minutes
“Motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by T. White. The Board voted unanimously to approve the application filed by Nathaniel Kessler, Freedman's Autoworks LLC for a Class II Automobile Dealer's License for the premises located at 463 Wareham Street, Middleboro, MA, Assessors Map 087, Lot 3165 with 22 parking spaces..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjourn at 8:12 p.m
To adjourn at 8:12 p.m
From the minutes
“ADJOURN Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:12 p.m..” (Motion: Giovanoni, 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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