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November 18, 2024
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Thomas White, William Pike Jr.
Absent: Teresa Farley
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes from 11/4/2024
To approve the minutes from 11/4/2024
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 11/4/2024..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Close the following Earth Removal Permits: Permit 6-02 - Costello Dismantling, Permit 16-04 - Costello Dismantling and Permit 18-01 - River Rock (completed)
To close the following Earth Removal Permits: Permit 6-02 - Costello Dismantling, Permit 16-04 - Costello Dismantling and Permit 18-01 - River Rock (completed)
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 close the following Earth Removal Permits: Permit 6-02 - Costello Dismantling, Permit 16-04 - Costello Dismantling and Permit 18-01 - River Rock (completed)..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Approve the Water System Connection and Application Policy
To approve the Water System Connection and Application Policy
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. White. Town Manager J. McGrail stated this policy was presented last month at the Water and Sewer Commissioners Meeting. This policy would essentially make it fair for new customers to pay the cost of some of the upgrades that existing customers have paid in present value dollars. Meeting Minutes November 18, 2024 Select Board Member B. Giovanoni stated the wording regarding irrigation (Item B, Page 3) needs more clarification on regulations. Town Manager J. McGrail was in agreement. Select Board Member B. Pike inquired if policy would cover accessory dwelling units (ADU's). Town Manager J. McGrail stated policy would require property owner to cover each additional connection as applicable at the applicable rate. He stated the town should be covered; however, the Select Board can amend the regulation at any time. Select Board Member B. Giovanoni felt the Board should move forward with policy as is and change as potentially needed. The Board voted to approve the Water System Connection and Application Policy..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
(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 T. White and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike the Board voted:.” (Motion: White, second: Pike)
Sign Letter of Recommendation – Old DPW
To sign Letter of Recommendation – Old DPW
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to sign Letter of Recommendation – Old DPW..”
Approve plan as presented
To approve plan as presented
From the minutes
“Select Board Member B. Giovanoni made a motion to close the hearing and was seconded by Select Board Member T. White. The Board voted unanimously to approve plan as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjourn at 8:03 p.m
To adjourn at 8:03 p.m
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:03 p.m..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
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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