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December 9, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 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 12/9/2024
To approve the minutes from 12/9/2024
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T, Farley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from 12/9/2024..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Approve Middleborough Chief of Police contact – Robert Ferreira
To approve Middleborough Chief of Police contact – Robert Ferreira
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Town Manager J. McGrail stated this contract with R. Ferreira as Interim Chief with a salary of $187,000. If made permanent, salary will be $197,000. Letter to be submitted in January by Ferreira to be made permanent. Ferreira has been with the department for 25 years. The Board voted unanimously to approve Middleborough Chief of Police contact – Robert Ferreira..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Appoint Joseph M. Perkins as Special Police Officer for the Middleborough Police Department
To appoint Joseph M. Perkins as Special Police Officer for the Middleborough Police Department
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Meeting Minutes December 9, 2024 Town Manager J. McGrail stated that Perkins would be appointed as Special Police Officer now so he won't lost POST Certification. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Joseph M. Perkins as Special Police Officer for the Middleborough Police Department..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Appoint Police Officer Scott J. Cowan to the Middleborough Police Dept. effective 12/10/24
To appoint Police Officer Scott J. Cowan to the Middleborough Police Dept. effective 12/10/24
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Select Board Member B. Giovanoni noted this was a lateral transfer from Wareham Police Department, is POST Certified with 12 years of service. Cowan was raised in Middleborough and a 2006 Middleborough High School graduate. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Police Officer Scott J. Cowan to the Middleborough Police Dept. effective 12/10/24..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Appoint Nancy Kefalis to Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term effective 12/9/24
To appoint Nancy Kefalis to Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term effective 12/9/24
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Town Manager J. McGrail stated he interviewed Kefalis. She is very interested in the position and has attended all of the meetings over the last two months. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Nancy Kefalis to Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term effective 12/9/24..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
The lead line a few years ago, however, could not locate the minutes
The lead line a few years ago, however, could not locate the minutes
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 and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. Town Manager J. McGrail stated this ties up the last of the ARPA funding. He stated the Board voted the lead line a few years ago, however, could not locate the minutes..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Obligate remaining federal, state and local fiscal recovery funds/ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) - $715,176 (lead line replacement - $458,756.58, old DPW design - $150,000.00, pavement management...
To obligate remaining federal, state and local fiscal recovery funds/ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) - $715,176 (lead line replacement - $458,756.58, old DPW design - $150,000.00, pavement management (2) - $106,419.42)
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to obligate remaining federal, state and local fiscal recovery funds/ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) - $715,176 (lead line replacement - $458,756.58, old DPW design - $150,000.00, pavement management (2) - $106,419.42)..”
Approve PEG Access Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Towns of Middleborough and Freetown
To approve PEG Access Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Towns of Middleborough and Freetown
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Select Board Member B. Giovanoni stated that similar to the past agreement, this is a 3-year contact for $5000 per year. Karen Foye who runs MCCAM believe this is a good, viable option. Select Board Member B. Pike confirmed that Foye felt it was a good option as well. The Board voted unanimously to approve PEG Access Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Towns of Middleborough and Freetown..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Select Board Member B. Giovanoni made a motion to close the hearing and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. The Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Deny the plan as presented and
To deny the plan as presented and
From the minutes
“Select Board Member B. Giovanoni made a motion to deny the plan as presented and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Motion denied unanimously..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Select Board Member B, Giovanoni made a motion to close the hearing and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the plan as presented and
To approve the plan as presented and
From the minutes
“Select Board Member B. Giovanoni made a motion to approve the plan as presented and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjourn at 8:16 p.m
To adjourn at 8:16 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 8:16 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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