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Middleborough Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

February 10, 2025

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Thomas White, Teresa Farley, William Pike Jr.

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes from 2/3/2025

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes from 2/3/2025

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 2/3/2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve promotion of Lieutenant David A. Beals, Jr. to Deputy Chief of Police effective February 27, 2025 and to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a contract to be approved by the Select Board

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve promotion of Lieutenant David A. Beals, Jr. to Deputy Chief of Police effective February 27, 2025 and to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a contract to be approved by the Select Board

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Police Chief B. Ferreira stated that both Beals and Ferbert are tremendous individuals, knowledgeable and professional. Very happy for the town and for both of them. Beals has been on the force for the past 25 years. The Board voted unanimously to approve promotion of Lieutenant David A. Beals, Jr. to Deputy Chief of Police effective February 27, 2025 and to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a contract to be approved by the Select Board..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve promotion of Sergeant Nathan Ferbert to Lieutenant effective February 27, 2025

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve promotion of Sergeant Nathan Ferbert to Lieutenant effective February 27, 2025

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Police Chief B. Ferreira stated Ferbert is a dedicated team player and will be terrific in his new role. Ferbert has been on the force of the past 21 years. The Board voted unanimously to approve promotion of Sergeant Nathan Ferbert to Lieutenant effective February 27, 2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Manager to sign Change Order No. 2 / Wareham Street Water Main Replacement Project for the amount of $844,089.17

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Manager to sign Change Order No. 2 / Wareham Street Water Main Replacement Project for the amount of $844,089.17

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 Change Order was discussed at the last Water & Sewer Commissioner's meeting. Finance is covered by the original appropriation. The Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager to sign Change Order No. 2 / Wareham Street Water Main Replacement Project for the amount of $844,089.17..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Amend and approve a One Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses for bartending services by The Bartending Service of New England for Sip 'n Stroll events to be held on 7/19/2025 & 7/20/2025 from 5 p.m. to...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To amend and approve a One Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses for bartending services by The Bartending Service of New England for Sip 'n Stroll events to be held on 7/19/2025 & 7/20/2025 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; 9/13/2025 & 9/14/2025 from 4 p.m. –7 p.m. and 11/01/2025 & 11/02/2025 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Avenue

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 is to cover the rain dates that were discussed at the last meeting 2/3/25. The Board voted unanimously to amend and approve a One Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses for bartending services by The Bartending Service of New England for Sip 'n Stroll events to be held on 7/19/2025 & 7/20/2025 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; 9/13/2025 & 9/14/2025 from 4 p.m. –7 p.m. and 11/01/2025 & 11/02/2025 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Avenue..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve One Day Beer and Wine Liquor Licenses for bartending services by The Bartending Service of New England for events for The Alley Theater / Burt Wood School of Performing Arts to be held on:...

Minutes, page 4

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve One Day Beer and Wine Liquor Licenses for bartending services by The Bartending Service of New England for events for The Alley Theater / Burt Wood School of Performing Arts to be held on: 2/13,25, 2/15/25, Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 3/1/25, 3/2/25, 3/8/25, 3/9/25, 3/16/25, 3/22/25, 3/29/25, 4/6/25, 4/11/25, 4/19/25, 5/2/25, 5/4/25, 5/9/25, 5/10/25, 5/31/25, 6/7/25, 6/12/25, 6/19/25 and 6/20/25 at 133 Center Street, Middleborough, MA

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. The Board voted unanimously to approve One Day Beer and Wine Liquor Licenses for bartending services by The Bartending Service of New England for events for The Alley Theater / Burt Wood School of Performing Arts to be held on: 2/13,25, 2/15/25, Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 3/1/25, 3/2/25, 3/8/25, 3/9/25, 3/16/25, 3/22/25, 3/29/25, 4/6/25, 4/11/25, 4/19/25, 5/2/25, 5/4/25, 5/9/25, 5/10/25, 5/31/25, 6/7/25, 6/12/25, 6/19/25 and 6/20/25 at 133 Center Street, Middleborough, MA..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the 26th Annual Best Buddies Challenge event to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 and authorize the use of the roads as indicated

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 26th Annual Best Buddies Challenge event to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 and authorize the use of the roads as indicated

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. Select Board Member B. Giovanoni confirmed approval letters from police and fire were received. Read aloud the road route. The Board voted unanimously to approve the 26th Annual Best Buddies Challenge event to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 and authorize the use of the roads as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn at 7:38 p.m

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 7:38 p.m

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:38 p.m..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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