March 10, 2025

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Select Board B. Giovanoni inquired if the host be mindful of noise in residential areas while putting up event signage. The Board voted unanimously to approve the 2025 Patriot Half Triathlon & Cranberry Trifest Events and permitted the use of roads as indicated contingent upon police detail confirmation..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Town Manager J. McGrail stated the Fire Chief requested that Capeway Rovers argued against having Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance at the track for the races on record. McGrail believes the town does not have the authority to require it. They received a special permit from the Zoning Board to allow use of the track. One of the stipulations in the special permit is that the Select Board needs to approve annually the dates of the practices and the races. Therefore, the town is putting on record that we recommend ALS. Select Board B. Giovanoni asked Capeway Rovers to confirm whether or not there will be ALS based on the strong recommendation of the Fire Chief. D. Payne, Capeway Rovers stated this issue was reviewed last year and it is not in the Select Board authority to push it. Stated that Capeway has never had an ALS unit on site. Financial cost is the issue. However, there are medical people on site. The Board voted unanimously to approve Race Dates and Practice Dates for Capeway Rovers 2025 Season..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. N. Demers, Tourism Committee, stated the event is similar to years past. Obtained approval from Police and Fire. The Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chair to sign the Event Notification form and approve the road closures for the Herring Run Festival to be held on 4/12/25 & 4/13/25 at Oliver Mill Park as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

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“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Meeting Minutes March 10, 2025 Select Board Member T. White thanked Bartending Service of New England for turning in all necessary one-day liquor license paperwork. The Board voted unanimously to approve One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for bartending services by The Bartending Service of New England for the Herring Run Festival to be held on 04/12/25 from 11 AM to 4 PM and 04/13/25 from 11 AM to 4 PM and at Oliver Mill Park, Middleborough..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

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“The Board voted unanimously to approve Regulation Governing Food Safety Inspections as presented and publish public notice of inspection results effective July 1, 2025..”

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“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Attorney M. O'Shaughnessy presented on this site. 19 acres / 44 units. All 1 bedroom to be available for qualified Middleborough residents such as veterans, senior citizens, fire fighters, etc. Affordable plan $1800 per month. Select Board Chair M. Germain noted that the initial plan was 40 units and 10% affordability. Planning Board asked for 25% which was accommodated. The Town received more for affordable housing than what was required. R. Stewart, Carmen Park Drive asked if the units will be wheelchair accessible. Atty. O'Shaughnessy confirmed that 4 units will be wheelchair accessible. The Board voted unanimously to approve and for Select Board Chair M. Germain to sign Local Action Unit Application..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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“Upon motion made by B. Giovanoni and seconded by T. White the Board voted unanimously to accept the layout of Holton Way as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Pike and seconded by T. Farley the Board voted unanimously to accept the Title V Variance at 137 Summer Street at presented..” (Motion: Pike, second: Farley)

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