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June 23, 2025
23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark Germain, Teresa Farley, Thomas White, Brian Giovanoni, William Pike Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Deny the Step 2 Grievance
To deny the Step 2 Grievance
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and Select Board Member B. Giovanoni. The Board voted unanimously to deny the Step 2 Grievance..” (Motion: White)
Accept the Union Contracts for AFSCME, Local 1700 and Council on Aging Employees
To accept the Union Contracts for AFSCME, Local 1700 and Council on Aging Employees
Yes: Farley, Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteAbstained: Pike
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board voted 4 yes and 1 abstain (B. Pike) to accept the Union Contracts for AFSCME, Local 1700 and Council on Aging Employees..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Accept the GMEG Union Contract
To accept the GMEG Union Contract
From the minutes
“2. GMEG Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to accept the GMEG Union Contract..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Accept the NEPBA, Local 76 Union Contract
To accept the NEPBA, Local 76 Union Contract
From the minutes
“3. NEPBA, Local 76 Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to accept the NEPBA, Local 76 Union Contract..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Accept the NEPBA, Local 96 Union Contract
To accept the NEPBA, Local 96 Union Contract
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to accept the NEPBA, Local 96 Union Contract..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the minutes from 06/09/2025
To approve the minutes from 06/09/2025
Yes: Farley, Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteAbstained: Pike
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board voted 4 yes and 1 abstain (B. Pike) to approve the minutes from 06/09/2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the extension of the Police Chief Employment Agreement from February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027
To approve the extension of the Police Chief Employment Agreement from February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the extension of the Police Chief Employment Agreement from February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027. Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the extension of the Police Chief Employment Agreement from February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve Employment Agreement between Town of Middleborough and Deputy Chief of Police David A. Beals, Jr
To approve Employment Agreement between Town of Middleborough and Deputy Chief of Police David A. Beals, Jr
From the minutes
“Vote to approve Employment Agreement between Town of Middleborough and Deputy Chief of Police David A. Beals, Jr. Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to approve Employment Agreement between Town of Middleborough and Deputy Chief of Police David A. Beals, Jr..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Appoint Police Officer Corey Bailey and Police Officer Victoria O' Day to the Middleborough Police Department effective 6/16/2025
To appoint Police Officer Corey Bailey and Police Officer Victoria O' Day to the Middleborough Police Department effective 6/16/2025
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 appoint Police Officer Corey Bailey and Police Officer Victoria O' Day to the Middleborough Police Department effective 6/16/2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Reappoint one at large member: J. Ruthwicz for three-year term expiring June 30, 2028
To reappoint one at large member: J. Ruthwicz for three-year term expiring June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. CPC voted unanimously to reappoint J. Ruthwicz for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2028. The Select Board voted unanimously to reappoint one at large member: J. Ruthwicz for three-year term expiring June 30, 2028..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Appoint L. Cook as a member at-large to the Community Preservation Committee to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2028
To appoint L. Cook as a member at-large to the Community Preservation Committee to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. R. Young, CPC Vice Chair, announced K. French will be resigning from CPC. Young commended K. French for serving Middleborough very well and will be missed. CPC voted unanimously to appoint L. Cook for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2028. The Select Board voted unanimously to appoint L. Cook as a member at-large to the Community Preservation Committee to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2028..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the reappointments of Bart Devine and Keri Gallagher to the Middleborough Conservation Commission for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2028
To approve the reappointments of Bart Devine and Keri Gallagher to the Middleborough Conservation Commission for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the reappointments of Bart Devine and Keri Gallagher to the Middleborough Conservation Commission for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2028. Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the reappointments of Bart Devine and Keri Gallagher to the Middleborough Conservation Commission for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2028..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the reappointments of Christina Butta, Walter Glendye, Christina Hughes and appointment of Peter Randall to the Middleborough Council on Aging Board of Directors for three-year terms...
To approve the reappointments of Christina Butta, Walter Glendye, Christina Hughes and appointment of Peter Randall to the Middleborough Council on Aging Board of Directors for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2028
Yes: Farley, Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteAbstained: Pike
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board voted 4 yes and 1 abstain (B. Pike) to approve the reappointments of Christina Butta, Walter Glendye, Christina Hughes and appointment of Peter Randall to the Middleborough Council on Aging Board of Directors for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2028..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Loon Pond Lodge for an event on Tuesday, June 24" from 12 noon – 3 p.m. at Oak Point, Middleborough
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Loon Pond Lodge for an event on Tuesday, June 24" from 12 noon – 3 p.m. at Oak Point, Middleborough
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 approve a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Loon Pond Lodge for an event on Tuesday, June 24" from 12 noon – 3 p.m. at Oak Point, Middleborough..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Ratify the appointment of Richard J. Stewart, Jr. to the Commission on Disability for a 2-year term expiring June 30, 2027
To ratify the appointment of Richard J. Stewart, Jr. to the Commission on Disability for a 2-year term expiring June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Vote to ratify the appointment of Richard J. Stewart, Jr. to the Commission on Disability for a 2-year term expiring June 30, 2027. Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to ratify the appointment of Richard J. Stewart, Jr. to the Commission on Disability for a 2-year term expiring June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve a Weekday Entertainment License for Friends of Middleboro Public Library for an outdoor event on Friday, August 1, 2025 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 68 North Main Street, Middleborough, MA
To approve a Weekday Entertainment License for Friends of Middleboro Public Library for an outdoor event on Friday, August 1, 2025 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 68 North Main Street, Middleborough, MA
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. P. Fay, President of the Friends of Middleborough Public Library, stated there will be a mechanical bull in the parking lot. Additional insurance with the vendor has been obtained and attendees must sign a waiver to ride the bull. The Board voted unanimously to approve a Weekday Entertainment License for Friends of Middleboro Public Library for an outdoor event on Friday, August 1, 2025 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 68 North Main Street, Middleborough, MA..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Declare certain town-owned vehicles and materials as surplus as listed
To declare certain town-owned vehicles and materials as surplus as listed
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 declare certain town-owned vehicles and materials as surplus as listed..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Award the East Grove Construction Contract Water Treatment Plant -WES Construction Corp. in the amount of $26,213,000.00 as Meeting Minutes June 23, 2025 presented and also to authorize the Select...
To award the East Grove Construction Contract Water Treatment Plant -WES Construction Corp. in the amount of $26,213,000.00 as Meeting Minutes June 23, 2025 presented and also to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the notice to proceed if necessary and any other documentation for execution of this contract by the 30" of the month
From the minutes
“Vote and execute East Grove Construction Contract Water Treatment Plant -WES Construction Corp. in the amount of $26,213,000.00. Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. The Board voted unanimously to award the East Grove Construction Contract Water Treatment Plant -WES Construction Corp. in the amount of $26,213,000.00 as Meeting Minutes June 23, 2025 presented and also to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the notice to proceed if necessary and any other documentation for execution of this contract by the 30" of the month..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Appoint B. Pike to the Water Commission Study Committee
To appoint B. Pike to the Water Commission Study Committee
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. Farley and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni. The Board voted unanimously to appoint B. Pike to the Water Commission Study Committee..” (Motion: Farley, second: Giovanoni)
Award the South Eastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) DPW Supply IFB for a one-year period commencing on July 1, 2025
To award the South Eastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) DPW Supply IFB for a one-year period commencing on July 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Vote to award the South Eastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) DPW Supply IFB for a one-year period commencing on July 1, 2025. Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to award the South Eastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) DPW Supply IFB for a one-year period commencing on July 1, 2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
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 close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the application filed by Zenith Consulting Engineering/Town of Middleborough for an Earth Removal & WRPD Petition Applications for property located at 48 Wareham Street, Middleborough,...
To approve the application filed by Zenith Consulting Engineering/Town of Middleborough for an Earth Removal & WRPD Petition Applications for property located at 48 Wareham Street, Middleborough, Assessors Map 58D-1658 and 58H-2422 as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by T. White the Board voted unanimously to approve the application filed by Zenith Consulting Engineering/Town of Middleborough for an Earth Removal & WRPD Petition Applications for property located at 48 Wareham Street, Middleborough, Assessors Map 58D-1658 and 58H-2422 as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjourn at 8:32 p.m
To adjourn at 8:32 p.m
From the minutes
“ADJOURN Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board T. Farley, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:32 p.m..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
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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