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July 21, 2025
18 recorded votes, 0 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
Accept the Employment Agreement for Fire Chief
To accept the Employment Agreement for Fire Chief
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 the contract terms for Fire Chief O. Thompson will be three years starting August 1, 2025. Salary increases from $185k from $178k to better be in line with other towns our size in the area. The Select Board voted unanimously to accept the Employment Agreement for Fire Chief..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the minutes from 07/07/2025
To approve the minutes from 07/07/2025.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. The Board unanimously to approve the minutes from 07/07/2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Appoint Joe Ferguson and Neil Rosenthal to the Historical Commission for a three-year term expiring 6/30/2028
To appoint Joe Ferguson and Neil Rosenthal to the Historical Commission for a three-year term expiring 6/30/2028
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. M. Germain read aloud recommendation letters from the Historical Commission. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Joe Ferguson and Neil Rosenthal to the Historical Commission for a three-year term expiring 6/30/2028..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Executive contract once bonds are in place later this week
To executive contract once bonds are in place later this week
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 bids were received for demolition of the old DPW. Recommends voting contract and giving Select Board Chair Germain authorization to executive contract once bonds are in place later this week. Select Board Member B. Giovanoni further moved to authorize Select Board Chair Germain to sign off going forward in order to keep the project moving. Select Board Member T. Farley seconded. The Select Board voted unanimously to approve 48 Wareham Street site work contract with BRS Inc. in the amount of $648,648.60 and to authorize Select Board Chair M. Germain to execute documents going forward..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Approve Middleborough Proposed Timeline for 2025 Special Fall Town Meeting
To approve Middleborough Proposed Timeline for 2025 Special Fall Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Town Manager J. McGrail reviewed the timeline aloud. Select Board Member B. Giovanoni asked that a copy of this timeline be send to the Finance Committee. The Board voted unanimously to approve Middleborough Proposed Timeline for 2025 Special Fall Town Meeting..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve One Day Beer & Wine Liquor Licenses for The Bartending Service of New England for events at The Alley Theatre, 133 Center Street for 7/25/25 from 6-9 PM, 7/26/25 from 10 AM-1 PM, 9/18/25...
To approve One Day Beer & Wine Liquor Licenses for The Bartending Service of New England for events at The Alley Theatre, 133 Center Street for 7/25/25 from 6-9 PM, 7/26/25 from 10 AM-1 PM, 9/18/25 from 6-9 PM, 9/20/25 from 6-9 PM and 9/27/25 from 6-9 PM
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 approve One Day Beer & Wine Liquor Licenses for The Bartending Service of New England for events at The Alley Theatre, 133 Center Street for 7/25/25 from 6-9 PM, 7/26/25 from 10 AM-1 PM, 9/18/25 from 6-9 PM, 9/20/25 from 6-9 PM and 9/27/25 from 6-9 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Award Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Office Supply / Paper Contract as indicated for a two-year period commencing 7/1/2025
To award Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Office Supply / Paper Contract as indicated for a two-year period commencing 7/1/2025
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 clarified that is for the paper and office supplies with W.B. Mason. The Board voted unanimously to award Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Office Supply / Paper Contract as indicated for a two-year period commencing 7/1/2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Move the Town waives its IDFA Bonding Authority to Mass Development in connection with the Premier Fence LLC Project and furthermore authorize the chair to sign all paperwork with regards to this vote
To move the Town waives its IDFA Bonding Authority to Mass Development in connection with the Premier Fence LLC Project and furthermore authorize the chair to sign all paperwork with regards to this vote
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni to move the Town waives its IDFA Bonding Authority to Mass Development in connection with the Premier Fence LLC Project and furthermore authorize the chair to sign all paperwork with regards to this vote and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. Town Manager J. McGrail stated that Mass Development reached out to him regarding Premier Fence. In 1970, the Town of Middleborough formed an IDFA with the intent to offer private industrial companies municipals. Went defunct. The town does not offer bonds, they are purchased. Because that committee existed, the town has an opportunity to waive our rights to offer the bond. Roll call vote: B. Pike – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, M. Germain – aye. The motion passes unanimously to move the town waives its IDFA Bonding Authority to Mass Development in connection with the Premier Fence LLC Project and furthermore authorize the chair to sign all paperwork with regards to this vote..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
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 B. Pike. The Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Approve the application filed by Hatchet in Hand Corp. for a Change in Category and Alteration of Premises for property located at 85 Center Street, Middleborough, MA, Assessors Map SOP, Lot 6132
To approve the application filed by Hatchet in Hand Corp. for a Change in Category and Alteration of Premises for property located at 85 Center Street, Middleborough, MA, Assessors Map SOP, Lot 6132
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by T. Farley the Board voted unanimously to approve the application filed by Hatchet in Hand Corp. for a Change in Category and Alteration of Premises for property located at 85 Center Street, Middleborough, MA, Assessors Map SOP, Lot 6132..” (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 GAF Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Ben Stephen Peltola for an Earth Removal & WRPD Petition Applications for property located at France Street, Middleborough,...
To approve the application filed by GAF Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Ben Stephen Peltola for an Earth Removal & WRPD Petition Applications for property located at France Street, Middleborough, Assessors Map 090, Lots 1961 and 3779 with the 75-foot tracking pad as recommended and our standard Order of Conditions with 20 vehicles round trips per day and seconded by Select Board Member T. White
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni to approve this approve this project along with the 75-foot tracking pad as recommended and our standard Order of Conditions with 20 vehicles round trips per day and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. The Board voted unanimously to approve the application filed by GAF Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Ben Stephen Peltola for an Earth Removal & WRPD Petition Applications for property located at France Street, Middleborough, Assessors Map 090, Lots 1961 and 3779 with the 75-foot tracking pad as recommended and our standard Order of Conditions with 20 vehicles round trips per day and seconded by Select Board Member T. White..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
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 GAF Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Ben Stephen Peltola for an WRPD Applications for property located at France Street, Middleborough, Assessors Map 090, Lots 1961...
To approve the application filed by GAF Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Ben Stephen Peltola for an WRPD Applications for property located at France Street, Middleborough, Assessors Map 090, Lots 1961 and 3779
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 approve the application filed by GAF Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Ben Stephen Peltola for an WRPD Applications for property located at France Street, Middleborough, Assessors Map 090, Lots 1961 and 3779..” (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 Darrius Wood and Fayez Younes, Owners, Wrenchers LLC for the property located at!
To approve the application filed by Darrius Wood and Fayez Younes, Owners, Wrenchers LLC for the property located at!
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by T. Farley the Board voted unanimously to approve the application filed by Darrius Wood and Fayez Younes, Owners, Wrenchers LLC for the property located at!.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Adjourn at 8:51 p.m
To adjourn at 8:51 p.m
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board T. Farley, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:51 p.m..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Move to Executive Session
To move to Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board member T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to move to Executive Session. Roll call vote: B. Pike – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, M. Germain – aye. a..” (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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