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September 8, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark Germain, Teresa Farley, Thomas White, Brian Giovanoni, William Pike Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Middleborough Fire Dept
To approve Middleborough Fire Dept. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconding by Select Board Member T. White. The Board voted unanimously to approve Middleborough Fire Dept. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Approve the minutes from 08/18/2025
To approve the minutes from 08/18/2025
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 08/18/2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Appoint Police Officers Ryan C. Marshall (effective 4/7/25) and Police Officer Aiden C. Nemer (5/20/24) to the Middleborough Police Department
To appoint Police Officers Ryan C. Marshall (effective 4/7/25) and Police Officer Aiden C. Nemer (5/20/24) to the Middleborough Police Department
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by T. White. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Police Officers Ryan C. Marshall (effective 4/7/25) and Police Officer Aiden C. Nemer (5/20/24) to the Middleborough Police Department..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Appoint a Charter Review Committee and to make a recommendation to the Select Board through February 16, 2026
To appoint a Charter Review Committee and to make a recommendation to the Select Board through February 16, 2026
From the minutes
“Select Board Member B. Giovanoni moved that the Select Board appoint a Charter Review Committee through February 16, 2026. Select Board Member T. Farley seconded. L. Andrews, resident, commended the Select Board for not imposing a time limit for public comment. Felt a water board would only meet at least once a month. A commission would be a managerial disaster for the town. Broke down hierarchy of the town management. Disagrees with having water commission. Thanked the Select Board for doing a great job. R. Oakley spoke about letter from town counsel and recommendation process. Select Board Member B Giovanoni explained this was the first step. Town Manager J. McGrail confirmed. Oakley supports it. M. Phillips, 95 Old Center St., took exception as he is member of the Finance Committee and took offense that Andrews referenced that all other boards or committees in town are irrelevant. Wants to know why the Select Board does not want a water commission. Select Board Member B. Giovanoni stated the Select Board's goal is to have zero PFAS detection and spoke to the Mizares plan. Phillips commented how the Select Board is also the Board of Health and Rent Board and asked why the Select Board does not welcome a Water Commission. Select Board Member T. Farley stated that she didn't hear one person say they were against it. She heard don't move so quickly. Town Manager J. McGrail stated a major concern is not screwing up what we have in place and the team we have now. Reporting structure is a huge component of this. D. Fay, 8309 Oak Point Drive asked that to create a special charter review committee, will that enable that committee that can open doors and get the research to make a decision. It doesn't rush something through. It's still moving forward. R. Oakley asked who is appointing authority for a Charter Review Committee. Select Board Member B. Giovanoni clarified that it will be the Select Board. Town Manager J. McGrail stated if motion passes, please send interest letters to the Town Manager to get this up and running. The Board voted unanimously to appoint a Charter Review Committee and to make a recommendation to the Select Board through February 16, 2026..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the 24 Annual Tim Harnett Road Race event to be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025 and authorize the use of the roads as indicated
To approve the 24 Annual Tim Harnett Road Race event to be held on Sunday, November 23, 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 T. Farley. Middleborough Select Board / Board of Health Meeting Minutes September 8, 2025 MG read aloud comments from Ferreira and Thompson in favor of the event. The Board voted unanimously to approve the 24 Annual Tim Harnett Road Race event to be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025 and authorize the use of the roads as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for The Bartending Service of New England for events at The Alley Theatre, 133 Center St., Middleborough for the following dates: 10/3/25,...
To approve the One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for The Bartending Service of New England for events at The Alley Theatre, 133 Center St., Middleborough for the following dates: 10/3/25, 10/17/25, 10/18/25, 10/19/25, 10/25/25, and 10/26
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for The Bartending Service of New England for events at The Alley Theatre, 133 Center St., Middleborough for the following dates: 10/3/25, 10/17/25, 10/18/25, 10/19/25, 10/25/25, and 10/26..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for The Bartending Service of New England for Saturday, 10/11/25 from 12 noon – 4 p.m. for Crantoberfest, 10 Nickerson Avenue, Middleborough
To approve the One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for The Bartending Service of New England for Saturday, 10/11/25 from 12 noon – 4 p.m. for Crantoberfest, 10 Nickerson Avenue, Middleborough
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for The Bartending Service of New England for Saturday, 10/11/25 from 12 noon – 4 p.m. for Crantoberfest, 10 Nickerson Avenue, Middleborough..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
In favor of the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Black Hat Brew Works for Saturday, 9/20/25 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for the 4" Annual Charity Car Show at Ryco, Inc., 607A Wareham St.,...
In favor of the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Black Hat Brew Works for Saturday, 9/20/25 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for the 4" Annual Charity Car Show at Ryco, Inc., 607A Wareham St., Middleborough
Yes: Farley, Germain, Pike, WhiteNo: Giovanoni
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. Farley and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. The Board voted 4 YES / 1 NO (B. Giovanoni) in favor of the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Black Hat Brew Works for Saturday, 9/20/25 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for the 4" Annual Charity Car Show at Ryco, Inc., 607A Wareham St., Middleborough..” (Motion: Farley, 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 T. White. The Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Continue the hearing to Monday, September 22"4 and have questions due by this Friday, September 12"
To continue the hearing to Monday, September 22"4 and have questions due by this Friday, September 12"
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 continue the hearing to Monday, September 22"4 and have questions due by this Friday, September 12"..” (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. White. The Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the variance request by Zenith Consulting Engineers, LLC for local upgrade approvals and variance from the provisions per 310 CMR 15.00 Title V for property located at 110 Pleasant St
To approve the variance request by Zenith Consulting Engineers, LLC for local upgrade approvals and variance from the provisions per 310 CMR 15.00 Title V for property located at 110 Pleasant St
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 the variance request by Zenith Consulting Engineers, LLC for local upgrade approvals and variance from the provisions per 310 CMR 15.00 Title V for property located at 110 Pleasant St..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjourn at 9:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted
To adjourn at 9:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
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 9:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted,.” (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)
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