← Middleborough Select Board

Middleborough Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

September 15, 2025

12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.

Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

Your Middleborough ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.

Start my ballot →

Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the bonds and the notes as presented this evening

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the bonds and the notes as presented this evening

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by T. White. The Board voted unanimously to approve the bonds and the notes as presented this evening..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the interim loan note and bond in the amount of $15,000,0000 for the East Grove Treatment Facility to be issued to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the interim loan note and bond in the amount of $15,000,0000 for the East Grove Treatment Facility to be issued to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike that the town shall issue a bond or bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15 million the bonds, pursuant to chapters 29C and 44 of the general laws in the vote of the town passed April 22, 2024, Article 9 for planning or constructing a drinking water infrastructure, the project, which vote authorized a total of $33 million that the terms of the financing agreement or agreements between the town in Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, the Trust, the financial agreement and the project regulatory agreements between the town and the Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts DEP in the regulatory agreement, each relating to the notes and the bonds are hereby approved that in anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, the treasurer is authorized to issue interim loan notes, the notes from time to time in aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15 million that each bond or note shall be issued as a single registered security and sold to the trust at a price determined pursuant to the financing agreement that the treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate in the principal maturities of each bond and note and to executive a financing agreement with the trust with respect to the sale of the bonds and notes such date, form, and maturities, and the specific interest rate or rates of the bonds and notes to be approved by the majority of the Select Board and the Treasurer and evidenced by their execution of the bond or notes. That any certificates or documents related to each of the bond notes collectively, the documents may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document delivery of and executed counterpart of a signature page to a document by electronic mail in a PDF file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such document and electronic signatures on any of the documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the documents and all matters relating there to having the same legal effect as original signatures that all action taken to date by the town and its officers and agents to carry out the project and its finance, including the execution of any loan commitment or agreement by the treasurer are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed and that the treasurer and the other appropriate town officials are hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this vote, including execution and delivery of the financial agreement and regulatory agreement relating to the project. The Board voted unanimously to approve the interim loan note and bond in the amount of $15,000,0000 for the East Grove Treatment Facility to be issued to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for bartending services by Fork in the Road Catering for an event to be held from 12 PM to 4 PM on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at Jackson Street Field

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for bartending services by Fork in the Road Catering for an event to be held from 12 PM to 4 PM on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at Jackson Street Field

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. Farley and seconded by Select Board Member B. Pike. E. Kenney stated this is for a basketball memorial tournament for her son. Monday raised is for scholarships for graduating seniors. The Board voted unanimously to approve One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for bartending services by Fork in the Road Catering for an event to be held from 12 PM to 4 PM on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at Jackson Street Field..” (Motion: Farley, second: Pike)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for bartending services by Bogside Acres, LLC for an event to be held from 4 PM – 8 PM on Sunday, October 12" at The Barn on Benson's Pond, 6 Pine St.,...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for bartending services by Bogside Acres, LLC for an event to be held from 4 PM – 8 PM on Sunday, October 12" at The Barn on Benson's Pond, 6 Pine St., 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 bartending services by Bogside Acres, LLC for an event to be held from 4 PM – 8 PM on Sunday, October 12" at The Barn on Benson's Pond, 6 Pine St., Middleborough..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve a Betterment Agreement for Robert J. and Ellen Orlando (f/k/a Ellen B. Marchetti), 21 Sharon Road in the amount of $20,434.10

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Betterment Agreement for Robert J. and Ellen Orlando (f/k/a Ellen B. Marchetti), 21 Sharon Road in the amount of $20,434.10

From the minutes

“Vote to approve and sign a Betterment Agreement for Robert J. and Ellen Orlando (f/k/a Ellen B. Marchetti), 21 Sharon Road in the amount of $20,434.10. Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to approve a Betterment Agreement for Robert J. and Ellen Orlando (f/k/a Ellen B. Marchetti), 21 Sharon Road in the amount of $20,434.10..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Appoint Susan Ripley- Young to the Weston Forest Committee to a 3-year term, expiring 6/30/2028

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Susan Ripley- Young to the Weston Forest Committee to a 3-year term, expiring 6/30/2028

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Middleborough Select Board / Board of Health Meeting Minutes September 15, 2025 The Board voted unanimously to appoint Susan Ripley- Young to the Weston Forest Committee to a 3-year term, expiring 6/30/2028..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the application filed by Hatchet in Hand Corp. for a Change of DBA from Hatchet in Hand to Last Call at Hatchet in Hand for property located at 85 Center Street, Assessors Map 50P, Lot...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application filed by Hatchet in Hand Corp. for a Change of DBA from Hatchet in Hand to Last Call at Hatchet in Hand for property located at 85 Center Street, Assessors Map 50P, Lot 6132, 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 the application filed by Hatchet in Hand Corp. for a Change of DBA from Hatchet in Hand to Last Call at Hatchet in Hand for property located at 85 Center Street, Assessors Map 50P, Lot 6132, Middleborough, MA..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Second offense $2000 fine and 7-day suspension

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To second offense $2000 fine and 7-day suspension

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 second offense $2000 fine and 7-day suspension..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

(the minutes do not state the motion)

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

(the minutes do not state the motion)

From the minutes

“The Board voted unanimously..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

From the minutes

“ADJOURN Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board T. White, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted,.” (Motion: Giovanoni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (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.

How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →
Get an email when new quizzes open

MassVoter.com · nonpartisan match quiz · About · How the Legislature voted · Local Votes · Privacy · Support MassVoter

Report an error on this page

See something wrong? A wrong vote, name, date or number? Tell us and we’ll check it against the source and fix it. Fixes are listed on our corrections page.