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September 29, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark Germain, Teresa Farley, Thomas White, Brian Giovanoni
Absent: William Pike Jr.
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes from 09/22/2025
To approve the minutes from 09/22/2025
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 09/22/2025..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the Town Manager's annual increase
To approve the Town Manager's annual increase
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Select Board Chair M. Germain explained the Town Manager would receive a 2% increase with maximum of a 3% increase with rating of 4.2 or higher. Final rating: 4.58 round up to 5. Select Board Member B. Giovanoni spoke to the time management of the Town Manager's job. Urged him to learn to say no and utilize others. Select Board Member T. Farley spoke of the same particularly in balancing work and family life. Select Board Member T. White echoed Farley's sentiments. Select Board Chair M. Germain stated that he is appreciative that McGrail is the Town Manager and hopes he stays for another three years. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Town Manager's annual increase..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the Skate Park contract with Grindline in the amount of $723,996 with authorization for Select Board Chair M. Germain to sign the agreement
To approve the Skate Park contract with Grindline in the amount of $723,996 with authorization for Select Board Chair M. Germain to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“Discussion / Vote to approve Skate Park contract with Grindline in the amount of $723,996. Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Skate Park contract with Grindline in the amount of $723,996 with authorization for Select Board Chair M. Germain to sign the agreement..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the Interceptor Water Main Replacement Agreement
To approve the Interceptor Water Main Replacement Agreement
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White. Town Manager J. McGrail stated this is an agreement between the Town of Middleborough and the developer of Taco Bell and Pilgrim Junction. Interceptor is at capacity, heavy rains the pipe can back up at surge capacity. $4 m appropriation at Town Meeting last fall. All of the costs are paid fully by the developer. Waiving the fees and sewer map extension to town meeting next week. Resident engineer on site is needed every day. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Interceptor Water Main Replacement Agreement..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Declare certain town-owned equipment as surplus
To declare certain town-owned equipment as surplus
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 equipment as surplus..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Ratify and confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Director of Finance, Susan Nickerson, to serve as temporary treasurer / collector, until another duly appointed and has qualified according to law
To ratify and confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Director of Finance, Susan Nickerson, to serve as temporary treasurer / collector, until another duly appointed and has qualified according to law
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 due unexpected resignation of R. Fernandes, Treasurer/Collector, he appointed S. Nickerson, Finance Director in the interim. Middleborough Select Board / Board of Health The Board voted unanimously to ratify and confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Director of Finance, Susan Nickerson, to serve as temporary treasurer / collector, until another duly appointed and has qualified according to law..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Continue the hearing to October 20th at 7:40 p.m
To continue the hearing to October 20th at 7:40 p.m
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 continue the hearing to October 20th at 7:40 p.m..” (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 variance requests by Collins Civil Engineering Group, Inc. for local upgrade approvals and variance from the provisions per 310 CMR 15.00 Title V for property located at 39 Faye Ave
To approve variance requests by Collins Civil Engineering Group, Inc. for local upgrade approvals and variance from the provisions per 310 CMR 15.00 Title V for property located at 39 Faye Ave
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 variance requests by Collins Civil Engineering Group, Inc. for local upgrade approvals and variance from the provisions per 310 CMR 15.00 Title V for property located at 39 Faye Ave..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Adjourn at 8:05 p.m
To adjourn at 8:05 p.m
From the minutes
“ADJOURN Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board T. Farley, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:05 p.m..” (Motion: White)
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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