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Middleborough Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

October 27, 2025

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve and hold the following Executive Session minutes: 1/13/25 –

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and hold the following Executive Session minutes: 1/13/25 –

From the minutes

“B. Giovanoni moved to approve and hold the following Executive Session minutes: 1/13/25 – Roll Call vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve and release the following Executive Session minutes: 3/27/25 -

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and release the following Executive Session minutes: 3/27/25 -

From the minutes

“B. Giovanoni moved to approve and release the following Executive Session minutes: 3/27/25 - Roll Call vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the three-year extension contract as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the three-year extension contract as presented

From the minutes

“B. Giovanoni moved to approve the three-year extension contract as presented. Seconded by T. Farley Vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the request and contract as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request and contract as presented

From the minutes

“B. Giovanoni moved to approve the request and contract as presented. Seconded by T. Farley Vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Ratify the appointment of Matthew Owens to the Historical Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ratify the appointment of Matthew Owens to the Historical Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“B. Giovanoni moved to ratify the appointment of Matthew Owens to the Historical Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2026. Seconded by T. Farley Vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the event permit for the Middleborough Christmas Parade on November 29, 2025 (rain/snow date 11/30/25)

Minutes, page 2

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the event permit for the Middleborough Christmas Parade on November 29, 2025 (rain/snow date 11/30/25). Middleborough Select Board / Board of Health Meeting Minutes October 27, 2025

From the minutes

“B. Giovanoni moved to approve the event permit for the Middleborough Christmas Parade on November 29, 2025 (rain/snow date 11/30/25). Middleborough Select Board / Board of Health Meeting Minutes October 27, 2025 Seconded by T. Farley Vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Winter Parking Ban effective November 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Winter Parking Ban effective November 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026

From the minutes

“B. Giovanoni moved to approve the Winter Parking Ban effective November 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026. Seconded by T. Farley Vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorized the Chair - M. Germaine, to sign on their behalf the Plymouth Regional Road Salt Bid #22521 for Eastern Minerals, Inc., and the alternate to Mid-American Salt, as recommended by Chris...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorized the Chair - M. Germaine, to sign on their behalf the Plymouth Regional Road Salt Bid #22521 for Eastern Minerals, Inc., and the alternate to Mid-American Salt, as recommended by Chris Peck, Director of Public Works.

From the minutes

“B. Giovanoni moved to authorized the Chair - M. Germaine, to sign on their behalf the Plymouth Regional Road Salt Bid #22521 for Eastern Minerals, Inc., and the alternate to Mid-American Salt, as recommended by Chris Peck, Director of Public Works. Vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the 5% tax shift between residential and commercial property (tax classification)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 5% (tax classification: shift between residential and commercial property)

From the minutes

“Select Board Member B. Giovanoni moved to approve the 5%, seconded by Select Board Member T. Farley. Vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:00 p.m

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8:00 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 8:00 p.m..” (Motion: Giovanoni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (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.

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