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January 5, 2026
10 recorded votes, 1 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
Approve and hold the following Executive Session minutes: 11/24/25 –
To approve and hold the following Executive Session minutes: 11/24/25 –
Yes: Farley, Germain, Giovanoni, PikeAbstained: White
From the minutes
“B. Giovanoni moved to approve and hold the following Executive Session minutes: 11/24/25 – Roll Call vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye, T. White – abstained (absent).” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Approve and release the following Open Meeting minutes: 10/27/25 -
To approve and release the following Open Meeting minutes: 10/27/25 -
From the minutes
“B. Giovanoni moved to approve and release the following Open Meeting minutes: 10/27/25 - Roll Call vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Open the Annual/Special Town Meeting Warrant, to be held on April 27, 2026, and to close the warrant on Friday, March 6, 2026
To Open the Annual/Special Town Meeting Warrant, to be held on April 27, 2026, and to close the warrant on Friday, March 6, 2026.
From the minutes
“B. Giovanoni moved to Open the Annual/Special Town Meeting Warrant, to be held on April 27, 2026, and to close the warrant on Friday, March 6, 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)
Approve the request and contract as presented
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)
Approve the 2026 Taxi Livery License for Middleboro Superior Cab
To approve the 2026 Taxi Livery License for Middleboro Superior Cab
From the minutes
“B. Giovanoni moved to approve the 2026 Taxi Livery License for Middleboro Superior Cab. Seconded by T. Farley Vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the event permit for "2026 Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway" charity bike event to be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, subject to satisfaction of Police and Fire requirements
To approve the event permit for "2026 Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway" charity bike event to be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, subject to satisfaction of Police and Fire requirements. Select Board Chair, M. Germain, requested that Admin
From the minutes
“B. Giovanoni moved to approve the event permit for "2026 Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway" charity bike event to be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, subject to satisfaction of Police and Fire requirements. Select Board Chair, M. Germain, requested that Admin. Asst. M. Seda Stotts, send a copy of Police and Fire requirements as stated on their email for details. They will also need permission from Byrnes Sand & Gravel to use their parking lot as a rest stop. Seconded by T. Farley Vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Approve the 2026 Patriot Half Triathlon on Saturday, June 13, 2026 and the Cranberry Trifest on Sunday, August 23, 2026, subject to satisfaction of Police and Fire requirements
To approve the 2026 Patriot Half Triathlon on Saturday, June 13, 2026 and the Cranberry Trifest on Sunday, August 23, 2026, subject to satisfaction of Police and Fire requirements.
From the minutes
“B. Giovanoni moved to approve the 2026 Patriot Half Triathlon on Saturday, June 13, 2026 and the Cranberry Trifest on Sunday, August 23, 2026, subject to satisfaction of Police and Fire requirements. Seconded by T. Farley Vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Accept the twenty-thousand-dollar ($20,000) donation from McLean Hospital and sign the donation agreement
To accept the twenty-thousand-dollar ($20,000) donation from McLean Hospital and sign the donation agreement
From the minutes
“Select Board member B. Pike moved to accept the twenty-thousand-dollar ($20,000) donation from McLean Hospital and sign the donation agreement. Select Board Chair, M. Germain, stated this is a donation in lieu of property taxes. The Select Board were very grateful. Vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Pike)
Change the 504-508 Wareham WRPD/Earth Removal Continuance Hearing from Monday, January 12,2026 to Monday, January 26" at 7:30pm
To change the 504-508 Wareham WRPD/Earth Removal Continuance Hearing from Monday, January 12,2026 to Monday, January 26" at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“B. Giovanoni moved to change the 504-508 Wareham WRPD/Earth Removal Continuance Hearing from Monday, January 12,2026 to Monday, January 26" at 7:30pm. Second by T. White Vote: M. Germain – aye, B. Giovanoni – aye, T. White – aye, T. Farley – aye, B. Pike – aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjourn at 7:30 p.m
To adjourn at 7:30 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 7:30 p.m..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
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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