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March 30, 2026
9 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark Germain, Teresa Farley, William Pike Jr., Thomas White, Brian Giovanoni
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Dana Fontaine as Interim Fire Chief pending contract negotiations
To Approve Dana Fontaine as Interim Fire Chief pending contract negotiations
From the minutes
“TF made a Motion to Approve Dana Fontaine as Interim Fire Chief pending contract negotiations. BP 2nd. All in Favor. Motion passed unanimously. c. Public comments noted that Dana Fontaine is a good choice by 2 retired firefighters and residents..” (Motion: Farley, second: Pike)
Enter into Executive Session at 7:27pm
To enter into Executive Session at 7:27pm
From the minutes
“MG asked for a Motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:27pm. TF 2nd. Roll call vote taken. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. b..” (second: Farley)
Extend the current Bridgewater agreement up to 90 days – 7/12/26 – with the understanding of a full moratorium on new water services, and complete discretion of the Middleboro water commission,...
To extend the current Bridgewater agreement up to 90 days – 7/12/26 – with the understanding of a full moratorium on new water services, and complete discretion of the Middleboro water commission, Mike Bumpus, or anyone acting in his wake if unavailable
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, Pike, WhiteNo: Farley
From the minutes
“BG made a motion to extend the current Bridgewater agreement up to 90 days – 7/12/26 – with the understanding of a full moratorium on new water services, and complete discretion of the Middleboro water commission, Mike Bumpus, or anyone acting in his wake if unavailable. BP 2nd. TF voted no. All others voted yes. Motion passes..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Approve as referenced above (approve the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade 5/25/26 at 10am and the use of town roads as indicated)
To Approve as referenced above (approve the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade 5/25/26 at 10am and the use of town roads as indicated)
The motion wording is short; the agenda item is added in brackets.
From the minutes
“MG asked for a Motion to Approve as referenced above – BP 1st, MG2 2nd. All in Favor. Motion passed unanimously. c. Vote to approve Veteran's Department request for the 250th Celebration on Town Hall Lawn 5/2/26 from 10a – 2p. i..” (Motion: Pike)
Approve as referenced above (approve Veteran's Department request for the 250th Celebration on Town Hall Lawn 5/2/26 from 10a – 2p)
To Approve as referenced above (approve Veteran's Department request for the 250th Celebration on Town Hall Lawn 5/2/26 from 10a – 2p)
The motion wording is short; the agenda item is added in brackets.
From the minutes
“MG asked for a Motion to Approve as referenced above – BG 1st, TF 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. d..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
To Approve as referenced above (approve Veteran's Department request for the 250th Celebration on Town Hall Lawn 5/2/26 from 10a – 2p)
The motion wording is short; the agenda item is added in brackets.
From the minutes
“MG asked for a Motion to Approve as referenced above – BG 1st, TW 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. e..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve as referenced above (approve 2nd hand / Junk / Old Metals License for Vivian and Anthony LLC dba Middleboro Recycling)
To Approve as referenced above (approve 2nd hand / Junk / Old Metals License for Vivian and Anthony LLC dba Middleboro Recycling)
The motion wording is short; the agenda item is added in brackets.
From the minutes
“MG asked for a Motion to Approve as referenced above – BG 1st, TF 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. f..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
Read that she would like the town to pursue an RFP a forensic audit of FY2025
To read that she would like the town to pursue an RFP a forensic audit of FY2025
From the minutes
“TF made a motion that the town pursue a forensic audit for the last 3 years and what that would look like and cost associated. BP 2nd for discussion. He confirmed that she would be looking for a 3-year timeline? v. BG also asked why we do not have the FY25 audit yet. JP responded that he was told it was expected at the end of April. vi. MG also asked why. JP said he thinks he vendor may have changed, per the information he was given. vii. TW clarified that TF is looking to gather information on the process. viii. TF amended her motion to read that she would like the town to pursue an RFP a forensic audit of FY2025. BP 2nd. All in favor..” (Motion: Farley, second: Pike)
Adjourn
To Adjourn
From the minutes
“BG made a Motion to Adjourn. TF 2nd. All in favor..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Farley)
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