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April 27, 2026
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Teresa Farley, Thomas White, Brian Giovanoni, William Pike Jr., Tracie Craig-McGee
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the April 13, 2026 minutes as presented
To approve the April 13, 2026 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr. and seconded by Select Board Vice Chair, T. White, the Board voted unanimously to approve the April 13, 2026 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Terminate the contract
To terminate the contract
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice Chair, T. White and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike, Jr. to approve. Interim Town Manager Perkins stated that this recommendation comes due to the budget deficit that the town is facing. He stated that Leeann Bradley has served the town admirably during her time in this position. The position is not affordable, and based on labor counsels' recommendation, the town should purchase the buyout clause in the contract. Select Board Chair, T. Farley, stated that she was approached by Leeann Bradley to see if she could bump down to the Town Planner position. She stated that she told Ms. Bradley that the Select Board could not make that decision and that it would take a vote of the Planning Board to approve that decision. She also stated that she texted each Select Board member individually to inform them and stated that they could discuss it. She also stated that moving forward, each conversation she had with Interim Town Manager Perkins, Town Planning Board Chair, Allin Frawley, were pursuant to each group having an agreement. No offer was made, it was all discussion. She stated that it was all contractual and that she was attempting to get legal guidance from labor counsel. She stated that Ms. Bradley offered to step down, which would have voided her buyout. That decision was not voted on that way, so tonight they would be voting on approving - the buyout of Ms. Bradley's contract. Select Board member, B. Giovanoni, stated the group text is not something that should be done. The text stated that a letter was sent to Ms. Bradley and he was under the impression that the item would be on the April 13" agenda. He stated that in the future, this topic should only be discussed in an open meeting. Select Board member, W. Pike, Jr. recognized that the Chair apologized, and that it's a learning process and that the Board should move forward. Vice Chair, T. White and Select Board member, T. Craig-McGee echoed those sentiments, stating that everyone deserves a mulligan. Resident Nancy Kefalis asked whether the discussion was about termination or the letter. - 'T. Farley stated that it was about termination. The board voted unanimously to terminate the contract..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)
Approve the license
To approve the license
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board member, B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board member, W. Pike, Jr., the Board voted unanimously to approve the license..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Approve renewal of Fuel Storage Licenses as indicated subject to receipt of all required documentation to the Town Clerks Office
To approve renewal of Fuel Storage Licenses as indicated subject to receipt of all required documentation to the Town Clerks Office
Yes: Farley, Giovanoni, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Craig-McGee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Select Board member, B. Giovanoni, to approve renewal of Fuel Storage Licenses as indicated subject to receipt of all required documentation to the Town Clerks Office. Select Board member, T. Craig-McGee, stated that addresses of all places being removed need to be added to the posting notice, per OML requirements. Select Board member, W. Pike, Jr. stated that there are 39 establishments are listed. Select Board Chair, T. Farley, stated that the Christmas Tree Shops are listed and questioned whether they need to be. Select Board member, T. Craig-McGee stated that the listed should be approved as sent by the Town Clerks Office, expect for the Christmas Tree Shop location, located at 64 Leona Drive. Select Board member, T. Craig-McGee questioned whether or not all applicants had replied to the Town Clerk's Office. Vice Chair, T. White stated that the list is only provided based on completed applications. Select Board member, B. Giovanoni, would like an updated list, approved by the Interim Fire Chief. The Board voted to approve, 4-0. Select Board member, T. Craig-McGee abstained, stating that it was a little messy for her..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Approve the Finance Director position as the ARPA designee
To approve the Finance Director position as the ARPA designee
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Vice Chair, T. White, and seconded by Select Board member T. Craig-McGee, the Finance Director position was unanimously approved as the ARPA designee..” (Motion: White, second: Craig-McGee)
Approve (agenda item: SERSG purchasing)
For approval (agenda item: SERSG purchasing, as discussed)
The minutes record the motion only as "for approval"; the title comes from the discussion.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Select Board member, B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Vice Chair, T. White for approval. Resident Jessica Mackinaw asked whether or not the Town utilized COMM buys, or whether SERSG was checking COMM buys to ensure that they were receiving the best pricing. Select Board member, T. Craig-McGee referenced her past experience with COMM buys and spoke to the process of being a part of the group, along with it's financial benefits. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Open the warrant for Special Town Meeting for Monday, April 27, 2026 and close it on May 4, 2026
To open the warrant for Special Town Meeting for Monday, April 27, 2026 and close it on May 4, 2026. Vice Chair, T. White
From the minutes
“Motion made by Select Board member, B. Giovanoni to open the warrant for Special Town Meeting for Monday, April 27, 2026 and close it on May 4, 2026. Vice Chair, T. White, seconded the motion for approval. Chair, T. Farley wanted to explain the difference between Special and Annual Town Meeting. Interim Town Manager Perkins, along with Select Board member, B. Giovanoni offered the explanation of Special Town Meeting allowing to close out 2026. Select Board member, B. Giovanoni read through the four articles that were in draft form on the Special Town Meeting warrant. Select Board member, T. Craig-McGee asked the Interim Town Manager, J. Perkins, if he anticipated any other articles. He replied no, regarding Special Town Meeting. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Open the warrant for Annual Town Meeting for Monday, April 27, 2026 and close it on May 4, 2026
To open the warrant for Annual Town Meeting for Monday, April 27, 2026 and close it on May 4, 2026. Select Board member, W. Pike, Jr.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Select Board member, B. Giovanoni to open the warrant for Annual Town Meeting for Monday, April 27, 2026 and close it on May 4, 2026. Select Board member, W. Pike, Jr., seconded the motion for approval. Interim Town Manager, J. Perkins, stated that there were twenty-eight articles, currently. Select Board member, B. Giovanoni, read through the twenty-eight articles that were in draft form on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Giovanoni)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion to close the hearing from W. Pike, Jr., seconded by Select Board member, B. Giovanoni the hearing was closed unanimously..” (Motion: Pike, second: Giovanoni)
Approve the WRPD permit for 11 Eldon Street (amended to include the nitrogen reduction system)
To approve the WRPD permit for 11 Eldon Street, amended to include the nitrogen reduction system for the project
W. Pike Jr. made the first motion; T. White amended it and B. Giovanoni seconded the amended motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made by W. Pike, Jr. to approve the WRPD permit for 11 Eldon Street. Vice Chair, T. White, amended the motion to include the nitrogen reduction system for the project. The amended motion was seconded by B. Giovanoni. Select Board voted to approve the amended motion unanimously..” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Select Board member, B. Giovanoni to close the hearing, seconded by Vice Chair, T. White. Hearing was closed unanimously..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the transfer of the license
To approve the transfer of the license
Yes: Farley, Giovanoni, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Craig-McGee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Select Board member, B. Giovanoni to approve the transfer of the license, seconded by Select Board member, W. Pike, Jr. was voted, 4-0. Select Board member, T. Craig-McGee abstained..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Vice Chair, T. White, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: 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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