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Middleborough Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

May 11, 2026

43 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Teresa Farley, Thomas White, Brian Giovanoni, William Pike Jr., Tracie Craig-McGee

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes as presented

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes as presented

Yes: Farley, Giovanoni, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Craig-McGee

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes as presented. Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee abstained. The remainder were in favor..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Approve the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes as presented

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes as presented

Yes: Farley, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Craig-McGee, Giovanoni

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr. and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes as presented. Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee abstained. The remainder were in favor..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)

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

Change the number of Town Manager Search Committee Members from seven to eight people, and to welcome Nancy Kefalis, MacDonald Sprague III, and Ed Medeiros to the Town Manager Search Committee

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To change the number of Town Manager Search Committee Members from seven to eight people, and to welcome Nancy Kefalis, MacDonald Sprague III, and Ed Medeiros to the Town Manager Search Committee

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member T. White, and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to change the number of Town Manager Search Committee Members from seven to eight people, and to welcome Nancy Kefalis, MacDonald Sprague III, and Ed Medeiros to the Town Manager Search Committee..” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Middleborough Police MOU as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Middleborough Police MOU as presented

From the minutes

“Discussion/Possible Vote - Middleborough Police MOU Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Middleborough Police MOU as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Assign Interim Town Manager J. Perkins as the Middleborough Police Civil Service Hearing Officer

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To assign Interim Town Manager J. Perkins as the Middleborough Police Civil Service Hearing Officer

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to assign Interim Town Manager J. Perkins as the Middleborough Police Civil Service Hearing Officer..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Complete the purchase and sale agreement with the grant money, at no cost to the Town

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To complete the purchase and sale agreement with the grant money, at no cost to the Town

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member T. White, and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni the Board voted unanimously to complete the purchase and sale agreement with the grant money, at no cost to the Town..” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 1

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 1

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 1..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 2

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 2

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 2..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 3

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 3

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 3..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 4

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 4

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 4..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 5

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 5

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 5..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 6

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 6

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 6..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 7

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 7

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 7..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 2

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 2

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 2..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Place the Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles on the Special Town Meeting, as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles on the Special Town Meeting, as presented

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to place the Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles on the Special Town Meeting, as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Put the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles on the Annual Town Meeting, as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To put the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles on the Annual Town Meeting, as presented

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to put the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles on the Annual Town Meeting, as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 3

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 3

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 3..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 4

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 4

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 4..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 5

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 5

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 5..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 6

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 6

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr. the board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 6..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 7, with the revision that the item references the Town Manager's budget

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 7, with the revision that the item references the Town Manager's budget

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 7, with the revision that the item references the Town Manager's budget..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 8

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 8

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 8..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 9

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 9

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 9..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 10

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 10

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 10..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 11

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 11

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr. the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 11..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 12

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 12

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 12..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 13

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 13

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 13..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 14

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 14

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 14..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 15

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 15

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 15..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 16

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 16

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 16..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 17

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 17

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 17..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 18

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 18

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 18..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 19

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 19

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 19..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 20

Minutes, page 19

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 20

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 20..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 21

Minutes, page 20

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 21

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 21..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 22

Minutes, page 20

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 22

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 22..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 23

Minutes, page 20

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 23

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 23..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 24

Minutes, page 21

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 24

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 24..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 25

Minutes, page 21

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 25

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 25..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 26

Minutes, page 22

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 26

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 26..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 22 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 27

Minutes, page 23

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 27

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr. the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 27..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action for Article 28

Minutes, page 24

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action for Article 28

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member T. White, and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for Article 28..” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)

Read it in the official minutes, page 24 (PDF)

Adjourn at 9:52 PM

Minutes, page 25

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 9:52 PM

From the minutes

“Adjournment Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by T. White the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:52 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

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