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Middleborough Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

May 26, 2026

17 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: Brian Giovanoni

Every vote, in order

Approve the February 26, 2026 meeting minutes

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the February 26, 2026 meeting minutes

Yes: Farley, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Craig-McGee

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 26, 2026 meeting minutes. 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)

Approve the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes

Yes: Farley, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Craig-McGee

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 March 2, 2026 meeting minutes. 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)

Approve the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes

Yes: Farley, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Craig-McGee

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 March 9, 2026 meeting minutes. 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)

Approve the May 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the May 11, 2026 meeting minutes

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 approve the May 11, 2026 meeting minutes..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)

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

Approve the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes

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 approve the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)

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

Approve providing the salary range of $200,000 to $225,000 to the Town Manager Search Committee

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve providing the salary range of $200,000 to $225,000 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 T. Craig-McGee the Board voted unanimously to approve providing the salary range of $200,000 to $225,000 to the Town Manager Search Committee..” (Motion: White, second: Craig-McGee)

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

Authorize Select Board Chair T. Farley to open the Search Committee's first meeting on June 4, 2026, present the salary range, request that the Committee establish a Chair, Vice Chair, and...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize Select Board Chair T. Farley to open the Search Committee's first meeting on June 4, 2026, present the salary range, request that the Committee establish a Chair, Vice Chair, and Recording Secretary, and then leave the meeting

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member T. White, and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., the Board voted unanimously to authorize Select Board Chair T. Farley to open the Search Committee's first meeting on June 4, 2026, present the salary range, request that the Committee establish a Chair, Vice Chair, and Recording Secretary, and then leave the meeting..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)

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

Approve the Betterment Agreement for 28 Tarragon Lane

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the Betterment Agreement for 28 Tarragon Lane

Yes: Farley, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Craig-McGee

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 Betterment Agreement for 28 Tarragon Lane. Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee abstained. The remainder were in favor..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Betterment Agreement for 658 Wareham Street in the amount of $80,000

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the Betterment Agreement for 658 Wareham Street in the amount of $80,000

Yes: Farley, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Craig-McGee

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 Betterment Agreement for 658 Wareham Street in the amount of $80,000. Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee abstained. The remainder were in favor..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Acknowledge receipt of the Open Meeting Law Complaint, and to authorize Select Board Chair T

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To acknowledge receipt of the Open Meeting Law Complaint, and to authorize Select Board Chair T

Yes: Farley, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Craig-McGee

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member T. White, and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., the Board voted to acknowledge receipt of the Open Meeting Law Complaint, and to authorize Select Board Chair T. Farley to work with Town Counsel on a response to the complaint. Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee abstained. The remainder were in favor..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve and allow the Chair to sign the transfer of one Patrol Officer to the Wrentham Police Department, as a Patrol Officer

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve and allow the Chair to sign the transfer of one Patrol Officer to the Wrentham Police Department, as a Patrol Officer

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member T. White, and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., the Board voted unanimously to approve and allow the Chair to sign the transfer of one Patrol Officer to the Wrentham Police Department, as a Patrol Officer..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Rescind the layoffs of the remaining three police officers, due to staffing reductions occurring through attrition

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To rescind the layoffs of the remaining three police officers, due to staffing reductions occurring through attrition

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member T. White, and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., the Board voted unanimously to rescind the layoffs of the remaining three police officers, due to staffing reductions occurring through attrition..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)

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

Ratify the vote made on Monday May 18, 2026 to move Special Town Meeting to June 16, 2026, as advised by Town Counsel

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To ratify the vote made on Monday May 18, 2026 to move Special Town Meeting to June 16, 2026, as advised by Town Counsel

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member T. White, and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., the Board voted unanimously to ratify the vote made on Monday May 18, 2026 to move Special Town Meeting to June 16, 2026, as advised by Town Counsel..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)

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

Withdraw from the Public Health Excellence Grant Program for Shared Services

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To withdraw from the Public Health Excellence Grant Program for Shared Services

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., and seconded by Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee the Board voted unanimously to withdraw from the Public Health Excellence Grant Program for Shared Services..” (Motion: Pike, second: Craig-McGee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for the Bartending School of New England for events at the Alley Theatre (Maureen Hancock Show) on Sunday June 13, 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for the Bartending School of New England for events at the Alley Theatre (Maureen Hancock Show) on Sunday June 13, 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by W. Pike Jr., and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to approve the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for the Bartending School of New England for events at the Alley Theatre (Maureen Hancock Show) on Sunday June 13, 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for the Bartending School of New England for events at the Alley Theatre (Recital) on Wednesday June 17, 2026 from 4:30pm-8:30pm

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for the Bartending School of New England for events at the Alley Theatre (Recital) on Wednesday June 17, 2026 from 4:30pm-8:30pm

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by W. Pike Jr., and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to approve the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for the Bartending School of New England for events at the Alley Theatre (Recital) on Wednesday June 17, 2026 from 4:30pm-8:30pm..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session and not return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing discipline or dismissal of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

At 6:19 PM to enter into Executive Session and not return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing discipline or dismissal of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual

From the minutes

“The Board voted unanimously at 6:19 PM to enter into Executive Session and not return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing discipline or dismissal of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (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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