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June 8, 2026
17 recorded votes, 12 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
During the meeting:
- William Pike Jr. left the meeting (7:32 PM.)
- William Pike Jr. stepped back onto the Board (7:36 PM.)
- Brian Giovanoni stepped off the Board for an item
- Brian Giovanoni left the meeting (7:58 PM)
- William Pike Jr. left the meeting (8:38 PM.)
Every vote, in order
Approve the March 16, 2026, March 30, 2026, April 27, 2026, and May 26, 2026 meeting minutes
To approve the March 16, 2026, March 30, 2026, April 27, 2026, and May 26, 2026 meeting minutes
Yes: Farley, Giovanoni, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Craig-McGee
From the minutes
“Minutes Upon a motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted to approve the March 16, 2026, March 30, 2026, April 27, 2026, and May 26, 2026 meeting minutes. Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee abstained on the March meeting minutes. The remainder were in favor..” (Motion: Pike, second: Giovanoni)
Approve the March 23, 2026 meeting with the amendment described for New Business Line 5
To approve the March 23, 2026 meeting with the amendment described for New Business Line 5
Yes: Farley, Giovanoni, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Craig-McGee
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by W. Pike Jr., the Board voted to approve the March 23, 2026 meeting with the amendment described for New Business Line 5. Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee abstained. The remainder were in favor..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)
Approve the Separation Agreement with Fire Chief Owen Thompson as presented
To approve the Separation Agreement with Fire Chief Owen Thompson as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Separation Agreement with Fire Chief Owen Thompson as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Appoint Madeline Berio and Christina Blanchette as Inspectors of Animals
To appoint Madeline Berio and Christina Blanchette as Inspectors of Animals
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Madeline Berio and Christina Blanchette as Inspectors of Animals..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the motion as amended
To approve the motion as amended
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to approve the motion as amended..”
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Fire Department Cancer Screening
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Fire Department Cancer Screening
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 approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Fire Department Cancer Screening..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Appoint Richard Young to the Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) Board of Directors for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
To appoint Richard Young to the Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) Board of Directors for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Yes: Craig-McGee, Giovanoni, Pike, WhiteNo: Farley
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to appoint Richard Young to the Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) Board of Directors for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Select Board Chair T. Farley voted Nay. The remainder in favor. The motion passed..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Have Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee be the GATRA Designee for the Select Board
To have Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee be the GATRA Designee for the Select Board
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 have Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee be the GATRA Designee for the Select Board..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Extend the earth removal permit as presented for one year with all conditions originally set
To extend the earth removal permit as presented for one year with all conditions originally set
Brian Giovanoni had left the meeting before this vote.
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 extend the earth removal permit as presented for one year with all conditions originally set..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)
Authorize posting the Health Director position both internally and externally, and also to give the acting Health Director title to Jennifer Gailey
To authorize posting the Health Director position both internally and externally, and also to give the acting Health Director title to Jennifer Gailey
Brian Giovanoni had left the meeting before this vote.
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 authorize posting the Health Director position both internally and externally, and also to give the acting Health Director title to Jennifer Gailey..” (Motion: White, second: Craig-McGee)
Approve the request regarding the WRPD on Lot 4 at Campus 44, based on the sign‑off information provided by the Conservation Commission
To approve the request regarding the WRPD on Lot 4 at Campus 44, based on the sign‑off information provided by the Conservation Commission
Brian Giovanoni had left the meeting before this vote.
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 request regarding the WRPD on Lot 4 at Campus 44, based on the sign‑off information provided by the Conservation Commission..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Approve the five percent match for the Middleborough Fire Department Fire Prevention Grant application
To approve the five percent match for the Middleborough Fire Department Fire Prevention Grant application
Yes: Farley, Pike, WhiteAbstained: Craig-McGeeBrian Giovanoni had left the meeting before this vote.
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 approve the five percent match for the Middleborough Fire Department Fire Prevention Grant application. Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee abstained. The remainder were in favor..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)
Approve the Interim Fire Chief contract as proposed with the amendments of updating the verbiage of Board of Selectmen to Select Board, and updating number 6 to Interim Fire Chief
To approve the Interim Fire Chief contract as proposed with the amendments of updating the verbiage of Board of Selectmen to Select Board, and updating number 6 to Interim Fire Chief
Brian Giovanoni had left the meeting before this vote. William Pike Jr. had left the meeting before this vote.
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 the Interim Fire Chief contract as proposed with the amendments of updating the verbiage of Board of Selectmen to Select Board, and updating number 6 to Interim Fire Chief..” (Motion: White, second: Craig-McGee)
Approve the Interim Town Manager Contract as presented
To approve the Interim Town Manager Contract as presented
The minutes say William Pike Jr. seconded it, but the minutes record that William Pike Jr. left the meeting earlier and do not record a return, so only the result is shown. Brian Giovanoni had left the meeting before this vote. William Pike Jr. had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member T. White, and seconded by W. Pike Jr., the Board voted unanimously to approve the Interim Town Manager Contract as presented..” (Motion: White)
Approve the Select Board Administrative Assistant contract as presented
To approve the Select Board Administrative Assistant contract as presented
The minutes say William Pike Jr. seconded it, but the minutes record that William Pike Jr. left the meeting earlier and do not record a return, so only the result is shown. Brian Giovanoni had left the meeting before this vote. William Pike Jr. had left the meeting before this vote.
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 the Select Board Administrative Assistant contract as presented..” (Motion: White)
Approve the replacement of the street name "Country Way" with "Rolands Way"
To approve the replacement of the street name "Country Way" with "Rolands Way"
The minutes say William Pike Jr. seconded it, but the minutes record that William Pike Jr. left the meeting earlier and do not record a return, so only the result is shown. Brian Giovanoni had left the meeting before this vote. William Pike Jr. had left the meeting before this vote.
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 the replacement of the street name "Country Way" with "Rolands Way"..” (Motion: White)
Approve the second hand/junk/old metals license for Costello Dismantling Co., inc. at 695-701 Wareham Street
To approve the second hand/junk/old metals license for Costello Dismantling Co., inc. at 695-701 Wareham Street
The minutes say William Pike Jr. seconded it, but the minutes record that William Pike Jr. left the meeting earlier and do not record a return, so only the result is shown. Brian Giovanoni had left the meeting before this vote. William Pike Jr. had left the meeting before this vote.
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 the second hand/junk/old metals license for Costello Dismantling Co., inc. at 695-701 Wareham Street..” (Motion: 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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