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July 20, 2026
20 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Not counted as a Select Board vote (a vote by another board, or a joint vote with another board): "Upon a motion made by Community Preservation Member Josephine Ruthwicz, and seconded by Community Preservation Member Bart Devine, the Community Preservation Committee unanimously voted to appoint Robert Walsh as an At Large Member."
Present: Teresa Farley, Thomas White, Brian Giovanoni, William Pike Jr., Tracie Craig-McGee
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Brian Giovanoni left the meeting (9:39 PM.)
- Brian Giovanoni stepped back onto the Board (9:41 PM.)
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes from the June 29, 2026 meeting
To approve the minutes from the June 29, 2026 meeting
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 minutes from the June 29, 2026 meeting..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Approve the minutes from the July 6, 2026 meeting
To approve the minutes from the July 6, 2026 meeting
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 minutes from the July 6, 2026 meeting..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Appoint Robert Walsh as presented
To appoint Robert Walsh as presented
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Select Board voted unanimously to appoint Robert Walsh as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 25 of the June 1, 2026 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire property located on Miller Street, as described in said vote, for water supply purposes under the...
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 25 of the June 1, 2026 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire property located on Miller Street, as described in said vote, for water supply purposes under the provisions of G.L. c. 40, §39B, and to execute, and to authorize the Chair, or Designee to execute, on behalf of the Select Board, any and all acceptances, settlement statements, and other agreements and documents to accomplish the foregoing acquisition
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 pursuant to the vote taken under Article 25 of the June 1, 2026 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire property located on Miller Street, as described in said vote, for water supply purposes under the provisions of G.L. c. 40, §39B, and to execute, and to authorize the Chair, or Designee to execute, on behalf of the Select Board, any and all acceptances, settlement statements, and other agreements and documents to accomplish the foregoing acquisition..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve having Select Board Chair T. Farley sign the letter drafted as presented
To approve having Select Board Chair T. Farley sign the letter drafted 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 approve having Select Board Chair T. Farley sign the letter drafted as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the agreement between the Town of Middleborough and Mr. Pennini for 3 East Grove Street for the water bill credit
To approve the agreement between the Town of Middleborough and Mr. Pennini for 3 East Grove Street for the water bill credit
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
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 agreement between the Town of Middleborough and Mr. Pennini for 3 East Grove Street for the water bill credit..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Approve the $7,500,000 borrowing from the Mass, Clean Water Trust for Loan No. DWPEC-25-27 for the East Grove Street Water Treatment Facility Project, pursuant to the vote drafted by bond counsel...
To approve the $7,500,000 borrowing from the Mass, Clean Water Trust for Loan No. DWPEC-25-27 for the East Grove Street Water Treatment Facility Project, pursuant to the vote drafted by bond counsel and presented to the meeting which shall appear in full in the minutes of the meeting
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 $7,500,000 borrowing from the Mass, Clean Water Trust for Loan No. DWPEC-25-27 for the East Grove Street Water Treatment Facility Project, pursuant to the vote drafted by bond counsel and presented to the meeting which shall appear in full in the minutes of the meeting..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Award the Stony Brook Pond Dam Improvement project to Lucianos Excavation Inc. in the amount of $1,234,745.00
To award the Stony Brook Pond Dam Improvement project to Lucianos Excavation Inc. in the amount of $1,234,745.00
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 award the Stony Brook Pond Dam Improvement project to Lucianos Excavation Inc. in the amount of $1,234,745.00..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Continue the MOU for the Wareham Street Dam, and authorize Interim Town Manager J. Perkins to sign the agreement
To continue the MOU for the Wareham Street Dam, and authorize Interim Town Manager J. Perkins to sign the agreement
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 continue the MOU for the Wareham Street Dam, and authorize Interim Town Manager J. Perkins to sign the agreement..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Reappoint Patricia Cassady, Conservation Agent as the TRSC Delegate for a term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Patricia Cassady, Conservation Agent as the TRSC Delegate for a term ending June 30, 2027
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 reappoint Patricia Cassady, Conservation Agent as the TRSC Delegate for a term ending June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Close the hearing for 18 Cowan Drive
To close the hearing for 18 Cowan Drive
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 close the hearing for 18 Cowan Drive..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the WRPD request for 18 Cowan Drive
To approve the WRPD request for 18 Cowan Drive
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 WRPD request for 18 Cowan Drive..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Sign the warrant for the state primary election for September 1, 2026
To sign the warrant for the state primary election for September 1, 2026
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 sign the warrant for the state primary election for September 1, 2026..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)
Appoint Richard Young to a three-year term ending June 30, 2029 for the Council on Aging Board of Directors
To appoint Richard Young to a three-year term ending June 30, 2029 for the Council on Aging Board of Directors
Yes: Craig-McGee, WhiteNo: FarleyAbstained: PikeBrian 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 to appoint Richard Young to a three-year term ending June 30, 2029 for the Council on Aging Board of Directors. Select Board Member W. Pike Jr. abstained, and Select Board Chair T. Farley Nay. The remainder in favor. Motion passes..” (Motion: White, second: Craig-McGee)
Reappoint Leeann Bradley, Town Planner as the JTPG representative, and Christopher Peck, DPW Director as the Alternate Representative for a period through May 31, 2027
To reappoint Leeann Bradley, Town Planner as the JTPG representative, and Christopher Peck, DPW Director as the Alternate Representative for a period through May 31, 2027
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 reappoint Leeann Bradley, Town Planner as the JTPG representative, and Christopher Peck, DPW Director as the Alternate Representative for a period through May 31, 2027..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Rescind the following one day beer and wine licenses at the "Alley Theatre" 133 Centre Street (previously approved on June 29, 2026): Thursday July 9, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – "Wizard of Oz Jr."...
To rescind the following one day beer and wine licenses at the "Alley Theatre" 133 Centre Street (previously approved on June 29, 2026): Thursday July 9, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – "Wizard of Oz Jr." event, Friday July 10, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – "Wizard of Oz Jr." event, Saturday July 11th 2:30 PM – 8: 30 PM – two "Wizard of Oz Jr." events, Sunday July 12th 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM – "Wizard of Oz Jr." event, and Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – "Jillian Jensen Concert"
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
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 rescind the following one day beer and wine licenses at the "Alley Theatre" 133 Centre Street (previously approved on June 29, 2026): Thursday July 9, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – "Wizard of Oz Jr." event, Friday July 10, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – "Wizard of Oz Jr." event, Saturday July 11th 2:30 PM – 8: 30 PM – two "Wizard of Oz Jr." events, Sunday July 12th 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM – "Wizard of Oz Jr." event, and Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – "Jillian Jensen Concert"..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)
Approve the following One Day Beer & Wine Liquor Licenses for the Bartending Service of New England, for the events at the Alley Theatre, 133 'Centre Street: "Mimosas with Medium" from 10:15 AM –...
To approve the following One Day Beer & Wine Liquor Licenses for the Bartending Service of New England, for the events at the Alley Theatre, 133 'Centre Street: "Mimosas with Medium" from 10:15 AM – 2:00 PM & "Junkyard Dog Concert" from 6:00-9:00 PM on Saturday August 1, 2026, for the "Comedy Show Boro of Laughs" on Friday September 18, 2026 from 6:00-10:00 PM, and for the "Comedy Show Steve Sweeney" on Friday October 2, 2026 from 6:00-9:00PM
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
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 following One Day Beer & Wine Liquor Licenses for the Bartending Service of New England, for the events at the Alley Theatre, 133 'Centre Street: "Mimosas with Medium" from 10:15 AM – 2:00 PM & "Junkyard Dog Concert" from 6:00-9:00 PM on Saturday August 1, 2026, for the "Comedy Show Boro of Laughs" on Friday September 18, 2026 from 6:00-10:00 PM, and for the "Comedy Show Steve Sweeney" on Friday October 2, 2026 from 6:00-9:00PM..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for The Bartending Service of New England for an event at 10 Nickerson Ave "Town Hall" for the "Sip & Stroll" event on Saturday September 12, 2026 from...
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for The Bartending Service of New England for an event at 10 Nickerson Ave "Town Hall" for the "Sip & Stroll" event on Saturday September 12, 2026 from 4:00-7:00PM (Rain Date: Sunday September 13, 2026 from 4:00-7:00PM)
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
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 a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for The Bartending Service of New England for an event at 10 Nickerson Ave "Town Hall" for the "Sip & Stroll" event on Saturday September 12, 2026 from 4:00-7:00PM (Rain Date: Sunday September 13, 2026 from 4:00-7:00PM)..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for The Bartending Service of New England for an event at 10 Nickerson Ave "Town Hall" for the "Sip & Stroll" event on Saturday November 7, 2026 from...
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for The Bartending Service of New England for an event at 10 Nickerson Ave "Town Hall" for the "Sip & Stroll" event on Saturday November 7, 2026 from 12:00-4:00 PM (Rain Date: Sunday November 8, 2026 from 12:00-4:00 PM)
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
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 a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for The Bartending Service of New England for an event at 10 Nickerson Ave "Town Hall" for the "Sip & Stroll" event on Saturday November 7, 2026 from 12:00-4:00 PM (Rain Date: Sunday November 8, 2026 from 12:00-4:00 PM)..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)
Adjourn at 9:57 PM
To adjourn at 9:57 PM
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 adjourn at 9:57 PM..” (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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