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August 17, 2026
17 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Teresa Farley, Thomas White, Brian Giovanoni, Tracie Craig-McGee
Absent: William Pike Jr.
During the meeting:
- Thomas White left the meeting (8:44 PM.)
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes from the July 20, 2026 meeting
To approve the minutes from the July 20, 2026 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 minutes from the July 20, 2026 meeting..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the August 3, 2026 meeting minutes as presented
To approve the August 3, 2026 meeting minutes as presented
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 B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve the August 3, 2026 meeting minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the 3™ Annual Tim Harnett Memorial 5k Run on Sunday November 22, 2026
To approve the 3™ Annual Tim Harnett Memorial 5k Run on Sunday November 22, 2026
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member T. White, and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni the Board unanimously voted to approve the 3™ Annual Tim Harnett Memorial 5k Run on Sunday November 22, 2026..” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)
Approve the update to the Body Art Practitioner regulations as follows: Applicants for a Body Art Practitioner Permit shall provide documentation of baseline tuberculosis screening completed by...
To approve the update to the Body Art Practitioner regulations as follows: Applicants for a Body Art Practitioner Permit shall provide documentation of baseline tuberculosis screening completed by either: A Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST/PPD), or an approved interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) blood test
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 B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted to approve the update to the Body Art Practitioner regulations as follows: Applicants for a Body Art Practitioner Permit shall provide documentation of baseline tuberculosis screening completed by either: A Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST/PPD), or an approved interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) blood test..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adopt the revised outdoor water restrictions
To adopt the revised outdoor water restrictions
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 adopt the revised outdoor water restrictions..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the variance for 11 Sharon Road as presented
To approve the variance for 11 Sharon Road as presented
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 approve the variance for 11 Sharon Road as presented..” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)
Set Fall 2026 Special Town Meeting to October 19, 2026 at 7PM at Middleborough High School
To set Fall 2026 Special Town Meeting to October 19, 2026 at 7PM at Middleborough High School
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 set Fall 2026 Special Town Meeting to October 19, 2026 at 7PM at Middleborough High School..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Open the warrant for the October 19, 2026 Special Town Meeting on Tuesday August 18, 2026, and to close the warrant at noon time on Friday August 28, 2026
To open the warrant for the October 19, 2026 Special Town Meeting on Tuesday August 18, 2026, and to close the warrant at noon time on Friday August 28, 2026
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by T. White the Board voted unanimously to open the warrant for the October 19, 2026 Special Town Meeting on Tuesday August 18, 2026, and to close the warrant at noon time on Friday August 28, 2026..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Keep seat vacated by Shannon Breen vacant, and to be filled at next April's annual Town Election for the remainder
To keep seat vacated by Shannon Breen vacant, and to be filled at next April's annual Town Election for the remainder
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 keep seat vacated by Shannon Breen vacant, and to be filled at next April's annual Town Election for the remainder..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the naming of the access path "Emma Path" in the area of 95 Plain Street (Map 14, Lot 377)
To approve the naming of the access path "Emma Path" in the area of 95 Plain Street (Map 14, Lot 377)
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 naming of the access path "Emma Path" in the area of 95 Plain Street (Map 14, Lot 377)..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the renewal of the One Day Entertainment License for August 28, 2026 due to safety
To approve the renewal of the One Day Entertainment License for August 28, 2026 due to safety
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 renewal of the One Day Entertainment License for August 28, 2026 due to safety..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the One Day Beer & Wine liquor license for Center Ave LLC for the event "Crantoberfest" at the Town Hall 10 Nickerson Avenue on October 10, 2026 from 12pm – 4pm
To approve the One Day Beer & Wine liquor license for Center Ave LLC for the event "Crantoberfest" at the Town Hall 10 Nickerson Avenue on October 10, 2026 from 12pm – 4pm
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 One Day Beer & Wine liquor license for Center Ave LLC for the event "Crantoberfest" at the Town Hall 10 Nickerson Avenue on October 10, 2026 from 12pm – 4pm..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Close the hearing for 200 Canopy Drive
To close the hearing for 200 Canopy 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 200 Canopy Drive..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the new fuel storage license application from Devaney Energy for underground storage at 200 Canopy Drive Map 48, Lot 3042 as presented
To approve the new fuel storage license application from Devaney Energy for underground storage at 200 Canopy Drive Map 48, Lot 3042 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 the new fuel storage license application from Devaney Energy for underground storage at 200 Canopy Drive Map 48, Lot 3042 as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Sign the certificate of appreciation
To sign the certificate of appreciation
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 sign the certificate of appreciation..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the August 3, 2026 meeting minutes, which were presented to the Board in their packets
To approve the August 3, 2026 meeting minutes, which were presented to the Board in their packets
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 B. Giovanoni, and seconded by T. White the Board voted to approve the August 3, 2026 meeting minutes, which were presented to the Board in their packets..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjourn at 8:46 PM
To adjourn at 8:46 PM
Thomas White had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:46 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Craig-McGee)
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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