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August 31, 2026
25 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.
Every vote, in order
Approve the August 17, 2026 minutes as presented
To approve the August 17, 2026 minutes 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 August 17, 2026 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Authorize the Chair to sign the change order for the East Grove Water Treatment Plant project
To authorize the Chair to sign the change order for the East Grove Water Treatment Plant project
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 authorize the Chair to sign the change order for the East Grove Water Treatment Plant project..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Award the contract to Oliveira Construction in the amount of $3,123,045
To award the contract to Oliveira Construction in the amount of $3,123,045
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 contract to Oliveira Construction in the amount of $3,123,045..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Authorize the Chair to sign the agreement with Oliveira construction for this project
To authorize the Chair to sign the agreement with Oliveira construction for this project
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 authorize the Chair to sign the agreement with Oliveira construction for this project..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Notice to Proceed for this project
To authorize the Chair to sign the Notice to Proceed for this project
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 authorize the Chair to sign the Notice to Proceed for this project..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Award the contract for the Tispaquin well replacement project in the amount of $214,528 to Weston & Sampson CMR Ine
To award the contract for the Tispaquin well replacement project in the amount of $214,528 to Weston & Sampson CMR Ine
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 contract for the Tispaquin well replacement project in the amount of $214,528 to Weston & Sampson CMR Ine..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and issue a Notice to Proceed for this project
To authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and issue a Notice to Proceed for this project
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 authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and issue a Notice to Proceed for this project..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
For the Select Board to vote its intention to lay out Morton Street and Grace Street as public ways, all as shown on a plan entitled "Layout & As- Built Plan of Land 'Morton Estates' Off Old...
For the Select Board to vote its intention to lay out Morton Street and Grace Street as public ways, all as shown on a plan entitled "Layout & As- Built Plan of Land 'Morton Estates' Off Old Center Street Middleborough, Massachusetts," dated June 6, 2025, revised through December 1, 2025, prepared by Zenith Consulting Engineers, LLC, and to forward this vote and the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 811
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 for the Select Board to vote its intention to lay out Morton Street and Grace Street as public ways, all as shown on a plan entitled "Layout & As- Built Plan of Land 'Morton Estates' Off Old Center Street Middleborough, Massachusetts," dated June 6, 2025, revised through December 1, 2025, prepared by Zenith Consulting Engineers, LLC, and to forward this vote and the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 811..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Appoint Rose Guerdine Bazile-Dieu to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring June 30, 2027
To appoint Rose Guerdine Bazile-Dieu to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring June 30, 2027
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 appoint Rose Guerdine Bazile-Dieu to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring June 30, 2027..” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)
Approve the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC at 607A Wareham Street (Map 102, Lot 3027) on Saturday September 19, 2026 from 10:30AM-6:00PM
To approve the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC at 607A Wareham Street (Map 102, Lot 3027) on Saturday September 19, 2026 from 10:30AM-6:00PM
Yes: Craig-McGee, Giovanoni, WhiteAbstained: Farley
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 One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC at 607A Wareham Street (Map 102, Lot 3027) on Saturday September 19, 2026 from 10:30AM-6:00PM. Select Board Chair T. Farley abstained. The remainder in favor..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC at 46 Soule Street (Map 16, Lot 4075) (Soule Homestead) on Saturday September 26, 2026 from 10:00AM-5:00PM
To approve the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC at 46 Soule Street (Map 16, Lot 4075) (Soule Homestead) on Saturday September 26, 2026 from 10:00AM-5:00PM
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 One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC at 46 Soule Street (Map 16, Lot 4075) (Soule Homestead) on Saturday September 26, 2026 from 10:00AM-5:00PM..” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)
Approve the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Black Hat Brew Works at 607A Wareham Street (Map 102, Lot 3027) on Saturday September 19, 2026 from 11:00AM-3:00PM
To approve the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Black Hat Brew Works at 607A Wareham Street (Map 102, Lot 3027) on Saturday September 19, 2026 from 11:00AM-3:00PM
Yes: Craig-McGee, Giovanoni, WhiteAbstained: Farley
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member T. White, and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni the Board voted to approve the One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Black Hat Brew Works at 607A Wareham Street (Map 102, Lot 3027) on Saturday September 19, 2026 from 11:00AM-3:00PM. Select Board Chair T. Farley abstained. The remainder in favor..” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Bogside Acres, LLC d/b/a The Barn on Benson's Pond – Erin Williams co/Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails for the Harvest Dinner event at East Street...
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Bogside Acres, LLC d/b/a The Barn on Benson's Pond – Erin Williams co/Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails for the Harvest Dinner event at East Street (Map 97, Lot 6058) on Sunday October 11, 2026 from 4:00PM-8:00PM
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 a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Bogside Acres, LLC d/b/a The Barn on Benson's Pond – Erin Williams co/Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails for the Harvest Dinner event at East Street (Map 97, Lot 6058) on Sunday October 11, 2026 from 4:00PM-8:00PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Appoint Robert Nunes as Interim Town Manager
To appoint Robert Nunes as Interim Town Manager
Yes: Craig-McGee, Farley, WhiteNo: Giovanoni
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted to appoint Robert Nunes as Interim Town Manager. Select Board Member B. Giovanoni Nay, the remainder in favor. The motion carries..” (Motion: Craig-McGee, second: White)
Allow the Chair to put together the Interim Town Manager's contract through the advice of Labor Counsel and to sit with Mr
To allow the Chair to put together the Interim Town Manager's contract through the advice of Labor Counsel and to sit with Mr
Yes: Craig-McGee, Farley, WhiteNo: Giovanoni
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 allow the Chair to put together the Interim Town Manager's contract through the advice of Labor Counsel and to sit with Mr. Nunes. Select Board Member B. Giovanoni Nay, the remainder in favor. The motion carries..” (Motion: White, second: Craig-McGee)
Have Human Resources reopen the Town Manager job posting until September 30"
To have Human Resources reopen the Town Manager job posting until September 30"
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Chair T. Farley, and seconded by Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee the Board voted unanimously to have Human Resources reopen the Town Manager job posting until September 30"..” (Motion: Farley, second: Craig-McGee)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
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..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the new fuel storage application
To approve the new fuel storage application
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 application..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
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..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the fuel storage application as presented
To approve the fuel storage application 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 fuel storage application as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
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..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the fuel storage application as presented
To approve the fuel storage application 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 fuel storage application as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
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..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the fuel storage application as presented
To approve the fuel storage application 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 fuel storage application as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjourn at 9:36 PM
To adjourn at 9:36 PM
From the minutes
“Adjourn 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 9:36 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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