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Middleborough Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

September 14, 2026

9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss removal or dismissal of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss removal or dismissal of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual

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 enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss removal or dismissal of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)

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

Approve the August 31, 2026 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the August 31, 2026 minutes as presented

Yes: Craig-McGee, Farley, Giovanoni, WhiteAbstained: Pike

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 to approve the August 31, 2026 minutes as presented. Select Board Member W. Pike Jr. abstained, the remainder in favor. The motion carries..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Craig-McGee)

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

Michael Bumpus is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the application, the Select Board, to file applications and execute grant and or loan assistance, as well as furnish such information,...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That Michael Bumpus is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the application, the Select Board, to file applications and execute grant and or loan assistance, as well as furnish such information, data, and documents pertaining to the applicant for grants and or loans as may be required, and to otherwise act as the authorized representative of the applicant in connection with this application

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., the Board voted unanimously that Michael Bumpus is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the application, the Select Board, to file applications and execute grant and or loan assistance, as well as furnish such information, data, and documents pertaining to the applicant for grants and or loans as may be required, and to otherwise act as the authorized representative of the applicant in connection with this application..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

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

Accept the donation from the estate of W. Arnold MacKenzie for the Council on Aging as presented and that the donation be placed in the Council on Aging's General Donations Fund Account, and that...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To accept the donation from the estate of W. Arnold MacKenzie for the Council on Aging as presented and that the donation be placed in the Council on Aging's General Donations Fund Account, and that the Board authorize the Council on Aging to expend said funds

Yes: Craig-McGee, Farley, Giovanoni, WhiteAbstained: Pike

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., the Board voted to accept the donation from the estate of W. Arnold MacKenzie for the Council on Aging as presented and that the donation be placed in the Council on Aging's General Donations Fund Account, and that the Board authorize the Council on Aging to expend said funds. W. Pike Jr. abstained. The remainder in favor..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

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

Approve the common victualler application for Middleboro Burrito Bowls d/b/a El Burritos Taqueria at 57 Center Street as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the common victualler application for Middleboro Burrito Bowls d/b/a El Burritos Taqueria at 57 Center Street as presented

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to approve the common victualler application for Middleboro Burrito Bowls d/b/a El Burritos Taqueria at 57 Center Street as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Accept the contract for Interim Town Manager Robert Nunes, as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the contract for Interim Town Manager Robert Nunes, as presented

From the minutes

“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni the Board voted unanimously to accept the contract for Interim Town Manager Robert Nunes, as presented..” (Motion: Pike, second: Giovanoni)

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

Approved the One Day All Alcohol Liquor License for Cranberry Educational Foundation, Inc for an event at Bogside Acres, LLC d/b/a The Barn on Benson's Pond – Erin Williams co/Little Bitte...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approved the One Day All Alcohol Liquor License for Cranberry Educational Foundation, Inc for an event at Bogside Acres, LLC d/b/a The Barn on Benson's Pond – Erin Williams co/Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails at East Street (Map 97, Lot 6058) on Friday September 25, 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 approved the One Day All Alcohol Liquor License for Cranberry Educational Foundation, Inc for an event at Bogside Acres, LLC d/b/a The Barn on Benson's Pond – Erin Williams co/Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails at East Street (Map 97, Lot 6058) on Friday September 25, 2026 from 4:00PM-8:00PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)

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

Donate up to forty of the Select Board hours of SRPEDD's time to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To donate up to forty of the Select Board hours of SRPEDD's time to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC)

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 donate up to forty of the Select Board hours of SRPEDD's time to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC)..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Craig-McGee)

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

Adjourn at 8:57 PM

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8:57 PM

From the minutes

“Adjourn Upon a motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, and seconded by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr. the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:57 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Pike)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (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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