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September 21, 2026
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Teresa Farley, Thomas White, William Pike Jr., Tracie Craig-McGee
Absent: Brian Giovanoni
During the meeting:
- Teresa Farley stepped off the Board for an item
- Teresa Farley stepped back onto the Board (8:40 PM)
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
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)
Approve the minutes from the September 14, 2026 meeting
To approve the minutes from the September 14, 2026 meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr, and seconded by Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the September 14, 2026 meeting..” (Motion: Pike, second: Craig-McGee)
Appoint Finance Director Susan Nickerson as the acting Treasurer/Collector to serve as a temporary Treasurer/Collector until the position is filled
To appoint Finance Director Susan Nickerson as the acting Treasurer/Collector to serve as a temporary Treasurer/Collector until the position is filled
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 appoint Finance Director Susan Nickerson as the acting Treasurer/Collector to serve as a temporary Treasurer/Collector until the position is filled..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)
Approve the sale as presented
To approve the sale as presented:
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., and seconded by Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee the Board voted unanimously to approve the sale as presented:.” (Motion: Pike, second: Craig-McGee)
Authorize board to sign the Grant Agreement between the Town of Middleborough & The Nature Conservancy for the Eastern Box Turtle Land for land described on a plan entitled "Plan of Land on...
To authorize board to sign the Grant Agreement between the Town of Middleborough & The Nature Conservancy for the Eastern Box Turtle Land for land described on a plan entitled "Plan of Land on Thompson & Precinct Street in Middleborough Massachusetts", dated May 6, 2022 prepared by Outback Engineering Inc
From the minutes
“Vote to authorize the Board to sign the Grant Agreement between the Town of Middleborough & The Nature Conservancy for the Eastern Box Turtle Land for land described on a plan entitled "Plan of Land on Thompson & Precinct Street in Middleborough Massachusetts", dated May 6, 2022 prepared by Outback Engineering Inc. Upon a motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr. and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to authorize board to sign the Grant Agreement between the Town of Middleborough & The Nature Conservancy for the Eastern Box Turtle Land for land described on a plan entitled "Plan of Land on Thompson & Precinct Street in Middleborough Massachusetts", dated May 6, 2022 prepared by Outback Engineering Inc..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Appoint Leeann Bradley as the Hearing Officer for Animal Control
To appoint Leeann Bradley as the Hearing Officer for Animal Control
The minutes name Thomas White as abstaining but do not say how the others voted, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., and seconded by Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee, the Board voted to appoint Leeann Bradley as the Hearing Officer for Animal Control. Select Board Member T. White abstained. The motion carries..” (Motion: Pike, second: Craig-McGee)
Reappoint David Cavanaugh to the Middleborough Lakeville Herring Fisheries Commission for a three-year term expiring September 30, 2029
To reappoint David Cavanaugh to the Middleborough Lakeville Herring Fisheries Commission for a three-year term expiring September 30, 2029
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 reappoint David Cavanaugh to the Middleborough Lakeville Herring Fisheries Commission for a three-year term expiring September 30, 2029..” (Motion: White, second: Craig-McGee)
Reappoint Robert Denise to the Permanent Cable Committee for a term of three years, expiring June 30, 2029
To reappoint Robert Denise to the Permanent Cable Committee for a term of three years, expiring June 30, 2029
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 reappoint Robert Denise to the Permanent Cable Committee for a term of three years, expiring June 30, 2029..” (Motion: White, second: Craig-McGee)
Appoint Samuel Mosher to the Permanent Cable Committee for a term of three years, expiring June 30, 2029, and for the appointment of Glenn Montapert to the Permanent Cable Committee for a term of...
To appoint Samuel Mosher to the Permanent Cable Committee for a term of three years, expiring June 30, 2029, and for the appointment of Glenn Montapert to the Permanent Cable Committee for a term of three years, expiring June 30, 2029
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 appoint Samuel Mosher to the Permanent Cable Committee for a term of three years, expiring June 30, 2029, and for the appointment of Glenn Montapert to the Permanent Cable Committee for a term of three years, expiring June 30, 2029..” (Motion: White, second: Pike)
Close the hearing for 485R Wareham Street
To close the hearing for 485R Wareham Street
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous. Teresa Farley had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., and seconded by Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee the Board voted to close the hearing for 485R Wareham Street..” (Motion: Pike, second: Craig-McGee)
Approve the application for a special permit under the Water Resource Protection District by law for 485R Wareham Street to allow the restoration of 1,740 s.f. of disturbed land within the 25' no...
To approve the application for a special permit under the Water Resource Protection District by law for 485R Wareham Street to allow the restoration of 1,740 s.f. of disturbed land within the 25' no touch wetland buffer ina WRPD Zone 3
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous. Teresa Farley had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., and seconded by Select Board Member T. Craig-McGee the Board voted to approve the application for a special permit under the Water Resource Protection District by law for 485R Wareham Street to allow the restoration of 1,740 s.f. of disturbed land within the 25' no touch wetland buffer ina WRPD Zone 3..” (Motion: Pike, second: Craig-McGee)
Approve the application for a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Ellen Kenney and Fork in the Road Catering for an event at the Jackson Street Field/Park Department 26 Jackson Street (M50Q,...
To approve the application for a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Ellen Kenney and Fork in the Road Catering for an event at the Jackson Street Field/Park Department 26 Jackson Street (M50Q, L5649) on Saturday September 26, 2026 from 12pm-4pm
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 application for a One Day Beer & Wine Liquor License for Ellen Kenney and Fork in the Road Catering for an event at the Jackson Street Field/Park Department 26 Jackson Street (M50Q, L5649) on Saturday September 26, 2026 from 12pm-4pm..” (Motion: White, second: Craig-McGee)
Approve the proposed update to the WRPD application as proposed by Bruillard
To approve the proposed update to the WRPD application as proposed by Bruillard
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 proposed update to the WRPD application as proposed by Bruillard..” (Motion: White, second: Craig-McGee)
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 23 of the June 1, 2026 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire by eminent domain the fee in the roadway known as Harvestwood Lane and related drainage easements on...
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 23 of the June 1, 2026 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire by eminent domain the fee in the roadway known as Harvestwood Lane and related drainage easements on abutting lots, for which taking no damages are due or awarded, and to execute an Order of Taking to acquire the foregoing rights
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 pursuant to the vote taken under Article 23 of the June 1, 2026 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire by eminent domain the fee in the roadway known as Harvestwood Lane and related drainage easements on abutting lots, for which taking no damages are due or awarded, and to execute an Order of Taking to acquire the foregoing rights..” (Motion: Pike, second: White)
Adjourn at 8:56 PM
To adjourn at 8:56 PM
From the minutes
“Adjourn Upon a motion made by Select Board Member W. Pike Jr., and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:56 PM..” (Motion: Pike, 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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