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Arthur Battistini
Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record
A. Battistini
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Battistini as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 7 of 8 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- May 15, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (8)
- Jun 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- May 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Jun 5Unwilling acceptance to submit the Middleborough Action Plan for…Motion: unwilling acceptance to submit the Middleborough Action Plan for Interim Compliance…Passed 4–1 · Battistini: Yes
June 5, 2023: Unwilling acceptance to submit the Middleborough Action Plan for Interim Compliance of the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning Mandate
Unwilling acceptance to submit the Middleborough Action Plan for Interim Compliance of the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning Mandate
Voted: Yes
Yes: Battistini, Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unwilling acceptance to submit the Middleborough Action Plan for Interim Compliance of the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning Mandate. . Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Nay and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Jun 5Approve a One Day Beer License for Black Hat…Motion: to approve a One Day Beer License for Black Hat Brew…Passed 4–0 · Battistini: Abstained
June 5, 2023: Approve a One Day Beer License for Black Hat Brew Works, for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street on June 10, 2023 from 10 AM to…
To approve a One Day Beer License for Black Hat Brew Works, for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street on June 10, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, Rosenthal, WhiteAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer License for Black Hat Brew Works, for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street on June 10, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Abstains, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Jun 5Approve a One Day Beer License for Harper Lane…Motion: to approve a One Day Beer License for Harper Lane Brewery,…Passed 4–0 · Battistini: Yes
June 5, 2023: Approve a One Day Beer License for Harper Lane Brewery, for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street on June 10, 2023 from 10 AM to 4…
To approve a One Day Beer License for Harper Lane Brewery, for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street on June 10, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Voted: Yes
Yes: Battistini, Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteAbstained: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer License for Harper Lane Brewery, for an event to be held at Ryco, 607 Wareham Street on June 10, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Abstains and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Jun 5Close Nickerson Avenue on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from…Motion: to close Nickerson Avenue on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 10:30…Passed 4–0 · Battistini: Abstained
June 5, 2023: Close Nickerson Avenue on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM for both Pride Fest and the Fashion Show on Thatcher's Row with police and fire detail…
To close Nickerson Avenue on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM for both Pride Fest and the Fashion Show on Thatcher's Row with police and fire detail to be covered by the applicants
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, Rosenthal, WhiteAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to close Nickerson Avenue on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM for both Pride Fest and the Fashion Show on Thatcher's Row with police and fire detail to be covered by the applicants. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Abstains, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Jun 5Grant the Earth Removal Permit for Byrne Sand &…Motion: to grant the Earth Removal Permit for Byrne Sand & Gravel…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Battistini: Yes
June 5, 2023: Grant the Earth Removal Permit for Byrne Sand & Gravel for Chestnut Street, Assessors Map 062, Lot 2726 subject to the approval of the Order of Conditions, which will be…
To grant the Earth Removal Permit for Byrne Sand & Gravel for Chestnut Street, Assessors Map 062, Lot 2726 subject to the approval of the Order of Conditions, which will be presented at the June 26, 2023 meeting
Voted: Yes
Brian Giovanoni had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to grant the Earth Removal Permit for Byrne Sand & Gravel for Chestnut Street, Assessors Map 062, Lot 2726 subject to the approval of the Order of Conditions, which will be presented at the June 26, 2023 meeting. Polled vote: A. Battistini (through zoom) - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and Thomas White – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: White)
Apr 10Approve the 2023-2024 Fuel Storage License Renewals as presentedMotion: to approve the 2023-2024 Fuel Storage License Renewals as presentedPassed 4–0 · Battistini: Not recorded
April 10, 2023: Approve the 2023-2024 Fuel Storage License Renewals as presented
To approve the 2023-2024 Fuel Storage License Renewals as presented
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve the 2023-2024 Fuel Storage License Renewals as presented. Motion Carries. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Battistini, second: White)
Apr 10Approve the 2023-2024 Second Hand/Pawnbroker/Junk Dealer/Old Metals Licenses as…Motion: to approve the 2023-2024 Second Hand/Pawnbroker/Junk Dealer/Old Metals Licenses as presentedPassed 4–0 · Battistini: Not recorded
April 10, 2023: Approve the 2023-2024 Second Hand/Pawnbroker/Junk Dealer/Old Metals Licenses as presented
To approve the 2023-2024 Second Hand/Pawnbroker/Junk Dealer/Old Metals Licenses as presented
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve the 2023-2024 Second Hand/Pawnbroker/Junk Dealer/Old Metals Licenses as presented. Motion Carries. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Battistini, second: White)
Apr 10Recommend favorable action on Article 32Motion: to recommend favorable action on Article 32Passed 3–2 · Battistini: Not recorded
April 10, 2023: Recommend favorable action on Article 32
To recommend favorable action on Article 32
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on Article 32. Motion Carries. 3-2- TOWN MANAGERS REPORT Jay McGrail, Town Manager, reviewed with the Select Board his Town Manager's Report for week ending April 8, 2023..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Apr 3Elect Brian Giovanoni as Vice Chairman to the Board…Motion: to elect Brian Giovanoni as Vice Chairman to the Board of…Passed 4–1 · Battistini: Yes
April 3, 2023: Elect Brian Giovanoni as Vice Chairman to the Board of Selectmen for a one-year term to expire just prior to the Annual Town Election
To elect Brian Giovanoni as Vice Chairman to the Board of Selectmen for a one-year term to expire just prior to the Annual Town Election
Voted: Yes
Yes: Battistini, Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted, to elect Brian Giovanoni as Vice Chairman to the Board of Selectmen for a one-year term to expire just prior to the Annual Town Election. Motion Carries. 4-1-0 (WV. Rosenthal against.).” (Motion: Battistini, second: White)
Apr 3Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for…Motion: to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for The…Passed 4–0 · Battistini: Abstained
April 3, 2023: Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for The Bartending Service of NE for June 24, 2023 from 12 pm to 4 pm for the Pride Event at the…
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for The Bartending Service of NE for June 24, 2023 from 12 pm to 4 pm for the Pride Event at the Town Hall
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, Rosenthal, WhiteAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for The Bartending Service of NE for June 24, 2023 from 12 pm to 4 pm for the Pride Event at the Town Hall. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (A. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Votes with no disagreement (51)
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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