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Nathan Demers
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
Nate Demers
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Demers voted the same way as…
- Mark Germain80% (4 of 5)
- Neil Rosenthal80% (4 of 5)
- Brian Giovanoni60% (3 of 5)
- Arthur Battistini40% (2 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Demers as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 35 of 36 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (36)
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Feb 27Authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the…Motion: to authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the Warrants…Passed 4–0 · Demers: Not recorded
February 27, 2023: Authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the Warrants for week(s) ending: 3/11/2023, 3/18/2023, 3/25/2023 & 4/1/2023
To authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the Warrants for week(s) ending: 3/11/2023, 3/18/2023, 3/25/2023 & 4/1/2023
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 N. Demers, the Board voted to authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the Warrants for week(s) ending: 3/11/2023, 3/18/2023, 3/25/2023 & 4/1/2023. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 NEW BUSINESS.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Jan 9Authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the…Motion: to authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants…Passed 4–0 · Demers: Not recorded
January 9, 2023: Authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 1/14/2023, 1/21/2023, 1/28/2023 and 2/3/2023
To authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 1/14/2023, 1/21/2023, 1/28/2023 and 2/3/2023
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted to authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 1/14/2023, 1/21/2023, 1/28/2023 and 2/3/2023. Motion Carries. (4-0-1).” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Dec 12Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for…Motion: to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper…Passed 4–0 · Demers: Yes
December 12, 2022: Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC for an event to be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM…
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC for an event to be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM at 11 Center Street
Voted: Yes
Yes: Battistini, Demers, Germain, GiovanoniAbstained: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC for an event to be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM at 11 Center Street. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (NV. Rosenthal abstains).” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Dec 12Approve the 2023, Automatic Amusement License Renewals as indicated…Motion: to approve the 2023, Automatic Amusement License Renewals as indicated and…Passed 4–0 · Demers: Yes
December 12, 2022: Approve the 2023, Automatic Amusement License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office
To approve the 2023, Automatic Amusement License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office
Voted: Yes
Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the 2023, Automatic Amusement License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (A. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Dec 12Approve the 2023, Sunday Entertainment License Renewals as indicated…Motion: to approve the 2023, Sunday Entertainment License Renewals as indicated and…Passed 4–0 · Demers: Yes
December 12, 2022: Approve the 2023, Sunday Entertainment License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office
To approve the 2023, Sunday Entertainment License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office
Voted: Yes
Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the 2023, Sunday Entertainment License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (A. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Dec 12Approve the 2023, Liquor License Renewals as indicated and…Motion: to approve the 2023, Liquor License Renewals as indicated and provided…Passed 4–0 · Demers: Yes
December 12, 2022: Approve the 2023, Liquor License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office
To approve the 2023, Liquor License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office
Voted: Yes
Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the 2023, Liquor License Renewals as indicated and provided that all necessary paperwork and tax sign-offs are received by the Select Board's Office. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (A. Battistini abstains).” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Dec 5Adopt the regulation for the Certification of Food Handlers…Motion: to adopt the regulation for the Certification of Food Handlers in…Passed 4–0 · Demers: Yes
December 5, 2022: Adopt the regulation for the Certification of Food Handlers in Food Sanitation as revised and effective as of January 1, 2023
To adopt the regulation for the Certification of Food Handlers in Food Sanitation as revised and effective as of January 1, 2023
Voted: Yes
Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Govanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted to adopt the regulation for the Certification of Food Handlers in Food Sanitation as revised and effective as of January 1, 2023. Motion Carries. 4-0-1 (4. Battistini abstains).” (second: Rosenthal)
Dec 5Approve a Common Victualler License for "The Local Eatery"…Motion: to approve a Common Victualler License for "The Local Eatery" located…Passed 4–0 · Demers: Not recorded
December 5, 2022: Approve a Common Victualler License for "The Local Eatery" located at 16 Wareham St. 4-0-1 (NV
To approve a Common Victualler License for "The Local Eatery" located at 16 Wareham St. 4-0-1 (NV
The minutes name Neil Rosenthal in this vote, but the minutes do not show that member as present, so only the count is shown. Neil Rosenthal 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 A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted to approve a Common Victualler License for "The Local Eatery" located at 16 Wareham St. 4-0-1 (NV. Rosenthal abstains).” (Motion: Battistini, second: Giovanoni)
Dec 5Set the Farmers Series Pouring License fee at $400Motion: to set the Farmers Series Pouring License fee at $400Passed 3–0 · Demers: Not recorded
December 5, 2022: Set the Farmers Series Pouring License fee at $400
To set the Farmers Series Pouring License fee at $400
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted. Neil Rosenthal 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. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member B.Giovanoni, the Board voted to set the Farmers Series Pouring License fee at $400. Motion Carries. 3-0-1 7:40 PMN..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Nov 14Increase the trash bin fee at $353 for the…Motion: to increase the trash bin fee at $353 for the first…Passed 4–1 · Demers: Yes
November 14, 2022: Increase the trash bin fee at $353 for the first bin and $204 for the second bin per year
To increase the trash bin fee at $353 for the first bin and $204 for the second bin per year
Voted: Yes
Yes: Demers, Germain, Giovanoni, RosenthalNo: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Rosenthal, the Board voted to increase the trash bin fee at $353 for the first bin and $204 for the second bin per year. Motion Carries. 4-1-0 (A. Battistini is against).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Votes with no disagreement (344)
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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