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Neil Rosenthal
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Rosenthal voted the same way as…
- Mark Germain25% (4 of 16)
- Thomas White25% (4 of 16)
- Brian Giovanoni0% (0 of 15)
How these numbers work
- 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 Rosenthal 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 34 of 34 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (34)
- Apr 1, 2024 · Regular: Present (Neil Rosenthal stepped off the Board for an item (7:37 PM); Neil Rosenthal stepped back onto the Board (7:40 PM))
- Mar 25, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 31, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2023 · Regular: Present (Neil Rosenthal stepped off the Board for an item (8:53 PM); Neil Rosenthal stepped back onto the Board (8:59 PM))
- Jun 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- 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
Apr 1Approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licensing as requested…Motion: to approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licensing as requested for…Passed 3–0 · Rosenthal: Not recorded
April 1, 2024: Approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licensing as requested for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC located at 16 Wareham Street
To approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licensing as requested for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC located at 16 Wareham Street
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 B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licensing as requested for Harper Lane Brewery, LLC located at 16 Wareham Street. Motion Carries. 3-0-1 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal abstains.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Mar 25Recommend the total FY '25 budget with the exception…Motion: to recommend the total FY '25 budget with the exception of…Failed 2–2 · Rosenthal: Not recorded
March 25, 2024: Recommend the total FY '25 budget with the exception of Department 300 – Public Schools in the amount of $40,578,257
To recommend the total FY '25 budget with the exception of Department 300 – Public Schools in the amount of $40,578,257
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to recommend the total FY '25 budget with the exception of Department 300 – Public Schools in the amount of $40,578,257. Motion Does Not Carry. 2-2-0 The Town Manager clarified that what is before the Select Board is what he is requested to be recommended to Town Meeting..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Mar 25Recommend favorable action on Article 2 as presentedMotion: to recommend favorable action on Article 2 as presentedPassed 3–1 · Rosenthal: Yes
March 25, 2024: Recommend favorable action on Article 2 as presented
To recommend favorable action on Article 2 as presented
Voted: Yes
Yes: Germain, Rosenthal, WhiteNo: Giovanoni
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on Article 2 as presented. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member B. Giovanoni is against.).” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: White)
Mar 4Approve the One Day Beer & Wine License for…Motion: to approve the One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper…Passed 3–0 · Rosenthal: Abstained
March 4, 2024: Approve the One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event at the Public Library on March 2024 from 4 PM to 11 PM
To approve the One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event at the Public Library on March 2024 from 4 PM to 11 PM
Voted: Abstained
Yes: 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 unanimously to approve the One Day Beer & Wine License for Harper Lane Brewery for an event at the Public Library on March 2024 from 4 PM to 11 PM. Motion Carries. 3-0-1 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal abstains.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Jan 22Approve and submit to the ABCC the application for…Motion: to approve and submit to the ABCC the application for a…Passed 3–0 · Rosenthal: Not recorded
January 22, 2024: Approve and submit to the ABCC the application for a General, On premises, Beer & Wine License for Hatchet in Hand to be located at 85 Center Street, Assessors Map…
To approve and submit to the ABCC the application for a General, On premises, Beer & Wine License for Hatchet in Hand to be located at 85 Center Street, Assessors Map 50 P, Lot 6132
The minutes name Brian Giovanoni in this vote, but the minutes do not show that member as present, so only the count is shown. 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 b Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve and submit to the ABCC the application for a General, On premises, Beer & Wine License for Hatchet in Hand to be located at 85 Center Street, Assessors Map 50 P, Lot 6132. Motion Carries. 3-0-1 (Select Board Member B. Giovanoni abstains.).” (Motion: Rosenthal)
Jan 8Approve the Common Victualler for Homeroots LLC to be…Motion: to approve the Common Victualler for Homeroots LLC to be located…Passed 2–0 · Rosenthal: Abstained
January 8, 2024: Approve the Common Victualler for Homeroots LLC to be located at 16 Wareham Street
To approve the Common Victualler for Homeroots LLC to be located at 16 Wareham Street
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Germain, WhiteAbstained: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member M. Germain, the Board voted to approve the Common Victualler for Homeroots LLC to be located at 16 Wareham Street. Motion Carries. 2-0-1 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal abstains.).” (Motion: White, second: Germain)
Jan 8Appoint Paula Fay to the Cultural Counsel for a…Motion: to appoint Paula Fay to the Cultural Counsel for a three-year…Passed 2–1 · Rosenthal: No
January 8, 2024: Appoint Paula Fay to the Cultural Counsel for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2027
To appoint Paula Fay to the Cultural Counsel for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2027
Voted: No
Yes: Germain, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member M. Germain, the Board voted to appoint Paula Fay to the Cultural Counsel for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2027. Motion Carries. 2-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: White, second: Germain)
Dec 18Move forward with Scenario 2Motion: to move forward with Scenario 2Passed 3–1 · Rosenthal: No
December 18, 2023: Move forward with Scenario 2
To move forward with Scenario 2
Voted: No
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted to move forward with Scenario 2. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)
Dec 18Increase the fixed water minimum charges by 7.5%, effective…Motion: to increase the fixed water minimum charges by 7.5%, effective January…Passed 3–1 · Rosenthal: No
December 18, 2023: Increase the fixed water minimum charges by 7.5%, effective January 1, 2024, to the amounts shown in Table 1
To increase the fixed water minimum charges by 7.5%, effective January 1, 2024, to the amounts shown in Table 1
Voted: No
Yes: 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 to increase the fixed water minimum charges by 7.5%, effective January 1, 2024, to the amounts shown in Table 1. The charges will remain in force through March 31, 2025. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Dec 18Automatically adjust the water minimum charges each April Ist,…Motion: to automatically adjust the water minimum charges each April Ist, beginning…Passed 3–1 · Rosenthal: No
December 18, 2023: Automatically adjust the water minimum charges each April Ist, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 2
To automatically adjust the water minimum charges each April Ist, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 2. Unless otherwise changed by subsequent motion, water minimum charges shall increase by 3% per year annually on April 1st, 2029, and years thereafter
Voted: No
Yes: 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 to automatically adjust the water minimum charges each April Ist, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 2. Unless otherwise changed by subsequent motion, water minimum charges shall increase by 3% per year annually on April 1st, 2029, and years thereafter. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Votes with no disagreement (279)
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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