The board addressed several financial and operational matters, including an update on the fiscal year audit and the identification of budget deficits within enterprise funds. Discussions focused on the necessity of supplemental budget adjustments and the potential rescheduling of the Special Town Meeting. The board authorized a bond anticipation note sale and approved a grant agreement for conservation land. Significant time was dedicated to water and sewer department updates, covering PFAS treatment projects, water main extensions, wastewater infrastructure upgrades, and the implementation of a rebate program for voluntary lead and copper sampling. Additionally, the board acted on various appointments and permitted a land restoration project within a protected wetland buffer.
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The Select Board held a meeting involving executive session discussions regarding personnel, a fiscal update from the Interim Town Manager highlighting FY25 audit findings and FY26-27 budget challenges, and the appointment of an Acting Treasurer/Collector. Key agenda items included the approval of Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) sale, authorization of a grant agreement with The Nature Conservancy for land conservation, the appointment of a Hearing Officer for Animal Control, and the approval of a special permit under the Water Resource Protection District By-Law for restoration of disturbed land. Additionally, the Board discussed updates to application forms, fall special town meeting warrant procedures, and potential rescheduling of town meetings due to administrative needs.
Aug 31, 2026·Board meeting
Middleborough Select Board Meeting Minutes
The board discussed and took action on several infrastructure and administrative projects, including authorizing change orders for the East Grove Water Treatment Plant, awarding contracts for the North Street Water Main and Tispaquin Well rehabilitation, and laying out Morton and Grace Streets as public ways. The meeting addressed liquor license requests and significant discussion regarding the Town's financial standing, including the FY2025 audit delays and the appointment of Robert Nunes as Interim Town Manager. The board also held public hearings to approve new fuel storage applications for various companies and reviewed draft articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting, covering topics such as zoning amendments, storm sewer system services, wastewater infrastructure, and school facility improvements.
Aug 17, 2026·Board meeting
Middleborough Select Board Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several administrative and community matters, including updates on polling location changes and upcoming primary elections. Discussion items included approving the Tim Harnett Memorial 5k Run, updating Body Art Practitioner regulations concerning tuberculosis screening, and adopting revised outdoor water restrictions. The board deliberated on Intermunicipal Agreements for water services, authorized a septic system variance for a local property, and scheduled the Fall Special Town Meeting. Further business involved managing the Town Manager search process, addressing a School Committee vacancy, naming a local access path, issuing liquor and entertainment licenses, and approving a new underground fuel storage application.
