Zoning Board of Appeals continues two special permit hearings to April 23. The board voted unanimously to extend the Brandon Barry Pavestone warehouse application at 18 Cowan Drive to allow design revisions responding to Department of Public Works comments. In the more contentious matter, the board
Middleborough Finance Committee confronts FY27 budget gap threatening up to 30 town positions. Robert Sullivan was elected Finance Committee chair and Nathan Demers vice chair; Demers prevailed 4-2 over Matthew Phillips for the vice seat. Interim Town Manager Joe Perkins informed the committee that
Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission votes to recommend vehicle gate at Thomas Park. Following Warden Ron Burgess's report of dual-wheeled truck tire tracks observed near the water's edge, the commission voted unanimously to send a letter to the town manager recommending installation
Middleborough Council on Aging Board addresses FY'27 budget pressures and capital constraints. The board approved the FY'26 year-to-date finance report and Director Holly Begley's report, noting tight budget management with town leadership announcing possible FY'27 layoffs. The Capital Planning
Planning Board reorganizes with Allin Frawley as Chair and Nancy Kefalis as Vice Chair. The board unanimously approved a $2,590 payment to PMP Consulting, Inc. and voted 4:0:1 to accept a Preliminary Subdivision Plan for 177 East Grove Street, N.E.S.P., LLC. Reappointing Leeann Bradley as the
Middleborough Park Commission unanimously retained Garrett Perry as Chair and Dawn Savery as Vice Chair at its April 7 meeting. Park Superintendent Fran Cass reported the department has submitted three budget reduction scenarios to the Interim Town Manager: 5, 10, and 20 percent. Cass warned that a
Select Board reorganizes with Teresa Kelly Farley as chair. Thomas White was unanimously elected Vice Chair at the April 6 meeting, where the Board also set the Annual Town Meeting for June 1, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Middleborough High School. Interim Town Manager Joe Perkins outlined a tight eight-week
The Middleborough Finance Committee reorganized April 2 and began FY27 budget planning. Robert Sullivan was elected Chair unanimously; Nathan Demers was elected Vice Chair by a 4-2 vote, with Matthew Phillips and John Anthony Barrella III voting no. Jessica Mackinaw was elected Recording Secretary.
Middleborough Conservation Commission schedules site visit for solar project facing neighborhood opposition. The commission continued the hearing for a 300-plus-acre ground-mounted solar installation straddling Middleborough and Carver, with residents expressing concerns about impacts to a recently
Select Board hires interim fire chief, extends water supply agreement with limits. The board unanimously approved Dana Fontaine for the interim fire chief role and authorized Interim Town Manager Joe Perkins to negotiate her contract. In a 4-1 vote, with Teresa Kelly Farley opposing, the board