Board of Assessors approves December reports and property documents. The board voted unanimously to accept three monthly reports for December: Personal Property Abatement (FY 2026), Real Estate Exemption (FY 2026), and Real Estate Abatement (FY 2026), all moved by Paula Burdick and seconded by
Middleborough School Committee adopts a $404,000 K-8 reading curriculum over a costlier rival bid. The board voted unanimously for Savvas's My View/My Perspectives program, beating Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's roughly $430,000 Into Reading bid, with payments split across two years.
Zoning Board votes 4-1 to approve variance for LEX Development commercial project at 480 Wareham Street. Attorney Michael O'Shaughnessy, on behalf of Timothy Hashem, won relief from side yard setbacks, buffer zone reductions, and landscape median waiver requirements. Dr. Edward Braun opposed,
Middleborough Permanent Cable Committee unanimously approves five equipment and software purchases totaling approximately $22,710. Chair Bob Silva oversaw approval of an $8,297.90 Uniset desk system, a $3,468 Apple M4 computer with AppleCare, and broadcast software renewals and elementary media
Middleborough Community Preservation Committee approves $110,500 in FY27 funding. The committee unanimously approved three applications: $10,500 for a climate-controlled system at the Robbins Museum, $60,000 for invasive aquatic species treatment at Tispaquin Pond, and $40,000 for a playground at
Select Board accepts Town Manager resignation effective March 4. Brian P. Giovanoni moved to accept Jay McGrail's resignation with terms including completion of the FY27 budget, consulting services, and vacation time; the motion passed unanimously. The board directed staff to compile a candidate
Planning Board approves Campus 44 design changes and lot release. The board unanimously accepted waivers and nine design modifications for the mixed-use development at Lot 4, continuing the hearing to February 3, 2026, and authorized release of Lots 3 and 4 once a $2,322,600.36 Phase C surety bond
Conservation Commission exempts water main and closes residential permits. The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue a negative determination exempting a Route 28 water main extension from wetlands filing requirements, finding the underground utility installation within existing
The Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission's addition to the town website has generated 973 new followers in recent weeks. The commission is pursuing expanded web presence on the Town of Lakeville website and planning a January 16 partnership meeting with Mike Pasalacqua of Harper Lane
Middleborough Gas & Electric Commission unanimously reschedules November meeting to November 18. The change, proposed by General Manager Ken Stone, allows time for budget preparation. Four EV charging stations are now operational in Lakeville at Ted Williams Camp and Lakeville Town Hall. Through