Herring Commission votes to participate in River Herring Festival. The Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission voted unanimously to apply for participation in the 2026 River Herring Festival on April 11-12, with Secretary Bruce Chase submitting the application to the Middleborough
Middleborough Gas and Electric Commission unanimously approves $271,593 in major equipment purchases. The commission backed a $105,000 bid from Tilton Electric for a standby generator for the liquefied natural gas facility and a $166,593 bid from Irby Utility with ERMCO transformers, with delivery
Middleborough Council on Aging unanimously waives rental fee for candidates forum. The board, with eight of eleven members present, approved the fee waiver for a community candidates forum tentatively scheduled for March 19 at the council's 558 Plymouth Street location. Executive Director Holly
The Middleborough Community Preservation Committee approved a $550,000 fiscal 2027 budget and appointed Judy Bigelow-Costa as Treasurer at its February 11 meeting. The committee learned that the Bertarelli land acquisition will not proceed, returning $707,000 in CPC funds to the account for
Select Board appoints interim town manager, receives police and fire budget presentations. The board unanimously approved Joe Perkins as Interim Town Manager, with Chair Mark Germain authorized to negotiate his employment contract after two candidates applied for the position. Police Chief Ferreira
Middleborough Library Board discussed HVAC project concerns and potential spring closure scenarios. Trustee John Costello reported that contractors now have key access to the library but that crane work in April may force temporary closures. The board unanimously approved three routine business
Middleborough Finance Committee seeks comprehensive financial data. The committee voted 5-2 on February 9 to request all expenses, revenue, payroll, headcount, turnbacks, capital spending, and town debt information from the town manager and finance director by February 17, with Chair Eric Machado
Girl Scout Troop 64979 wins Conservation Commission approval for Nemasket River adoption program. Middleborough's Conservation Commission unanimously backed the two mile river project between Murdock Street and the Taunton River, with Conservation Agent Patricia J. Cassady clarifying that passive
Middleborough Planning Board approves special permit for Campus 44 Lot 4 development. The board unanimously granted the permit to VMD MB Industrial, LLC, for the property at 400 Canopy Drive after closing the public hearing, which had been continued from January 20. Members present were Clerk
Middleborough Select Board unanimously approved one-day beer and wine licenses for The Bartending Service of New England at the Alley Theatre on three February dates. The Board moved through routine annual appointments including Special Police Officers, a Constable, and Commission observers, while
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