Middleborough Conservation Commission approves two commercial projects on Wareham Street. The unanimous approvals cleared an 11,400-square-foot two-story building at 480 Wareham Street with self-storage and potential restaurant and retail space, and a 75,000-square-foot industrial complex at Campus
Disability commission maps 2026 workshops and outreach. The Middleborough Commission on Disability, led by Chair Diane C. Stewart, reviewed five Community Access Monitor Training sessions scheduled by the Massachusetts Office on Disability across spring through fall 2026. Members approved inclusion
Planning Board sets five- to seven-year experience requirement for town planner applicants. Chair Allin Frawley and voting members approved three job-description amendments in split votes: experience threshold (four to one), reporting-line language adding "Planning Board" before "Director of
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
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