Middleborough Conservation Commission rejects amendment to relocate 7 Winter Street structure. Engineer Richard Rheaume's motion to amend the Order of Conditions failed when three members opposed it, citing concerns about a cellar drain extending into the 25-foot buffer zone. The Commission also
Planning Board approves three special permits for Middleboro Farm development on Plain Street. Chair Allin Frawley and five voting members unanimously adopted a new fee schedule, endorsed a Form A subdivision for Edward Medeiros at 36 Spruce Street, and approved three residential special permits
Middleborough Select Board approves revised FY27 budget totaling $112.5 million, eliminating a $3.375 million shortfall. Interim Town Manager Joe Perkins outlined a plan affecting nineteen layoffs, five vacant positions, four attrition reductions, and seniority-based bumping across departments. The
Planning Board discusses fee increases ahead of May 5 public hearing. Members present included Vice Chair Nancy Kefalis, Tracie Craig-McGee, Anders Martenson IV, and Associate David Dias, along with Town Planner Joe Mandile. The Board reviewed fees from Lakeville, Berkley, and Carver and proposed
Select Board terminates Planning Director contract due to budget deficit. Middleborough voted unanimously to end Leeann Bradley's employment contract as Director of Planning and Community Development effective June 30, 2026, with Interim Town Manager Joe Perkins citing the town's financial
Zoning Board of Appeals approves kennel and warehouse permits. Chairman Darrin DeGrazia and four fellow members approved a special permit for Debbie Conroy to operate a commercial kennel at 24 River Street with a maximum of 17 dogs, subject to quarterly inspections for 12 months and subsequent
Permanent Cable Committee approves $490,657.79 FY27 budget with Media Department impact. Chair Bob Silva and the committee voted unanimously to adopt the revised budget, which includes $51,685 in personnel costs for Cable Access Director Karen Foye and staff member Zack G., plus $90,000 in capital
Planning Board approves Rose Ridge subdivision documents, continues Middleboro Farm hearings. The five voting members unanimously advanced Rose Ridge documents for recording and voted 5-0 to continue three Plain Street hearings for Middleboro Farm, LLC (25-9-RL, 25-10-RL, 25-11-RL) to May 5, 2026.
Library Board approves response to Open Meeting Law complaint. Chair Jim Okolita led the board's meeting on Zoom with Director Beth Paine and trustees Ashley DiBiase, Diane Stewart, John Costello, Sherri Hartlen-Neely, Jen Paulin, and Heather Montross. The trustees reviewed and amended the response
Finance Committee flags fire department budget crisis. Interim Town Manager Joe Perkins reported that the FY27 fire department budget book lists 35 full-time staff but payroll records show 41 to 42 people, creating a 162,000-dollar shortfall between federal Safer Grant funding received and payroll
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