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Votes and formal actions (selected)

- Change town meeting date: Motion carried to reschedule the previously scheduled town‑meeting date of December 1, 2025 to Wednesday, November 12, 2025. (Motion made and seconded; roll call recorded in minutes as \"aye\" by board members.) Implementation: town administrator to notify boards, committees and department heads to schedule warrant‑article hearings.

- Purple Heart proclamation: The board approved a proclamation recognizing Lakeville as a Purple Heart town and designating August 7 annually as Purple Heart Day. (Motion approved by voice and roll call; members recorded \"aye.\") Implementation: the proclamation will be signed and displayed as directed.

- Boston Post Cane / oldest citizen proclamation: The board approved the Boston Post Cane proclamation recognizing Daniel Fernandez as Lakeville's oldest citizen; the document will be formally signed and delivered. (Motion approved.)

- Approve meeting minutes (Aug. 19, 2025): Motion to adopt minutes as corrected carried by roll‑call vote (ayes recorded). Implementation: minutes finalized and posted.

- Town Council services RFP: The board directed the town administrator to issue a request for proposals for town‑counsel services using the presented RFP template; timeline: 30 days for responses. (Motion approved.) Implementation: RFP to be issued; board requested responses be considered after annual town meeting.

- Bond‑bill letter for Bridge Street intersection: The board directed the town administrator to submit a letter to the Executive Office for Administration & Finance requesting state bond authorization for intersection improvements at Bridge Street (application for $1,000,000). (Motion seconded and approved.) Implementation: staff to proceed with application and engagement of state delegation.

- Fire station design change order: The board approved Change Order No. 4 to the Secochio & Associates design contract for the fire station water line, not to exceed $45,400. (Motion made, seconded and passed by roll call.) Implementation: design team to proceed under the revised authorization.

- Appointments and license approvals: The board appointed Megan Young to the Agricultural Commission (term exp. 07/31/2026) and Maureen Candido to the Cable Advisory Committee. The board approved a request by the Lakeville Historical Society to use facilities for certain September dates and approved a one‑day liquor license application for a Lions fall festival event (details in staff packet). (Motions approved.)

- Policies and personnel procedures: The board voted to adopt a set of employment and administrative policies or to move them forward through a second reading as listed in the agenda (including policies 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 in the packet). Several policy votes were adopted by roll call as presented; others were scheduled for second readings. Implementation: staff to publish adopted policies and return remaining policies for a second reading and final vote.

- Other procedural items: The board approved the change to the All‑Town Meeting calendar and asked staff to circulate schedules and hearing dates to all boards and departments.

Why it matters: These votes set procedural timelines for town meeting and procurement, authorize a state funding request for a safety‑related intersection project and allow design work to proceed on critical municipal infrastructure. Several policy adoptions will change hiring and employment procedures and the town‑counsel RFP opens a planned procurement that may reshape legal services delivery.

Ending

Staff follow‑up is required on several items: issuance of the town‑counsel RFP, submission of the bond‑bill letter, execution of the fire‑station change order, and return of revised policies or program recommendations at subsequent Select Board meetings. For details on each vote, see the town packet and the meeting minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lakeville Select Board, 9-2-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Lakeville Select Board approved a mix of procedural votes, personnel and policy steps including a change to the town‑meeting date, proclamations, procurement steps and a construction change order for the fire station water line. The board also directed multiple staff follow‑ups.","taxTitle","Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts","taxId",58187,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6478533,"Lakeville Select Board flags equity definition in draft cannabis host‑community rules; asks counsel for tighter language",509,8011000,8520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5708801-e669060a4c56d05451c233c809f15447&start=8011&end=8520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5708801-e669060a4c56d05451c233c809f15447/thumbnail_8011000.jpg","/articles/6478533/Massachusetts/Lakeville-Select-Board-flags-equity-definition-in-draft-cannabis-hostcommunity-rules-asks-counsel-for-tighter-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478533-ce0e55956987c4ade04a1b80915f2ee5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050623&Signature=EXFFDSmNyU3QBr0MZxJjEMHe5Tdt9IUNj3FW1HE4BsJinpp5ldBwFeg~D7Ri6J6GOHQZb7-RspfJ7rEiQg7E9wkyM5x7Jks3Dp0EtFKy9pJtdpPweyTDLuOETVQaAYfjYlC716V5s9UjIGH8fhOlJWZA4cwaQOj~YGnLHySBpvuVbWi8yAZJByrX7~wHQXw86CADDqka7~wAi0V9K8QuUbdY-vTG6V3W5QKlps5yqYNexpiOGjiKmSHRgy3gz7jJyNNqzlECZt8-0jKwSQIcZSyl6ZD5AVIbzNR8HS3lggSv4sdKLCYU0ElW3FMlVNJicv-CEUiLn8-jqbU5lCi4uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakeville Select Board discussed a draft Host Community Agreement (HCA) template for adult-use cannabis licensing and expressed concern that the draft equity definition could be interpreted too broadly.

The board reviewed language from the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) template and feedback from town counsel, including KP Law attorney Amy Stanzo. Several board members said the HCA as written would treat any prior ``marijuana‑related criminal offense or conviction'' as qualifying for equity status and that the draft did not narrow the category (for example, distinguishing personal‑use possession from large‑scale trafficking or non‑cannabis felonies).

\"The language does not specify what felonies are acceptable,\" a board member said, noting the CCC template awards a significant number of points to applicants who claim equity status. Board members said they wanted the town to define equity narrowly to ensure the category matches the Select Board's expectations and to avoid unintended inclusion of unrelated offenses.

The Select Board directed the town administrator to: (1) ask town counsel to draft a revised equity definition that narrows eligibility (for example, focusing on low‑level marijuana possession convictions that were later legalized), and (2) continue coordinating with the Cass commission/contact at the state to confirm compliance with CCC rules. The board also discussed whether to adopt administrative fees for application review and asked staff to confirm that the town administrator would undertake the initial scoring and that department and departmental inputs would be requested when applications reach technical review.

Why it matters: Host community agreements and scoring for equity applicants shape who can secure priority in local cannabis licensing and the degree to which municipalities can define local priorities. Lakeville's adjustments to equity criteria will affect which applicants (including equity applicants) are competitive under local scoring and could influence future license awards.

What happens next: The town administrator and town counsel will refine the equity definition and return with suggested language for board review. Staff will also confirm whether the town will charge administrative application fees and what departments should provide technical input to the scoring process.

Quotes

\"The term equity as used in the CCC includes people convicted of felonies. The language doesn't say if they're trafficking — maybe we should narrow that,\" a board member said, citing conversations with counsel.

Ending

The board did not adopt a final HCA at the meeting; it tasked counsel and staff with revising the equity definition and confirming review processes for application scoring.","Board members reviewed a host-community agreement template and raised concerns that the draft's equity definition was overly broad. The board asked staff and town counsel to narrow the equity language and confirmed the town administrator would lead initial reviews.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6478536,"Clark Shores residents press Lakeville for help clearing town-owned lots and derelict homes",1963,3991000,5954000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5708801-e669060a4c56d05451c233c809f15447&start=3991&end=5954","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5708801-e669060a4c56d05451c233c809f15447/thumbnail_3991000.jpg","/articles/6478536/Massachusetts/Clark-Shores-residents-press-Lakeville-for-help-clearing-town-owned-lots-and-derelict-homes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478536-2d67e322e8e87217d890db22b0de764d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050624&Signature=ofL-PtY7gcocRf4Oc-1w2Js0hORVyLL32dEjSaWZ2nUwZeoTG52s2UsoQyo8mG-PQ3x-6Fn~gBP9UlBO1AZqbd3EoAh-LkBOZiP08A2U6a5dsdcmfjBG~WCATPdLXPSluau-l39v9ALKvFq6ro3EzVHOjvAMC40iCUL2XWa8GPC007ZOb9dS7SK2VoKgkzCxJOjqq4iXZpQpZ-Hhsi8DtXh5qn0hm1ppvb6gKXrxsaAfn2KocVFmMQ8t3m5pombZOsEnoI0HCCMFOQj8FEiUxBzcdCvYzH0-a5dqjVZ8uencTNrTBJhMl8ECtlIVRpGIo2dGGFtNFjzpxVzfAUzQAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents of the Clark Shores neighborhood asked the Lakeville Select Board to help address multiple abandoned homes, overgrown town-owned lots and safety concerns that they say are depressing property values and creating public-health and emergency-access risks.

\"There are at least four abandoned homes with collapsed roofs; one has a tree through it,\" said Melissa Raposo, identifying herself as a Clark Shores resident. \"Kids go and play in there. There are rodent infestations and fire risk.\"

James Almeida, president of the Clark Shores Association, told the board the neighborhood has tried to collect HOA dues and to maintain roads and volunteer cleanup but still faces many properties in poor condition. He said the town currently owns 19 parcels in the neighborhood that are listed in tax-title and that the association has ongoing concerns about liability, snow-plow access, and public safety.

Town Administrator Andrew explained that the tax-title process can be protracted and that the town has been taking some of the properties into ownership through the treasurer/collector process. Select Board members discussed whether the town could either convey the lots to neighbors or the association or clear the lots and recoup costs at sale. Board members noted it is common for towns to recover costs from sale proceeds after tax-title acquisition rather than to front general-fund dollars.

After public comment the board directed staff to: (1) research and catalog town-owned tax-title parcels in Clark Shores; (2) estimate costs to clear overgrowth and to evaluate contracting those services; and (3) propose a mechanism to apply tax-title sale proceeds or remainder funds to abatement and cleanup on a case-by-case basis. Members also asked staff to report back with a timetable and recommended prioritization so that urgent safety nuisances can be addressed quickly.

Why it matters: Residents said derelict homes and uncontrolled vegetation are creating safety hazards, threatening emergency access and reducing property values in a neighborhood of more than 100 properties. The town-owned lots and tax-title parcels also create unresolved maintenance and liability questions for municipal departments.

What happens next: Town staff will inventory the town-owned parcels in Clark Shores, prepare cost estimates for clearing and remediation, and return to the Select Board with recommendations about whether to use tax-title proceeds to pay for cleanup and how to prioritize work.

Resident quotes

\"We pay for our own plow, we pay for our own road work,\" James Almeida said. \"We're just looking for the town to take care of their property that is growing out into the road.\"

Ending

The Select Board did not approve an immediate appropriation. Instead, members instructed staff to produce an inventory and cost estimate and to return with a recommended plan that would use tax-title proceeds or a third-party contractor to remove imminent hazards and overgrowth.","Clark Shores homeowners urged the Select Board to address abandoned and overgrown properties in their neighborhood. The board directed staff to research town-owned tax-title lots and propose a plan to clear overgrowth using tax-title proceeds or other mechanisms.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6478541,"LeBaron residents press Lakeville Select Board after years of disputed billing; town to press Taunton",2611,77000,2688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5708801-e669060a4c56d05451c233c809f15447&start=77&end=2688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5708801-e669060a4c56d05451c233c809f15447/thumbnail_77000.jpg","/articles/6478541/Massachusetts/LeBaron-residents-press-Lakeville-Select-Board-after-years-of-disputed-billing-town-to-press-Taunton","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478541-3ed7c458b7f394e020de1e04fac4a921/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050624&Signature=ICMzntIMkc0v~0-hPpRIVJvPTPiocZJkt71GFkOGy3tKvka-rs1g~m4sFCmZOeIRxjogCbiIC27kPl7HrQcHM9mxlnnlBFdBK2gLeqS~RaJBlTmYZSqIGuepknzfe-Nk1xbU9YRpCJLCrrZ0wMsGmhJvq3gCNzMzkpbJZRnDJ~gosr6IO2R7qyXHO2NW~2tYFikhfmYbPXLl1ZIuHqshZoHoJ2PfY-sD1h~GeveX895ew9fEzMWX~kUCEilIFEqca4hg89SicwZ6nJoJeJ4Qz9K4LZEeyi3wCtwqeYTHTigsm7FuhCHou3AHvnmJ5R9ZsUGQd~xXGMAZQtbm92R35g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents of the LeBaron development told the Lakeville Select Board at its September meeting that they believe a master meter installed during early construction has left their neighborhood paying at higher commercial tiers and that the town and Taunton Water have not resolved the problem.

\"We have spent, on a very conservative number, $218,000 in excess water bills from 2019 to 2024,\" said Kelly Newman, who identified herself as a resident of 111 LeBaron Boulevard and spoke for neighbors at the meeting. \"We just want fairness.\"

The board heard that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) responded to a complaint by saying the homeowners' association and developer bear primary responsibility. Town Administrator Andrew told the board he had met with DEP and that DEP's written response was \"nebulous\" and appeared to limit the agency's role.

Newman and other residents said town records and meeting minutes show the master meter was intended to be temporary when it was installed during early development, but it remains in place and the neighborhood is billed through that single meter. Residents said they track individual home usage by reading meters and then aggregating bills, a process they say produces higher per-house rates when Taunton's tiered billing applies to aggregated master-meter flows.

\"When they submitted an official letter to the Massachusetts DEP, in that official letter they said that they were kicked off the site,\" Newman said. She added that contractors interviewed by residents deny Taunton was ever forced off the construction site.

At several points residents asked the Select Board to press Taunton to remove the master meter, adopt per-house billing, or otherwise resolve questions of responsibility. Multiple residents said they had contacted state legislators and that a meeting with Taunton officials in 2021 nearly led to an agreement.

Town Administrator Andrew told the board the intermunicipal water agreement (IMA) with Taunton governs allocations and that final decisions requiring Taunton action would go before the Taunton City Council. But he said the town would continue to press the matter and facilitate meetings.

After public comment, a member of the Select Board moved — and the board seconded — that the town draft letters to the Taunton mayor and the Taunton City Council voicing Lakeville residents' concerns and seeking a multi-party meeting that would include the HOA, the developer and Taunton water officials. The motion was seconded and the board instructed the town administrator to proceed.

Why it matters: LeBaron residents say the billing arrangement has carried a substantial cost for households for several years and raises public-safety and infrastructure questions (residents also raised concerns about hydrant availability for firefighting). The letter and any follow-up meeting could shift responsibility, billing practices or require infrastructure changes affecting both municipalities and the development's homeowners.

What happens next: The Select Board asked the town administrator to send consolidated resident documents (public records, meeting minutes and Taunton correspondence) to town staff and to pursue the planned letters and meeting requests with Taunton leaders. Residents were asked to route individual statements and supporting documents to the town administrator's office for inclusion in the town's packet.

Residents quoted

\"We just want to be billed in a fair fashion and to ensure our water is safe,\" Kelly Newman said during public comment.

Ending

The Select Board did not adopt a binding remedy at the meeting; it directed staff to press Taunton officials and to draft formal letters on the neighborhood's behalf. Board members said they would attend Taunton meetings in support of LeBaron homeowners if asked to do so.","Residents of the LeBaron development told the Lakeville Select Board they have paid decades of inflated water bills and want Taunton and the developer to resolve a master-meter arrangement. The board agreed to draft letters to Taunton city leaders and pursue a multi-party meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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