The Town of Lakeville Board of Selectmen conducted a series of routine and policy‑relevant votes at its Jan. 7, 2019 meeting. Key motions and outcomes are summarized below.

Votes at a glance

- Memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Verizon (cable TV advisory committee) regarding a connection between the new police station and the library: motion to approve the MOU as drafted; motion seconded and approved unanimously on voice vote.

- Town counsel memorandum on 57 Long Point Road (Highland Terrace): motion to authorize town counsel to prepare a memorandum of law in response to the petitioner’s Nov. 14 submission; motion seconded and approved on voice vote. Town counsel was asked to provide an objective, four‑corners analysis listing case law supporting and opposing the requested variances and special permit.

- Voting-machine purchase: motion to approve purchase of 4 ImageCast precinct optical scanner/tabulator voting machines from LHS Associates, quote $20,800; motion seconded and approved. Selectmen discussed testing and the timing of formally discontinuing the old Optech machines prior to the spring 2019 elections; staff said machines will be tested and the formal discontinuance vote will be scheduled when installation and testing are complete.

- Temporary mobile-home trailer permit for 5 Olin Road: motion to approve as requested; motion carried.

- Renewal/contract votes and appointments: motion to renew contract with Bridgewater for animal shelter services; motion carried. Motion to reappoint a senior‑center position (name not specified in transcript) and to appoint Harold Marshall as assistant animal control officer were both moved, seconded and approved; selectmen requested confirmation of employment classification and any required follow-up paperwork.

- Meeting minutes: motion to approve Nov. 28 minutes as drafted; motion carried.

- DLTA (District Local Technical Assistance) funding request through regional program (transcript reference: CERBED/CERPAID): motion to authorize the town administrator to apply for 2019 DLTA funding; motion carried.

Procedural notes: Most votes were taken by voice and recorded in the meeting transcript as “Aye” with no roll-call tallies. Where the board discussed funding or implementation (voting machines, police-station change orders, drainage) members requested further testing, cost estimates or plan confirmations before scheduling any required appropriation votes.

Selectmen adjourned at the close of the meeting.