Mattapoisett Select Board — June 9, 2026

The Mattapoisett Select Board met on June 9, 2026, marking its expansion from three to five members following recent elections. After holding a public hearing, the board approved an Eversource petition to install a new utility pole in the right-of-way of Ocean View Avenue to provide service to 1416 Ocean View Avenue. The board then conducted its annual reorganization, electing Jody Bauer as Chair, Jordan Collier as Vice Chair, and Judy Mooney as Clerk, with discussion emphasizing collaboration and potentially revisiting leadership roles in six months. Meeting minutes from May 12, 2026, were approved, and the board approved a $45,000 grant application through the Massachusetts Office on Disability for accessible picnic tables, benches, and MobiMats at town facilities.

The board approved annual committee and town appointments, while holding off on select roles such as fence viewers and the Plymouth County Advisory Board. In major financial business, the board approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the town and the Old Rochester Regional (ORR) School District concerning the deficit from the defunct Gateway Health Group, authorizing a first quarterly payment of $171,940 toward Mattapoisett's total obligation of roughly $734,000, conditioned on full execution of the MOU. Additionally, the board voted to request a two-year waiver from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regarding mandatory municipal cannabis delivery.

During general business and announcements, the board discussed Harbor Days operations with Jeff Swift of the Lions Club, emphasizing policies regarding fee waivers, tent usage, and accommodating local nonprofit organizations. Town Administrator Mike Lorenco announced multiple updates, including a $1.9 million grant award for the Water Street culvert project, the upcoming Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School building project vote on June 20, 2026, a 250th anniversary kickoff on Flag Day at Dexter Mill, a public meeting on the draft stormwater bylaw, and an ongoing investigation into fraudulent debit card charges appearing under the town and Council on Aging names. The board agreed to implement summer working sessions to establish board priorities and meet with key committees.

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