Middleboro 10/22 BOS Mtg. or THE RETURN OF THE GAVEL QUEEN

Under threat of Recall, the Middleboro Board of Selectmen adopted a less rude approach to the conduct of their meetings. They became responsive and capable of adequately addressing issues.

The Board will finally address the water/sewer costs, but then the Town Treasurer forced the issue by putting them on notice that revenues were at a break even point. Again “Management by Crisis” became the “Plan“ the board operated under. Questions came up whether the Board was capable of administering or planning or living within its means.

Bets were placed to wager how long lasting their PRE-RECALL BEHAVIOR would exist.

After all, being a casino town, bets are acceptable on all things.

During the 10/22 Board meeting, the subject of Town Counsel was raised. Three current members of the Board were sitting on the Board when Attorney Murray was 'appointed.' I rose to ask a question and after being ignored for some time (I have to review the tape to provide an accurate time), the Chairwoman, Marsha Brunelle, finally responded 'NO!' to my 'Madam Chairman' request.

The Public, YOU will never know what my question was, but those watching the broadcast need to ask questions themselves.

There was no discussion about salary or 'appointment’ of the Town Counsel. Don't you wonder why?

P.S. Those of you that had your bet on 10/22 won.

Jessie Powell


'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committeed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.' Margaret Mead