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July 28, 2021
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert Espindola, Stasia Powers, Keith Silvia
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the Open Session minutes of July 12, 2021
To approve the Open Session minutes of July 12, 2021
Yes: Espindola, SilviaAbstained: Powers
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of July 12, 2021. Mr. Silvia seconded. Ms. Powers abstained. Vote carried. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Reorganization of the Board
Appoint Mr. Espindola Chairperson of the Select Board
To appoint Mr. Espindola Chairperson of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to appoint Mr. Espindola Chairperson of the Select Board. Ms. Powers seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Powers)
Appoint Ms. Powers as the Vice-Chairperson of the Select Board
To appoint Ms. Powers as the Vice-Chairperson of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to appoint Ms. Powers as the Vice-Chairperson of the Select Board. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Mr. Silvia made a motion to appoint Mr. Espindola Chairperson of the Select Board. Ms. Powers
Appoint Mr. Silvia the Clerk of the Select Board
To appoint Mr. Silvia the Clerk of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to appoint Mr. Silvia the Clerk of the Select Board. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Appoint the Board members as liaisons as follows: ° Ms. Powers as liaison for the Cable Advisory Committee, the Dog Park Committee, Lagoa Friendship Committee, and the Sister City Committee. e Mr. Espindola to the Bristo
To appoint the Board members as liaisons as follows: ° Ms. Powers as liaison for the Cable Advisory Committee, the Dog Park Committee, Lagoa Friendship Committee, and the Sister City Committee. e Mr. Espindola to the Bristol County Advisory Board. e Mr. Silvia to the Marine Resources Committee Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to appoint the Board members as liaisons as follows: ° Ms. Powers as liaison for the Cable Advisory Committee, the Dog Park Committee, Lagoa Friendship Committee, and the Sister City Committee. e Mr. Espindola to the Bristol County Advisory Board. e Mr. Silvia to the Marine Resources Committee Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the event permit for Team Fuff on October 3, 2021 subject to approval by the Fairhaven Police Department
To approve the event permit for Team Fuff on October 3, 2021 subject to approval by the Fairhaven Police Department
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the event permit for Team Fuff on October 3, 2021 subject to approval by the Fairhaven Police Department. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Reorganization of the Board
Approve the event permit for the South Coast Bikeway Alliance Pedal for the Path on Sunday, September 12, 2021
To approve the event permit for the South Coast Bikeway Alliance Pedal for the Path on Sunday, September 12, 2021
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to approve the event permit for the South Coast Bikeway Alliance Pedal for the Path on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Ms. Powers seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Powers)
Mr. Silvia made a motion to appoint Mr. Espindola Chairperson of the Select Board. Ms. Powers
Approve the Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021
To approve the Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the extension of the loan of ship model “The Adventurer.” Mr. Silvia seconded
To approve the extension of the loan of ship model “The Adventurer.” Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the extension of the loan of ship model “The Adventurer.” Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Advertise the Zoning Board of Appeals associate position
To advertise the Zoning Board of Appeals associate position
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to advertise the Zoning Board of Appeals associate position. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the change of location only for a Class I dealer/repair license for Alden Imports, Inc. b/b/a Alden Mazda, 250 Bridge Street
To approve the change of location only for a Class I dealer/repair license for Alden Imports, Inc. b/b/a Alden Mazda, 250 Bridge Street
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the change of location only for a Class I dealer/repair license for Alden Imports, Inc. b/b/a Alden Mazda, 250 Bridge Street. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Support the application for the MassDevelopment Real Estate Technical Assistance (RETA) program grant application
To support the application for the MassDevelopment Real Estate Technical Assistance (RETA) program grant application
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to support the application for the MassDevelopment Real Estate Technical Assistance (RETA) program grant application. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the Rogers Reuse Committee mission statement as amended
To approve the Rogers Reuse Committee mission statement as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Rogers Reuse Committee mission statement as amended. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Adjourn – Mr. Silvia made a motion to appoint Mr. Espindola Chairperson of the Select Board. Ms. Powers
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
From the Fairhaven Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos: candidates’ own submitted photos, published by Fairhaven Neighborhood News (2021, 2024, 2025 and 2026 candidate statements). Other former members show initials.
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