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December 6, 2021
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert Espindola, Stasia Powers, Keith Silvia
Absent: None
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Minutes
Approve the Open Session minutes of November 22, 2021 as amended
To approve the Open Session minutes of November 22, 2021 as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of November 22, 2021 as amended. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Commission on Disability Appointment
Appoint Sue Makepeace to the Commission on Disability
To appoint Sue Makepeace to the Commission on Disability
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to appoint Sue Makepeace to the Commission on Disability. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Appoint Louse Ponte as a Commissioner of Trust Funds until the next election
To appoint Louse Ponte as a Commissioner of Trust Funds until the next election
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to appoint Louse Ponte as a Commissioner of Trust Funds until the next election. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Minutes
Approve the following Liquor Licenses: Gene’s Famous Seafood, 146 Huttleston Avenue The Bitter End Lounge, 407-409 Huttleston Avenue Dorothy Cox’s Candies, 21 Berdon Way Wah May Restaurant, 51 Main Street 99 Restaurant &
To approve the following Liquor Licenses: Gene’s Famous Seafood, 146 Huttleston Avenue The Bitter End Lounge, 407-409 Huttleston Avenue Dorothy Cox’s Candies, 21 Berdon Way Wah May Restaurant, 51 Main Street 99 Restaurant & Pub, 32 Sconticut Neck Road Southcoast Wine & Spirits, 355 Huttleston Avenue Minerva Pizza House, 75 Main Street Connolly’s Liquor Mart, 36 Howland Road Fairhaven Wine & Spirits, 105 Sconticut Neck Road Friendly Farm Convenience, 121 Sconticut Neck Road Cardoza’s Wine & Spirits, 6 Sconticut Neck Road Douglas Wine & Spirits, 1 Peoples Way Fort Phoenix Post 2892, Veterans of Foreign Wars of USA, 109 Middle Street Acushnet River Safe Boating Club, 80 Middle Street Off the Hook, 56 Goulart Memorial Drive Ice House, LLC, 136 Huttleston Avenue Seaport Inn, 110 Middle Street Vila Verde Restaurant, 362-364 Main Street Ocean State Job Lot, 11 Berdon Way Moriarty Liquors, 101 Middle Street Gulf Resources, Inc., 277 Bridge Street ccoeoereeweee ee ee Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the following Liquor Licenses: Gene’s Famous Seafood, 146 Huttleston Avenue The Bitter End Lounge, 407-409 Huttleston Avenue Dorothy Cox’s Candies, 21 Berdon Way Wah May Restaurant, 51 Main Street 99 Restaurant & Pub, 32 Sconticut Neck Road Southcoast Wine & Spirits, 355 Huttleston Avenue Minerva Pizza House, 75 Main Street Connolly’s Liquor Mart, 36 Howland Road Fairhaven Wine & … Foreign Wars of USA, 109 Middle Street Acushnet River Safe Boating Club, 80 Middle Street Off the Hook, 56 Goulart Memorial Drive Ice House, LLC, 136 Huttleston Avenue Seaport Inn, 110 Middle Street Vila Verde Restaurant, 362-364 Main Street Ocean State Job Lot, 11 Berdon Way Moriarty Liquors, 101 Middle Street Gulf Resources, Inc., 277 Bridge Street ccoeoereeweee ee ee Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the following Liquor Licenses pending payment for outstanding bills: ¢ Sweet Ginger Asian Cuisine & Bar, 179-181 Huttleston Avenue e Courtyard Restaurant, 270 Huttleston Avenue Mr. Silvia seconded
To approve the following Liquor Licenses pending payment for outstanding bills: ¢ Sweet Ginger Asian Cuisine & Bar, 179-181 Huttleston Avenue e Courtyard Restaurant, 270 Huttleston Avenue Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the following Liquor Licenses pending payment for outstanding bills: ¢ Sweet Ginger Asian Cuisine & Bar, 179-181 Huttleston Avenue e Courtyard Restaurant, 270 Huttleston Avenue Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the Common Vitculler licenses for Subway, 42 Fairhaven Commons Way Taco Bell, 33 Alden Road Burger King, 180 Huttleston Avenue Tropical Smoothies Café, 29 Alden Road McDonald’s Restaurant, 14 Plaza Way Wendy’s Re
To approve the Common Vitculler licenses for Subway, 42 Fairhaven Commons Way Taco Bell, 33 Alden Road Burger King, 180 Huttleston Avenue Tropical Smoothies Café, 29 Alden Road McDonald’s Restaurant, 14 Plaza Way Wendy’s Restaurant, 7 Fairhaven Commons Way Mac’s Soda Bar, 116 Sconticut Neck Road Dunkin Donuts, 18 Plaza Way Palace Pizza & More, 142 Huttleston Avenue Scramblers Breakfast & Bagel, 2 Sconticut Neck Road 7-Eleven, 188 Huttleston Avenue Jake’s Diner, 104 Alden Road Mystic Café, 398 Main Street Flour Girls Baking, 230 Huttleston Avenue Festiva Buffet, 31 Berdon Way Honey Dew Donuts, 87 Huttleston Avenue Phoenix Restaurant, 140 Huttleston Avenue Yia Yia’s Pizza Café, 381 Sconticut Neck Road Jersey Mike’s Subs, 215 Huttleston Avenue Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Common Vitculler licenses for Subway, 42 Fairhaven Commons Way Taco Bell, 33 Alden Road Burger King, 180 Huttleston Avenue Tropical Smoothies Café, 29 Alden Road McDonald’s Restaurant, 14 Plaza Way Wendy’s Restaurant, 7 Fairhaven Commons Way Mac’s Soda Bar, 116 Sconticut Neck Road Dunkin Donuts, 18 Plaza Way Palace Pizza & More, 142 Huttleston Avenue Scramblers Breakfast & Bagel, 2 Sconticut Neck Road 7-Eleven, 188 Huttleston Avenue Jake’s Diner, 104 Alden Road Mystic Café, 398 Main Street Flour Girls Baking, 230 Huttleston Avenue Festiva Buffet, 31 Berdon Way Honey Dew Donuts, 87 Huttleston Avenue Phoenix Restaurant, 140 Huttleston Avenue Yia Yia’s Pizza Café, 381 Sconticut Neck Road Jersey Mike’s Subs, 215 Huttleston Avenue Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the Common Vitculler licenses pending payment of outstanding bills for oeoeeeee Papa Gino Pizza, 171 Huttleston Avenue Subway, 19 Plaza Way Dunkin Donuts, 32 Howland Road Little Village Café, 23 Center Street Gal
To approve the Common Vitculler licenses pending payment of outstanding bills for oeoeeeee Papa Gino Pizza, 171 Huttleston Avenue Subway, 19 Plaza Way Dunkin Donuts, 32 Howland Road Little Village Café, 23 Center Street Galaxy Pizza, 342 Main Street Brady’s Ice Box, 12 Ferry Street Margaret’s Restaurant, 16 Main Street The Nook Café, 58 Washington Street Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Common Vitculler licenses pending payment of outstanding bills for oeoeeeee Papa Gino Pizza, 171 Huttleston Avenue Subway, 19 Plaza Way Dunkin Donuts, 32 Howland Road Little Village Café, 23 Center Street Galaxy Pizza, 342 Main Street Brady’s Ice Box, 12 Ferry Street Margaret’s Restaurant, 16 Main Street The Nook Café, 58 Washington Street Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the car dealer licenses for: Fairhaven Select Board — December 6, 2021 Open Session —3 Fairhaven Gas, Inc., 134 Huttleston Avenue Fairhaven Gas, Inc.-Valero’s, 130 Huttleston Avenue Hive Motorcars, LLC, 10 Arsene
To approve the car dealer licenses for: Fairhaven Select Board — December 6, 2021 Open Session —3 Fairhaven Gas, Inc., 134 Huttleston Avenue Fairhaven Gas, Inc.-Valero’s, 130 Huttleston Avenue Hive Motorcars, LLC, 10 Arsene Way Guard Enterprises, 110 Alden Road Alden Buick GMC, 6 Whalers Way Alden Mazda, 250 Bridge Street Artistic Auto Body & Auto Sales, 98 Middle Street Sarkis Enterprises, Inc. (A & A Auto), 196 Huttleston Avenue RRR Auto Sales, 372 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA First Hot Line Auto Sales, Inc.-Fairhaven Getty Auto Sales, 371 Huttleston Avenue Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the car dealer licenses for: Fairhaven Select Board — December 6, 2021 Open Session —3 Fairhaven Gas, Inc., 134 Huttleston Avenue Fairhaven Gas, Inc.-Valero’s, 130 Huttleston Avenue Hive Motorcars, LLC, 10 Arsene Way Guard Enterprises, 110 Alden Road Alden Buick GMC, 6 Whalers Way Alden Mazda, 250 Bridge Street Artistic Auto Body & Auto Sales, 98 Middle Street Sarkis Enterprises, Inc. (A & A Auto), 196 Huttleston Avenue RRR Auto Sales, 372 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA First Hot Line Auto Sales, Inc.-Fairhaven Getty Auto Sales, 371 Huttleston Avenue Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the car dealer licenses pending payment of outstanding bills for: Dussault Auto Sales, 99 Spring Street Mr. Silvia seconded
To approve the car dealer licenses pending payment of outstanding bills for: Dussault Auto Sales, 99 Spring Street Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the car dealer licenses pending payment of outstanding bills for: Dussault Auto Sales, 99 Spring Street Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the Repair licenses for: eoeeevevsee eee @ Fairhaven Gas, Inc., 134 Huttleston Avenue Guard Enterprises, 110 Alden Road Alden Buick GMC, 6 Whalers Way Alden Mazda, 250 Bridge Street Artistic Auto Body & Auto Sale
To approve the Repair licenses for: eoeeevevsee eee @ Fairhaven Gas, Inc., 134 Huttleston Avenue Guard Enterprises, 110 Alden Road Alden Buick GMC, 6 Whalers Way Alden Mazda, 250 Bridge Street Artistic Auto Body & Auto Sales, 98 Middle Street Sarkis Enterprises, Inc.(A & A Auto), 196 Huttleston Avenue A-1 Crane Company, 86-88 Middle Street Aaron’s Auto Glass, 232 Huttleston Avenue Automotive Diagnostic Service, 162 Sconticut Neck Rd. Dattco Sales & Services, 72 Sycamore Street Rick’s Services, 241 R. Huttleston Avenue Manny’s Service Station, 82 Bridge Street Sullivan Tire Company, 9 Plaza Way Roland’s Tire Service, 11 Howland Road Jet Wash Car Was, 21 People’s Way RRR Auto Sales, 372 Huttleston Avenue Leban Fuel, Inc., d/b/a Fairhaven Getty, 371 Huttleston Avenue Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Repair licenses for: eoeeevevsee eee @ Fairhaven Gas, Inc., 134 Huttleston Avenue Guard Enterprises, 110 Alden Road Alden Buick GMC, 6 Whalers Way Alden Mazda, 250 Bridge Street Artistic Auto Body & Auto Sales, 98 Middle Street Sarkis Enterprises, Inc.(A & A Auto), 196 Huttleston Avenue A-1 Crane Company, 86-88 Middle Street Aaron’s Auto Glass, 232 Huttleston Avenue Automotive Diagnostic Service, 162 Sconticut Neck Rd. Dattco Sales & Services, 72 Sycamore Street Rick’s Services, 241 R. Huttleston Avenue Manny’s Service Station, 82 Bridge Street Sullivan Tire Company, 9 Plaza Way Roland’s Tire Service, 11 Howland Road Jet Wash Car Was, 21 People’s Way RRR Auto Sales, 372 Huttleston Avenue Leban Fuel, Inc., d/b/a Fairhaven Getty, 371 Huttleston Avenue Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the repair licenses pending payment of outstanding bills: Ray’s Fair Repair, 47 Howland Road Jiffy Lube #1229, 31 Alden Road Nice N’ Clean Car Wash, 320 Huttleston Avenue JR’s Auto Shop, 276 Huttleston Avenue Spr
To approve the repair licenses pending payment of outstanding bills: Ray’s Fair Repair, 47 Howland Road Jiffy Lube #1229, 31 Alden Road Nice N’ Clean Car Wash, 320 Huttleston Avenue JR’s Auto Shop, 276 Huttleston Avenue Spring Street Garage, 99 Spring Street Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the repair licenses pending payment of outstanding bills: Ray’s Fair Repair, 47 Howland Road Jiffy Lube #1229, 31 Alden Road Nice N’ Clean Car Wash, 320 Huttleston Avenue JR’s Auto Shop, 276 Huttleston Avenue Spring Street Garage, 99 Spring Street Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the Lodging House licenses for: Fairhaven Select Board — December 6, 202] Open Session —4 © Kopper Kettle Guest House, 41 Huttleston Avenue e Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast, 39 Walnut Street Mr. Silvia seconded
To approve the Lodging House licenses for: Fairhaven Select Board — December 6, 202] Open Session —4 © Kopper Kettle Guest House, 41 Huttleston Avenue e Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast, 39 Walnut Street Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Lodging House licenses for: Fairhaven Select Board — December 6, 202] Open Session —4 © Kopper Kettle Guest House, 41 Huttleston Avenue e Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast, 39 Walnut Street Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the Private Livery licenses for: ¢ Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane e Active Day Fleet, Inc., 40 Sconticut Neck Road Mr. Silvia seconded
To approve the Private Livery licenses for: ¢ Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane e Active Day Fleet, Inc., 40 Sconticut Neck Road Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Private Livery licenses for: ¢ Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane e Active Day Fleet, Inc., 40 Sconticut Neck Road Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Revert from a “strong mask advisory” to a mask mandate for all municipal buildings where social distancing cannot be observed, effective December 7, 2021
To revert from a “strong mask advisory” to a mask mandate for all municipal buildings where social distancing cannot be observed, effective December 7, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to revert from a “strong mask advisory” to a mask mandate for all municipal buildings where social distancing cannot be observed, effective December 7, 2021. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Direct that the town assign its first refusal option to purchase the property at 732 Sconticut Neck Road, shown as lots 6A, 6B, and 6C ona plan of land by Dennis Seguin PLS dated July 29, 2019 to the Buzzards Bay Coaliti
To direct that the town assign its first refusal option to purchase the property at 732 Sconticut Neck Road, shown as lots 6A, 6B, and 6C ona plan of land by Dennis Seguin PLS dated July 29, 2019 to the Buzzards Bay Coalition subject to the terms of G. L. Ch. 61A sec. 14
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion that the town assign its first refusal option to purchase the property at 732 Sconticut Neck Road, shown as lots 6A, 6B, and 6C ona plan of land by Dennis Seguin PLS dated July 29, 2019 to the Buzzards Bay Coalition subject to the terms of G. L. Ch. 61A sec. 14. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Sign the document that Attorney Crotty will prepare for the notice of the assignment
To sign the document that Attorney Crotty will prepare for the notice of the assignment
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to sign the document that Attorney Crotty will prepare for the notice of the assignment. Mr. Silvia second. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Accept the resignation of John Hinds on the Belonging Committee
To accept the resignation of John Hinds on the Belonging Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to accept the resignation of John Hinds on the Belonging Committee. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Enter into executive session not to reconvene to open session to discuss to discuss complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual- MGL Chapter 30A, § 21(a)(1)
To enter into executive session not to reconvene to open session to discuss to discuss complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual- MGL Chapter 30A, § 21(a)(1)
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to enter into executive session not to reconvene to open session to discuss to discuss complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual- MGL Chapter 30A, § 21(a)(1). Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Enter into executive session not to reconvene to open session to discuss to discuss complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual- MGL Chapter 30A, § 21{a)(1)
To enter into executive session not to reconvene to open session to discuss to discuss complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual- MGL Chapter 30A, § 21{a)(1)
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to enter into executive session not to reconvene to open session to discuss to discuss complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual- MGL Chapter 30A, § 21{a)(1). Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
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