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January 10, 2022
13 recorded votes, 1 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 December 20, 2021 as amended
To approve the Open Session Minutes of December 20, 2021 as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of December 20, 2021 as amended. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the Executive Session Minutes of December 20, 2021
To approve the Executive Session Minutes of December 20, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Executive Session Minutes of December 20, 2021. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the draft RFP for the Rogers School property and to amend the paragraph under introduction to strike the word “larger” from the last sentence
To approve the draft RFP for the Rogers School property and to amend the paragraph under introduction to strike the word “larger” from the last sentence
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the draft RFP for the Rogers School property and to amend the paragraph under introduction to strike the word “larger” from the last sentence. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve setting up the gift account for Grimshaw Park
To approve setting up the gift account for Grimshaw Park
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve setting up the gift account for Grimshaw Park. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote passed. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Appoint Janice Alves and Pamela Ferro to the Commission on Disability
To appoint Janice Alves and Pamela Ferro to the Commission on Disability
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to appoint Janice Alves and Pamela Ferro to the Commission on Disability. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Adopt the updated charge for the Broadband Study Committee as presented
To adopt the updated charge for the Broadband Study Committee as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to adopt the updated charge for the Broadband Study Committee as presented. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Appoint Sean Daly to the Broadband Study Committee
To appoint Sean Daly to the Broadband Study Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to appoint Sean Daly to the Broadband Study Committee. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the use of the Beautification Route 6 median gift account to have the plaque replaced at the entrance of the route six bridge as requested by Mr. Oliveira
To approve the use of the Beautification Route 6 median gift account to have the plaque replaced at the entrance of the route six bridge as requested by Mr. Oliveira
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the use of the Beautification Route 6 median gift account to have the plaque replaced at the entrance of the route six bridge as requested by Mr. Oliveira. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Oceanographic Institute. Mr. Collasius is looking to seek donations to raise money during this program
Grant the request to use the Town Hall Auditorium on February 17, 2022 by the Tree Warden, to waive the rental fee but only charge the custodian’s fee
To grant the request to use the Town Hall Auditorium on February 17, 2022 by the Tree Warden, to waive the rental fee but only charge the custodian’s fee
From the minutes
“Ms, Powers made a motion to grant the request to use the Town Hall Auditorium on February 17, 2022 by the Tree Warden, to waive the rental fee but only charge the custodian’s fee. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Minutes
Reach out to the prior candidates and to accept more requests by noon on Wednesday, January 19, 2022
To reach out to the prior candidates and to accept more requests by noon on Wednesday, January 19, 2022
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to reach out to the prior candidates and to accept more requests by noon on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Authorize the interim Town Administrator to sign the Waste Disposal Services Agreement on behalf of the Board
To authorize the interim Town Administrator to sign the Waste Disposal Services Agreement on behalf of the Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to authorize the interim Town Administrator to sign the Waste Disposal Services Agreement on behalf of the Board. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the Assumption Agreement on behalf of the Board
To authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the Assumption Agreement on behalf of the Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the Assumption Agreement on behalf of the Board. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers)
Adjourn the meeting – Minutes
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to adjourn the meeting. 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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