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March 28, 2022
11 recorded votes, 1 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 March 14, 2022 as amended
To approve the open session minutes of March 14, 2022 as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the open session minutes of March 14, 2022 as amended. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the executive session minutes of March 14, 2022
To approve the executive session minutes of March 14, 2022
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the executive session minutes of March 14, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the repair license application for Wall Enterprises d/b/a Midas Fairhaven, 178 Huttleston Ave
To approve the repair license application for Wall Enterprises d/b/a Midas Fairhaven, 178 Huttleston Ave
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the repair license application for Wall Enterprises d/b/a Midas Fairhaven, 178 Huttleston Ave. Mr. Silvia second. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the transfer of a common victualer license to Friendly Farms convenience d/b/a Yia Yia’s Pizza. 381 Sconticut Neck Road
To approve the transfer of a common victualer license to Friendly Farms convenience d/b/a Yia Yia’s Pizza. 381 Sconticut Neck Road
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the transfer of a common victualer license to Friendly Farms convenience d/b/a Yia Yia’s Pizza. 381 Sconticut Neck Road. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the transfer of the common victualer's license to Galaxy Pizza, 342 Main street, Silvia seconded
To approve the transfer of the common victualer's license to Galaxy Pizza, 342 Main street, Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the transfer of the common victualer's license to Galaxy Pizza, 342 Main street, Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers)
Enter the following determination in the central register: The Select Board for the town of Fairhaven proposes that the town acquire the property located on Union Wharf, identified as Fairhaven assessors map 7, lot 7. Th
To enter the following determination in the central register: The Select Board for the town of Fairhaven proposes that the town acquire the property located on Union Wharf, identified as Fairhaven assessors map 7, lot 7. The board has determined that the location of the property is unique. It is located on the north side of Union Wharf, and is bordered on three sides by land of the town, and on the remaining side by the way on Union Wharf. That lot, when combined with the present town owned property on Union Wharf, presents an opportunity for further development of Union Wharf by the town, Fairhaven Select Board — March 28, 2022 Open Session —2 for public purposes. The lot is owned by Union Wharf Realty LLC, and is 900 square feet in area. The proposed purchase price is $80,000
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to enter the following determination in the central register: The Select Board for the town of Fairhaven proposes that the town acquire the property located on Union Wharf, identified as Fairhaven assessors map 7, lot 7. The board has determined that the location of the property is unique. It is located on the north side of Union Wharf, and is bordered on three sides by land of the town, and on the remaining side by the way on Union Wharf. That lot, when combined with the present town owned property on Union Wharf, presents an opportunity for further development of Union Wharf by the town, Fairhaven Select Board — March 28, 2022 Open Session —2 for public purposes. The lot is owned by Union Wharf Realty LLC, and is 900 square feet in area. The proposed purchase price is $80,000. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Accept the option to purchase the property at Fairhaven assessors map 7 lot 7 offered by Union Wharf Realty LLC, the final exercise of that option to be subject to the approval of the purchase, and appropriation therefor
To accept the option to purchase the property at Fairhaven assessors map 7 lot 7 offered by Union Wharf Realty LLC, the final exercise of that option to be subject to the approval of the purchase, and appropriation therefore, by town meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to accept the option to purchase the property at Fairhaven assessors map 7 lot 7 offered by Union Wharf Realty LLC, the final exercise of that option to be subject to the approval of the purchase, and appropriation therefore, by town meeting. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the planning for the film “Finestkind” in Fairhaven for the dates mentioned and allow the dates to be amended as required and to coordinate through the Town Administrator's Office and to come back at a future dat
To approve the planning for the film “Finestkind” in Fairhaven for the dates mentioned and allow the dates to be amended as required and to coordinate through the Town Administrator's Office and to come back at a future date for approval
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the planning for the film “Finestkind” in Fairhaven for the dates mentioned and allow the dates to be amended as required and to coordinate through the Town Administrator's Office and to come back at a future date for approval. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the request to hold the summer concert series at Town Hall for July 14,21 & 28 and August 4 & 11 and to waive any fees
To approve the request to hold the summer concert series at Town Hall for July 14,21 & 28 and August 4 & 11 and to waive any fees
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the request to hold the summer concert series at Town Hall for July 14,21 & 28 and August 4 & 11 and to waive any fees. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the July 4th parade
To approve the July 4th parade
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the July 4th parade. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3- 0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Adjourn at 8:23 pm to convene to executive session, not to reconvene to open session to discuss: To investigate charges of criminal misconduct — GL c. 149 sec 52C and c.66 sec. 15 Mr. Silvia seconded
To adjourn at 8:23 pm to convene to executive session, not to reconvene to open session to discuss: To investigate charges of criminal misconduct — GL c. 149 sec 52C and c.66 sec. 15 Mr. Silvia seconded
The minutes give the count (2-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to adjourn at 8:23 pm to convene to executive session, not to reconvene to open session to discuss: To investigate charges of criminal misconduct — GL c. 149 sec 52C and c.66 sec. 15 Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
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