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September 19, 2022
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stasia Powers, Leon Correy, Robert Espindola, Keith Silvia, Charles Murphy Sr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Ms. Powers opened the meeting at 6:31 pm. Ms. Powers requested a moment of silence in honor of
Approve the open session minutes of September 6, 2022
To approve the open session minutes of September 6, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the open session minutes of September 6, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the executive session minutes of September 6, 2022
To approve the executive session minutes of September 6, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the executive session minutes of September 6, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Ms. Diane Hahn to the Fairhaven Belonging Committee for a term to end May 2023
To appoint Ms. Diane Hahn to the Fairhaven Belonging Committee for a term to end May 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to appoint Ms. Diane Hahn to the Fairhaven Belonging Committee for a term to end May 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded the motion. Vote passed unanimously. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Change the name of Pasta House Restaurant to Bocca as outlined in the application and in accordance to ABCC regulations
To change the name of Pasta House Restaurant to Bocca as outlined in the application and in accordance to ABCC regulations
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to change the name of Pasta House Restaurant to Bocca as outlined in the application and in accordance to ABCC regulations. Mr. Silvia seconded the motion. Vote passed unanimously. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Stormwater Prevention Plan
To approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Stormwater Prevention Plan
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Stormwater Prevention Plan. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote passed unanimously. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Expend $58,000 from the special education stabilization fund as outlined in MGL Section 13 E
To expend $58,000 from the special education stabilization fund as outlined in MGL Section 13 E
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to expend $58,000 from the special education stabilization fund as outlined in MGL Section 13 E. Mr. Silvia seconded the motion. Vote passed unanimously. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the new charge for the Broadband Study Committee
To accept the new charge for the Broadband Study Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to accept the new charge for the Broadband Study Committee. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote passed unanimously. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Adjourn – Ms. Powers opened the meeting at 6:31 pm. Ms. Powers requested a moment of silence in honor of
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to adjourn. Mr. Silvia seconded the motion. Vote passed unanimously. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
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