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November 7, 2022
9 recorded votes, 1 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
Minutes
Approve the open session minutes of October 17, 2022
To approve the open session minutes of October 17, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the open session minutes of October 17, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the executive session minutes of October 17, 2022
To approve the executive session minutes of October 17, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the executive session minutes of October 17, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Mr. Murphy recommended having a joint meeting first to gain buy-in from the BPW. Ms. Ellison suggested not
Have a joint meeting with the BPW and prior to the joint meeting, a meeting with Mr. Espindola and Ms. Ellison to meet with the BPW Superintendent, Mr. Vinnie Furtado, to discuss best approaches for a joint meeting of th
To have a joint meeting with the BPW and prior to the joint meeting, a meeting with Mr. Espindola and Ms. Ellison to meet with the BPW Superintendent, Mr. Vinnie Furtado, to discuss best approaches for a joint meeting of the Select Board and the BPW
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to have a joint meeting with the BPW and prior to the joint meeting, a meeting with Mr. Espindola and Ms. Ellison to meet with the BPW Superintendent, Mr. Vinnie Furtado, to discuss best approaches for a joint meeting of the Select Board and the BPW. Mr. Murphy seconded. Vote passed unanimously. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Murphy)
Minutes
Appoint Mr. Correy as the Digital Equity elected official to work in Fairhaven Select Board — November 7, 2022 Open Session, 3 conjunction with the Town Administrator to apply for a grant and to establish the Fairhaven D
To appoint Mr. Correy as the Digital Equity elected official to work in Fairhaven Select Board — November 7, 2022 Open Session, 3 conjunction with the Town Administrator to apply for a grant and to establish the Fairhaven Digital Equity Plan
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to appoint Mr. Correy as the Digital Equity elected official to work in Fairhaven Select Board — November 7, 2022 Open Session, 3 conjunction with the Town Administrator to apply for a grant and to establish the Fairhaven Digital Equity Plan. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote passed unanimously, (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the 2023 Seasonal Population increase estimation as 1582 to be submitted to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
To approve the 2023 Seasonal Population increase estimation as 1582 to be submitted to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the 2023 Seasonal Population increase estimation as 1582 to be submitted to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote passed unanimously. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the event permit for Supreme Perfection to take place on December 18, 2022 from 12pm-Spm at the Town Hall Auditorium for their Christmas and Nutcracker Show. Seconded by Mr. Silvia
To approve the event permit for Supreme Perfection to take place on December 18, 2022 from 12pm-Spm at the Town Hall Auditorium for their Christmas and Nutcracker Show. Seconded by Mr. Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the event permit for Supreme Perfection to take place on December 18, 2022 from 12pm-Spm at the Town Hall Auditorium for their Christmas and Nutcracker Show. Seconded by Mr. Silvia. Vote passed unanimously. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy)
Ms. Powers asked for a vote to establish the proclamation after the fact
Approve the proclamation for Stephen Cornish in recognition of his many accomplishments and work with MOLIFE
To approve the proclamation for Stephen Cornish in recognition of his many accomplishments and work with MOLIFE
Yes: Correy, Espindola, Powers, SilviaAbstained: Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to approve the proclamation for Stephen Cornish in recognition of his many accomplishments and work with MOLIFE. Mr. Correy seconded. Vote: Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Murphy abstained. Motion carries. (4-0-1).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Correy)
Minutes
Schedule a Special Select Board meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:30pm
To schedule a Special Select Board meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to schedule a Special Select Board meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:30pm. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote passed unanimously. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A§ 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating posi
To enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A§ 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: New England Preservation and Development, LLC & another Vs. Town Of Fairhaven and not to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A§ 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: New England Preservation and Development, LLC & another Vs. Town Of Fairhaven and not to return to open session. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor and Ms. Powers in favor. Motion carries. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
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