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November 21, 2022
5 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
MINUTES
Approve the executive session minutes of November 7, 2022
To approve the executive session minutes of November 7, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the executive session minutes of November 7, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the proclamation given to Dorothea Machado for her accomplishments in serving in the US Navy from 1942-1945 and her service as a veteran in the town of Fairhaven
To approve the proclamation given to Dorothea Machado for her accomplishments in serving in the US Navy from 1942-1945 and her service as a veteran in the town of Fairhaven
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the proclamation given to Dorothea Machado for her accomplishments in serving in the US Navy from 1942-1945 and her service as a veteran in the town of Fairhaven. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Adopt the split tax rate of 1.75, an 88.03% residential rate and an 11.97% commercial/personal property rate
To adopt the split tax rate of 1.75, an 88.03% residential rate and an 11.97% commercial/personal property rate
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to adopt the split tax rate of 1.75, an 88.03% residential rate and an 11.97% commercial/personal property rate. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Dedicate and designate the Spring Street Firehouse and Museum as the John Rogers, Jr. Memorial Firehouse whereas Mr. Rogers dedicated his time preserving and maintaining the antique fire trucks for the Town of Fairhaven
To dedicate and designate the Spring Street Firehouse and Museum as the John Rogers, Jr. Memorial Firehouse whereas Mr. Rogers dedicated his time preserving and maintaining the antique fire trucks for the Town of Fairhaven
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to dedicate and designate the Spring Street Firehouse and Museum as the John Rogers, Jr. Memorial Firehouse whereas Mr. Rogers dedicated his time preserving and maintaining the antique fire trucks for the Town of Fairhaven. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve and accept the Town Administrator evaluation process as Fairhaven Select Board — November 21, 2002 Open Session, 3 presented
To approve and accept the Town Administrator evaluation process as Fairhaven Select Board — November 21, 2002 Open Session, 3 presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve and accept the Town Administrator evaluation process as Fairhaven Select Board — November 21, 2002 Open Session, 3 presented. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
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