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April 3, 2023
10 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
Vincent Furtado, Department of Public Works Superintendent, joined via zoom to discuss. He explained
Recommend “Yield to Petitioner” on Article 24
To recommend “Yield to Petitioner” on Article 24
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend “Yield to Petitioner” on Article 24. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend “Adoption” on Article 7A General Fund Capital Budget, line items 1-21
To recommend “Adoption” on Article 7A General Fund Capital Budget, line items 1-21
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend “Adoption” on Article 7A General Fund Capital Budget, line items 1-21. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend “Adoption” on Article 10A Funding of Reserve Articles, line items 3-15
To recommend “Adoption” on Article 10A Funding of Reserve Articles, line items 3-15
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend “Adoption” on Article 10A Funding of Reserve Articles, line items 3-15. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend “At Town Meeting” on Articles 13 and 14
To recommend “At Town Meeting” on Articles 13 and 14
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend “At Town Meeting” on Articles 13 and 14. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 15
To recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 15
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 15. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend “Adoption” on Article 18
To recommend “Adoption” on Article 18
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend “Adoption” on Article 18. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 25
To recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 25
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 25. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 23
To recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 23
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 23. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 4
To recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 4
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 4. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 25 Funding of labor contracts
To recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 25 Funding of labor contracts
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend “At Town Meeting” on Article 25 Funding of labor contracts. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, 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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