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May 15, 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
The Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) is the regional advisory group for all issues pertaining to
Appoint Joshua Crabb and Vinnie Furtado to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)
To appoint Joshua Crabb and Vinnie Furtado to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Joshua Crabb and Vinnie Furtado to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG). Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Community Development Block Grant loan forgiveness for 48 William Street for the amount of $24,600
To approve the Community Development Block Grant loan forgiveness for 48 William Street for the amount of $24,600
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Community Development Block Grant loan forgiveness for 48 William Street for the amount of $24,600. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Mr. Espindola advised the Board that this is a one-year commitment and expressed his willingness to continue
Appoint Robert Espindola as the Fairhaven Select Board representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District
To appoint Robert Espindola as the Fairhaven Select Board representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Powers motioned to appoint Robert Espindola as the Fairhaven Select Board representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Murphy)
The Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) is the regional advisory group for all issues pertaining to
Reinvoke Mass General Law Chapter 32B, Section 21-22 as it relates to the changes to the town of Fairhaven’s health insurance plan and payment
To reinvoke Mass General Law Chapter 32B, Section 21-22 as it relates to the changes to the town of Fairhaven’s health insurance plan and payment
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to reinvoke Mass General Law Chapter 32B, Section 21-22 as it relates to the changes to the town of Fairhaven’s health insurance plan and payment. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Common Victualer license for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC doing business at 12 Plaza Way in Fairhaven MA
To approve the Common Victualer license for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC doing business at 12 Plaza Way in Fairhaven MA
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Common Victualer license for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC doing business at 12 Plaza Way in Fairhaven MA. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Adopt the IT Cybersecurity policy as written
To adopt the IT Cybersecurity policy as written
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to adopt the IT Cybersecurity policy as written. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the June 5, 2023 Special Town Election warrant as written and to direct the constable to post in accordance with Mass General Law and applicable town bylaws
To approve the June 5, 2023 Special Town Election warrant as written and to direct the constable to post in accordance with Mass General Law and applicable town bylaws
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the June 5, 2023 Special Town Election warrant as written and to direct the constable to post in accordance with Mass General Law and applicable town bylaws. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve and appoint the pole workers as listed for the June 5, 2023 Special Town Election
To approve and appoint the pole workers as listed for the June 5, 2023 Special Town Election
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve and appoint the pole workers as listed for the June 5, 2023 Special Town Election. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than two (2) at the polling location of 227 Huttleston Avenue in Fairhaven for the June 5, 2023 Special Town Election, to preserve order, and to protect the el
To approve a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than two (2) at the polling location of 227 Huttleston Avenue in Fairhaven for the June 5, 2023 Special Town Election, to preserve order, and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections as required by MGL Chapter 54, Section 72
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than two (2) at the polling location of 227 Huttleston Avenue in Fairhaven for the June 5, 2023 Special Town Election, to preserve order, and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections as required by MGL Chapter 54, Section 72. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Hall Banquet Room
Hall Banquet Room – Hall Banquet Room
From the minutes
“Motion Mr. Espindola motioned enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 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 (Freire- Kellogg v. Fairhaven) at 8:21p.m. and not return to Open Session. Ms. Powers seconded. Roll Call Vote. Mr. Espindola in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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