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May 23, 2023
12 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. Ellison has asked to table the meeting minutes for May 9, 2022 to verify some information to assure
Approve the open session minutes of May 12, 2022
To approve the open session minutes of May 12, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the open session minutes of May 12, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the gift fund from Stevie’s Wine and Spirits in the amount of $3425 to be deposited into the Beautification Gift Account
To accept the gift fund from Stevie’s Wine and Spirits in the amount of $3425 to be deposited into the Beautification Gift Account
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to accept the gift fund from Stevie’s Wine and Spirits in the amount of $3425 to be deposited into the Beautification Gift Account. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Ms. Ellison has asked to table the meeting minutes for May 9, 2022 to verify some information to assure
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned for the Town Administrator to send a letter on behalf of the Select Board to the Steamship authority stating the concerns and to limit trucks using the services of 41 North Offshore, LLC through Fairhaven. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
West Island resident JP Lemieux expressed his thanks to Mr. Baumgartner and his children for cleaning
Appoint Seth Baumgartner to the sustainability Committee for the term ending in May 2023
To appoint Seth Baumgartner to the sustainability Committee for the term ending in May 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to appoint Seth Baumgartner to the sustainability Committee for the term ending in May 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
Ms. Ellison has asked to table the meeting minutes for May 9, 2022 to verify some information to assure
Approve the Blue Stream Shellfish LLC installation of the shellfish nursery raft as submitted in the application and to amend the license to include BB 21 and BB18
To approve the Blue Stream Shellfish LLC installation of the shellfish nursery raft as submitted in the application and to amend the license to include BB 21 and BB18
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Blue Stream Shellfish LLC installation of the shellfish nursery raft as submitted in the application and to amend the license to include BB 21 and BB18. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the alteration of premise as submitted in the application by Sarkis Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a A&A auto
To approve the alteration of premise as submitted in the application by Sarkis Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a A&A auto
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the alteration of premise as submitted in the application by Sarkis Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a A&A auto. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous, (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appointment of Constables
Appoint Steven Borges, Matthew M. Botelho, Pamela A. Bourgault, Richard E. Ferreira, Robert Jones, Joseph Latimer, Kevin W. Kobza, Lawrence Machado, Scott MeGarty, David Miller, Nicholas Sylvia, Herve W. Vandal, Jr. Mila
To appoint Steven Borges, Matthew M. Botelho, Pamela A. Bourgault, Richard E. Ferreira, Robert Jones, Joseph Latimer, Kevin W. Kobza, Lawrence Machado, Scott MeGarty, David Miller, Nicholas Sylvia, Herve W. Vandal, Jr. Milan Whitaker for a term expiring May 31, 2023 pending the verification of their status with the Fairhaven Police Department
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Murphy motioned to appoint Steven Borges, Matthew M. Botelho, Pamela A. Bourgault, Richard E. Ferreira, Robert Jones, Joseph Latimer, Kevin W. Kobza, Lawrence Machado, Scott MeGarty, David Miller, Nicholas Sylvia, Herve W. Vandal, Jr. Milan Whitaker for a term expiring May 31, 2023 pending the verification of their status with the Fairhaven Police Department. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Ms. Ellison has asked to table the meeting minutes for May 9, 2022 to verify some information to assure
Approve the Nicole Podkowa 5K Race Fundraiser occurring on October 8 and 9, 2022
To approve the Nicole Podkowa 5K Race Fundraiser occurring on October 8 and 9, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Nicole Podkowa 5K Race Fundraiser occurring on October 8 and 9, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the meeting protocol, for this present Select Board Mr. Silvia seconded
To accept the meeting protocol, for this present Select Board Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to accept the meeting protocol, for this present Select Board Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Deem the barn doors surplus, and to allow the Whitfield Manjiro Friendship society to sell it with the proceeds going back to the Carriage House Barn renovation fund
To deem the barn doors surplus, and to allow the Whitfield Manjiro Friendship society to sell it with the proceeds going back to the Carriage House Barn renovation fund
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to deem the barn doors surplus, and to allow the Whitfield Manjiro Friendship society to sell it with the proceeds going back to the Carriage House Barn renovation fund. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the Flag policy as written Mr. Silvia seconded
To approve the Flag policy as written Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Flag policy as written Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
West Island resident JP Lemieux expressed his thanks to Mr. Baumgartner and his children for cleaning
Enter into executive session for the purpose of: 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 pu
To enter into executive session for the purpose of: 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; and not to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to enter into executive session for the purpose of: 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; and not to return to open session. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call vote: Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor Mr. Silvia in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor. Vote was unanimous (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
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