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47 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Start my ballot →Present: Stasia Powers, Leon Correy, Robert Espindola, Keith Silvia
Absent: Charles Murphy Sr.
Accept the Open Session minutes of April 18, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of April 18, 2023
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of April 18, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Open Session minutes of May 1, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of May 1, 2023
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of May 1, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of May 1, 2023
To accept the Executive Session minutes of May 1, 2023
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes of May 1, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Open Session minutes of May 6, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of May 6, 2023
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of May 6, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Take the Town Administrator Report out of order
To take the Town Administrator Report out of order
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take the Town Administrator Report out of order, Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the change of manager for Paul’s Sports Corner, Inc, from Nancy Gordon to Michael Scott Landry
To approve the change of manager for Paul’s Sports Corner, Inc, from Nancy Gordon to Michael Scott Landry
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the change of manager for Paul’s Sports Corner, Inc, from Nancy Gordon to Michael Scott Landry, Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Grant a conservation restriction to Salt Wind at 732 Sconticut Neck Road as outlined in the deed Fairhaven CR #20
To grant a conservation restriction to Salt Wind at 732 Sconticut Neck Road as outlined in the deed Fairhaven CR #20
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to grant a conservation restriction to Salt Wind at 732 Sconticut Neck Road as outlined in the deed Fairhaven CR #20. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the use of town and portions of state roads for the Our Lady of Angels Procession to be held on September 2, 2023 and September 4, 2023 in accordance with the attached documents (Attachment C)
To approve the use of town and portions of state roads for the Our Lady of Angels Procession to be held on September 2, 2023 and September 4, 2023 in accordance with the attached documents (Attachment C)
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the use of town and portions of state roads for the Our Lady of Angels Procession to be held on September 2, 2023 and September 4, 2023 in accordance with the attached documents (Attachment C). Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0- 0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Mark Badwey as Art Curator for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Mark Badwey as Art Curator for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Mark Badwey as Art Curator for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Kelly Smith as Assistant Art Curator for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Kelly Smith as Assistant Art Curator for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Kelly Smith as Assistant Art Curator for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Doug Brady to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Doug Brady to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Doug Brady to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Lee Baumgartner to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Lee Baumgartner to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Lee Baumgartner to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Nils Isaksen to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Nils Isaksen to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Nils Isaksen to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Jacqueline Kenworthy to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Jacqueline Kenworthy to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Jacqueline Kenworthy to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Helena Oliveira to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Helena Oliveira to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Helena Oliveira to the Bell Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Jessica Fidalgo to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Jessica Fidalgo to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Jessica Fidalgo to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Laura Barillaro to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Laura Barillaro to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Laura Barillaro to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Rachel Medeiros to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Rachel Medeiros to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Rachel Medeiros to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Eryn Tomascik to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Eryn Tomascik to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Eryn Tomascik to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Gregory Weider to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Gregory Weider to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Gregory Weider to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Amy Roderick to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Amy Roderick to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Amy Roderick to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Tim Garcia to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Tim Garcia to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Tim Garcia to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024, Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Will Gardner to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Will Gardner to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Will Gardner to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Chip Hawthorn to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Chip Hawthorn to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Chip Hawthorn to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Sean Powers to the Broadband Study Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Sean Powers to the Broadband Study Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Sean Powers to the Broadband Study Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Alyssa Botelho to the Broadband Study Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Alyssa Botelho to the Broadband Study Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Alyssa Botelho to the Broadband Study Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Sean Daly to the Broadband Study Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Sean Daly to the Broadband Study Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Sean Daly to the Broadband Study Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Barbara Acksen to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Barbara Acksen to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Barbara Acksen to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Maria Carvalho to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Maria Carvalho to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Maria Carvalho to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Ronnie Medina to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Ronnie Medina to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Ronnie Medina to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint John Methia to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint John Methia to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint John Methia to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Cathy Melanson to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2026
To appoint Cathy Melanson to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2026
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Cathy Melanson to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2026. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4- 0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Ann Richard and Terrence Meredith to the Community Preservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2026
To appoint Ann Richard and Terrence Meredith to the Community Preservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2026
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Ann Richard and Terrence Meredith to the Community Preservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2026. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Take Item L, Special Election Results out of order
To take Item L, Special Election Results out of order
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take Item L, Special Election Results out of order. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Joan Mello to the Council on Aging for a term to end May, 31, 2026
To appoint Joan Mello to the Council on Aging for a term to end May, 31, 2026
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Joan Mello to the Council on Aging for a term to end May, 31, 2026. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Lisa Breese, Wendy Drumm and Jennifer Frasier to the Cultural Council for a term to end May, 31, 2026
To appoint Lisa Breese, Wendy Drumm and Jennifer Frasier to the Cultural Council for a term to end May, 31, 2026
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Lisa Breese, Wendy Drumm and Jennifer Frasier to the Cultural Council for a term to end May, 31, 2026. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0) Mr. Correy advised the Board he would abstain.” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Cathy Melanson, Patrick Carr, Suzanne Dwyer, Karyn Ferreira and John Hinds to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Cathy Melanson, Patrick Carr, Suzanne Dwyer, Karyn Ferreira and John Hinds to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Cathy Melanson, Patrick Carr, Suzanne Dwyer, Karyn Ferreira and John Hinds to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed.” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Maria Carvalho, Cristina Pinto, Jenny Fialho, Krystyn Caisse and Tanya Henicke to the Lagoa Friendship Pact Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2025
To appoint Maria Carvalho, Cristina Pinto, Jenny Fialho, Krystyn Caisse and Tanya Henicke to the Lagoa Friendship Pact Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2025
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Maria Carvalho, Cristina Pinto, Jenny Fialho, Krystyn Caisse and Tanya Henicke to the Lagoa Friendship Pact Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2025. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Michael McNamara, Andrew Jones, Michelle Porter, David Hebert and Robert Pink, Jr. to the Marine Resources Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Michael McNamara, Andrew Jones, Michelle Porter, David Hebert and Robert Pink, Jr. to the Marine Resources Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Michael McNamara, Andrew Jones, Michelle Porter, David Hebert and Robert Pink, Jr. to the Marine Resources Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Nils Isaksen, Beverly Rasmussen, Doug Brady and Susan Loo to the Rogers Reuse Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Nils Isaksen, Beverly Rasmussen, Doug Brady and Susan Loo to the Rogers Reuse Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Nils Isaksen, Beverly Rasmussen, Doug Brady and Susan Loo to the Rogers Reuse Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Tim Garcia, Ann Richard, Susan Spooner, Karen Gent, Christin Ritz and Laura Gardner to the Sustainability Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Tim Garcia, Ann Richard, Susan Spooner, Karen Gent, Christin Ritz and Laura Gardner to the Sustainability Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Tim Garcia, Ann Richard, Susan Spooner, Karen Gent, Christin Ritz and Laura Gardner to the Sustainability Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Ruy DaSilva to the Zoning Board of Appeals a term to end May, 31, 2028
To appoint Ruy DaSilva to the Zoning Board of Appeals a term to end May, 31, 2028
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Ruy DaSilva to the Zoning Board of Appeals a term to end May, 31, 2028. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Patrick Carr to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to end May, 31, 2026
To appoint Patrick Carr to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to end May, 31, 2026
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Patrick Carr to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to end May, 31, 2026. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Andrew Romano to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to end May, 31, 2026
To appoint Andrew Romano to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to end May, 31, 2026
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Andrew Romano to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to end May, 31, 2026. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Andrew Romano to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Andrew Romano to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Andrew Romano to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Steven Borges, Matthew M. Botelho, Pamela A. Bourgault, Richard E. Ferreira, Joseph Latimer, Robert F. Jones, Kevin W. Kobza, Lawrence Machado, Scott McGarty, David Miller, Nicholas Sylvia, Herve W. Vandal, Jr. a
To appoint Steven Borges, Matthew M. Botelho, Pamela A. Bourgault, Richard E. Ferreira, Joseph Latimer, Robert F. Jones, Kevin W. Kobza, Lawrence Machado, Scott McGarty, David Miller, Nicholas Sylvia, Herve W. Vandal, Jr. and Milan Whitaker as Constables for the Town of Fairhaven for a term to end May, 31, 2024
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Steven Borges, Matthew M. Botelho, Pamela A. Bourgault, Richard E. Ferreira, Joseph Latimer, Robert F. Jones, Kevin W. Kobza, Lawrence Machado, Scott McGarty, David Miller, Nicholas Sylvia, Herve W. Vandal, Jr. and Milan Whitaker as Constables for the Town of Fairhaven for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Request the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities transfer $11,205.63 in surplus CDBG administrative funds to the Hedge Street Phase 3 construction project and to authorize the chair to sign the related doc
To request the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities transfer $11,205.63 in surplus CDBG administrative funds to the Hedge Street Phase 3 construction project and to authorize the chair to sign the related documents
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to request the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities transfer $11,205.63 in surplus CDBG administrative funds to the Hedge Street Phase 3 construction project and to authorize the chair to sign the related documents. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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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