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August 7, 2023
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert Espindola, Keith Silvia, Charles Murphy Sr., Stasia Powers, Leon Correy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 positio
To 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 (New England Preservation and Development, LLC/Mayo v. Fairhaven) and (unanticipated Executive Session — Gary Lavalette)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to 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 (New England Preservation and Development, LLC/Mayo v. Fairhaven) and (unanticipated Executive Session — Gary Lavalette). Ms. Powers seconded. Roll Call vote, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor and Mr. Correy in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Close the hearing at 7:19p.m
To close the hearing at 7:19p.m
Yes: Correy, Espindola, Murphy, Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to close the hearing at 7:19p.m. Ms. Powers seconded. Roll Call vote, Mr. Espindola in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor and Mr. Correy in favor. The motion passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Remove Mr. Lavalette from representing the Town and from the Historical Commission pending a draft decision to be approved
To remove Mr. Lavalette from representing the Town and from the Historical Commission pending a draft decision to be approved
Yes: Correy, Espindola, Murphy, Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to remove Mr. Lavalette from representing the Town and from the Historical Commission pending a draft decision to be approved. Ms. Powers seconded. Roll Call vote, Mr. Espindola in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor and Mr. Correy in favor. The motion passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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