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October 30, 2023
6 recorded votes, 3 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 informed the Board that the Sewer contract was agreed to and the memorandum of agreement
Accept, approve and ratify the Sewer Collective Bargaining Agreement of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
To accept, approve and ratify the Sewer Collective Bargaining Agreement of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept, approve and ratify the Sewer Collective Bargaining Agreement of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Rescind his previous vote on Article 2. Ms. Powers rescinded her second
To rescind his previous vote on Article 2. Ms. Powers rescinded her second
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to rescind his previous vote on Article 2. Ms. Powers rescinded her second. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
Recommend Adoption on Article 2
To recommend Adoption on Article 2
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption on Article 2. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Mr. Durant reviewed the budget impacts and details about the FY23 and FY24 breakdown (Aftachment B). The
Recommend Adoption on Article 2
To recommend Adoption on Article 2
Joint vote with another board (7-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Gardner motioned to recommend Adoption on Article 2. Ms. Pacella seconded. Roll call vote, Mr. Fidalgo in favor, Mr. Levesque in favor, Ms. Millette in favor, Ms. Pacella in favor, Mr. Gardner in favor, Ms. Gallant in favor and Mr. Elliott in favor. The motion passed unanimously (7-0-0).”
Department and office for fifteen-thousand dollars. Mr. Fournier described the damages and is waiting for
Approve the Reserve Fund Transfer of fifteen- thousand dollars to the Fire-Repair & Maintenance Building account
To approve the Reserve Fund Transfer of fifteen- thousand dollars to the Fire-Repair & Maintenance Building account
Joint vote with another board (7-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Fidalgo motioned to approve the Reserve Fund Transfer of fifteen- thousand dollars to the Fire-Repair & Maintenance Building account. Ms. Pacella seconded. Roll call vote, Mr. Fidalgo in favor, Mr. Levesque in favor, Ms. Millette in favor, Ms. Pacella in favor, Mr. Gardner in favor, Ms. Gallant in favor and Mr. Elliott in favor. The motion passed unanimously (7-0-0).”
After discussion, Mr. Espindola rescinded his motion and Ms. Powers rescinded her second. Mr. Espindola
Recommend Adoption on Article 13
To recommend Adoption on Article 13
Yes: Correy, Murphy, Powers, SilviaNo: Espindola
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to recommend Adoption on Article 13. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Espindola opposed.” (Motion: Correy, 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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