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March 25, 2024
60 recorded votes, 4 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
Silvia, Select Board member Robert Espindola and Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison
Take Action Item C1 out of order
To take Action Item C1 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take Action Item C1 out of order. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve and accept as written and have the Clerk of the Select Board sign on behalf of the Board affirming the vote and the Select Board to sign to affirm the interim loan note
To approve and accept as written and have the Clerk of the Select Board sign on behalf of the Board affirming the vote and the Select Board to sign to affirm the interim loan note
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve and accept as written and have the Clerk of the Select Board sign on behalf of the Board affirming the vote and the Select Board to sign to affirm the interim loan note. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the March 20, 2024 joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting minutes
To accept the March 20, 2024 joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the March 20, 2024 joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting minutes. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the March 11, 2024, Executive Session minutes
To accept the March 11, 2024, Executive Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the March 11, 2024, Executive Session minutes. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Ms. Powers to work with the Town Administrator on regional collaboration with Acushnet
To appoint Ms. Powers to work with the Town Administrator on regional collaboration with Acushnet
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Ms. Powers to work with the Town Administrator on regional collaboration with Acushnet. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Appoint Aaron Novy and Freddie Estremera to the Livable Streets Committee for a term to end May, 2024 and thereafter to a term that will end May, 2025
To appoint Aaron Novy and Freddie Estremera to the Livable Streets Committee for a term to end May, 2024 and thereafter to a term that will end May, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Aaron Novy and Freddie Estremera to the Livable Streets Committee for a term to end May, 2024 and thereafter to a term that will end May, 2025. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve and bequest May, 2024 as Bike Month for the town of Fairhaven
To approve and bequest May, 2024 as Bike Month for the town of Fairhaven
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve and bequest May, 2024 as Bike Month for the town of Fairhaven. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Host Community Agreement and have the Town Administrator sign on behalf of the Select Board
To approve the Host Community Agreement and have the Town Administrator sign on behalf of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Host Community Agreement and have the Town Administrator sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLAINT: RECEIVED MARCH 11, 2024
Approve and send the open meeting law letter as written and have the chair sign on behalf of the Board
To approve and send the open meeting law letter as written and have the chair sign on behalf of the Board
Yes: Correy, Murphy, Powers, SilviaAbstained: Espindola
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Powers motioned to approve and send the open meeting law letter as written and have the chair sign on behalf of the Board. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-1) Mr. Espindola abstained.” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Silvia, Select Board member Robert Espindola and Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison
Approve the flying of the progress pride flag during the month of June as requested by the Belonging Committee
To approve the flying of the progress pride flag during the month of June as requested by the Belonging Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the flying of the progress pride flag during the month of June as requested by the Belonging Committee. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the flying of the Juneteenth flag from June 17" - June 24" in recognition of the holiday recognizing the emancipation of the last 250K slaves in Texas
To approve the flying of the Juneteenth flag from June 17" - June 24" in recognition of the holiday recognizing the emancipation of the last 250K slaves in Texas
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the flying of the Juneteenth flag from June 17" - June 24" in recognition of the holiday recognizing the emancipation of the last 250K slaves in Texas. Ms. Powers seconded, The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve a special one-day liquor license for Buzzards Bay Coalition for the Buzzards Bay Swim event on Saturday June 22, 2024 between 7-11 am at Fort Phoenix
To approve a special one-day liquor license for Buzzards Bay Coalition for the Buzzards Bay Swim event on Saturday June 22, 2024 between 7-11 am at Fort Phoenix
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve a special one-day liquor license for Buzzards Bay Coalition for the Buzzards Bay Swim event on Saturday June 22, 2024 between 7-11 am at Fort Phoenix. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the senior age for a resident shellfish license to 65 years old
To approve the senior age for a resident shellfish license to 65 years old
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the senior age for a resident shellfish license to 65 years old. 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 three (3) at the polling location, Recreation Center at 227 Huttleston Ave., for the April 1, 2024 Annual Town election to preserve order and to protect el
To approve a sufficient number of police officers but not less than three (3) at the polling location, Recreation Center at 227 Huttleston Ave., for the April 1, 2024 Annual Town election to preserve order and to protect election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections as required by Section 72 of MGL Chapter 54. And to designate the Police Chief the authority to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability whereas the town clerk will advise the police chief on the location and time the officers are needed
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve a sufficient number of police officers but not less than three (3) at the polling location, Recreation Center at 227 Huttleston Ave., for the April 1, 2024 Annual Town election to preserve order and to protect election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections as required by Section 72 of MGL Chapter 54. And to designate the Police Chief the authority to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability whereas the town clerk will advise the police chief on the location and time the officers are needed. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Take Action Item C-12 out of order
To take Action Item C-12 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take Action Item C-12 out of order. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Close and sign the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
To close and sign the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to close and sign the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 1 Measurer of Wood and Bark
To recommend Adoption for Article 1 Measurer of Wood and Bark
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 1 Measurer of Wood and Bark. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 2 Town Report
To recommend Adoption for Article 2 Town Report
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 2 Town Report. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 3 Report of Committees
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 3 Report of Committees
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 3 Report of Committees. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 4 Bill of Prior Year
To recommend Adoption for Article 4 Bill of Prior Year
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 4 Bill of Prior Year. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Pass Over for Article 5 General Fund Adjustments
To recommend Pass Over for Article 5 General Fund Adjustments
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Pass Over for Article 5 General Fund Adjustments. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, General Government $3,162,038
To recommend Adoption for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, General Government $3,162,038
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, General Government $3,162,038. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Public Safety
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Public Safety
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Public Safety. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Schools
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Schools
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Schools. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Public Works $4,379,011
To recommend Adoption for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Public Works $4,379,011
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Public Works $4,379,011. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Health and Environment
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Health and Environment
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Health and Environment. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Community Services
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Community Services
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Community Services. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Non-Departmental $11,669,792
To recommend Adoption for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Non-Departmental $11,669,792
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Non-Departmental $11,669,792. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
To recommend Adoption for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Non-Departmental $11,669,792
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 6 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Non-Departmental $11,669,792. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6B Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6B Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6B Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6C Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6C Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 6C Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 6D Town Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
To recommend Adoption for Article 6D Town Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 6D Town Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 6E School Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
To recommend Adoption for Article 6E School Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 6E School Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 7 General Fund Capital Plan
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 7 General Fund Capital Plan
Yes: Espindola, Murphy, PowersNo: Correy, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 7 General Fund Capital Plan. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed (3-2-0) Mr. Silvia and Mr. Correy opposed.” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 8A Water Enterprise Fund Capital Plan $50,000
To recommend Adoption for Article 8A Water Enterprise Fund Capital Plan $50,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 8A Water Enterprise Fund Capital Plan $50,000. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 8B Borrowing Authorization-Water Tower Maintenance $1,000,000
To recommend Adoption for Article 8B Borrowing Authorization-Water Tower Maintenance $1,000,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 8B Borrowing Authorization-Water Tower Maintenance $1,000,000. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 9A Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Plan $325,000
To recommend Adoption for Article 9A Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Plan $325,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 9A Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Plan $325,000. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 9B Borrowing Authorization-South Street Pump Station Pump Replacement $500,000
To recommend Adoption for Article 9B Borrowing Authorization-South Street Pump Station Pump Replacement $500,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 9B Borrowing Authorization-South Street Pump Station Pump Replacement $500,000. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 9C Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund $2,328,760.07
To recommend Adoption for Article 9C Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund $2,328,760.07
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 9C Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund $2,328,760.07. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 9D Sewer Enterprise Fund $280,364.48
To recommend Adoption for Article 9D Sewer Enterprise Fund $280,364.48
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 9D Sewer Enterprise Fund $280,364.48. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 10A. Funding of Articles - $982,981 from Free Cash with line 1 from Ambulance Reserve Fund
To recommend Adoption for Article 10A. Funding of Articles - $982,981 from Free Cash with line 1 from Ambulance Reserve Fund
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 10A. Funding of Articles - $982,981 from Free Cash with line 1 from Ambulance Reserve Fund. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 10B. Increase and Fund COLA Base for Retirees $89,000
To recommend Adoption for Article 10B. Increase and Fund COLA Base for Retirees $89,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 10B. Increase and Fund COLA Base for Retirees $89,000. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 11 State Aid to Highways
To recommend Adoption for Article 11 State Aid to Highways
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 11 State Aid to Highways. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 12A. Borrowing Authorization — Fiber Optic Program
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 12A. Borrowing Authorization — Fiber Optic Program
The names in the minutes do not match the count (4-0-1), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 12A. Borrowing Authorization — Fiber Optic Program. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 12B. Establish a Municipal Fiber Enterprise Fund
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 12B. Establish a Municipal Fiber Enterprise Fund
The names in the minutes do not match the count (4-0-1), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 12B. Establish a Municipal Fiber Enterprise Fund. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 13 FY25 Community Preservation Committee Appropriations
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 13 FY25 Community Preservation Committee Appropriations
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 13 FY25 Community Preservation Committee Appropriations. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 14 Revolving Funds
To recommend Adoption for Article 14 Revolving Funds
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 14 Revolving Funds. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 15 Special Revenue Fund: Opioid Abatement Funds
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 15 Special Revenue Fund: Opioid Abatement Funds
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 15 Special Revenue Fund: Opioid Abatement Funds. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 16 Amend Article 11A, May 6, 2023 Line 4 Description
To recommend Adoption for Article 16 Amend Article 11A, May 6, 2023 Line 4 Description
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 16 Amend Article 11A, May 6, 2023 Line 4 Description. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 17 Assessment of New Construction
To recommend Adoption for Article 17 Assessment of New Construction
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 17 Assessment of New Construction. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 18 Amend Bylaws Chapter 119 (Fire Fees)
To recommend Adoption for Article 18 Amend Bylaws Chapter 119 (Fire Fees)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 18 Amend Bylaws Chapter 119 (Fire Fees). Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 19 Amend Bylaws 87, 206 and 405 (Animal Control)
To recommend Adoption for Article 19 Amend Bylaws 87, 206 and 405 (Animal Control)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 19 Amend Bylaws 87, 206 and 405 (Animal Control). Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 20 Amend Bylaws Stormwater Management
To recommend Adoption for Article 20 Amend Bylaws Stormwater Management
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 20 Amend Bylaws Stormwater Management. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 21 Amend Bylaws Zoning
To recommend Adoption for Article 21 Amend Bylaws Zoning
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 21 Amend Bylaws Zoning. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 22 Bylaw Flow Neutral
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 22 Bylaw Flow Neutral
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 22 Bylaw Flow Neutral. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 23A Amend Bylaws Chapter 76 Tree Warden
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 23A Amend Bylaws Chapter 76 Tree Warden
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 23A Amend Bylaws Chapter 76 Tree Warden. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 23B New Bylaw Chapter 88 Public Shade Tree
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 23B New Bylaw Chapter 88 Public Shade Tree
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 23B New Bylaw Chapter 88 Public Shade Tree. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 24 Citizens Petition-Street Light
To recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 24 Citizens Petition-Street Light
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 24 Citizens Petition-Street Light. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 25 Citizens Petition- Legislation for a Restaurant/All Alcohol License
To recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 25 Citizens Petition- Legislation for a Restaurant/All Alcohol License
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 25 Citizens Petition- Legislation for a Restaurant/All Alcohol License. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 26 Citizens Petition-Revoke Article 22 § 5
To recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 26 Citizens Petition-Revoke Article 22 § 5
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 26 Citizens Petition-Revoke Article 22 § 5. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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