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May 13, 2024
16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stasia Powers, Charles Murphy Sr., Keith Silvia, Andrew Romano
Absent: Andrew B. Saunders
Every vote, in order
Not Present: Andrew B. Saunders
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 (Oliveira Case) AND to return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano 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 (Oliveira Case) AND to return to Open Session. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote. Mr. Romano in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Appoint Bob Espindola to the Massachusetts Broadband Coalition for a term to end May, 2025
To appoint Bob Espindola to the Massachusetts Broadband Coalition for a term to end May, 2025
The minutes give the count (4-0-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Bob Espindola to the Massachusetts Broadband Coalition for a term to end May, 2025. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0) Mr. Romano recused himself.” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Temporary Street Closure: North Fairhaven Improvement Association: Music Night, July 21,2024
Approve the temporary street closure for the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Music Night on July 21, 2024
To approve the temporary street closure for the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Music Night on July 21, 2024
Yes: Murphy, Powers, SilviaAbstained: Romano
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the temporary street closure for the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Music Night on July 21, 2024. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (3-0-1) Mr. Romano abstained.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the temporary street closure for the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Holiday Lighting on December 6, 2024
To approve the temporary street closure for the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Holiday Lighting on December 6, 2024
Yes: Murphy, Powers, SilviaAbstained: Romano
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the temporary street closure for the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Holiday Lighting on December 6, 2024. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (3-0-1) Mr. Romano abstained.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Not Present: Andrew B. Saunders
Approve the 2024 LCpl Matthew Rodriquez Run to Remember 5K on October 20, 2024 at 9:00a.m
To approve the 2024 LCpl Matthew Rodriquez Run to Remember 5K on October 20, 2024 at 9:00a.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the 2024 LCpl Matthew Rodriquez Run to Remember 5K on October 20, 2024 at 9:00a.m. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Approve the 2024 Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on October 6, 2024
To approve the 2024 Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on October 6, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the 2024 Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on October 6, 2024. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Approve the Bike Run/Blessing of the Bikes on May 19, 2024 from 10:30a.m. to 12:00p.m
To approve the Bike Run/Blessing of the Bikes on May 19, 2024 from 10:30a.m. to 12:00p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Bike Run/Blessing of the Bikes on May 19, 2024 from 10:30a.m. to 12:00p.m. Mr. Silvia seconded, The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Take item B1 out of order
To take item B1 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to take item B1 out of order. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Approve adaptive bicycle donation from Rare Riders
To approve adaptive bicycle donation from Rare Riders
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve adaptive bicycle donation from Rare Riders. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Establish a gift account for the Commission on Disability
To establish a gift account for the Commission on Disability
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to establish a gift account for the Commission on Disability. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Authorize the Commission on Disability to submit the application for a communication board to the Flutie Foundation
To authorize the Commission on Disability to submit the application for a communication board to the Flutie Foundation
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to authorize the Commission on Disability to submit the application for a communication board to the Flutie Foundation. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously(4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Approve Conservation Restriction for Carvalho Woods as outlined
To approve Conservation Restriction for Carvalho Woods as outlined
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve Conservation Restriction for Carvalho Woods as outlined. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Approve Conservation Restriction for Douglas Farm II as outlined
To approve Conservation Restriction for Douglas Farm II as outlined
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve Conservation Restriction for Douglas Farm II as outlined. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Accept the Open Session minutes of April 8, 2024
To accept the Open Session minutes of April 8, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of April 8, 2024. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of April 8, 2024
To accept the Executive Session minutes of April 8, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes of April 8, 2024. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Accept the Open Session minutes of April 22, 2024
To accept the Open Session minutes of April 22, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of April 22, 2024. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
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