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May 28, 2024
44 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stasia Powers, Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew B. Saunders, Keith Silvia, Andrew Romano
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Town appoints a representative and an alternate to SRPEDD’s JTPG
Appoint Joshua Crabb as Fairhaven’s JTPG representative and Vincent Furtado as Fairhaven’s JTPG alternate representative for a term to end May, 2025
To appoint Joshua Crabb as Fairhaven’s JTPG representative and Vincent Furtado as Fairhaven’s JTPG alternate representative for a term to end May, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Joshua Crabb as Fairhaven’s JTPG representative and Vincent Furtado as Fairhaven’s JTPG alternate representative for a term to end May, 2025. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Robert F. Jones, Lawrence Machado, David Miller, Milan Whitaker and Joseph Latimer as Constables for the Town of Fairhaven for a one-year term
To appoint Robert F. Jones, Lawrence Machado, David Miller, Milan Whitaker and Joseph Latimer as Constables for the Town of Fairhaven for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Robert F. Jones, Lawrence Machado, David Miller, Milan Whitaker and Joseph Latimer as Constables for the Town of Fairhaven for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Amy Goyer as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term
To appoint Amy Goyer as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term
Yes: Murphy, Powers, RomanoNo: Saunders, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Amy Goyer as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion passed (3-2-0) Mr. Silvia and Mr. Saunders opposed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Murphy)
The Board expressed appreciation for the years of experience discussed and Ms. Powers suggesting taking one
Appoint Patrick Carr as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term
To appoint Patrick Carr as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Saunders, SilviaNo: Romano
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to appoint Patrick Carr as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Romano opposed.” (Motion: Silvia, second: Murphy)
The Town appoints a representative and an alternate to SRPEDD’s JTPG
Appoint Katharine MacPhail as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term
To appoint Katharine MacPhail as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, SaundersNo: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Katharine MacPhail as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Richard Martin to the Historical Commission for a three-year term
To appoint Richard Martin to the Historical Commission for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Richard Martin to the Historical Commission for a three-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Sharon Simmons to the Board of Assessors for a one-year term
To appoint Sharon Simmons to the Board of Assessors for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Sharon Simmons to the Board of Assessors for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Pam Whynot and Donna Lavallee to the Commission on Disability for a three-year term
To appoint Pam Whynot and Donna Lavallee to the Commission on Disability for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Pam Whynot and Donna Lavallee to the Commission on Disability for a three-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Glenn Gabbard and Cara Viveiros to the Commission on Disability for a two-year term
To appoint Glenn Gabbard and Cara Viveiros to the Commission on Disability for a two-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Glenn Gabbard and Cara Viveiros to the Commission on Disability for a two-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Jennifer Cardoza to the Commission on Disability for a two-year term
To appoint Jennifer Cardoza to the Commission on Disability for a two-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Jennifer Cardoza to the Commission on Disability for a two-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Mark Badwey as Art Curator for a one-year term
To appoint Mark Badwey as Art Curator for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Mark Badwey as Art Curator for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Doug Brady, Lee Baumgariner, Nils Isaksen, Jacqueline Kenworthy and Helene Oliveira to the Bell Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Doug Brady, Lee Baumgariner, Nils Isaksen, Jacqueline Kenworthy and Helene Oliveira to the Bell Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Doug Brady, Lee Baumgariner, Nils Isaksen, Jacqueline Kenworthy and Helene Oliveira to the Bell Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Jessica Fidalgo, Alliea Group, Laura Barillaro, Rachel Medeiros and Gregory Weider to the Belonging Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Jessica Fidalgo, Alliea Group, Laura Barillaro, Rachel Medeiros and Gregory Weider to the Belonging Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Jessica Fidalgo, Alliea Group, Laura Barillaro, Rachel Medeiros and Gregory Weider to the Belonging Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Kelly Ochoa to the Belonging Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Kelly Ochoa to the Belonging Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Kelly Ochoa to the Belonging Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Sean Powers to the Broadband Study Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Sean Powers to the Broadband Study Committee for a one-year term
Yes: Murphy, Romano, Saunders, SilviaAbstained: Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Sean Powers to the Broadband Study Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-1) Ms. Powers abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Erik Baumann to the Broadband Study Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Erik Baumann to the Broadband Study Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Erik Baumann to the Broadband Study Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Barbara Acksen, Ronald Medina and John Methia to the Cable Advisory Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Barbara Acksen, Ronald Medina and John Methia to the Cable Advisory Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Barbara Acksen, Ronald Medina and John Methia to the Cable Advisory Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Roger Marcoux to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term
To appoint Roger Marcoux to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Roger Marcoux to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Karen Isherwood and Caroline Hawthorne to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term
To appoint Karen Isherwood and Caroline Hawthorne to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Karen Isherwood and Caroline Hawthorne to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Erik Baumann and Wendy Drumm to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term
To appoint Erik Baumann and Wendy Drumm to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Erik Baumann and Wendy Drumm to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Erik Theresa Pereira, Susan Oiestad and Carol Burt to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term
To appoint Erik Theresa Pereira, Susan Oiestad and Carol Burt to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Erik Theresa Pereira, Susan Oiestad and Carol Burt to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Kristine Medeiros to the Dog Park Study Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Kristine Medeiros to the Dog Park Study Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Kristine Medeiros to the Dog Park Study Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Cathy Melanson, Karyn Ferreira, John Hinds and Nils Isaksen to the Economic Development Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Cathy Melanson, Karyn Ferreira, John Hinds and Nils Isaksen to the Economic Development Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Cathy Melanson, Karyn Ferreira, John Hinds and Nils Isaksen to the Economic Development Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Despina Longinidis to the Lagoa Friendship Pact Committee for a two-year term
To appoint Despina Longinidis to the Lagoa Friendship Pact Committee for a two-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Despina Longinidis to the Lagoa Friendship Pact Committee for a two-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Tim Garcia, Will Gardner, Chip Hawthorne and Miles Grant to the Livable Streets Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Tim Garcia, Will Gardner, Chip Hawthorne and Miles Grant to the Livable Streets Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Tim Garcia, Will Gardner, Chip Hawthorne and Miles Grant to the Livable Streets Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Bob Espindola to the Livable Streets Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Bob Espindola to the Livable Streets Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Bob Espindola to the Livable Streets Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Michael McNamara, Robert Pink, David Hebert and Andrew Jones to the Marine Resources Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Michael McNamara, Robert Pink, David Hebert and Andrew Jones to the Marine Resources Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Michael McNamara, Robert Pink, David Hebert and Andrew Jones to the Marine Resources Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Pamela Kuechler as a Millicent Library Trustee for a four-year term
To appoint Pamela Kuechler as a Millicent Library Trustee for a four-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Pamela Kuechler as a Millicent Library Trustee for a four-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Kim Hylan as Registrar of Voters for a three-year term
To appoint Kim Hylan as Registrar of Voters for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Kim Hylan as Registrar of Voters for a three-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Susan Loo, Doug Brady, Nils Isaksen and Beverly Rasmussen to the Rogers Reuse Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Susan Loo, Doug Brady, Nils Isaksen and Beverly Rasmussen to the Rogers Reuse Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Susan Loo, Doug Brady, Nils Isaksen and Beverly Rasmussen to the Rogers Reuse Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Bob Espindola to the South Coast Bikeway Alliance for a one-year term
To appoint Bob Espindola to the South Coast Bikeway Alliance for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Bob Espindola to the South Coast Bikeway Alliance for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Ann Richard, Karen Gent, Tim Garcia and Laura Gardner to the Sustainability Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Ann Richard, Karen Gent, Tim Garcia and Laura Gardner to the Sustainability Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Ann Richard, Karen Gent, Tim Garcia and Laura Gardner to the Sustainability Committee for a one-year term. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the application as written
To approve the application as written
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, SaundersAbstained: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the application as written. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Silvia abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the Flag/Banner request starting July 17, 2024
To approve the Flag/Banner request starting July 17, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Flag/Banner request starting July 17, 2024. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept choice number two, CC-212 Dance du Soleil
To accept choice number two, CC-212 Dance du Soleil
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept choice number two, CC-212 Dance du Soleil. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the request to waive the parking fees at Hoppy’s Landing for the Inclusive and Adaptive Fishing Derby on June 21, 2024 from 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m
To approve the request to waive the parking fees at Hoppy’s Landing for the Inclusive and Adaptive Fishing Derby on June 21, 2024 from 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m
Yes: Powers, Romano, Saunders, SilviaAbstained: Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the request to waive the parking fees at Hoppy’s Landing for the Inclusive and Adaptive Fishing Derby on June 21, 2024 from 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Murphy abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the Open Session minutes of May 13, 2024
To accept the Open Session minutes of May 13, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of May 13, 2024. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of May 13, 2024
To accept the Executive Session minutes of May 13, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes of May 13, 2024. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the proposal as presented
To approve the proposal as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the proposal as presented. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Reestablish the Select Board protocol on emails sent to selectboard@fairhaven-ma.gov to direct to each email to the Select Board members individually with the Chair providing the response and delegation of action, there
To reestablish the Select Board protocol on emails sent to selectboard@fairhaven-ma.gov to direct to each email to the Select Board members individually with the Chair providing the response and delegation of action, there will be a response from the Chair and/or Town Administrator staff
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to reestablish the Select Board protocol on emails sent to selectboard@fairhaven-ma.gov to direct to each email to the Select Board members individually with the Chair providing the response and delegation of action, there will be a response from the Chair and/or Town Administrator staff. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Authorized the Town Administrator to acquire an organization to perform a feasibility study for Municipal Broadband for Fairhaven
To authorized the Town Administrator to acquire an organization to perform a feasibility study for Municipal Broadband for Fairhaven
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, SaundersNo: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to authorized the Town Administrator to acquire an organization to perform a feasibility study for Municipal Broadband for Fairhaven. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve and adopt the employee health insurance opt-out policy with the amendment to the language on monthly payout
To approve and adopt the employee health insurance opt-out policy with the amendment to the language on monthly payout
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve and adopt the employee health insurance opt-out policy with the amendment to the language on monthly payout. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the application to the Bristol County Commissioners for an additional five hundred thousand dollars towards the state and federally mandated nitrogen system upgrade at the wastewater plant
To approve the application to the Bristol County Commissioners for an additional five hundred thousand dollars towards the state and federally mandated nitrogen system upgrade at the wastewater plant
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, SilviaAbstained: Saunders
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the application to the Bristol County Commissioners for an additional five hundred thousand dollars towards the state and federally mandated nitrogen system upgrade at the wastewater plant. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Saunders abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Approve the Town Counsel to work with the Town Administrator and Zoning, Board of Appeals to answer the list of questions on their role
To approve the Town Counsel to work with the Town Administrator and Zoning, Board of Appeals to answer the list of questions on their role.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Town Counsel to work with the Town Administrator and Zoning, Board of Appeals to answer the list of questions on their role.. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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