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July 15, 2024
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stasia Powers, Andrew B. Saunders, Keith Silvia, Andrew Romano
Absent: Charles Murphy Sr.
Every vote, in order
Waiving the parking fees for attendees of the Nellie Zygiel fundraiser at Off the Hook at Hoppy’s Landing on August 4, 2024 from 12:30-6:00p.m
To waiving the parking fees for attendees of the Nellie Zygiel fundraiser at Off the Hook at Hoppy’s Landing on August 4, 2024 from 12:30-6:00p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to waiving the parking fees for attendees of the Nellie Zygiel fundraiser at Off the Hook at Hoppy’s Landing on August 4, 2024 from 12:30-6:00p.m. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member: Derek Furtado
Appoint Derek Furtado to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate member for a term through May, 2025
To appoint Derek Furtado to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate member for a term through May, 2025
The names in the minutes do not match the count (3-0-1), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Derek Furtado to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate member for a term through May, 2025. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (3-0-1) Mr. Romano opposed.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Approve the Podkowa 5K Road Race on Sunday, October 6, 2024
To approve the Podkowa 5K Road Race on Sunday, October 6, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Podkowa 5K Road Race on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the Ail Alcohol request for the OLOA on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 5:00p.m to 12:00a.m., Sunday, September 1, 2024 from 12:00p.m. to 12:00a.m. and Monday, September 2, 2024 from 12:00p.m. to 10:00pm.m. with t
To approve the Ail Alcohol request for the OLOA on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 5:00p.m to 12:00a.m., Sunday, September 1, 2024 from 12:00p.m. to 12:00a.m. and Monday, September 2, 2024 from 12:00p.m. to 10:00pm.m. with the stipulation of the same police details as 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Ail Alcohol request for the OLOA on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 5:00p.m to 12:00a.m., Sunday, September 1, 2024 from 12:00p.m. to 12:00a.m. and Monday, September 2, 2024 from 12:00p.m. to 10:00pm.m. with the stipulation of the same police details as 2023. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Adopt the proclamation as read
To adopt the proclamation as read
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to adopt the proclamation as read. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Adopt the proclamation for Chief Michael Myers as read earlier
To adopt the proclamation for Chief Michael Myers as read earlier
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to adopt the proclamation for Chief Michael Myers as read earlier. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the June 10, 2024 Open Session minutes
To approve the June 10, 2024 Open Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the June 10, 2024 Open Session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Call Special Town Meeting on November 19, 2024
To call Special Town Meeting on November 19, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to call Special Town Meeting on November 19, 2024. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Correct the term for Eric Dawicki to end May, 2026
To correct the term for Eric Dawicki to end May, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to correct the term for Eric Dawicki to end May, 2026. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Create the Buzzards Bay Water Quality Working Group made up of a member of the Select Board, a member of the Conservation Commission, five community members, a member of Marine Resources and a staff member from the Sewer
To create the Buzzards Bay Water Quality Working Group made up of a member of the Select Board, a member of the Conservation Commission, five community members, a member of Marine Resources and a staff member from the Sewer Department, a member of the Planning Board and a Town Staff Representative with the charge as read by Mr. Saunders
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to create the Buzzards Bay Water Quality Working Group made up of a member of the Select Board, a member of the Conservation Commission, five community members, a member of Marine Resources and a staff member from the Sewer Department, a member of the Planning Board and a Town Staff Representative with the charge as read by Mr. Saunders. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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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