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July 30, 2024
6 recorded votes, 0 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
July 30, 2024
Approve the June 24, 2024 Open Session minutes
To approve the June 24, 2024 Open Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the June 24, 2024 Open Session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the July 15, 2024 Open Session minutes
To approve the July 15, 2024 Open Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the July 15, 2024 Open Session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the Joint Select Board and Finance Committee minutes of July 11, 2024
To approve the Joint Select Board and Finance Committee minutes of July 11, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Joint Select Board and Finance Committee minutes of July 11, 2024. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Richard Forand as Fairhaven’s Director of Inspectional Services and ‘ Building Commissioner to take effect August 5, 2024
To appoint Richard Forand as Fairhaven’s Director of Inspectional Services and ‘ Building Commissioner to take effect August 5, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Richard Forand as Fairhaven’s Director of Inspectional Services and ‘ Building Commissioner to take effect August 5, 2024. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Daniel Dorgan as Fairhaven Police Chief effective August 10, 2024 and to send the bypass letter to Matthew Botelho
To appoint Daniel Dorgan as Fairhaven Police Chief effective August 10, 2024 and to send the bypass letter to Matthew Botelho
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Daniel Dorgan as Fairhaven Police Chief effective August 10, 2024 and to send the bypass letter to Matthew Botelho. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to conduct negotiations with nonunion personnel, the Town Administrator
To enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to conduct negotiations with nonunion personnel, the Town Administrator and not return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to conduct negotiations with nonunion personnel, the Town Administrator and not return to open session. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll call vote, Mr. Romano in favor, Mr. Saunders in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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