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September 9, 2024
13 recorded votes, 2 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
PUBLIC HEARING: EVERSOURCE PETITION 2349408
Approve petition 2349408 to install 2 new JO poles with anchors on New Boston Road, Fairhaven, and to install 4 new FO poles on Charity Stevens Lane, Fairhaven
To approve petition 2349408 to install 2 new JO poles with anchors on New Boston Road, Fairhaven, and to install 4 new FO poles on Charity Stevens Lane, Fairhaven
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve petition 2349408 to install 2 new JO poles with anchors on New Boston Road, Fairhaven, and to install 4 new FO poles on Charity Stevens Lane, Fairhaven. Mr. Saunders seconded, The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve petition 15960235 to install 1 new FO stub pole with anchor and | new anchor in Walnut Street and Union Street, Fairhaven
To approve petition 15960235 to install 1 new FO stub pole with anchor and | new anchor in Walnut Street and Union Street, Fairhaven
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve petition 15960235 to install 1 new FO stub pole with anchor and | new anchor in Walnut Street and Union Street, Fairhaven. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Take item B2 out of order
To take item B2 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to take item B2 out of order. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Chief Daniel Dorgan to the Local Emergency Planning Committee and as the Municipal Hearing Officer
To appoint Chief Daniel Dorgan to the Local Emergency Planning Committee and as the Municipal Hearing Officer
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Chief Daniel Dorgan to the Local Emergency Planning Committee and as the Municipal Hearing Officer. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the August 19, 2024 Open Session minutes
To approve the August 19, 2024 Open Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the August 19, 2024 Open Session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the August 19, 2024 Executive Session minutes
To approve the August 19, 2024 Executive Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the August 19, 2024 Executive Session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the change of job description from Cable Director to Media Director
To approve the change of job description from Cable Director to Media Director
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the change of job description from Cable Director to Media Director. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Take item E2 and L:3 out of order
To take item E2 and L:3 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to take item E2 and L:3 out of order. Mr. Saunders seconded. ‘The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the borrowing as listed in the packet
To approve the borrowing as listed in the packet
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the borrowing as listed in the packet. Mr. Saunders seconded, The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Ms. Powers thanked Mr, Veitch for organizing the documents and compiling them. She suggested revisiting in a
Approve the Financia! Policy as written in the packet
To approve the Financia! Policy as written in the packet
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Romano motioned to approve the Financia! Policy as written in the packet. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
PUBLIC HEARING: EVERSOURCE PETITION 2349408
Approve the Flag/Banner Policy with forty-five days’ notice
To approve the Flag/Banner Policy with forty-five days’ notice
Yes: Powers, RomanoNo: Murphy, Saunders, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Flag/Banner Policy with forty-five days’ notice. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion failed (2-3-0) Mr. Silvia, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Saunders opposed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Powers)
Ms. Ellison advised the Board that the Flag/Banner Policy was updated according to the discussion at the last
Approve the Flag/Banner Policy as written in the packet
To approve the Flag/Banner Policy as written in the packet
Yes: Murphy, Saunders, SilviaNo: Powers, Romano
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to approve the Flag/Banner Policy as written in the packet. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion passed (3-2-0) Mr. Romano and Ms. Powers opposed.” (Motion: Silvia, second: Murphy)
Ms. Powers advised the Board that she would be willing to take this on since the Financial Policy work was
Appoint Stasia Powers to the Fairhaven Buzzards Bay Water Quality Working Group
To appoint Stasia Powers to the Fairhaven Buzzards Bay Water Quality Working Group
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Stasia Powers to the Fairhaven Buzzards Bay Water Quality Working Group. Mr. Romano seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Romano)
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