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September 18, 2024
9 recorded votes, 5 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
Approve Finance Committee Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 9, 2024
To approve the minutes of May 9, 2024
Joint vote with another board (8-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Millette motioned to approve the minutes of May 9, 2024. Mr. Grindrod seconded. The motion passes unanimously (8-0-0).”
Discussion continued regarding impact of ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) if that goes through, water use
Recommend Article 2 as written
To recommend Article 2 as written
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Article 2 as written. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passes unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve Finance Committee Minutes
Recommend Article 2 as written
To recommend Article 2 as written
Joint vote with another board (8-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Millette motioned to recommend Article 2 as written. Mr. Grindrod seconded. The motion passes unanimously (8-0-0).”
Discussion continued regarding impact of ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) if that goes through, water use
Recommend Article 3 as written
To recommend Article 3 as written
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Article 3 as written. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passes unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve Finance Committee Minutes
Recommend Adoption – Approve Finance Committee Minutes
To recommend Adoption
Joint vote with another board (8-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Millette motioned to recommend Adoption. Mr. Grindrod seconded. The motion passes unanimously (8-0-0).”
Discussion continued regarding impact of ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) if that goes through, water use
Recommend Article 4 as written
To recommend Article 4 as written
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Article 4 as written. Mr. Saunders seconded, The motion passes unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Mr. Furtado explained that the amount of $45,185.84 was entered into the General Fund Budget and should have
Recommend Article 4 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 4 to Town Meeting
Joint vote with another board (8-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms, Millette motioned to recommend Article 4 to Town Meeting. Mr. Grindrod seconded. The motion passes unanimously (8-0-0).”
Discussion continued regarding impact of ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) if that goes through, water use
Recommend Article 6 – Discussion continued regarding impact of ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) if that goes through, water use
To recommend Article 6
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Article 6. Mr, Saunders seconded, The motion passes unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
ARTICLE 6: REQUEST OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Recommend Article 6 – ARTICLE 6: REQUEST OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS
To recommend Article 6
Joint vote with another board (8-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Milletic motioned to recommend Article 6. Mr. Grindrod seconded. The motion passes unanimously (8-0-0).”
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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