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October 28, 2024
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Stasia Powers, Andrew B. Saunders, Keith Silvia, Andrew Romano
Absent: Charles Murphy Sr.
Every vote, in order
Public Comment: None received
Approve Eversource petition #1 1612305 to relocate 16 JO poles and install 2 new JO poles, 1 with anchor/guy in Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven. This work is necessary for MassDOT project #609518 and Eversource work in co
To approve Eversource petition #1 1612305 to relocate 16 JO poles and install 2 new JO poles, 1 with anchor/guy in Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven. This work is necessary for MassDOT project #609518 and Eversource work in coordination with MassDOT's Safe Routes to School project and the approved layouts per their design plans
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve Eversource petition #1 1612305 to relocate 16 JO poles and install 2 new JO poles, 1 with anchor/guy in Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven. This work is necessary for MassDOT project #609518 and Eversource work in coordination with MassDOT's Safe Routes to School project and the approved layouts per their design plans. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Take item C1 Water Department Update out of order
To take item C1 Water Department Update out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to take item C1 Water Department Update out of order. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (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; Town Administrator, and to return to open session
To enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Town Administrator, and to 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; Town Administrator, and to return to open session. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote. Mr. Romano in favor, Mr. Saunders in favor, Ms. Powers in favor and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Award Irene Inglis a 102™ birthday recognition
To award Irene Inglis a 102™ birthday recognition
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to award Irene Inglis a 102™ birthday recognition. Mr, Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the October 15, 2024 Open Session minutes
To approve the October 15, 2024 Open Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the October 15, 2024 Open Session minutes, Mr, Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Stasia Powers to the Harbormaster Plan Steering Committee
To appoint Stasia Powers to the Harbormaster Plan Steering Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Stasia Powers to the Harbormaster Plan Steering Committee. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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