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November 12, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew B. Saunders, Keith Silvia, Andrew Romano
Absent: Stasia Powers
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1) To discuss complaints or charges against an employee (Name withheld) AND Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to discuss collective bargaining strategy regarding
To enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1) To discuss complaints or charges against an employee (Name withheld) AND Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to discuss collective bargaining strategy regarding health insurance (all unions) 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)(1) To discuss complaints or charges against an employee (Name withheld) AND Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to discuss collective bargaining strategy regarding health insurance (all unions) AND to return to Open Session. Roll Call Vote. Mr. Romano in favor, Mr. Saunders in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano)
Town Administrator Interim Search Committee Member
Appoint Jeff Osuch to the Town Administrator Search Committee
To appoint Jeff Osuch to the Town Administrator Search Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to appoint Jeff Osuch to the Town Administrator Search Committee. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Saunders)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Accept the October 28, 2024 Open Session minutes
To accept the October 28, 2024 Open Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the October 28, 2024 Open Session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the November 4, 2024 Open Session minutes
To accept the November 4, 2024 Open Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the November 4, 2024 Open Session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the Handicap Parking Sign in front of 12 Delano Street as outlined by the Fairhaven Police
To approve the Handicap Parking Sign in front of 12 Delano Street as outlined by the Fairhaven Police
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Handicap Parking Sign in front of 12 Delano Street as outlined by the Fairhaven Police. Mr, Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Mr. Silvia added that the waterfront is already mixed use and by-right
Rescind recommendation of At Town Meeting for Article 1
To rescind recommendation of At Town Meeting for Article 1
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Romano motioned to rescind recommendation of At Town Meeting for Article 1. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Recommend Adoption for Article 1
To recommend Adoption for Article 1
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 1. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Rescind recommendation of At Town Meeting for Article 13
To rescind recommendation of At Town Meeting for Article 13
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to rescind recommendation of At Town Meeting for Article 13. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Recommend Adoption for Article 13
To recommend Adoption for Article 13
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 13. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the use of Town Counsel by the Zoning Board of Appeals to review a pending appeal
To approve the use of Town Counsel by the Zoning Board of Appeals to review a pending appeal
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the use of Town Counsel by the Zoning Board of Appeals to review a pending appeal. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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