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December 2, 2024
4 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
Diane Hahn of Francis Street addressed the Board, she asked why the value of homes has not gone up and what
Adopt the shift of 1.75, a vote of 88.21
To adopt the shift of 1.75, a vote of 88.21
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to adopt the shift of 1.75, a vote of 88.21. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Adopt the residential exemption
To adopt the residential exemption
No: Murphy, Powers, Romano, Saunders, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to adopt the residential exemption. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion failed (0-5-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Adopt the small business exemption
To adopt the small business exemption
No: Murphy, Powers, Romano, Saunders, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to adopt the small business exemption. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion failed (0-5-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Select Board 2025 Meeting Calendar
Accept the 2025 meeting calendar with the addition of July 28, 2025 and August 25, 2025
To accept the 2025 meeting calendar with the addition of July 28, 2025 and August 25, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Romano motioned to accept the 2025 meeting calendar with the addition of July 28, 2025 and August 25, 2025. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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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