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December 23, 2024
6 recorded votes, 4 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
Use of Town Hall and Flag Request: Fairhaven Homecoming, Saturday, June 28, 2025
Approve the use of Town Hall for Homecoming on June 28, 2025 pending approval from Police and Fire
To approve the use of Town Hall for Homecoming on June 28, 2025 pending approval from Police and Fire
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, SaundersAbstained: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the use of Town Hall for Homecoming on June 28, 2025 pending approval from Police and Fire. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Silvia abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the flag/banner request from June 15, 2025 through June 30, 2025
To approve the flag/banner request from June 15, 2025 through June 30, 2025
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, SaundersAbstained: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the flag/banner request from June 15, 2025 through June 30, 2025. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Silvia abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve a temporary street closure on June 28, 2025 on Center St. between Green St. and William St. pending approval of Police, Fire and Public Works
To approve a temporary street closure on June 28, 2025 on Center St. between Green St. and William St. pending approval of Police, Fire and Public Works
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, SaundersAbstained: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve a temporary street closure on June 28, 2025 on Center St. between Green St. and William St. pending approval of Police, Fire and Public Works. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Silvia abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Use of Town Hall and Flag Request: Fairhaven Homecoming, Saturday, June 28, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned for the Chair to sign the special conditions document for the FFY24CDBG agreement. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Discussion ensued regarding each candidate’s experience, background, skillset and knowledge. Discussion
Appoint George Samia, subject to negotiation, as Interim Town Administrator
To appoint George Samia, subject to negotiation, as Interim Town Administrator
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Saunders, SilviaNo: Romano
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint George Samia, subject to negotiation, as Interim Town Administrator. Mr, Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Romano opposed.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Saunders)
Use of Town Hall and Flag Request: Fairhaven Homecoming, Saturday, June 28, 2025
Enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Interim
To enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Interim Town Administrator and not return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Interim Town Administrator and not return to open session. Mr, Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Ms, Powers, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. 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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