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January 13, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 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
Present: Chair Stasia Powers, Vice-Chair Charles Murphy Sr., Clerk Andrew B. Saunders, members Keith Silvia
Take item D3 out of order
To take item D3 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to take item D3 out of order. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating po
To enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Rogers School Litigation Update; Pursuant to G.L. ¢.30A, s.21(a)(1) to discuss complaints or charges against Fire Chief Todd Correia; and Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation: Forth and Long d/b/a Rasputin’s Tavern v. Fairhaven, Superior Court and ABCC, and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Rogers School Litigation Update; Pursuant to G.L. ¢.30A, s.21(a)(1) to discuss complaints or charges against Fire Chief Todd Correia; and Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation: Forth and Long d/b/a Rasputin’s Tavern v. Fairhaven, Superior Court and ABCC, and to 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)
Accept the minutes of December 16, 2024, Open Session
To accept the minutes of December 16, 2024, Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the minutes of December 16, 2024, Open Session. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the minutes of December 16, 2024, Executive Session
To accept the minutes of December 16, 2024, Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the minutes of December 16, 2024, Executive Session. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Not exercise first refusal on land court lot 28
To not exercise first refusal on land court lot 28
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to not exercise first refusal on land court lot 28. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Present: Chair Stasia Powers, Vice-Chair Charles Murphy Sr., Clerk Andrew B. Saunders, members Keith Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned for Fairhaven to participate in planning a Regional Wastewater Finance Committee. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Mr. Murphy said a lot has been learned, when pole hearings take place it is important to attend, advanced
Take down two oak trees approximately twenty-six inches in diameter at 32 Union Street
To take down two oak trees approximately twenty-six inches in diameter at 32 Union Street
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to take down two oak trees approximately twenty-six inches in diameter at 32 Union Street. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Present: Chair Stasia Powers, Vice-Chair Charles Murphy Sr., Clerk Andrew B. Saunders, members Keith Silvia
Approve the tree removal in front of 27 Union Street
To approve the tree removal in front of 27 Union Street
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the tree removal in front of 27 Union Street. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Increase the flat fee for all local inspectors to forty-five dollars ($45)
To increase the flat fee for all local inspectors to forty-five dollars ($45)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to increase the flat fee for all local inspectors to forty-five dollars ($45). Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Present: Chair Stasia Powers, Vice-Chair Charles Murphy Sr., Clerk Andrew B. Saunders, members Keith Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned the effective date of the new flat fee for local inspectors as February 1, 2025. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Create a Public Safety Committee reporting to the Select Board and Town Administrator
To create a Public Safety Committee reporting to the Select Board and Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to create a Public Safety Committee reporting to the Select Board and Town Administrator, Mr, Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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