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February 24, 2025
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stasia Powers, Andrew B. Saunders, Keith Silvia, Andrew Romano
Absent: Charles Murphy Sr.
Every vote, in order
Town Administrator George Samia
Table Executive Session to Item D
To table Executive Session to Item D
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to table Executive Session to Item D. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Kelly Camara to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee
To appoint Kelly Camara to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Kelly Camara to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the Event Request and Special One-Day Liquor License for the Buzzards Bay Swim on June 28, 2025
To approve the Event Request and Special One-Day Liquor License for the Buzzards Bay Swim on June 28, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Event Request and Special One-Day Liquor License for the Buzzards Bay Swim on June 28, 2025. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the Event Request for the Fairhaven Father’s Day Road Race on June 15, 2025 at 9:00a.m
To approve the Event Request for the Fairhaven Father’s Day Road Race on June 15, 2025 at 9:00a.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Event Request for the Fairhaven Father’s Day Road Race on June 15, 2025 at 9:00a.m. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the minutes of February 10, 2025, Open Session as amended
To approve the minutes of February 10, 2025, Open Session as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the minutes of February 10, 2025, Open Session as amended. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the minutes of February 10, 2025, Executive Session
To accept the minutes of February 10, 2025, Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the minutes of February 10, 2025, Executive Session. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) discuss litigation: New England Preservation and Development, LLC v. Town of Fairhaven. And, Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessi
To enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) discuss litigation: New England Preservation and Development, LLC v. Town of Fairhaven. And, Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel: Fire Chief; Police Chief; And Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) discuss litigation: Fairhaven School Committee v. Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals, Mass. Land Court 25MISC000064, and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) discuss litigation: New England Preservation and Development, LLC v. Town of Fairhaven. And, Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel: Fire Chief; Police Chief; And Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) discuss litigation: Fairhaven School Committee v. Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals, Mass. Land Court 25MISC000064, and to return to open session. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Ms. Powers and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Change the Waterways Fee to $2.00 per foot for residents and $6.00 per foot for non-residents
To change the Waterways Fee to $2.00 per foot for residents and $6.00 per foot for non-residents
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to change the Waterways Fee to $2.00 per foot for residents and $6.00 per foot for non-residents. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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Ratify the MOU between the Board of Public Works (BPW) and the Fairhaven Town Administrator and assign the Tree Warden and Tree Department to the BPW
To ratify the MOU between the Board of Public Works (BPW) and the Fairhaven Town Administrator and assign the Tree Warden and Tree Department to the BPW
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Romano motioned to ratify the MOU between the Board of Public Works (BPW) and the Fairhaven Town Administrator and assign the Tree Warden and Tree Department to the BPW. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Town Administrator George Samia
Send all boards, committees and commissions, elected and appointed, a reminder about civil discourse and the social media policy
To send all boards, committees and commissions, elected and appointed, a reminder about civil discourse and the social media policy
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to send all boards, committees and commissions, elected and appointed, a reminder about civil discourse and the social media policy. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Groux-White Consulting, LLC as the Town Administrator search firm
To appoint Groux-White Consulting, LLC as the Town Administrator search firm
Yes: Powers, Romano, SaundersNo: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Groux-White Consulting, LLC as the Town Administrator search firm. Mr. Saunders seconded. Mr. Romano amended his motion to appoint Groux-White Consulting, ILC as the Town Administrator search firm, for an amount not to exceed what’s in their proposal plus advertising costs. Mr. Saunders amended his second. The motion passed (3-1-0) Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve an article on the Town Meeting warrant to change local elections to the first Tuesday in June starting in 2026 to be reviewed by Town Counsel
To approve an article on the Town Meeting warrant to change local elections to the first Tuesday in June starting in 2026 to be reviewed by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve an article on the Town Meeting warrant to change local elections to the first Tuesday in June starting in 2026 to be reviewed by Town Counsel. Mr. Saunders seconded. Mr. Romano amended his motion to approve an article on the Town Meeting warrant to change local clections to the first Tuesday in June starting in 2026 to be reviewed by Town Counsel and include start time of 7:00a.m. Mr. Saunders amended his second. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Use photo number one as the cover photo
To use photo number one as the cover photo
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to use photo number one as the cover photo. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Use photo number six as the back-cover photo
To use photo number six as the back-cover photo
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to use photo number six as the back-cover photo. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the annual report as written
To approve the annual report as written
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the annual report as written. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Close the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting warrant
To close the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to close the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (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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