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March 10, 2025
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Stasia Powers, Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew B. Saunders, Keith Silvia, Andrew Romano
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Building Department Permit Fee Waiver Process: Town Buildings
Have all permit fees paid and if there is a hardship, they address it to the Select Board
To have all permit fees paid and if there is a hardship, they address it to the Select Board
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, Saunders, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to have all permit fees paid and if there is a hardship, they address it to the Select Board. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote, Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Waive the rental fee and the custodial fee to be paid by the Select Board
To waive the rental fee and the custodial fee to be paid by the Select Board
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, Saunders, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to waive the rental fee and the custodial fee to be paid by the Select Board. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote, Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Hand the Progress Pride and Juneteenth Flag in the month of June
To hand the Progress Pride and Juneteenth Flag in the month of June
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, Saunders, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to hand the Progress Pride and Juneteenth Flag in the month of June. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote, Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the Nemasket Group’s 12" Annual 5K Walk/Run for Saturday, May 3, 2025
To approve the Nemasket Group’s 12" Annual 5K Walk/Run for Saturday, May 3, 2025
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, Saunders, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Nemasket Group’s 12" Annual 5K Walk/Run for Saturday, May 3, 2025. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote, Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Enter into executive session 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 Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6
To enter into executive session 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 Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body {Fairhaven Wind); AND 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 (Civil Service); AND Pursuant to G.L. ¢. 30A, § 21(a)(t) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. The individual to be discussed in such executive session shall be notified in writing by the public body at least 48 hours prior to the proposed executive session; provided, however, that notification may be waived upon written agreement of the parties. (Fire Chief Todd Correia) AND to return to open session
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, Saunders, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter into executive session 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 Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating … session shall be notified in writing by the public body at least 48 hours prior to the proposed executive session; provided, however, that notification may be waived upon written agreement of the parties. (Fire Chief Todd Correia) AND to return to open session. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr, Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Have the pledge of collateral for Southcoast Pickleball, LLC changed to Bay Coast Bank
To have the pledge of collateral for Southcoast Pickleball, LLC changed to Bay Coast Bank
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to have the pledge of collateral for Southcoast Pickleball, LLC changed to Bay Coast Bank. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the proposed language and update “Selectmen” to “Select Board”
To approve the proposed language and update “Selectmen” to “Select Board”
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the proposed language and update “Selectmen” to “Select Board”. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roil Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor, The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve sign the election warrant as read
To approve sign the election warrant as read
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve sign the election warrant as read, Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than three, at the polling location, Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Avenue for April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election to preserve order and to protect the elect
To approve a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than three, at the polling location, Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Avenue for April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws related to elections as required by section 72 of Mass General Law Chapter 54. Further move to designate the Police Chief the authority to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability. The Town Clerk will advise the Police Chief on the location and time
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve a sufficient number of police officers, but not less than three, at the polling location, Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Avenue for April 7, 2025 Annual Town Election to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws related to elections as required by section 72 of Mass General Law Chapter 54. Further move to designate the Police Chief the authority to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability. The Town Clerk will advise the Police Chief on the location and time. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the Open Session minutes of February 19, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of February 19, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of February 19, 2025. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr, Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the Open Session minutes of February 24, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of February 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of February 24, 2025. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of February 19, 2025
To accept the Executive Session minutes of February 19, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes of February 19, 2025. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor. ‘The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of l’ebruary 24, 2025
To accept the Executive Session minutes of l’ebruary 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes of l’ebruary 24, 2025. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Provide Mr. Menard two additional minutes to speak
To provide Mr. Menard two additional minutes to speak
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to provide Mr. Menard two additional minutes to speak. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr, Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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