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March 17, 2025
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Present: Stasia Powers, Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew B. Saunders, Keith Silvia, Andrew Romano
Absent: None
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) discuss strategy with respect to litigation: Fairhaven School Committee v. Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), Mass. Land Court 25MISC000064 and anti
To enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) discuss strategy with respect to litigation: Fairhaven School Committee v. Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), Mass. Land Court 25MISC000064 and anticipated litigation (Patrick Carr and Ruy daSilva). There was a sudden, generally unexpected occurrence demanding immediate action and discussing it an Open Session would jeopardize the Town’s position in anticipated litigation and the Board does not anticipate returning 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 strategy with respect to litigation: Fairhaven School Committee v. Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), Mass. Land Court 25MISC000064 and anticipated litigation (Patrick Carr and Ruy daSilva). There was a sudden, generally unexpected occurrence demanding immediate action and discussing it an Open Session would jeopardize the Town’s position in anticipated litigation and the Board does not anticipate returning to Open Session. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Silvia, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders and Mr. Murphy all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
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