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March 24, 2025
32 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Stasia Powers, Charles Murphy Sr., Keith Silvia, Andrew Romano
Absent: Andrew B. Saunders
Every vote, in order
Not Present: Clerk Andrew B, Saunders
Enter into executive session Pursuant G.L. c. 30A, s. 21{a}(3) discuss strategy with respect to litigation and anticipated litigation where the chair declares that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the T
To enter into executive session Pursuant G.L. c. 30A, s. 21{a}(3) discuss strategy with respect to litigation and anticipated litigation where the chair declares that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town’s litigating position; (Hickox v. Fairhaven) AND return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter into executive session Pursuant G.L. c. 30A, s. 21{a}(3) discuss strategy with respect to litigation and anticipated litigation where the chair declares that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town’s litigating position; (Hickox v. Fairhaven) AND return to Open Session. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Romano, Mr. Silvia, Mr. Murphy and Ms. Powers all in favor. ‘he motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Approve the proclamation for M.O.L.LY
To approve the proclamation for M.O.L.LY.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the proclamation for M.O.L.LY.. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Approve the proclamation for Manny Rivera-Ramircz as read
To approve the proclamation for Manny Rivera-Ramircz as read
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the proclamation for Manny Rivera-Ramircz as read. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Approve the proclamation for Melissa Dineen as read
To approve the proclamation for Melissa Dineen as read
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the proclamation for Melissa Dineen as read, Mr, Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Appoint Michael J. Silva to the Historical Commission for a term through May, 2028
To appoint Michael J. Silva to the Historical Commission for a term through May, 2028
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Michael J. Silva to the Historical Commission for a term through May, 2028. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Approve the Buzzards Bay Coalition 19 Annual Watershed Ride on October 5, 2025
To approve the Buzzards Bay Coalition 19 Annual Watershed Ride on October 5, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Buzzards Bay Coalition 19 Annual Watershed Ride on October 5, 2025. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Accept the Open Session minutes of March 10, 2025 and March 17, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of March 10, 2025 and March 17, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of March 10, 2025 and March 17, 2025. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of March 10, 2025 and March 17, 2025
To accept the Executive Session minutes of March 10, 2025 and March 17, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes of March 10, 2025 and March 17, 2025. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Approve renaming the courtyard at the Senior Center to the Jacqueline Kenworthy Memorial Gardens
To approve renaming the courtyard at the Senior Center to the Jacqueline Kenworthy Memorial Gardens
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve renaming the courtyard at the Senior Center to the Jacqueline Kenworthy Memorial Gardens. Mr, Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Create a Fort Phoenix Flagpole gift account and accept the donation of three thousand and sixty-four dollars from Richard and Monica Martin to be deposited into the Fort Phoenix flagpole gift account
To create a Fort Phoenix Flagpole gift account and accept the donation of three thousand and sixty-four dollars from Richard and Monica Martin to be deposited into the Fort Phoenix flagpole gift account
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to create a Fort Phoenix Flagpole gift account and accept the donation of three thousand and sixty-four dollars from Richard and Monica Martin to be deposited into the Fort Phoenix flagpole gift account. Mr. Silvia seconded, The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Open the Town Meeting warrant
To open the Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to open the Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Silvia seconded, The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for article 4A Bill of Prior Year
To recommend Adoption for article 4A Bill of Prior Year
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article 4A Bill of Prior Year. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for articles 1, 2 and 3
To recommend Adoption for articles 1, 2 and 3
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for articles 1, 2 and 3. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for article 4B General Fund Adjustment
To recommend Adoption for article 4B General Fund Adjustment
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article 4B General Fund Adjustment. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for article 5, Amend Article 9A, 19 from the Annual Town Meeting, May 4, 2024
To recommend Adoption for article 5, Amend Article 9A, 19 from the Annual Town Meeting, May 4, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article 5, Amend Article 9A, 19 from the Annual Town Meeting, May 4, 2024. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Open, Review and Vote Recommendations for Articles Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Recommend Adoption for article 8, Water Enterprise Fund Capital Budget
To recommend Adoption for article 8, Water Enterprise Fund Capital Budget
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article 8, Water Enterprise Fund Capital Budget. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for article 9, Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Budget
To recommend Adoption for article 9, Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Budget
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romane motioned to recommend Adoption for article 9, Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Budget. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Not Present: Clerk Andrew B, Saunders
Recommend Adoption for article 10, Other Budget Items
To recommend Adoption for article 10, Other Budget Items
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article 10, Other Budget Items. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for article! 1, State Aid to Highways
To recommend Adoption for article! 1, State Aid to Highways
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article! 1, State Aid to Highways. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for article 12, Community Preservation Committee Appropriations
To recommend Adoption for article 12, Community Preservation Committee Appropriations
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article 12, Community Preservation Committee Appropriations. Mr. Silvia seconded. ‘The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for article 13A, New Revolving Fund, Roger A. Grimshaw Park
To recommend Adoption for article 13A, New Revolving Fund, Roger A. Grimshaw Park
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article 13A, New Revolving Fund, Roger A. Grimshaw Park. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for article 13B, Revolving Funds
To recommend Adoption for article 13B, Revolving Funds
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article 13B, Revolving Funds. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for article 14 Rescind Authorized But Unissued Balance of Borrowing
To recommend Adoption for article 14 Rescind Authorized But Unissued Balance of Borrowing
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article 14 Rescind Authorized But Unissued Balance of Borrowing. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for article 15, Home Rule Petition: Amend Bylaw Chapter 160 of the Acts of 2003
To recommend Adoption for article 15, Home Rule Petition: Amend Bylaw Chapter 160 of the Acts of 2003
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article 15, Home Rule Petition: Amend Bylaw Chapter 160 of the Acts of 2003. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for article 17, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 164, Solid Waste
To recommend Adoption for article 17, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 164, Solid Waste
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article 17, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 164, Solid Waste. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for article 18, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 50, § 3, Meeting to Elect Town Officials with the amendment to language being the second Tuesday
To recommend Adoption for article 18, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 50, § 3, Meeting to Elect Town Officials with the amendment to language being the second Tuesday
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article 18, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 50, § 3, Meeting to Elect Town Officials with the amendment to language being the second Tuesday. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Adoption for article 20, Public Safety Complex Land Acquisition and Building Design
To recommend Adoption for article 20, Public Safety Complex Land Acquisition and Building Design
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption for article 20, Public Safety Complex Land Acquisition and Building Design. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recommend Yield to Petitioner for article 22, Citizen’s Petition, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 88, Fairhaven Public Shade Tree Bylaw
To recommend Yield to Petitioner for article 22, Citizen’s Petition, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 88, Fairhaven Public Shade Tree Bylaw
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Yield to Petitioner for article 22, Citizen’s Petition, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 88, Fairhaven Public Shade Tree Bylaw. Mr. Silvia seconded, The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Article 19, Add Location Under 40-R Zoning District. Cathy Melanson addressed the Board via zoom and advised
Recommend Yield to Petitioner for article 23, Citizen’s Petition, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 83 Alcohoi, Beverages & Drugs §5
To recommend Yield to Petitioner for article 23, Citizen’s Petition, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 83 Alcohoi, Beverages & Drugs §5
Yes: Murphy, SilviaNo: Powers, Romano
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to recommend Yield to Petitioner for article 23, Citizen’s Petition, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 83 Alcohoi, Beverages & Drugs §5. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion failed (2-2-0) Mr. Romano and Ms. Powers opposed.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Not Present: Clerk Andrew B, Saunders
Recommend Indefinite Postponement for article 23, Citizen’s Petition, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 83 Alcohol, Beverages & Drugs §5
To recommend Indefinite Postponement for article 23, Citizen’s Petition, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 83 Alcohol, Beverages & Drugs §5
Yes: Powers, RomanoNo: Murphy, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Indefinite Postponement for article 23, Citizen’s Petition, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 83 Alcohol, Beverages & Drugs §5. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion failed (2-2-0) Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Powers)
Article 19, Add Location Under 40-R Zoning District. Cathy Melanson addressed the Board via zoom and advised
Recommend Yield to Petitioner for article 23, Citizen's Petition, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 83 Alcohol, Beverages & Drugs §5
To recommend Yield to Petitioner for article 23, Citizen's Petition, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 83 Alcohol, Beverages & Drugs §5
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to recommend Yield to Petitioner for article 23, Citizen's Petition, Amend Bylaw, Chapter 83 Alcohol, Beverages & Drugs §5. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Murphy)
Not Present: Clerk Andrew B, Saunders
Close the Town Mecting warrant
To close the Town Mecting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to close the Town Mecting warrant. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
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