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March 31, 2025
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew B. Saunders, Keith Silvia, Andrew Romano
Absent: Stasia Powers
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Event Request: Conrad Roy TI] Memorial 5K, Saturday, September 13, 2025
Approve the Event Request for the Conrad Roy III Memorial 5K on Saturday, September 13, 2025
To approve the Event Request for the Conrad Roy III Memorial 5K on Saturday, September 13, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Event Request for the Conrad Roy III Memorial 5K on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Mr, Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Create a Veterans’ Gift Account and accept the donation of one thousand, seven-hundred and fifty dollars from CANA Cares to be deposited into the Veterans’ Gift Account
To create a Veterans’ Gift Account and accept the donation of one thousand, seven-hundred and fifty dollars from CANA Cares to be deposited into the Veterans’ Gift Account
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to create a Veterans’ Gift Account and accept the donation of one thousand, seven-hundred and fifty dollars from CANA Cares to be deposited into the Veterans’ Gift Account. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Set a range of $180,000 to $190,000 for the Town Administrator
To set a range of $180,000 to $190,000 for the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to set a range of $180,000 to $190,000 for the Town Administrator. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Issue the response with the revisions to the draft by Attorney Heather White
To issue the response with the revisions to the draft by Attorney Heather White
Yes: Murphy, Romano, SilviaAbstained: Saunders
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to issue the response with the revisions to the draft by Attorney Heather White. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (3-0-1) Mr, Saunders abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Enter into executive session Pursuant G.1.. 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
To enter into executive session Pursuant G.1.. 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 and G.L.. ¢ .30A, s. 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, the Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26); (lairhaven School Committee v. Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals, Land Court 25MISC000064; anticipated litigation by Patrick Carr and Ruy daSilva; written attorney-client privileged communications regarding same) AND not return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter into executive session Pursuant G.1.. 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 and G.L.. ¢ .30A, s. 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, the Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26); (lairhaven School Committee v. Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals, Land Court 25MISC000064; anticipated litigation by Patrick Carr and Ruy daSilva; written attorney-client privileged communications regarding same) AND not return to Open Session, Mr. Saunders seconded, Roll Call Vote: Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Silvia and Mr. Murphy all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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