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April 28, 2025
19 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew Romano, Natalie A. Mello, Keith Silvia, Andrew B. Saunders
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Fairhaven Wine & Spirits to Jayshreeben S. Patel
Continue the public hearing for a transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Fairhaven Wine & Spirits to Jayshreeben S. Patel
To continue the public hearing for a transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Fairhaven Wine & Spirits to Jayshreeben S. Patel
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to continue the public hearing for a transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Fairhaven Wine & Spirits to Jayshreeben S. Patel. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Take item B2 out of order
To take item B2 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to take item B2 out of order. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Appoint Krystal Lunn to the Belonging Committee for a term through May, 2026
To appoint Krystal Lunn to the Belonging Committee for a term through May, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Krystal Lunn to the Belonging Committee for a term through May, 2026. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Indefinitely shut down the wind turbines from 10:00PM to 6:00AM pending a review of the contract with Town Counsel
To indefinitely shut down the wind turbines from 10:00PM to 6:00AM pending a review of the contract with Town Counsel
Yes: Mello, RomanoNo: Murphy, Saunders, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to indefinitely shut down the wind turbines from 10:00PM to 6:00AM pending a review of the contract with Town Counsel. Ms. Mello seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Mr. Silvia and Mr. Murphy opposed, Ms. Mello and Mr. Romano in favor. The motion failed (2-3-0) Mr. Saunders, Mr. Silvia and Mr. Murphy opposed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Mello)
Take item C1 out of order
To take item C1 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to take item C1 out of order. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appointment Requests: Zoning Board of Appeals: Kenneth Kendall
Table the appointment request until the next meeting
To table the appointment request until the next meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to table the appointment request until the next meeting. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Saunders)
Transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Fairhaven Wine & Spirits to Jayshreeben S. Patel
Appoint Andrew Romano to the SRPEDD Commission
To appoint Andrew Romano to the SRPEDD Commission
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Andrew Romano to the SRPEDD Commission. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Appoint Josh Crabb to the JTPG and Vinnie Furtado as alternate to the JTPG
To appoint Josh Crabb to the JTPG and Vinnie Furtado as alternate to the JTPG
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Josh Crabb to the JTPG and Vinnie Furtado as alternate to the JTPG. Mr. Silvia seconded. Koll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Approve the Special One-Day Beer & Wine License and Temporary Street Closure for the Scoops on the Street event, May 9, 2025 from 4-8p
To approve the Special One-Day Beer & Wine License and Temporary Street Closure for the Scoops on the Street event, May 9, 2025 from 4-8p
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the Special One-Day Beer & Wine License and Temporary Street Closure for the Scoops on the Street event, May 9, 2025 from 4-8p. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms, Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. Motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Approve the Special One-Day All Alcohol License for the Huttleston HarborFest event on May 10, 2025 from | lam-3:30pm
To approve the Special One-Day All Alcohol License for the Huttleston HarborFest event on May 10, 2025 from | lam-3:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the Special One-Day All Alcohol License for the Huttleston HarborFest event on May 10, 2025 from | lam-3:30pm. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders)
Approve the Change of Manager for the 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC from Linda Belliveau to Joshua Lawrence
To approve the Change of Manager for the 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC from Linda Belliveau to Joshua Lawrence
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the Change of Manager for the 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC from Linda Belliveau to Joshua Lawrence. Mr, Silvia seconded. Roll Calt Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimousty (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Approve the addition of 0 Alden Rd., Map 28/Lot 022B to 40R District as Recommended by the Planning Board
To approve the addition of 0 Alden Rd., Map 28/Lot 022B to 40R District as Recommended by the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the addition of 0 Alden Rd., Map 28/Lot 022B to 40R District as Recommended by the Planning Board. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Begin the Acting Deputy Fire Chief process
To begin the Acting Deputy Fire Chief process
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to begin the Acting Deputy Fire Chief process. Mr, Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Have an RFP document drafted for the Select Board to review
To have an RFP document drafted for the Select Board to review
Yes: Mello, Murphy, Saunders, SilviaNo: Romano
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to have an RFP document drafted for the Select Board to review. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor, Mr. Romano opposed. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Romano opposed.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Adopt and adhere to the amended protocols as amended
To adopt and adhere to the amended protocols as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to adopt and adhere to the amended protocols as amended. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr, Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passcd unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21{a)(3) discuss strategy with respect to anticipated litigation where the chair declares that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litiga
To enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21{a)(3) discuss strategy with respect to anticipated litigation where the chair declares that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position; and G.L. c. 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) (anticipated litigation by Patrick Carr and Ruy daSilva; written attorney-client privileged communications regarding same) AND to return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21{a)(3) discuss strategy with respect to anticipated litigation where the chair declares that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position; and G.L. c. 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) (anticipated litigation by Patrick Carr and Ruy daSilva; written attorney-client privileged communications regarding same) AND to return to Open Session. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia all in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Accept the Open Session minutes of March 31, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of March 31, 2025
Yes: Murphy, Romano, Saunders, SilviaAbstained: Mello
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of March 31, 2025. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Cail Vote: Mr. Saunders, Mr. Romano, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor, Ms. Mello abstained. The motion passed (4-0-1) Ms, Mello abstained.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Accept the Open Session minutes of April 7, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of April 7, 2025
Yes: Murphy, Romano, Saunders, SilviaAbstained: Mello
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of April 7, 2025. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Mr. Romano, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor, Ms. Mello abstained. The motion passed (4-0-1) Ms. Mello abstained.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of March 31, 2025 and April 7, 2025
To accept the Executive Session minutes of March 31, 2025 and April 7, 2025
Yes: Murphy, Romano, Saunders, SilviaAbstained: Mello
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes of March 31, 2025 and April 7, 2025. Mr. Silvia seconded. Rol] Cal] Vote: Mr. Saunders, Mr. Romano, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor, Ms. Mello abstained. The motion passed (4-0-1) Ms. Melto abstained.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
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