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July 28, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 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
The Board discussed aspects of the process including: resignation notifications to the Chair, liaison and
Direct that the Select Board office will email the Chair of boards, committees or commissions when a resignation is sent to the Select Board or Town Administrator
To direct that the Select Board office will email the Chair of boards, committees or commissions when a resignation is sent to the Select Board or Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned that the Select Board office will email the Chair of boards, committees or commissions when a resignation is sent to the Select Board or Town Administrator. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Appointment Request: Historical Commission
Table this item – Appointment Request: Historical Commission
To table this item
Yes: Mello, Murphy, Romano, SilviaAbstained: Saunders
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to table this item. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Saunders abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Mello)
Appointment Request: Commission on Disability
Appoint Pamela Roy to the Commission on Disability for a term through May, 2027
To appoint Pamela Roy to the Commission on Disability for a term through May, 2027
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Saunders motioned to appoint Pamela Roy to the Commission on Disability for a term through May, 2027. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Keith Hickey, Fire Chie
To enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Keith Hickey, Fire Chief) 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 (Firefighter Collective Bargaining Agreement, Flickox v. Fairhaven) AND to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Saunders motioned to enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Keith Hickey, Fire Chief) 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 (Firefighter Collective Bargaining Agreement, Flickox v. Fairhaven) AND to return to open session. Ms. Mello seconded. Rol! 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: Mello)
The Board discussed aspects of the process including: resignation notifications to the Chair, liaison and
Approve the employment agreement between the Town of Fairhaven and Keith Hickey at a starting salary of one hundred eighty-nine thousand, three hundred and sixty-nine dollars ($189,369) per year, effective July 28, 2025,
To approve the employment agreement between the Town of Fairhaven and Keith Hickey at a starting salary of one hundred eighty-nine thousand, three hundred and sixty-nine dollars ($189,369) per year, effective July 28, 2025, subject to final approval by Labor Counsel
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the employment agreement between the Town of Fairhaven and Keith Hickey at a starting salary of one hundred eighty-nine thousand, three hundred and sixty-nine dollars ($189,369) per year, effective July 28, 2025, subject to final approval by Labor Counsel. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Town of Fairhaven and the Fairhaven Firefighters Association, Local 1555, IAI'F/PFFM for July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2028
To ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Town of Fairhaven and the Fairhaven Firefighters Association, Local 1555, IAI'F/PFFM for July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Town of Fairhaven and the Fairhaven Firefighters Association, Local 1555, IAI'F/PFFM for July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2028. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Approve the appointment of election workers as presented in accordance with MGL c 54 section 12 for a term from August 16, 2025 through August 15, 2026
To approve the appointment of election workers as presented in accordance with MGL c 54 section 12 for a term from August 16, 2025 through August 15, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the appointment of election workers as presented in accordance with MGL c 54 section 12 for a term from August 16, 2025 through August 15, 2026. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Adopt and release the document as amended
To adopt and release the document as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to adopt and release the document as amended. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the Open Session minutes of July 10, 2025 and July 14, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of July 10, 2025 and July 14, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of July 10, 2025 and July 14, 2025, Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the Select Board Executive Session minutes of July 10, 2025 and July 14, 2025
To accept the Select Board Executive Session minutes of July 10, 2025 and July 14, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Select Board Executive Session minutes of July 10, 2025 and July 14, 2025. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Enter the Sclect Board correspondence as listed into the record
To enter the Sclect Board correspondence as listed into the record
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to enter the Sclect Board correspondence as listed into the record. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
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