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December 1, 2025
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew Romano, Natalie A. Mello, Keith Silvia, Andrew B. Saunders
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a){7) to comply with or act under the authority of G.I, c. 30A, s. 22, to review the minutes of Executive Session on March 17, 2025, and to comply with, or act under
To enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a){7) to comply with or act under the authority of G.I, c. 30A, s. 22, to review the minutes of Executive Session on March 17, 2025, and to comply with, or act under the authority of, the Public Records Law, G.L. ¢. 4, s. 7(26)(discuss privileged written legal opinion regarding November 18, 2025 Open Meeting Law Determination 2025-201 and release of executive session minutes). AND to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a){7) to comply with or act under the authority of G.I, c. 30A, s. 22, to review the minutes of Executive Session on March 17, 2025, and to comply with, or act under the authority of, the Public Records Law, G.L. ¢. 4, s. 7(26)(discuss privileged written legal opinion regarding November 18, 2025 Open Meeting Law Determination 2025-201 and release of executive session minutes). AND to return to open session. Ms, Mello seconded. Roll Call Vote. Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passes unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Approve the application for a Farmers Distillery Pouring License Permit in the name of the establishment, Fairhaven Meadows, LLC DBA Nasketucket Bay Vineyard, located at 237 New Boston Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719
To approve the application for a Farmers Distillery Pouring License Permit in the name of the establishment, Fairhaven Meadows, LLC DBA Nasketucket Bay Vineyard, located at 237 New Boston Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the application for a Farmers Distillery Pouring License Permit in the name of the establishment, Fairhaven Meadows, LLC DBA Nasketucket Bay Vineyard, located at 237 New Boston Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Approve the application submitted for a license to operate a Car Dealer and a Car Repair business which allows the sale of new and used cars at 37 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA. Applicant is TAG FATIRHAVEN HOLDINGS LLC, dba
To approve the application submitted for a license to operate a Car Dealer and a Car Repair business which allows the sale of new and used cars at 37 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA. Applicant is TAG FATIRHAVEN HOLDINGS LLC, dba TASCA HYUNDAI FAIRHAVEN. Robert F Tasca, Jr. President
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the application submitted for a license to operate a Car Dealer and a Car Repair business which allows the sale of new and used cars at 37 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA. Applicant is TAG FATIRHAVEN HOLDINGS LLC, dba TASCA HYUNDAI FAIRHAVEN. Robert F Tasca, Jr. President. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Appoint Molly Turner to the Dog Park Study Committee for a term through May, 2026
To appoint Molly Turner to the Dog Park Study Committee for a term through May, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Molly Turner to the Dog Park Study Committee for a term through May, 2026. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Appoint Carolina Martinez to the Dog Park Study Commnittee for a term through May, 2026
To appoint Carolina Martinez to the Dog Park Study Commnittee for a term through May, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Carolina Martinez to the Dog Park Study Commnittee for a term through May, 2026. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Consider Appointment: Historical Commission: Brian Messier, Doug Brady
Appoint Doug Brady as a full-time member of the Historical Commission for a term through May, 2028
To appoint Doug Brady as a full-time member of the Historical Commission for a term through May, 2028
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to appoint Doug Brady as a full-time member of the Historical Commission for a term through May, 2028. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Saunders)
Appoint Brian Messier as an alternate member of the Historical Commission for a term through May, 2026
To appoint Brian Messier as an alternate member of the Historical Commission for a term through May, 2026
Yes: Mello, Murphy, Saunders, SilviaNo: Romano
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to appoint Brian Messier as an alternate member of the Historical Commission for a term through May, 2026. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Romano opposed.” (Motion: Silvia, second: Saunders)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Appoint Wendy Drumm to the Sustainability Committee for a term through May, 2026
To appoint Wendy Drumm to the Sustainability Committee for a term through May, 2026
Yes: Mello, Murphy, Romano, SaundersNo: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Wendy Drumm to the Sustainability Committee for a term through May, 2026. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the proposed 2026 Select Board meeting schedule
To accept the proposed 2026 Select Board meeting schedule
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the proposed 2026 Select Board meeting schedule. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the policy for Select Board Agenda Deadlines as presented
To accept the policy for Select Board Agenda Deadlines as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the policy for Select Board Agenda Deadlines as presented. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the Open Session minutes of November 24, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of November 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of November 24, 2025. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of November 24, 2025
To accept the Executive Session minutes of November 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes of November 24, 2025. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the amended Open Session minutes of September 30, 2025. Ms. Mello scconded
To accept the amended Open Session minutes of September 30, 2025. Ms. Mello scconded
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the amended Open Session minutes of September 30, 2025. Ms. Mello scconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Ms. Mcilo abstained.” (Motion: Saunders)
MINUTES
Release with redactions the Executive Session minutes of March 17, 2025 as indicated in the OML 2025-201 Determination letter from the Division of Open Government
To release with redactions the Executive Session minutes of March 17, 2025 as indicated in the OML 2025-201 Determination letter from the Division of Open Government
Yes: Mello, Murphy, Romano, SilviaAbstained: Saunders
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to release with redactions the Executive Session minutes of March 17, 2025 as indicated in the OML 2025-201 Determination letter from the Division of Open Government. Mr. Romano seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Saunders abstained.” (Motion: Mello, second: Romano)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter the Select Board correspondence as listed into the record
To enter the Select Board correspondence as listed into the record
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to enter the Select 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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