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January 20, 2026
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew Romano, Natalie A. Mello, Keith Silvia
Absent: Andrew B. Saunders
Every vote, in order
The Board welcomed Mr. Cabral and thanked former Assessor Joanne Correia who has been working
Appoint Bruce Cabral as Principal Assessor
To appoint Bruce Cabral as Principal Assessor
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to appoint Bruce Cabral as Principal Assessor. Mr. Murphy seconded. Roll Call Vote. Mr. Murphy, Ms. Mello and Mr. Romano in favor. The motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Murphy)
Approve the Discover Fairhaven request to use the Town Hall on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm as outlined in the memo from Alyssa Botelho (Attachment A)
To approve the Discover Fairhaven request to use the Town Hall on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm as outlined in the memo from Alyssa Botelho (Attachment A)
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to approve the Discover Fairhaven request to use the Town Hall on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm as outlined in the memo from Alyssa Botelho (Attachment A). Mr. Murphy seconded. Roll Call Vote. Mr. Murphy, Ms. Mello and Mr. Romano in favor. The motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Murphy)
Approve the Special One-Day All Alcohol License on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00-4:30pm
To approve the Special One-Day All Alcohol License on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00-4:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to approve the Special One-Day All Alcohol License on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00-4:30pm. Mr. Murphy seconded. Roll Call Vote. Mr. Murphy, Ms. Mello and Mr. Romano in favor. The motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Murphy)
To approve the Special One-Day All Alcohol License on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00-4:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to approve the Special One-Day All Alcohol License on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00-4:30pm. Mr. Murphy seconded. Roll Call Vote. Mr. Murphy, Ms. Mello and Mr. Romano in favor. The motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Murphy)
Approve the request to use the Town Hall on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for a Scholarship Awards Ceremony. As a Town Affiliated group, only custodial fees apply
To approve the request to use the Town Hall on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for a Scholarship Awards Ceremony. As a Town Affiliated group, only custodial fees apply
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to approve the request to use the Town Hall on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for a Scholarship Awards Ceremony. As a Town Affiliated group, only custodial fees apply. Mr. Murphy seconded. Roll Call Vote. Mr. Murphy, Ms. Mello and Mr. Romano in favor. The motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Murphy)
Accept the Open Session minutes of January 12, 2026
To accept the Open Session minutes of January 12, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of January 12, 2026. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote. Mr. Murphy, Ms. Mello, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (4-0- 0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Silvia)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of January 12, 2026
To accept the Executive Session minutes of January 12, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes of January 12, 2026. Mr. Silvia seconded, Roll Call Vote. Mr. Murphy, Ms. Mello, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Silvia)
Release the Executive Session minutes of January 12, 2026 as accepted
To release the Executive Session minutes of January 12, 2026 as accepted
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to release the Executive Session minutes of January 12, 2026 as accepted. Mr. Silvia seconded, Roll Call Vote. Mr. Murphy, Ms. Mello, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mello, second: Silvia)
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