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February 2, 2026
14 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
Mr. Murphy opened the Select Board meeting at 5:48pm
Enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, G.L. c. 30A, s. 22, and G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26), to review the minutes of Executive Sessions of the Planning Board d
To enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, G.L. c. 30A, s. 22, and G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26), to review the minutes of Executive Sessions of the Planning Board dated 6/14/2022, 12/13/2022, 2/19/2025, 9/9/2025, 10/14/2025, 10/28/2025, 11/18/2025 and 12/16/2025 in response to a request for release and discuss whether to waive attorney-client privilege AND not to return to open session. Mr. Miles Grant seconded
Joint vote with another board (8-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Carr 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.L. c. 30A, s. 22, and G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26), to review the minutes of Executive Sessions of the Planning Board dated 6/14/2022, 12/13/2022, 2/19/2025, 9/9/2025, 10/14/2025, 10/28/2025, 11/18/2025 and 12/16/2025 in response to a request for release and discuss whether to waive attorney-client privilege AND not to return to open session. Mr. Miles Grant seconded. Roll Call Vote. The motion passed unanimously (8-0-0).”
EXECUTIVE SESSION -— joint with the Select Board
Enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, G.L. c. 30A, s. 22, and G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26), to review the minutes of Executive Sessions of the Planning Board d
To enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, G.L. c. 30A, s. 22, and G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26), to review the minutes of Executive Sessions of the Planning Board dated 6/14/2022, 12/13/2022, 2/19/2025, 9/9/2025, 10/14/2025, 10/28/2025, 11/18/2025 and 12/16/2025 in response to a request for release and discuss whether to waive attorney-client privilege 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.L. c. 30A, s. 22, and G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26), to review the minutes of Executive Sessions of the Planning Board dated 6/14/2022, 12/13/2022, 2/19/2025, 9/9/2025, 10/14/2025, 10/28/2025, 11/18/2025 and 12/16/2025 in response to a request for release and discuss whether to waive attorney-client privilege 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 passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Approve the proclamation for the Fairhaven High School Football Team
To approve the proclamation for the Fairhaven High School Football Team
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the proclamation for the Fairhaven High School Football Team. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recognize the selection of Coach Derek Almeida as New England Patriots Coach of the Year for 2025
To recognize the selection of Coach Derek Almeida as New England Patriots Coach of the Year for 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recognize the selection of Coach Derek Almeida as New England Patriots Coach of the Year for 2025. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recognize Zach Moura for being awarded the 2025 Otto Graham Award
To recognize Zach Moura for being awarded the 2025 Otto Graham Award
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recognize Zach Moura for being awarded the 2025 Otto Graham Award. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Approve the Event Request for the Fairhaven Father’s Day Road Race on June 21, 2026 as presented, contingent upon the approval of MassDOT
To approve the Event Request for the Fairhaven Father’s Day Road Race on June 21, 2026 as presented, contingent upon the approval of MassDOT
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the Event Request for the Fairhaven Father’s Day Road Race on June 21, 2026 as presented, contingent upon the approval of MassDOT. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Support the Historical Commission application to place the Old Stone School House on the National Registry of Historic Places
To support the Historical Commission application to place the Old Stone School House on the National Registry of Historic Places
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to support the Historical Commission application to place the Old Stone School House on the National Registry of Historic Places. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Take items C3 and C4 out of order
To take items C3 and C4 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to take items C3 and C4 out of order. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the written notification of intent to retire from Lieutenant Timothy Souza as presented
To accept the written notification of intent to retire from Lieutenant Timothy Souza as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the written notification of intent to retire from Lieutenant Timothy Souza as presented. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the Agreement with the School Department on the Construction of Restrooms at the Fairhaven High School Athletic Fields as presented
To accept the Agreement with the School Department on the Construction of Restrooms at the Fairhaven High School Athletic Fields as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Agreement with the School Department on the Construction of Restrooms at the Fairhaven High School Athletic Fields as presented. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the Select Board’s 2025 Annual Report as presented
To accept the Select Board’s 2025 Annual Report as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Select Board’s 2025 Annual Report as presented. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the Open Session Minutes of January 20, 2026 as amended
To accept the Open Session Minutes of January 20, 2026 as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Open Session Minutes of January 20, 2026 as amended. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
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)
Enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and t
To enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares (Police Union) AND NOT to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares (Police Union) AND NOT 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 passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
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