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March 23, 2026
11 recorded votes, 2 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
Mr. Hickey introduced Carla Mourao as the recommended candidate for Treasurer/Collector. The position was re-
Appoint Carla Mourao as Treasurer/Collector effective April 6, 2026
To appoint Carla Mourao as Treasurer/Collector effective April 6, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Carla Mourao as Treasurer/Collector effective April 6, 2026. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Issue a certificate to Patrick Timothy Fleming recognizing his rank of Eagle Scout
To issue a certificate to Patrick Timothy Fleming recognizing his rank of Eagle Scout
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to issue a certificate to Patrick Timothy Fleming recognizing his rank of Eagle Scout. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Appoint Emily Gauger to the Economic Development Committee for a term through May, 2027
To appoint Emily Gauger to the Economic Development Committee for a term through May, 2027
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Emily Gauger to the Economic Development Committee for a term through May, 2027. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Approve a Special One-Day Ali Alcohol License for William Foley, Hanami Tea House for Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 5:00-9:00pm contingent upon the fee paid prior to the event
To approve a Special One-Day Ali Alcohol License for William Foley, Hanami Tea House for Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 5:00-9:00pm contingent upon the fee paid prior to the event
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve a Special One-Day Ali Alcohol License for William Foley, Hanami Tea House for Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 5:00-9:00pm contingent upon the fee paid prior to the event. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Set the annual rental fee for the North Side of Union Wharf to $2,305.05, Fairhaven Select Board —March 23, 2026 — Open Session — Page | effective April 1, 2026
To set the annual rental fee for the North Side of Union Wharf to $2,305.05, Fairhaven Select Board —March 23, 2026 — Open Session — Page | effective April 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to set the annual rental fee for the North Side of Union Wharf to $2,305.05, Fairhaven Select Board —March 23, 2026 — Open Session — Page | effective April 1, 2026. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Select photo number 10 to be on the front cover and photo number 7 to be on the back cover of the 2025 Annual Town Report
To select photo number 10 to be on the front cover and photo number 7 to be on the back cover of the 2025 Annual Town Report
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to select photo number 10 to be on the front cover and photo number 7 to be on the back cover of the 2025 Annual Town Report. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form on behalf of the Town of Fairhaven
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form on behalf of the Town of Fairhaven
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form on behalf of the Town of Fairhaven. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Ms. Mello exited the Banquet Room from 8:10-8:14pm
Take item G out of order
To take item G out of order
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Saunders motioned to take item G out of order. Mr. Romano seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Romano)
Mr. Hickey introduced Carla Mourao as the recommended candidate for Treasurer/Collector. The position was re-
Enter the Select Board correspondence as listed into the record
To enter the Select Board correspondence as listed into the record
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to enter the Select Board correspondence as listed into the record. Mr. Romano seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Romano)
Accept the open session minutes of March 2 and 9, 2026 as presented
To accept the open session minutes of March 2 and 9, 2026 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the open session minutes of March 2 and 9, 2026 as presented. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the executive session minutes of March 2 and 9, 2026 as presented
To accept the executive session minutes of March 2 and 9, 2026 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the executive session minutes of March 2 and 9, 2026 as presented. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
From the Fairhaven Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos: candidates’ own submitted photos, published by Fairhaven Neighborhood News (2021, 2024, 2025 and 2026 candidate statements). Other former members show initials.
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