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March 30, 2026
28 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
Review and Consider Voting Recommendations for Articles for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Mcasurer of Wood and Bark
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Mcasurer of Wood and Bark
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Mcasurer of Wood and Bark. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Town Report
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Town Report
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Town Report. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Report of Committees
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Report of Committees
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Report of Committees. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Transfer Budget Funds for FY26
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Transfer Budget Funds for FY26
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Transfer Budget Funds for FY26. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Setting Salaries of Town Officers for FY26
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Setting Salaries of Town Officers for FY26
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Setting Salaries of Town Officers for FY26. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Supplemental FY26 Snow and Ice Appropriation
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Supplemental FY26 Snow and Ice Appropriation
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Supplemental FY26 Snow and Ice Appropriation. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Union Wharf Construction Appropriation
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Union Wharf Construction Appropriation
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Union Wharf Construction Appropriation. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Town Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Town Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Town Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, School Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, School Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, School Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget. Ms. Mello seconded, The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Water Enterprise Fund Capital Plan
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Water Enterprise Fund Capital Plan
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Water Enterprise Fund Capital Plan. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Water Enterprise Fund Borrowing
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Water Enterprise Fund Borrowing
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Water Enterprise Fund Borrowing. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Plan
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Plan
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Plan. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Other Appropriations, Funding of Articles
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Other Appropriations, Funding of Articles
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Other Appropriations, Funding of Articles. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Other Appropriations, Increase and Fund COLA base for Retirees
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Other Appropriations, Increase and Fund COLA base for Retirees
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Other Appropriations, Increase and Fund COLA base for Retirees. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Community Preservation Committee Appropriations 'Y27
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Community Preservation Committee Appropriations 'Y27
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Community Preservation Committee Appropriations 'Y27. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Revolving Funds
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Revolving Funds
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Revolving Funds. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Adopt Chapter 221 of the Hero Act
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Adopt Chapter 221 of the Hero Act
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Adopt Chapter 221 of the Hero Act. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Adopt Chapter 225 of the Hero Act
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Adopt Chapter 225 of the Hero Act
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Adopt Chapter 225 of the Hero Act. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Civil Service Revocation-Fire Chief
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Civil Service Revocation-Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Civil Service Revocation-Fire Chief. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
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Remove the article titled, Fairhaven Affordable Housing Trust from the warrant until it is vetted
To remove the article titled, Fairhaven Affordable Housing Trust from the warrant until it is vetted
Yes: Mello, RomanoNo: Murphy, Saunders, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to remove the article titled, Fairhaven Affordable Housing Trust from the warrant until it is vetted. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion failed (2-3-0) Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Mello)
Review and Consider Voting Recommendations for Articles for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Fairhaven Affordable Housing Trust
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Fairhaven Affordable Housing Trust
Yes: Murphy, Saunders, SilviaNo: Mello, Romano
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Fairhaven Affordable Housing Trust. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed (3-2-0) Ms. Mello and Mr. Romano opposed.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Adoption for the article titled, Amend Bylaws c. 169 § 13 Removal of Snow and Ice
To recommend Adoption for the article titled, Amend Bylaws c. 169 § 13 Removal of Snow and Ice
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Adoption for the article titled, Amend Bylaws c. 169 § 13 Removal of Snow and Ice. Ms. Mello seconded. ‘The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Yield to Petitioner for the article titled, Citizen’s Petition- Municipal Housing ‘Trust Fund
To recommend Yield to Petitioner for the article titled, Citizen’s Petition- Municipal Housing ‘Trust Fund
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Yield to Petitioner for the article titled, Citizen’s Petition- Municipal Housing ‘Trust Fund. Ms. Mello seconded. ‘The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Yield to Petitioner for the article titled, Citizen’s Petition-Amend Bylaws c. 56 § 13
To recommend Yield to Petitioner for the article titled, Citizen’s Petition-Amend Bylaws c. 56 § 13
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Yield to Petitioner for the article titled, Citizen’s Petition-Amend Bylaws c. 56 § 13. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Recommend Yield to Petitioner for the article tilled, Citizen’s Petition-Amend Bylaws c. 56 § 14
To recommend Yield to Petitioner for the article tilled, Citizen’s Petition-Amend Bylaws c. 56 § 14
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to recommend Yield to Petitioner for the article tilled, Citizen’s Petition-Amend Bylaws c. 56 § 14. Ms. Mello seconded. ‘The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the open session minutes of March 19 and 23, 2026 as presented
To accept the open session minutes of March 19 and 23, 2026 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the open session minutes of March 19 and 23, 2026 as presented. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
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