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May 26, 2026
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew Romano, Keith Silvia, Andrew B. Saunders
Absent: Natalie A. Mello
Every vote, in order
Discussion ensued about whether to have the time restriction “within the next three months” included in the
Deny the application to expand the number of vehicles at Artistic Auto Body, Inc. from 2 to 40, as outlined in the submitted plans, and without prejudice for the new owner
To deny the application to expand the number of vehicles at Artistic Auto Body, Inc. from 2 to 40, as outlined in the submitted plans, and without prejudice for the new owner
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to deny the application to expand the number of vehicles at Artistic Auto Body, Inc. from 2 to 40, as outlined in the submitted plans, and without prejudice for the new owner. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Table item D1 to the June 8, 2026 meeting
To table item D1 to the June 8, 2026 meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to table item D1 to the June 8, 2026 meeting. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Public Comment:
Appoint Stephen “Chip” Silvia to the Council on Aging Board for a 3-year term
To appoint Stephen “Chip” Silvia to the Council on Aging Board for a 3-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Stephen “Chip” Silvia to the Council on Aging Board for a 3-year term. Mr. Romano seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Romano)
Discussion ensued about whether to have the time restriction “within the next three months” included in the
Appoint Joseph Latimer, Robert Jones, Lawrence Machado, David Miller, Milan Whitaker and Jeffrey Foisy as Constables for the Town contingent upon payment of the fee and providing a copy of their bond to the Town Clerk fo
To appoint Joseph Latimer, Robert Jones, Lawrence Machado, David Miller, Milan Whitaker and Jeffrey Foisy as Constables for the Town contingent upon payment of the fee and providing a copy of their bond to the Town Clerk for a 1-year term
Yes: Murphy, Romano, SilviaAbstained: Saunders
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Joseph Latimer, Robert Jones, Lawrence Machado, David Miller, Milan Whitaker and Jeffrey Foisy as Constables for the Town contingent upon payment of the fee and providing a copy of their bond to the Town Clerk for a 1-year term. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (3-0-1) Mr. Saunders abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Public Comment:
Approve the use of the Town Hall bathrooms and temporary street closures on June 28, 2026 as requested in the application from the Belonging Committee with applicable fees
To approve the use of the Town Hall bathrooms and temporary street closures on June 28, 2026 as requested in the application from the Belonging Committee with applicable fees
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the use of the Town Hall bathrooms and temporary street closures on June 28, 2026 as requested in the application from the Belonging Committee with applicable fees. Mr. Romano seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Romano)
Approve a Special One-Day All Alcohol License for The Belonging Committee at the Fairhaven’s Got Pride event on June 28, 2026
To approve a Special One-Day All Alcohol License for The Belonging Committee at the Fairhaven’s Got Pride event on June 28, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve a Special One-Day All Alcohol License for The Belonging Committee at the Fairhaven’s Got Pride event on June 28, 2026. Mr. Romano seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Romano)
Discussion ensued about whether to have the time restriction “within the next three months” included in the
Accept the open session minutes of May 11, 2026 as amended
To accept the open session minutes of May 11, 2026 as amended
Yes: Murphy, Romano, SilviaAbstained: Saunders
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the open session minutes of May 11, 2026 as amended. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (3-0-1) Mr. Saunders abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Public Comment:
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. Mr. Romano seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Romano)
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