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June 8, 2026
11 recorded votes, 2 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
Nils Isaksen addressed the Board with an update on Phase II of the Sidewalk Street Light Project outside the
Approve the installation of six street lights in the town right of way around the Millicent Library as presented this evening
To approve the installation of six street lights in the town right of way around the Millicent Library as presented this evening
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the installation of six street lights in the town right of way around the Millicent Library as presented this evening. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Appoint Jennifer Paulino to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term
To appoint Jennifer Paulino to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Jennifer Paulino to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Appoint Charles Murphy Sr. to the Lagoa Friendship Pact Committee for a 1- year term
To appoint Charles Murphy Sr. to the Lagoa Friendship Pact Committee for a 1- year term
Yes: Mello, Romano, Saunders, SilviaAbstained: Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Charles Murphy Sr. to the Lagoa Friendship Pact Committee for a 1- year term. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Murphy abstained.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
The Board reviewed the request. Mr. Saunders added that LCpl. Matthew Rodriguez is remembered as “the smiling
Approve the event request for the Run to Remember 5K on October 25, 2026 contingent upon any conditions from Police, Fire and Public Works
To approve the event request for the Run to Remember 5K on October 25, 2026 contingent upon any conditions from Police, Fire and Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Saunders motioned to approve the event request for the Run to Remember 5K on October 25, 2026 contingent upon any conditions from Police, Fire and Public Works. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Nils Isaksen addressed the Board with an update on Phase II of the Sidewalk Street Light Project outside the
Approve the event request for the Fairhaven Turkey Trot, 5k walk/run on November 26, 2026 contingent upon any conditions from Police, Fire and Public Works
To approve the event request for the Fairhaven Turkey Trot, 5k walk/run on November 26, 2026 contingent upon any conditions from Police, Fire and Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the event request for the Fairhaven Turkey Trot, 5k walk/run on November 26, 2026 contingent upon any conditions from Police, Fire and Public Works. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Determine that release of the Agreement and Voluntary Covenant for Development recorded at Book 8257, Page 132 is in the best interests of the Town and to approve the Release of Agreement and Voluntary Covenant for Devel
To determine that release of the Agreement and Voluntary Covenant for Development recorded at Book 8257, Page 132 is in the best interests of the Town and to approve the Release of Agreement and Voluntary Covenant for Development recorded through the Registry of Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to determine that release of the Agreement and Voluntary Covenant for Development recorded at Book 8257, Page 132 is in the best interests of the Town and to approve the Release of Agreement and Voluntary Covenant for Development recorded through the Registry of Deeds. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Rename Union Wharf to MacLean’s Wharf
To rename Union Wharf to MacLean’s Wharf
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to rename Union Wharf to MacLean’s Wharf. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Designate the Harbormaster and Building Commissioner as the Authorized Signatories for Chapter 91 for the Town of Fairhaven
To designate the Harbormaster and Building Commissioner as the Authorized Signatories for Chapter 91 for the Town of Fairhaven
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to designate the Harbormaster and Building Commissioner as the Authorized Signatories for Chapter 91 for the Town of Fairhaven. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Accept the open session minutes of May 26, 2026 as presented
To accept the open session minutes of May 26, 2026 as presented
Yes: Murphy, Romano, Saunders, SilviaAbstained: Mello
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the open session minutes of May 26, 2026 as presented. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Ms. Mello abstained.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Remove the email Fairhaven’s Goi Pride from the list of correspondence and not place it online
To remove the email Fairhaven’s Goi Pride from the list of correspondence and not place it online
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to remove the email Fairhaven’s Goi Pride from the list of correspondence and not place it online. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Enter the Select Board correspondence listed into the record
To enter the Select Board correspondence listed into the record
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to enter the Select Board correspondence listed into the record. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
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