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July 6, 2026
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Andrew Romano, Natalie A. Mello, Andrew B. Saunders, Pam Kuechler, Richard F. Trapilo
Absent: None
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations w
To enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel”: (Assistant Town Accountant) AND to return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to enter Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel”: (Assistant Town Accountant) AND to return to Open Session. Ms. Mello seconded. Roll Call Vote, Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Trapilo and Mr. Romano in favor. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
Establish a Full-Time Assistant Town Accountant Position, Grade 15 of the Fairhaven Classification Plan, non-union as presented
To establish a Full-Time Assistant Town Accountant Position, Grade 15 of the Fairhaven Classification Plan, non-union as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to establish a Full-Time Assistant Town Accountant Position, Grade 15 of the Fairhaven Classification Plan, non-union as presented. Ms. Mello seconded. Roll Call Vote, Mr. Saunders, Ms. Mello, Mr. Trapilo, Ms. Kuechler and Mr. Romano in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)
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