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July 27, 2026
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Andrew Romano, Andrew B. Saunders, Pam Kuechler, Richard F. Trapilo, Natalie A. Mello
Absent: Natalie A. Mello
Every vote, in order
Treasurer/Collector Carla Mourao addressed the Board regarding the sale or retention of the three foreclosure
Treasurer/Collector Carla Mourao addressed the Board regarding the sale or retention of the three foreclosure
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned under M.G.L. c 60, s. 64A(c), to hereby move for the Town of Fairhaven sell the property located on French Avenue, Assessors’ Parcel 27-230 & 231, and it be acquired by the Town upon the issuance of a foreclosure judgment by the Land Court in docket no. 17 TL 001535. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned under M.G.L. c 60, s. 64A(c), to hereby move that the Town of Fairhaven sell the property located on Harding Road, Assessors’ Parcel 20-161, and it be acquired by the Town as a result of a foreclosure judgment by the Land Court on June 5, 2026 in docket no. 18 TL 000173. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned under M.G.L. c 60, s. 64A(c), to hereby move that the Town of Fairhaven sell the property located on 5 Newbury Avenue, Assessors’ Parcel 19-135 through 139, and it be acquired by the Town upon the issuance of a foreclosure judgment by the Land Court in docket no. 18 TL 000174. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned amend the Atlas Tack Working Group as presented. Ms. Kucchler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Appoint Diane Tomassetti to the Board of Assessors for a term through May, 2028
To appoint Diane Tomassetti to the Board of Assessors for a term through May, 2028
The minutes give the count (4-0-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Diane Tomassetti to the Board of Assessors for a term through May, 2028. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0) Mr. Saunders recused himself.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Appointment Request: Public Safety Complex Committee: Patrick Carr
Appoint Patrick Carr to the Public Safety Complex Committee for a term through completion
To appoint Patrick Carr to the Public Safety Complex Committee for a term through completion
Yes: Kuechler, TrapiloNo: Romano
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Trapilo motioned to appoint Patrick Carr to the Public Safety Complex Committee for a term through completion. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed (2-1-1) Mr. Romano opposed Mr. Saunders recused.” (Motion: Trapilo, second: Kuechler)
Treasurer/Collector Carla Mourao addressed the Board regarding the sale or retention of the three foreclosure
Appoint the election officers as listed on page two of the agenda
To appoint the election officers as listed on page two of the agenda
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint the election officers as listed on page two of the agenda. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Approve a special one-day beer and wine only license for The Lions Club event on August 29, 2026 from 5:00-9:00pm
To approve a special one-day beer and wine only license for The Lions Club event on August 29, 2026 from 5:00-9:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve a special one-day beer and wine only license for The Lions Club event on August 29, 2026 from 5:00-9:00pm. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Adopt MissionSquare Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust Option as a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Option for Town Employees
To adopt MissionSquare Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust Option as a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Option for Town Employees
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to adopt MissionSquare Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust Option as a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Option for Town Employees. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Call a Special Town Meeting on November 17, 2026
To call a Special Town Meeting on November 17, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to call a Special Town Meeting on November 17, 2026. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Open the warrant for Special Town Meeting on November 17, 2026
To open the warrant for Special Town Meeting on November 17, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to open the warrant for Special Town Meeting on November 17, 2026. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Table this item until August 10, 2026
To table this item until August 10, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to table this item until August 10, 2026. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Accept the open session minutes of July 13, 2026 as presented
To accept the open session minutes of July 13, 2026 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the open session minutes of July 13, 2026 as presented. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Accept the executive session minutes of July 13, 2026 as presented
To accept the executive session minutes of July 13, 2026 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the executive session minutes of July 13, 2026 as presented. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Enter the Select Board correspondence as listed into the record
To enter the Select Board correspondence as listed into the record
Yes: Kuechler, Mello, Romano, Saunders, Trapilo
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to enter the Select Board correspondence as listed into the record. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
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