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September 14, 2026
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Andrew Romano, Natalie A. Mello, Andrew B. Saunders, Pam Kuechler, Richard F. Trapilo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Mr. Romano closed the Public Hearing at 6:05pm
Approve the petition for Job and Work Order# 27795573 from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A EVERSOURCE ENERGY VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. to install 1 (one) new FO (fully owned) pole to be labeled 108/9.5 in the Right of Way o
To approve the petition for Job and Work Order# 27795573 from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A EVERSOURCE ENERGY VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. to install 1 (one) new FO (fully owned) pole to be labeled 108/9.5 in the Right of Way of Green Street to provide upgraded electrical service to 26 Green Street
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the petition for Job and Work Order# 27795573 from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A EVERSOURCE ENERGY VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. to install 1 (one) new FO (fully owned) pole to be labeled 108/9.5 in the Right of Way of Green Street to provide upgraded electrical service to 26 Green Street. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Appoint Rui Pereira to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term
To appoint Rui Pereira to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Rui Pereira to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Mr. Romano closed the Public Hearing at 6:05pm
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned approve the event request for the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative’s Walk-A-Thon on October 24, 2026 with any conditions or requirements from Police, Fire and Public Works. Ms. Kuechler seconded, The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned 1o approve the following traffic/parking control requests from the Fairhaven Police Department for a No Parking Sign on Ash Street at the Intersection of Adams Street; a No Left Turn on Bridge Street at exit of 240 Bridge Street; and a Handicap (HP) Parking Only Sign on 41 Hedge Street. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Table item C4 – Mr. Romano closed the Public Hearing at 6:05pm
To table item C4
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to table item C4. Ms. Kuechler seconded, motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Approve the use of the Town Hall Auditorium by the Millicent Library on October 22, 2026 contingent upon payment of the custodian and audio-visual fees and in accordance with the Town’s policy as outlined in the applicat
To approve the use of the Town Hall Auditorium by the Millicent Library on October 22, 2026 contingent upon payment of the custodian and audio-visual fees and in accordance with the Town’s policy as outlined in the application
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the use of the Town Hall Auditorium by the Millicent Library on October 22, 2026 contingent upon payment of the custodian and audio-visual fees and in accordance with the Town’s policy as outlined in the application. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating positio
To enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares (AFSCME-Highway; and Atlas Tack) 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)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares (AFSCME-Highway; and Atlas Tack) AND to return to open session. Ms. Kuechler seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Kuechler, Mr. Trapilo, Ms. Mello and Mr. Romano in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Approve establishing a Senior Mechanic position to be placed Grade 9 of the existing wage scale. Further, to create a Senior Working Foreman position to be placed in Grade 10 of the existing wage scale
To approve establishing a Senior Mechanic position to be placed Grade 9 of the existing wage scale. Further, to create a Senior Working Foreman position to be placed in Grade 10 of the existing wage scale
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve establishing a Senior Mechanic position to be placed Grade 9 of the existing wage scale. Further, to create a Senior Working Foreman position to be placed in Grade 10 of the existing wage scale. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Public Works Superintendent Vinnie Furtado addressed the Board regarding the requested reclassification under
Take Action Item E3 out of order
To take Action Item E3 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Saunders motioned to take Action Item E3 out of order. Ms, Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Mr. Romano closed the Public Hearing at 6:05pm
Approve Select Board member Trapilo to contact Senator Montigny and Representative Sylvia seeking their assistance to set a meeting of South Coast elected and appointed officials to discuss working together to address th
To approve Select Board member Trapilo to contact Senator Montigny and Representative Sylvia seeking their assistance to set a meeting of South Coast elected and appointed officials to discuss working together to address the cost to dispose of wastewater
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve Select Board member Trapilo to contact Senator Montigny and Representative Sylvia seeking their assistance to set a meeting of South Coast elected and appointed officials to discuss working together to address the cost to dispose of wastewater. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Table Action Item E2
To table Action Item E2
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to table Action Item E2. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Approve to transition Board correspondence from the Select Board agenda to the Town website, providing a central location for access to the public
To approve to transition Board correspondence from the Select Board agenda to the Town website, providing a central location for access to the public
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve to transition Board correspondence from the Select Board agenda to the Town website, providing a central location for access to the public. Ms, Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Accept the Open Session minutes of August 24, 2026
To accept the Open Session minutes of August 24, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of August 24, 2026. Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of August 24, 2026
To accept the Executive Session minutes of August 24, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes of August 24, 2026, Ms. Kuechler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Accept the accept the correspondence listed on the agenda
To accept the accept the correspondence listed on the agenda
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the accept the correspondence listed on the agenda. Ms. Kucchler seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
Enter executive session pursuant G.L. c. 30A, § 21{a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position o
To enter executive session pursuant G.L. c. 30A, § 21{a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares (ABCC RE: Fourth and Long Inc. d/b/a Rasputin’s Tavern) AND not to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to enter executive session pursuant G.L. c. 30A, § 21{a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares (ABCC RE: Fourth and Long Inc. d/b/a Rasputin’s Tavern) AND not to return to open session. Ms. Kuechler seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Saunders, Ms. Kuechler, Mr. Trapilo, Ms. Mello and Mr, Romano in favor, motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Kuechler)
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