Charles Murphy Sr.

“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)

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“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)

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“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the language of the ballot question, shal] the Town of Fairhaven be allowed to assess an additional $649,178 in rcal estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of Public Safety Salaries and Wages: Fire Overtime; Community Services Salaries and Wages: Tourism Department Wages; Community Services Operating Expenses: Tourism Department Operating Expenses; Public Works Highway wages and Lducation: Fairhaven Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning on July Ist, 2026? Yes or No. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)

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“Motion: Ms. Mello motioned to approve leasing a portion of the Rogers School to hold a “Summer Art Museum- Rogers School” from June 12, 2026 to August 9, 2026. Further, prior to allowing entrance into the Rogers School to stage the art event, all improvements must be made to the satisfaction of Town staff, a lease prepared by Town Counsel is signed by both parties and a certificate of insurance naming the Town of Fairhaven be provided. Lastly, the Select Board authorizes the Town Administrator to sign the lease on behalf of the Select Board, Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion failed (2-3-0) Mr. Saunders, Mr. Romano and Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Mello, second: Murphy)

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“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the use of two detail officers at the Town elections in May. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion failed (2-3-0) Mr. Silvia, Mr. Romano and Mr. Murphy opposed.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)

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“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned that the additional $90,000 FY27 General Fund budget funds be used in the following manner to the Fairhaven Schoo! Department. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion failed (2-3-0) Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Mello)

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“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to that the additional $90,000 FY27 General Fund budget be used in the following manner: $30,861 to Animal Control Wages, $24,700 to Animal Control Expenses and $34,439 to the Fairhaven School Department. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed (3-2-0) Mr. Saunders and Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Mello)

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“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to support the revised language for Section 7(A)(11) in Article 24 of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Romano opposed.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)

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“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to approve the FY27-FY31 Capital Improvement Plan. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Mello)

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“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to remove the article titled, Fairhaven Affordable Housing Trust from the warrant until it is vetted. Ms. Mello seconded. The motion failed (2-3-0) Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia opposed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Mello)

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