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Keith Silvia
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Silvia as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 23 of 23 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (23)
- Mar 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Jan 10Approve setting up the gift account for Grimshaw ParkMotion: to approve setting up the gift account for Grimshaw ParkPassed 2–0 · Silvia: Not recorded
January 10, 2022: Approve setting up the gift account for Grimshaw Park
To approve setting up the gift account for Grimshaw Park
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve setting up the gift account for Grimshaw Park. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote passed. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Sep 13Submit a letter in favor of H3948, an act…Motion: to submit a letter in favor of H3948, an act An…Passed 3–1 · Silvia: Not recorded
September 13, 2021: Submit a letter in favor of H3948, an act An Act Relative to The Board of Selectmen of The Town of Fairhaven
To submit a letter in favor of H3948, an act An Act Relative to The Board of Selectmen of The Town of Fairhaven
Joint vote with another board (3-1); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to submit a letter in favor of H3948, an act An Act Relative to The Board of Selectmen of The Town of Fairhaven. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote passed. (3-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Aug 30Approve the final revision of the Town Administrator position…Motion: to approve the final revision of the Town Administrator position statementPassed 2–0 · Silvia: Not recorded
August 30, 2021: Approve the final revision of the Town Administrator position statement
To approve the final revision of the Town Administrator position statement
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the final revision of the Town Administrator position statement. Mr. Espindola seconded. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Aug 23Approve the draft Town Administrator position statement condition upon…Motion: to approve the draft Town Administrator position statement condition upon the…Passed 2–0 · Silvia: Not recorded
August 23, 2021: Approve the draft Town Administrator position statement condition upon the Collins Center outlining the salary as appropriate and to add the edits by Ms. Powers and Mr. Espindola
To approve the draft Town Administrator position statement condition upon the Collins Center outlining the salary as appropriate and to add the edits by Ms. Powers and Mr. Espindola
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the draft Town Administrator position statement condition upon the Collins Center outlining the salary as appropriate and to add the edits by Ms. Powers and Mr. Espindola. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote passed. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Aug 16Appoint Travis Rapoza to the Economic Development CommitteeMotion: to appoint Travis Rapoza to the Economic Development CommitteePassed 2–1 · Silvia: Not recorded
August 16, 2021: Appoint Travis Rapoza to the Economic Development Committee
To appoint Travis Rapoza to the Economic Development Committee
The minutes give the count (2-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to appoint Travis Rapoza to the Economic Development Committee. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote passed. (2-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Aug 16Appoint Anne Morton Smith to the at-large position on…Motion: to appoint Anne Morton Smith to the at-large position on the…Passed 2–0 · Silvia: Not recorded
August 16, 2021: Appoint Anne Morton Smith to the at-large position on the Town Administrator Search committee
To appoint Anne Morton Smith to the at-large position on the Town Administrator Search committee
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to appoint Anne Morton Smith to the at-large position on the Town Administrator Search committee. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote passed. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Aug 16Appoint Gloria Perparas to the at-large position on the…Motion: to appoint Gloria Perparas to the at-large position on the Town…Passed 2–0 · Silvia: Not recorded
August 16, 2021: Appoint Gloria Perparas to the at-large position on the Town Administrator Search committee
To appoint Gloria Perparas to the at-large position on the Town Administrator Search committee
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to appoint Gloria Perparas to the at-large position on the Town Administrator Search committee. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote passed. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Aug 9Reconsider the acceptance of the Town Administrator Screening processMotion: to reconsider the acceptance of the Town Administrator Screening processPassed 2–0 · Silvia: Not recorded
August 9, 2021: Reconsider the acceptance of the Town Administrator Screening process
To reconsider the acceptance of the Town Administrator Screening process
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to reconsider the acceptance of the Town Administrator Screening process. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Aug 9Amend the Town Administrator Screening committee to add one…Motion: to amend the Town Administrator Screening committee to add one Board…Passed 2–0 · Silvia: Not recorded
August 9, 2021: Amend the Town Administrator Screening committee to add one Board of Public Works representative and one more Citizen at-large member
To amend the Town Administrator Screening committee to add one Board of Public Works representative and one more Citizen at-large member
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to amend the Town Administrator Screening committee to add one Board of Public Works representative and one more Citizen at-large member. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Aug 9Move the project forward for a Fall Town Meeting…Motion: to move the project forward for a Fall Town Meeting ArticlePassed 2–0 · Silvia: Not recorded
August 9, 2021: Move the project forward for a Fall Town Meeting Article
To move the project forward for a Fall Town Meeting Article
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to move the project forward for a Fall Town Meeting Article. Ms. Powers seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Powers)
Votes with no disagreement (135)
From the Fairhaven Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos: candidates’ own submitted photos, published by Fairhaven Neighborhood News (2021, 2024, 2025 and 2026 candidate statements). Other former members show initials.
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