Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Bernadette Faria Barreira’s organization
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Fair Haven Select Board Regular Meeting
The Select Board discussed amendments to the collective bargaining agreement between the Highway Department and the town, focusing on new vehicle maintenance positions and wage levels, as well as updating drug and alcohol policies for compliance. The Board addressed the use of the Academy building by the historical society, approved location requests for commercial filming, and resolved issues regarding a utility pole relocation. Additionally, the Board adopted a new artificial intelligence policy, authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the police dispatch union, reviewed transition planning for the retiring town accountant, and closed the fall town meeting warrant.
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The board discussed the security, data storage, and oversight of license plate reading cameras. They approved a revised Board Committee Handbook and addressed the formation and staffing of a new Budget Working Group. Several committee appointments were reviewed, including positions for the Livable Streets Committee and the Atlas Stack Working Group. The board held executive sessions to discuss the legal status of the Rogers School property and contract negotiations. Decisions were made regarding the transition of general counsel services to a new firm, while retaining special counsel for the ongoing wastewater project. Furthermore, the board reviewed town legal expenses, conducted the town administrator's annual evaluation, and addressed a draft letter to the EPA concerning sewer overflow discharge into local waters.
The Select Board addressed several items including the listing of foreclosure properties for sale, the presentation of a 5-year financial forecast with budget deficit projections, and strategies for promoting 40R district development. The Board also focused on compliance for short-term rental room tax collection, approved committee appointments for the Board of Assessors and the Public Safety Committee, and authorized a new deferred compensation plan. Additionally, the Board reviewed potential topics for a fall special town meeting and discussed regional environmental concerns regarding sewer discharges.
Jul 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Fairhaven Board of Health Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed various health initiatives including the status of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, wellness clinic offerings, mosquito control, and rodent complaints. Significant attention was directed toward the Fairhaven Wastewater Treatment Plant, specifically addressing the odor nuisance during construction, complaint reporting protocols, and potential monitoring solutions. The Board also reviewed updates on wind turbine decommissioning and bike path safety. Finally, the Board held a public hearing regarding proposed Kratom regulations, hearing public testimony and voting to accept the regulation with a 2% total alkaloid limit.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
