Board of Public Works
Mission Statement
Public Works in Fairhaven is governed by the five member, unpaid elected Board of Public Works Commissioners. The Board sets policy and establish the rules, regulations, fees, and procedures of the public works in the Town of Fairhaven. This also includes management and maintenance of the Town roadway, park and utility infrastructure systems, including: roads, parks, cemeteries, beach, bike paths, water, sewer, storm drainage, trash collection, vehicle maintenance, and recycling center.
The Board sets policy and establishes rules, regulations, fees, and procedures. The Commissioners are empowered with the duties and responsibilities of Water Commissioners, Sewer Commissioners, Park Commissioners, and Cemetery Commissioners, as provided under state law.
We strive to maintain and improve living conditions here in Fairhaven for our residents and provide value for our tax payers.
The Board of Public Works organization is divided into the following working groups:
Staff Contacts
Name | Title |
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Vincent D. Furtado | BPW Superintendent |
Joshua Crabb | Highway Superintendent |
Jeffrey Furtado | Water Superintendent |
Kathy A. Tripp |
Board Members
Name | Title | Term Expires |
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Brian Wotton
| Chair | 2026 |
Robert D. Hobson
| Vice Chair | 2027 |
Anne Morton-Smith
| Clerk | 2025 |
Member | 2026 | |
Hillary Kesner Rotondo
| Member | 2027 |