Marine Resources Committee
1. In consultation with the Harbormaster/Shellfish Officer, periodically make recommendations to the Select Board for revision of the Town of Fairhaven Waterways Regulations and Shellfish Regulations.
2. With the assistance of the Harbormaster/Shellfish Officer and the Director of Planning and Economic Development, be responsible for making recommendations to the Select Board and the Planning Board regarding long-range planning for the harbor and its resources, including matters relating to moorings, piers and docks, land acquisition, water sheet zoning, storm water runoff mitigation, protection of the harbor's resources and sea level rising as a result of global warming.
3. With the assistance of the Harbormaster/Shellfish Officer, advise and make recommendation on water-related capital infrastructure improvements such as ramps, docks, wharves and piers to the Town Administrator and Capital Planning Committee.
4. Annually review waterways fees, harbor fees, shellfish license fees and other related charges or fees with the Harbormaster/Shellfish Officer and the Town Administrator and advise the Select Board regarding adjustments as needed.
5. Provide guidance and recommendations to the Select Board and Town Administrator on marine resource policy issues.
6. Act as a resource and aid to the Harbormaster/Shellfish Officer, when requested, to assist in the carrying out the responsibilities of that office.
7. Prepare annually for inclusion in the Town Report a written summary of the Committee's activities during the prior year.
Adopted by vote of the Board of Selectmen on October 1, 2018.
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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Brandon Estrella | Shellfish Warden / Deputy | |
Timothy Cox | Cell: (508) 962-1416 | |
Sharon Mills |
Committee Members
Name | Term Expires | |
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Chair | 2024 | |
Michelle Potter
| 2024 | |
Robert Pink, Jr.
| 2024 | |
Andrew Jones
| 2024 | |
David Hebert
| 2024 | |
Andrew Saunders
| Select Board Representative | 2025 |
Robert D. Hobson
| BPW Representative | 2024 |