Dartmouth
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Historical Commission
The commission will review several demolition and exterior renovation requests for residential properties. These include various siding replacements and the replacement of a dilapidated garage at 54 Barneys Joy Road.
- Demolition/replacement of garage at 54 Barneys Joy Road
- Siding and window installations at 88 Hancock Street
- Siding replacement at 183 State Road
- Hardie clapboard installation at 304 Hixville Road
- Demolition request for 37 Middle Street
Agricultural Commission
The Dartmouth Agricultural Commission will review farm stand applications and discuss a 5-acre lot vesting issue. A public hearing may be held on these topics.
- Review of farm stand permit applications
- Discussion of 5-acre lot vesting
- Potential public hearing on agricultural use
- Consideration of commission bylaws or policies
Conservation Commission
The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will review three public hearings on development proposals near protected wetlands and flood zones. Commissioners will also approve wetland determinations for residential septic projects and a UMass Dartmouth research study. The body will update enforcement orders and appoint a representative to an agricultural advisory group.
- Public hearing on a commercial auto dealership at 0 State Road near a wetland buffer
- Public hearing on a convenience store and gas station at 411 Faunce Corner Road near a stream buffer
- Public hearing on a 500-gallon propane tank and stormwater systems at 65 Victoria Street
- Wetland determinations for septic repairs at 333 Rock O’Dundee and 22 Southwind Way
- Approval of a UMass Dartmouth research project at 0 Nonquitt Road
Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee
The committee will review officer reports and unfinished business regarding My Brother's Keeper. The primary focus includes planning for the August 11 Candidate Night at Dartmouth Town Hall.
- August 11, 2026 Candidate's Nite
- Bristol 9th State Representative seat discussion
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Board of Health
This is a regular session of the Dartmouth Board of Health. The provided agenda text does not include any specific topics for discussion or action, suggesting it may be a procedural meeting only.
Board of Appeals
The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two major land use requests. The board will review a Chapter 40B comprehensive permit for a 300-unit residential development at 0 Hathaway Road. It will also consider a variance request to reduce yard setbacks for a 30-by-50-foot barn at 367 Old Westport Road. The meeting will conclude with routine approvals of previous administrative minutes.
- Public hearing on Chapter 40B permit for 300 homes at 0 Hathaway Road
- Public hearing on setback variance for a 30x50 foot barn at 367 Old Westport Road
- Review of administrative minutes from April and May 2026
Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee
The Prudential Committee is meeting to discuss administrative financial matters. The primary focus is the review of pay requisitions.
- Review of pay requisitions
Dartmouth Pathways Committee
The Dartmouth Pathways Committee will approve June meeting minutes and coordinate outreach for upcoming Safe Routes to School and bike events in August. Members will also finalize a letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding a traffic safety study and the Hathaway Road project. The group will set its next meeting for July 2026.
- Send letter to ZBA regarding Hathaway Road traffic safety study by July 7
- Plan August 2026 Safe Routes to School and Bike Redevo outreach events
- Approve June 18 meeting minutes
Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee
The committee will meet to review and approve pending invoices and payment requests. Members will also discuss the current construction schedule and any necessary change orders.
- Review and approval of invoices and payment requests
- Construction schedule and status update
- Review of construction change orders
Council on Aging
The Dartmouth Council on Aging Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting. They will approve minutes from May 28, hear an update on the kitchen project, and discuss filling board member openings.
- Kitchen project update
- Board member openings discussion
- Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
Select Board
The Board will enter an executive session to prepare for upcoming negotiations regarding the Human Resources Director position. This discussion involves strategy sessions related to nonunion personnel contracts.
- Strategy session for Human Resources Director contract negotiations
Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee
The Dartmouth Fire District #1 Prudential Committee is meeting to approve meeting minutes and discuss various operational items, including insurance premium reduction and a concrete apron for a fire hydrant. The agenda also includes discussion of pay requests and other routine business.
- Approve meeting minutes from June 2020
- Discuss insurance premium reduction
- ISO #100 for fire hydrant concrete apron
- Discuss pay requests
- Continued meeting agenda items
Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee
The committee will review and approve invoices and payment requests. They will also discuss a construction change order for the front apron of the fire station.
- Invoice and payment request review and approvals
- Construction change order for front apron
Youth Commission
The Dartmouth Youth Commission will meet to review a document and discuss updates. They will also consider sending correspondence regarding the number of participants. The agenda includes only procedural items.
- Review of document and update
- Send correspondence about participant numbers
Fire District #3
The Prudential Committee will discuss the Dartmouth Permanent Fire Fighters Local 5156 contract and compare insurance premiums for FY2027 vs FY2026. They will also approve financial reports, prepaid expenses, and capital improvement updates.
- Dartmouth Permanent Fire Fighters Local 5156 Contract – Schedule A
- Alera Group insurance premium comparison FY2027 vs FY2026
- Prepaid expense approval for June 30, 2026
- Approval of financial reports including cash receipts, disbursements, and bank reconciliations
- Capital improvement updates
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will review wetland site inspection determinations and continued public hearings for several development projects near wetlands. The body will also vote on a policy to restrict public park access to daylight hours and adopt a new meeting schedule.
- Vote to adopt policy limiting public park access to sunrise-sunset
- Vote to adopt July 2026 – Jan 2027 meeting schedule
- Continued hearing: Commercial auto dealership at 0 State Road
- Continued hearing: Convenience store and gas station at 411 Faunce Corner Road
- Continued hearing: Commercial apartment complex at 810 State Road
Conservation Commission
The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four continued notices of intent involving construction within protected wetland buffer zones. Commissioners will also review a minor wetland inspection at Smith Neck Road and vote on the agency’s meeting schedule for late 2026. No major budget or ordinance changes are scheduled.
- Public hearing on Ronen Drory’s after-the-fact compliance work at 271 State Road (continued to Sept. 15).
- Hearing on Morgan Blum’s proposed auto dealership near a vegetated wetland at 0 State Road.
- Hearing on Ray Young’s convenience store and gas station stormwater system at 411 Faunce Corner Road (continued to July 7).
- Hearing on Kevin Medeiros’ commercial apartment complex and parking lot at 810 State Road.
- Wetland inspection determination for a minor project at 788 Smith Neck Road.
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a commercial apartment complex, parking lot, grading, and stormwater basin within a wetland buffer zone at 810 State Road. They will also continue hearings on a gas station/convenience store at 411 Faunce Corner Road, a car dealership at 0 State Road, and an after-the-fact project at 271 State Road. Administrative items include approving meeting minutes and adopting a meeting schedule for July 2026-January 2027.
- Public hearing for commercial apartment complex at 810 State Road (NOI-26-17)
- Continued hearing for gas station/convenience store at 411 Faunce Corner Road (NOI-26-15)
- Continued hearing for car dealership at 0 State Road (NOI-26-16)
- Continued hearing for after-the-fact vacuum stalls at 271 State Road (NOI-26-11)
- Discussion and vote on meeting schedule July 2026-January 2027
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works will approve warrants, payrolls, and meeting minutes. The agenda includes approving FY 2027 water and sewer rates, a $151,000 engineering contract for SCADA Phase 2, and various annual highway and water bids.
- Approval – Engineering Services–SCADA Phase 2–Water–$151,000
- Approval – FY 2027 Water and Sewer Rates
- Approval – Water & Sewer Abatement – 569 Elm St.
- Approval – Utility Fees- E-one pump Fee increase
- Approval – Annual Bids – Highway Phase I – FY2027
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public meeting virtually to review three site plans: 411 Faunce Corner Road, 57 Faunce Corner Mall Road Unit 65, and 0 State Road. They will also continue an ongoing discussion about Dartmouth's future zoning. Other items include approving minutes and receiving correspondence.
- Site Plan Review PSPR-26-1 for 411 Faunce Corner Road (Map 63 Lot 12)
- Site Plan Review PSPR-26-2 for 57 Faunce Corner Mall Road Unit 65 (Map 183 Lot 83)
- Site Plan Review PSPR-26-3 for 0 State Road (Map 53 Lot 2)
- Ongoing discussion: Dartmouth Future Zoning
- Correspondence from City of Fall River and Russells Mills Historic District
Dartmouth Pathways Committee
The Dartmouth Pathways Committee will vote on drafting a letter regarding the Traffic Safety Study and Hathaway Road project. They will also receive updates on the SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway and review multiple town and MassDOT roadway corridor improvement projects, including Cross Road, Hawthorn Street, and Route 6. Outreach for the August 2026 SRTS/Bike Rodeo will be discussed.
- Draft letter on Traffic Safety Study and Hathaway Road project
- Discussion of SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway update
- Outreach event: SRTS / Bike Rodeo August 2026 with MassBike
- Review of MassDOT corridor improvements: Cross Road, Hawthorn St, Dartmouth St, Faunce Corner Rd, Route 6
- Possible projects: DeMello School and Town Forest
The committee voted unanimously to draft a letter to the Planning Board and ZBA supporting better pedestrian and cyclist accommodations on Hathaway Road. Prior meeting minutes were approved. A lengthy public discussion on the Northern Scenic Greenway occurred but no decision was made. The committee also planned a bike rodeo education event for August.
- Approved drafting letter to Planning Board and ZBA on Hathaway Road improvements (3-0)
- Approved minutes of April 28 and May 26, 2026 (3-0)
- Scheduled bike rodeo education event for Aug 22 with Aug 23 rain date (unanimous)
Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee
The Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee meets to approve minutes, hear officer reports, and discuss recent party events including the MassDems convention and the June 2026 town meeting. They also plan an upcoming Candidate's Night for a state representative seat. The meeting features a speech by Craig Swallow, candidate for U.S. Congress in Massachusetts' 9th District.
- Speaker: Craig Swallow, candidate for U.S. Congress, 9th District
- Planning for August 11 Candidate's Night for Bristol 9th State Representative seat
- Discussion of recent June 2, 2026 Dartmouth Town Meeting
- Reports on Podcasts and officer committees
Select Board
The Select Board will first hold an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel, including the Town Administrator, DPW Business Manager, and Assistant DPW Director. In open session, they will consider approving a conservation restriction on 8.48 acres at Little River Road, a temporary trailer permit at 66 Maine Avenue, and the appointment of a new BJ's Wholesale Club manager. The board will also evaluate the Town Administrator, set summer hours, and reappoint numerous members to boards and committees.
- Executive session for negotiations with Town Administrator, DPW Business Manager, and Assistant DPW Director
- Conservation restriction approval for Little River CR (#2), 8.48 acres on Little River Road
- Temporary trailer permit at 66 Maine Ave, North Dartmouth
- Town Administrator evaluation and DPW Business Manager contract (Brandy Silva)
- Re-appointments to Agricultural Commission, Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, and others
Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee
The Prudential Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the purchase of a used fire truck to replace Engine #5. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Discuss purchase of used fire truck to replace Engine #5
Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three applications: a special permit for a 576 sq ft addition to a non-conforming structure at 8 Bonneau Court, a use variance for a condo conversion of two dwellings at 26 W Bliss Street, and a comprehensive permit (40B) for a 300-unit residential development on 113 acres at 0 Hathaway Road.
- Special permit for 576 sq ft addition at 8 Bonneau Court, increasing non-conformity
- Use variance for condo conversion of two dwellings at 26 W Bliss Street
- Comprehensive permit (40B) for The Hathaway: 300 units on 113 acres at 0 Hathaway Road