Dartmouth public meetings in 2024

Fire District #3

The Dartmouth Fire District No. 3 Prudential Committee will meet on December 30, 2024, to discuss general business including scheduling next meeting and approving minutes, old business such as an E-Dispatch software update, and new business including Massachusetts Department of Revenue free cash certification and tax rate recapitulation for fiscal year 2025, plus a Congressional Fire Service Institutes Caucus delegation. The agenda also includes a financial report for December 2024 and capital improvement updates including a rescue truck purchase agreement with Rosenbauer.

• E-Dispatch software update
• Massachusetts Department of Revenue Free Cash Certification for Fiscal Year 2025
• Massachusetts Department of Revenue Tax Rate Recapitulation for Fiscal Year 2025
• Congressional Fire Service Institutes Caucus delegation
• Rescue Truck Rosenbauer Purchase Agreement

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review invoices and payments, and discuss the construction schedule and any change orders for the ongoing project.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Review and approve invoices and payment requests
• Discuss construction schedule and status
• Discuss construction change orders if applicable

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The District Committee will meet to discuss the FY24 audit results and reconciliation. The body will also review bid results for temporary labor services and ratify warrants from November and December 2024.

• Presentation of FY24 Audit Results
• FY2024 Reconciliation
• Bid Results for Temporary Labor Services
• Ratification of Warrant 10-25 (11/19/2024) and Warrant 11-25 (12/07/2024)

Board of Public Works

The Dartmouth Board of Public Works will vote on proposed transfer station fee increases, a USGS agreement, and a contract amendment for aeration improvements. The board will also receive updates on a rate and efficiency study, Cross Road improvements, Hathaway Road sewer connections, and the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan.

• Approval of Transfer Station Fee Increases
• Approval of USGS Agreement
• Approval of CDM Aeration Improvements Amendment
• Presentation of Weston & Sampson Rate & Efficiency Study
• Update on Hathaway Road Development Sewer

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District - Budget Subcommittee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Budget Subcommittee is meeting to review the draft FY2026 Budget. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from a December 14, 2023 meeting.

• Draft FY2026 Budget
• Draft Minutes of December 14, 2023 Meeting

Fire District #3

This meeting notice for Fire District #3 (listed as 'Sootergrug Hoo Giorser Wo A Pavidenreas Corer abies') contains only procedural boilerplate. The listed topics are illegible, and no specific decisions or discussions are identified. The notice indicates an attached sheet, but it is not provided in the source.

Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee

The Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, treasurer's report, committee reports, and new business items such as discussions on nursing homes under the incoming administration and developments in U.S. weather. This is a party committee meeting and does not involve public government decisions.

• New Business: Nursing Homes Under Trump (discussion)
• New Business: Developments in U.S. Weather (discussion)
• Reports from committees including Political Issues, Community Visibility, and Candidate Steering

Cultural Council

The Dartmouth Cultural Council will meet to consider and vote on grant applications for Fiscal Year 2025. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Southworth Library in Haskell Hall.

• Consideration of DCC Fiscal Year 2025 grant applications
• Meeting at Southworth Library, Haskell Hall
• Meeting date: December 17, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will hold three continued public hearings on property development projects, including a 39,129-square-foot car dealership with a car wash, an amended order for parking lot and infiltration basin modifications, and a seawall repair. The commission will also discuss draft wetland regulation revisions, with a public hearing scheduled for January 21, 2025. Administrative items include approval of minutes and field trip reports.

• Continued public hearing for Anthony Capuano/PRM Auto Holdings to construct a 39,129 sq ft car dealership and car wash at 411 Faunce Corner Road (former Rose Motors site)
• Continued public hearing for Paskamansett Land Company to modify infiltration basin and parking lot at 481 Faunce Corner Road
• Continued public hearing for Roland & Suzanne Valois to repair stone seawall and replace stairs at 1 Meadow Shores
• Discussion of draft wetland regulation revisions with public hearing scheduled for January 21, 2025
• Approval of November 26, 2024 minutes and December 10, 2024 field trip reports

Planning Board

The Dartmouth Planning Board will review several property development requests, including three special permits and four site plan reviews for locations on State Road, Dartmouth Street, and Faunce Corner Road. The board will also consider a Chapter 91 Waterways License application for a property on Old Jetty Road. These reviews determine whether proposed construction or land modifications meet local zoning and state environmental standards before approval. Administrative updates cover accessory dwelling units, master plan implementation, and planning department hours.

• Continued public hearing for Special Permit PSP-24-3 at 413 State Road
• Public hearings for Special Permits PSP-24-6 (696 Dartmouth Street) and PSP-24-7 (411 Faunce Corner Road)
• Site plan reviews continued for properties on State Road, Dartmouth Street, and two locations on Faunce Corner Road
• Chapter 91 Waterways License application (MassDEP 24-WW01-0186-APP) for 21 Old Jetty Road
• Administrative updates on ADU zoning, master plan implementation, and planning consultant hours

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for several special permit applications. The meeting also includes site plan reviews and a water-dependent license application.

• Special Permit: 413 State Road (PSP-24-3)
• Special Permit: 696 Dartmouth Street (PSP-24-6)
• Special Permit: 411 Faunce Corner Road (PSP-24-7)
• Site Plan Review: 481 Faunce Corner Road (PSPR-24-13)
• Chapter 91 Waterways Water-Dependent License: 21 Old Jetty Road

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in executive session to address an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins. The public meeting includes discussions on senior center masterplans, police officer appointments, and numerous license renewals.

• Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgins
• Change of Manager application for Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
• Pledge of Collateral applications for Sail Loft and Joe’s Original
• Motor Vehicle Class II License application for Bliss Corner Auto Sales at 590 Dartmouth Street
• Appointment of Special Police Officers Paul Arruda and Kyle Costa

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to discuss the FY26-FY35 Capital Improvement Plan draft and the Dartmouth Public School Food Service Program. The agenda includes a resolution regarding design services for the DeMello and Potter fire alarm replacement project and updates on the preliminary FY26 budget.

• Resolution 25-1: Awarding a contract for design services for the DeMello and Potter Fire Alarm and Detection System Replacement Project
• FY26-FY35 Capital Improvement Plan (draft) overview
• Preliminary FY26 Budget update
• Grievance hearings with the Dartmouth Educators Association (Executive Session)

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to conduct interviews for the Town Administrator position. The agenda lists two candidates for these interviews.

• Interview of Gary J. Carreiro for Town Administrator
• Interview of Shawn Cadime for Town Administrator

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board of Directors will meet to review the DCOA Master Plan final report. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting and standing committee reports.

• DCOA Master Plan final report
• Approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The Dartmouth Pathways Committee will discuss updates on the SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway and Dartmouth Heritage Trail, along with old business including VRUL signs and a MassDOT offer of free Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon assemblies for pedestrian safety. New committee member recruitment and local events are also on the agenda.

• MassDOT offers free Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) assemblies for local road pedestrian safety
• Discussion/update on SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway
• Discussion/update on Dartmouth Heritage Trail
• New DPC members needed; add town department/board members
• Local cycling and walking/running events review

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct interviews for the Town Administrator position. Candidates scheduled for discussion include A.D. Christian Vitale and Bridget Almon.

• Town Administrator interviews: A.D. Christian Vitale
• Town Administrator interviews: Bridget Almon

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review several domestic animal permit requests for various properties in Dartmouth. The agenda also includes a discussion to amend the Town of Dartmouth Garbage Regulations.

• Domestic Animal permit request: 60 pigeons, 15 chickens, 3 roosters, 4 goats, 3 geese, and 3 rabbits at 11 Alden Avenue
• Domestic Animal permit request: 6 horses at 1289 Reed Road
• Domestic Animal permit request: 14 chickens and 1 rooster at 5 Cornell Circle
• Waiver request for one deep observation hole at 20 Gosnold Avenue
• Amendment of the Town of Dartmouth Garbage Regulations

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to consider several requests for domestic animal permits. The board will also review the November 13, 2024, meeting minutes and a betterment release for 36 Deerfield Lane.

• Domestic Animal permit request: 60 pigeons, 15 chickens, 3 roosters, 4 goats, 3 geese, and 3 rabbits at 11 Alden Avenue
• Domestic Animal permit request: 6 horses at 1289 Reed Road
• Domestic Animal permit request: 14 chickens and 1 rooster at 5 Cornell Circle
• Betterment Release for Plat 60, Lot 1-47 at 36 Deerfield Lane
• Approval of November 13, 2024, meeting minutes

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will review vendor and payroll warrants. The meeting includes updates on building and equipment maintenance, as well as a discussion regarding the potential need to hire an Internal Auditor.

• Vendor Warrant
• Payroll Warrant
• Equipment maintenance
• Building maintenance
• Discussion of potential Internal Auditor hire

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will hold a second reading and vote to adopt a Religious Accommodation Policy. It will also vote to ratify Memoranda of Agreements with GNBEU Units A, B, and C. Other votes include approval of out-of-state travel for student athletes and designation of surplus equipment. The meeting includes public comment and reports from the Superintendent and Principal.

• Second reading and adoption of the Religious Accommodation Policy
• Vote to ratify Memoranda of Agreements with GNBEU Units A, B, and C
• Vote to approve out-of-state travel for student athletes
• Vote to designate equipment as surplus
• Reports from Superintendent (MASC/MASS, NEASC takeaways), Principal (Artisan Report), and Student Representative

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hear a consultation request for cemetery restoration funding and discuss the 2026 needs assessment and plan. They will also receive updates on the historic building inventory, dog park project, and agricultural preservation fund. Invoices and correspondence will be reviewed.

• Cemetery restoration eligibility consultation
• 2026 funding notice and needs assessment discussion
• Historic building inventory update
• Dog park project update
• Agricultural preservation fund working group update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings on several projects, including a 39,129-square-foot car dealership with car wash at the former Rose Motors site, amendments to an infiltration basin at 481 Faunce Corner Road, seawall repairs at 1 Meadow Shores, and pier improvements at 21 Old Jetty Road. They will also approve minutes and field trip reports, and discuss enforcement issues and the meeting schedule.

• Continued public hearing for 39,129 sq ft car dealership at 411 Faunce Corner Road
• Continued public hearing for Amended Order of Conditions for infiltration basin at 481 Faunce Corner Road
• Public hearing for pier improvements at 21 Old Jetty Road
• Continued public hearing for seawall repair at 1 Meadow Shores
• Approval of November 12, 2024 minutes and field trip reports

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will meet to approve financial warrants and review a proposed draft of revised By-Laws for DFD #2. The body will also discuss the status of the employee handbook and the use of the fire station for town elections.

• Proposed draft of revised By-Laws for DFD #2
• Vendor Warrant approval
• November payroll approval
• Use of fire station at 1100 Russells Mills Road for town elections

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Dartmouth Housing Authority will hold a public hearing regarding updated policies related to the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) and parking. The board will also receive reports from the Executive Director, Treasurer, and Resident Services.

• Public hearing on HCVP Administration Plan - HOTMA
• Public hearing on Munroe Terrace Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) - HOTMA
• Public hearing on Munroe Terrace Tenant Selection Plan (TSP) - HOTMA
• Public hearing on Munroe Terrace Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) - HOTMA
• Public hearing on Parking Policy for Sol E Mar, Munroe Terrace, and O’Connor Sisson House

Historical Commission

The Dartmouth Historical Commission will discuss the next round of Form B applications, open meeting laws, and demolition delay applications. The body will also review a request from Judy Lund regarding restoration work at the Joseph Davis Cemetery.

• Discussion of Form B applications
• Discussion of open meeting laws
• Discussion of demolition delay applications
• Review of Judy Lund's restoration request for Joseph Davis Cemetery

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will discuss the setting of minimum annual taxes. The body will also hold a vote regarding minimum residential fees.

• Discussion on setting minimum annual taxes
• Vote on minimum residential fees

Board of Assessors

This is a routine meeting of the Dartmouth Board of Assessors. The board will recess for a classification hearing for Fire Districts 1, 2, and 3, then return to open session to approve minutes, discuss the revaluation project, and sign motor vehicle warrants. An executive session is planned to discuss abatements, exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters.

• Fire Districts 1, 2, and 3 Classification Hearing
• Revaluation Project discussion
• Motor vehicle warrant
• Executive session: Abatements & Exemptions per submitted list
• Executive session: ATB matters per submitted list

Planning Board

The Planning Board will reconvene to review a site plan for 1402 Tucker Road and discuss various administrative items, including minutes and correspondence. The meeting agenda also includes reports on the Master Plan, Planning Department updates, and the Chairperson's report.

• Site Plan Review (PSPR-24-7) for 1402 Tucker Road
• Minutes from November 18, 2024
• Correspondence from Freetown and Westport
• Planner’s Report on MassDEP petition update
• Master Plan Implementation Report

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting for a joint executive session with the Select Board. The boards will discuss collective bargaining strategy regarding the Director of Planning.

• Executive session regarding Director of Planning collective bargaining strategy

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings regarding tax classification and an Eversource pole in Faunce Corner Rd. The board will also hold a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss the Planning Director position and review alcohol license renewals.

• Hearing for Eversource 1 New Midspan JO Pole in Faunce Corner Rd
• Hearing on Tax Classification
• Joint meeting with Planning Board regarding Planning Director position
• Alcohol license renewals for multiple establishments including Black Bass Grill and Olive Garden
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for Director of Planning, Facilities Supervisor, and Human Resource Director

Board of Assessors

The Dartmouth Board of Assessors held an open meeting on December 2, 2024 at 400 Slocum Rd, Room 213. The agenda included a call to order, a reading of the Open Meeting Law, and a recess for a Tax Classification Hearing before adjournment. No substantive items such as rezoning, contracts, or ordinance changes were scheduled.

Historical Commission

The Dartmouth Historical Commission will review and potentially decide on a demolition application for a nonhabitable home at 15 Delano Street. They will also discuss restoration work at the Joseph Davis Cemetery with Judy Lund. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes.

• Demo application HDPR-24-57 for 15 Delano Street, entire nonhabitable home
• Discussion with Judy Lund on Joseph Davis Cemetery restoration

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission meeting scheduled for December 2, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025.

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee will meet to approve minutes and review invoice and payment requests. The committee will also meet with the design firm and OPM to discuss the status and schedule of construction.

• Review and approval of invoice and payment requests
• Discussion of construction schedule and status with design firm and OPM

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee will discuss the 2024 fiscal audit, approve the meeting minutes, and consider several new business items. The most significant is the proposed premium increase for the Medex health plans, raising the Medex 2 with Blue Medicare RX PDP to $452 per month and the Medicare Freedom RX PPO Plan to $447 per month. Other items include a small recycling bin program, a new laptop for the finance assistant, and updates on capital improvement projects.

• Fiscal Year 2024 audit by Hague, Sahady & Co., CPAs, P.C.
• Medex 2 with Blue Medicare RX PDP premium increase to $452/month (15.9% rise)
• Medicare Freedom RX PPO Plan premium increase to $447/month (30.7% rise)
• Small recycling bins for Dartmouth buildings via Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District
• Purchase of a new laptop for the finance administrative assistant

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on DEP FILE #15-2709, an amended order of conditions for the Paskamansett Land Company to modify an infiltration basin and related infrastructure at 481 Faunce Corner Road. The commission will also consider several other public hearing notices and two requests for determination of applicability for a Tesla Powerwall and vegetation management projects. Additional agenda items include discussion of wetland regulations, staffing vacancies, and a MADEP/Town petition sign‑off.

• RDA‑24‑33: request to install a Tesla Powerwall 3 on 2B Howland Avenue (Map 121, Lot 6)
• RDA‑24‑34: request for vegetation management and grading at 25 Buzzards Bay Avenue (Map 88, Lot 32)
• DEP FILE #15‑2709: amended order of conditions for Paskamansett Land Company at 481 Faunce Corner Road (Map 65, Lot 34‑5)
• DEP FILE #15‑2759: notice of intent to repair stone seawall and replace stairs at 1 Meadow Shores (Map 88, Lot 20)
• DEP FILE #15‑2760: notice of intent to construct a pool at 14 Water Street (Map 117, Lot 11)

Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART)

The Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART) will review overdose data from local law enforcement and public health services. The committee will discuss ongoing projects and consider funding for a substance use program coordinator and various school safety initiatives.

• Review of overdose data from Dartmouth Police and Sheriff's Department
• Approval of funding for Town Substance Use Program Coordinator ($57,000-$75,000)
• Funding for School Expanded After-School Program ($100,000)
• Funding for School Expanded Safety Program ($33,500)
• Discussion of opioid settlement funds and harm reduction vending machines

Long Range Capital Planning Committee

The Long Range Capital Planning Committee will meet to update the capital projects list, review priority levels for long-range projects, and discuss potential funding options. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda. The committee may also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Capital Projects List Update
• Long Range Capital Priority Levels discussion
• Long Range Capital Funding Options discussion

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss water quality monitoring and the Cedar Dell Pond monitoring presentation. The body is seeking approval for a moratorium relief request on Bryant St and construction supervision for a treatment facility upgrade.

• Approval of Weston & Sampson for 579 Old Westport Rd Treatment facility upgrade-Construction Supervision
• Approval of Bryant St Moratorium relief request
• Presentation by AECOM regarding Cedar Dell Pond Monitoring & Improvements to well sites
• Discussion on revised hours for brush/leaf area through winter
• Discussion on MassDEP Rulemaking to revise Site Assignment Regulations for Solid Waste Facilities

Youth Commission

The Dartmouth Youth Commission will hold a public meeting on November 20, 2024, at 101 Poquonnock Road. The agenda includes a list of items that may be discussed.

• Public meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024
• Location: 101 Poquonnock Road
• List of items to be discussed provided
• Notice posted by Town Clerk Sarah C. Arruda

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Personnel Subcommittee

The Personnel Subcommittee of the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will meet to approve minutes from November 2023 and discuss proposed salaries and wages for fiscal year 2026. No specific dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of FY2026 Salaries and Wages for district personnel
• Approval of draft minutes from November 14, 2023

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee will meet to discuss the FY26 assessments for member communities and review the FY2024 audit results. They will also approve minutes from October 24, 2024, ratify warrants 8-25 and 9-25, and may enter executive session to discuss policy positions.

• Presentation of FY2024 Audit Results
• Discussion of FY26 Assessments to member communities
• Ratification of warrants 8-25 and 9-25
• Approval of minutes from October 24, 2024
• Executive session for inter-agency policy discussions

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve minutes and bills, discuss the revaluation project, and consider a senior exempt income increase. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss abatements and ATB matters.

• Approval of October 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Discussion regarding the revaluation project
• Senior exempt income increase
• Executive session for abatements and ATB matters

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 2 Bylaw Review Committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes and continue its review of bylaws. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.

• Review minutes from previous meeting
• Continue bylaw review
• Meeting to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The Dartmouth Pathways Committee will discuss the SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway, the Dartmouth Heritage Trail, and pedestrian safety beacons. The committee will also review local cycling and running events.

• Discussion of SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway CPC application
• Discussion of Dartmouth Heritage Trail
• MassDOT to provide free RRFB beacons for pedestrian safety
• Review of local cycling and walking events (e.g., Starchasers Cranksgiving)
• New DPC members needed

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a special permit application (PSP-24-4) at 696 Dartmouth Street. The board will also conduct site plan reviews for properties at 696 Dartmouth Street, 68 Old Fall River Road, and 481 Faunce Corner Road, and consider approval-not-required applications for 794 Horseneck Road and 0 Russell's Mills Road.

• Public hearing for Special Permit PSP-24-4 at 696 Dartmouth Street
• Site Plan Review PSPR-24-15 at 696 Dartmouth Street
• Site Plan Review PSPR-24-12 at 68 Old Fall River Road (continued from 10/21)
• Site Plan Review PSPR-24-13 at 481 Faunce Corner Road
• Approval Not Required PANR-24-11 at 794 Horseneck Road

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a joint public executive session with the Select Board to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining under M.G.L. Ch. 30A Sec. 21(a)(3). The session is closed to the public under state law. The Planning Board will adjourn after the executive session and not return to open meeting.

• Joint executive session with Select Board to discuss collective bargaining strategy (M.G.L. Ch. 30A Sec. 21(a)(3))

Select Board

The Dartmouth Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy on several items, then convene an open meeting. Topics include a lease for the Dartmouth Cultural Council, appointments to the Council on Aging and Youth Commission, and a host community agreement with Solar Therapeutics for a retail marijuana shop at 493 Faunce Corner Road. Additional items cover conservation easements, a temporary trailer permit, and various licensing and support letters.

• Host Community Agreement with Solar Therapeutics for a Retail Marijuana Establishment at 493 Faunce Corner Road
• Buzzards Bay Conservation Restrictions – Wainer Farm (Barneys Joy Road) and Rasmussen (Slades Corner Road)
• Temporary Trailer Permit – TP-24-50
• Dartmouth Cultural Council – 1 Year Lease Agreement
• APRA Allocation Approval

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee Policy Sub-Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and review two policy sections: B (School Committee and Government Operations) and ADF (Wellness Policy). No votes or binding decisions are listed; the meeting is focused on discussion and review.

• Approval of September 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Policy section B – School Committee and Government Operations
• Review of Policy ADF – Wellness Policy

Dartmouth Tree Committee

The Dartmouth Tree Committee will review the latest draft of a proposed Tree Bylaw and discuss applying for Tree City USA membership, which requires verifying that the town spends at least $2 per capita on urban forestry. The agenda also includes updates on a tree inventory pilot project, an Adopt-A-Tree proposal, and planning for Arbor Day 2025, including a possible planting at Apponagansett Park. The meeting is procedural and discussion-oriented with no final votes scheduled.

• Review of latest draft of Tree Bylaw
• Discussion of Tree City USA membership (requires $2 per capita spending)
• Adopt-A-Tree proposal review
• Update on tree inventory pilot project
• Arbor Day 2025 plans: possible planting at Apponagansett Park

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrars will meet to count Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWABs) if necessary. This is a routine procedural meeting with no other agenda items.

• Board of Registrars to count FWABs if necessary

Town Administrator Screening Committee

The Town Administrator Screening Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 12 and discuss interview logistics. Following that, they will enter executive session to interview candidates for the town administrator position and deliberate. The committee will vote on a slate of candidates to forward to the Select Board for background checks and further interviews. The meeting will not reconvene in open session afterward.

• Approve minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting
• Discuss interview logistics for town administrator
• Conduct interviews for town administrator candidates in executive session
• Deliberate on candidates and vote on slate to advance to Select Board

Municipal Broadband Advisory Committee

The Municipal Broadband Advisory Committee will discuss reorganization and review the Entry Point Study report, including next steps. The committee is deciding on the study's findings and future actions for municipal broadband in Dartmouth.

• Reorganization of board officers
• Review of Entry Point Study report
• Discussion of next steps for broadband expansion

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will consider and vote on a vendor warrant and a payroll warrant for October. It will also approve the October meeting minutes. The committee will discuss continued use of the District 2 garage bay for the Stat ambulance from District 1, and review the status of the employee handbook and the use of the fire station for town elections.

• Approve vendor warrant
• Approve payroll warrant for October (Ralph Medeiros designee)
• Discuss continued use of DFD #2 garage bay for Stat ambulance from DFD #1
• Review status of employee handbook
• Consider use of DFD #2 fire station for town elections

Board of Health

The Dartmouth Board of Health will consider several betterment agreements for specific parcels, including Plat 65, Lot 30 at 1060 Old Fall River Road and Plat 158, Lot 55 at 97 Old Westport Road. It will also address a betterment release for Plat 173, Lot 34 at 11 Carter Street and a request to rescind a restrictive covenant for Plat 79, Lot 34 at 291 Flag Swamp Road. Additionally, the board will review domestic animal permit applications for chickens, ducks, a peacock, geese, and a rooster. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

• Betterment Agreement for Plat 65, Lot 30 at 1060 Old Fall River Road
• Betterment Agreement for Plat 158, Lot 55 at 97 Old Westport Road
• Betterment Release for Plat 173, Lot 34 at 11 Carter Street
• Request to rescind Grant of Restrictive Covenant for Plat 79, Lot 34 at 291 Flag Swamp Road
• Domestic animal permit applications: 30 chickens, 20 ducks, 1 peacock, 12 geese (Antonio Raposo) and 1 rooster (Elio DoBem)

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District No. 1 Prudential Committee will discuss routine warrants and maintenance, but the key items are an update on station renovations and the status of changing the treasurer's role from elected to appointed. The meeting also addresses election location during building renovations.

• Status update on transferring treasurer position from elected to appointed
• Station renovation update
• Location for election during building renovation
• Vendor and payroll warrants
• Equipment and building maintenance

Town Administrator Screening Committee

The Town Administrator Screening Committee is meeting to discuss interview logistics. The committee will then enter an executive session to interview applicants for the Town Administrator position.

• Approval of October 10 and October 30, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of interview logistics
• Executive session to interview Town Administrator applicants

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrars will meet to perform a state election audit. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• State election audit

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will meet to vote on ratifying collective bargaining agreements with the GNBEU and GNBAU, and approving a FY25 COLA increase for non-union personnel. The agenda also includes a first reading of a Religious Accommodation Policy, designation of surplus equipment, and reports on facilities and communications. The committee will enter executive session to discuss strategy for ongoing negotiations and potential litigation.

• Vote to ratify collective bargaining agreement with GNBEU
• Vote to ratify collective bargaining agreement with GNBAU
• Vote to approve FY25 COLA increase for non-union personnel
• First reading for adoption of Religious Accommodation Policy
• Vote to designate equipment as surplus

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing and discuss the 2025 Needs Assessment and Plan, which sets funding priorities. Other items include the Dartmouth Dog Park Project, updates on the Historic Building Inventory, project grant agreements, and reports from the Agricultural Preservation Fund Working Group and Open Space preservation process.

• Public hearing on 2025 Needs Assessment and Plan (6:45-7:15, discussion follows at 7:30)
• Dartmouth Dog Park Project (7:15-7:30)
• Historic Building Inventory update (7:50-8:05)
• Review of project grant agreements and MOU extension/recapture (8:05-8:15)
• Agricultural Preservation Fund Working Group update (8:15-8:20)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Needs Assessment and Plan. They will also discuss the Dartmouth Dog Park Project, review the 2025 Needs Assessment and Plan, and consider the Historic Building Inventory. Updates on project status, grants, and the Agricultural Preservation Fund Working Group are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on 2026 Needs Assessment and Plan
• Discussion of Dartmouth Dog Park Project
• Review of 2025 Needs Assessment and Plan
• Historic Building Inventory discussion
• Updates on project status reports and grant agreements

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will consider several Certificate of Compliance requests, including a pool house at 1 Redwood Street and an in‑ground pool at 56 Captains Lane. It will hold public hearings on multiple projects, notably a large car dealership and auto‑carrier loading facility at 411 Faunce Corner Road. The meeting also includes discussion of wetland bylaws, enforcement issues, and other commission business.

• Certificate of Compliance (DEP File #15‑2317) for a pool house, outdoor kitchen, hot tub and related structures at 1 Redwood Street
• Certificate of Compliance (DEP File #15‑2651) for an in‑ground pool and patio at 56 Captains Lane
• Partial Certificate of Compliance (DEP File #15‑2700) for wetland restoration at 27 Twin Ponds Drive
• Public hearing (DEP File #15‑2757) for PRM Auto Holdings LLC to build a 39,129 sq ft car dealership and accessory car wash at 411 Faunce Corner Road
• Public hearing (DEP File #15‑2729) for Roger Fortier’s request to dredge 59,970 sf of material near the New Bedford Yacht Club, 208 Elm Street

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the budget form and discuss the FY26 budget calendar. Liaison reports and minutes approval are also on the agenda. This meeting focuses on administrative planning for the upcoming fiscal year budget.

• Finance Committee Budget Form Review
• FY26 Finance Committee Budget Calendar discussion
• Liaison Reports from committee members
• Approval of any available minutes
• Items not known 48 hours in advance

Agricultural Commission

The provided document is a notice of an open meeting for the Agricultural Commission. No specific agenda items or topics for discussion were listed in the text.

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from September 26, 2024. The board will discuss bylaws, board member confirmation, and standing committees.

• Approval of September 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of bylaws
• Confirmation of board member
• Review of standing committees

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to review minutes from the previous session and continue its review of district bylaws.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Continued bylaw review

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District #1 Prudential Committee will discuss and vote on a post‑issuance compliance policy, consider approving the sale of fire station bonds, review a builders risk policy, and address needs of the old fire station. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Discuss and vote on the Policy of Post‑issuance Compliance Procedures
• Discuss and vote to approve the sale of the Fire Station Bonds
• Review the Builders Risk policy
• Discuss needs of the old fire station

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold continued public hearings regarding a scenic roadway request and a special permit. The board will also conduct site plan reviews for three different properties.

• Eversource Scenic Roadway Request (PSR-24-2) for Rock O’Dundee Road and Hixville Road
• Special Permit application (PSP-24-3) for 413 State Road
• Site Plan Review (PSPR-24-3) for 413 State Road
• Site Plan Review (PSPR-24-8) for 610 State Road
• Site Plan Review (PSPR-24-14) for 581 Faunce Corner Road

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee meeting will review and discuss the preliminary FY26 budget as a standing agenda item. Committee members will also hear a presentation on recent MCAS results and consider the superintendent’s evaluation. Additional items include signing warrants for bills payable and payroll, and approving the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Signing of warrants for bills payable and payroll
• Approval of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation: Overview of MCAS results
• Preliminary FY26 budget update (standing agenda item)
• Superintendent’s evaluation

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review and approve minutes from October 7, 2024. The body will consider five applications for repairs, additions, and exterior alterations to historic properties.

• HDPR-24-51: Repairs to 35 Puritan Street (built 1861)
• HDPR-24-52: Addition and second floor alterations at 45 Hetty Green Drive (built 1900)
• HDPR-24-53: Conversion of 23 High Street (built 1972) to year-round cottage
• HDPR-24-54: Interior layout updates and bedroom/bathroom addition at 1 Middle Street (built 1907)
• HDPR-24-55: Siding replacement at 85 Anthony Street (built 1920)

Town Administrator Screening Committee

The Town Administrator Screening Committee will discuss and finalize interview questions and the overall selection process. It will then hold an executive session to review applicant resumes and decide which candidates to invite for a preliminary interview for Town Administrator. No other business is scheduled.

• Introductions of committee members
• Discussion and finalization of interview questions
• Discussion of the selection process
• Executive session to review resumes and determine candidates for preliminary interview

Demello School Council

The DeMello School Council meeting on Oct 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. will consider updates on staffing and teaching, review the J.U. District Strategic Plan, provide curriculum updates, plan the Halloween Parade on Oct 31, and address other business. The meeting is open to the public at DeMello School.

• Update on staffing and teaching
• Discussion of J.U. District Strategic Plan
• Update on reading curriculum
• Planning for Halloween Parade on Oct 31
• Other business and concerns

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Town of Dartmouth will open and deposit early voted ballots at the Town Offices starting October 28. These sessions will run daily through November 4. No results will be determined or announced until after polls close on November 5.

• Advance removal and depositing of early voted ballots at 400 Slocum Road
• Processing sessions scheduled from October 28 to November 4
• Requirement for observers to register in advance via email

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrars will meet on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM in Dartmouth Town Hall Room 309. The agenda includes discussion of testing the voting machines that will be used in the November 5, 2024 state election. No other topics are listed.

• Testing of voting machines for the November 5, 2024 state election

Board of Assessors

The Dartmouth Board of Assessors will approve the minutes from the October 17 meeting and consider payment of bills. It will discuss the ongoing revaluation project and a proposed increase to senior exempt income. The board will also review MapGeo and hold an executive session to consider abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters under state law.

• Approve October 17, 2024 meeting minutes (open session)
• Payment of bills (no amounts specified)
• Discussion of the revaluation project
• Consideration of senior exempt income increase
• Executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will meet to review engineering proposals for a future landfill cell and discuss FY26 assessments to member communities. The meeting also includes approval of warrants and a transfer of funds for wetland delineation services.

• Review proposals for engineering services for future landfill cell
• Discuss FY26 assessments to member communities
• Approval of transfer of funds for wetland delineation services
• Approval of warrants 6-25 and 7-25
• Discussion regarding use of District property

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider contract approvals for water main supports, a storage tank, and environmental monitoring. The body will also discuss a sewer abatement request and an efficiency study update.

• Sewer abatement request for 1406 Tucker Road
• Contract award to Dankris Builders Corp. for 579 Old Westport Road WTP Backwash Supply Storage Tank & CT Contact Loop
• Contract with VHB for water main support replacement at Reed Road and Hixville Road Bridges over I-195
• Contract renewal with CDM Smith for FY2025 environmental monitoring and landfill/transfer station inspections
• Amendment No. 2 to the Weston & Sampson contract for Water Meter System Upgrade

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to interview two finalists for the vacant Planning Director position and deliberate on a recommendation.

• Interviews for Planning Director position
• Planning Director recommendation and appointment
• Joint meeting with Select Board

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee will schedule its next meeting and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. It will discuss an annual review of Bartholomew & Company, review the actuarial valuation report for the Bristol County Retirement System, and consider a yearly maintenance agreement for the Station 3 generator with South Shore Generator Sales & Service. The meeting will also approve several financial reports and receive updates on capital improvement projects, including architectural services for an underground tank at Station 1.

• Schedule the next Prudential Committee meeting
• Approve meeting minutes
• Bartholomew & Company – annual review
• South Shore Generator Sales & Service – yearly maintenance agreement for Station 3 generator
• Capital Improvement – architectural services for underground tank at Station 1

Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee

The committee will meet to review officer reports and discuss unfinished business regarding organization visibility. New business includes seeking volunteers for a dues structure and an event with the League of Women Voters.

• Volunteers for a DDTC dues structure
• LWV Event
• DDTC Visibility (Sat. Oct. 19)

Select Board

The Dartmouth Select Board will hold a joint session with the Planning Board to interview two finalists for the Planning Director position, deliberate on the candidates, and make a recommendation for appointment. The meeting also includes an executive session at 8:00 p.m. to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy related to the Planning Director hiring. No other agenda items are listed.

• Interview of Planning Director finalist Camerin Bennett
• Interview of Planning Director finalist Daniel S. Gioiosa
• Deliberation and recommendation for Planning Director appointment
• Executive session to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy for the hiring

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will consider several public hearing items, including a footbridge replacement with boardwalk at the Smith Farm Reserve, a wetland delineation on Pembroke Drive, and restoration and addition projects in buffer zones. The commission will also approve the minutes from September 24, 2024, and field‑trip reports from October 8, 2024, and discuss Buttonwood Brook funding support and office status. No decisions can be rendered on the hearing items until file numbers are assigned.

• Public hearing (NOI-24-42) to replace a deteriorating wooden footbridge and add 240 ft of boardwalk at the Smith Farm Reserve (Map 20, Lot 55, 0 Smith Neck Road).
• Public hearing (ANRA-24-1) for wetland delineation on 32 Pembroke Drive (Map 38, Lot 16).
• Request for determination (RDA-24-31) for an in‑ground pool and patio at 165 Rock O’ Dundee Road (Map 25, Lot 6).
• Request for determination (RDA-24-32) for minor vegetation clearance on DNRT’s Dodge Reserve off Russells Mills Road (Map 132, Lot 51).
• Certificate of compliance (RCC-24-36) for a single‑family home with garage apartment at 63 Brandt Avenue (Map 165, Lot 25).

Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART)

The Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery & Treatment (DAART) will discuss overdose data from the Dartmouth Police and the Greater NB Opioid Task Force. The body will also review ongoing recovery projects and community outreach services.

• RIZE Matching Grant Program application (up to $50,000)
• Review of overdose data from Dartmouth Police and Greater NB Opioid Task Force
• Recovery Resource Library project for library branches
• Wellness Curriculum and Get Connected after-school programs at Dartmouth Public Schools
• Discussion of Harm Reduction Vending Machines and Naloxone Boxes

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The Dartmouth Pathways Committee will meet to discuss the SCBA Scenic Greenway, Heri Trail, and VRUL signs. The agenda also notes a request from MassDOT for municipalities to accept free pedestrian safety beacons and seeks new committee members.

• Discussion of SCBA Scenic Greenway and Heri Trail
• Review of VRUL signs and MassDOT pedestrian safety beacon offer
• Recruitment for new DPC members
• Discussion of local cycling and walking events

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold its meeting remotely via Zoom. The agenda includes continued public hearings for four development applications and administrative items.

• Continued Public Hearing for 413 State Road (PSP-24-3)
• Continued Public Hearing for 482 Fisher Road (Golen Farms)
• Continued Public Hearing for 68 Old Fall River Road (PSPR-24-12)
• Approval Not Required for 254-C Potomska Road (PANR-24-10)
• Tree Species Update for 1000 Reed Road

Demello School Council

The DeMello School Council will meet to receive updates on staffing, teaching spaces, and the reading curriculum. The body will also discuss the District Strategic Plan.

• Staffing and teaching spaces update
• District Strategic Plan discussion
• Reading curriculum updates

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss contract negotiations for a nonunion interim town administrator. In the open meeting, they will consider several proclamations, ARPA funding requests, and a potential host community agreement for a retail marijuana establishment at 493 Faunce Corner Road. Additional items include updates on aquaculture licensing, water treatment upgrades, and board and commission reviews.

• Discuss contract negotiations for a nonunion interim town administrator (executive session)
• Renew aquaculture license for 5 years
• ARPA allocation requests for truck body replacement, surface water sampling, and 579 Old Westport Road water treatment upgrades
• Potential approval of host community agreement for Solar Therapeutics retail marijuana sales at 493 Faunce Corner Road
• Review and possible dissolution of Cornell Pond Advisory Committee and Harbor Management Plan Implementation Committee

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will meet to vote on the Superintendent's goals and Section A of the SC Policies regarding Foundations and Basic Commitments. The committee will also receive updates on the preliminary FY26 budget and a quarterly report from the Southeastern MA Educational Collaborative (SMEC).

• Vote on Superintendent’s Goals
• Second reading and vote on SC Policies Section A — Foundations and Basic Commitments
• Preliminary FY26 Budget update
• Southeastern MA Educational Collaborative (SMEC) Quarterly Report
• Discussion of MASC Resolutions

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Dartmouth Housing Authority will meet to review the Sol E Mar Performance Management Review and discuss staff incentive pay. The board will also receive reports on the MassWorks Grant and resident services.

• Sol E Mar Performance Management Review (PMR)
• Staff Incentive Pay
• MassWorks Grant Report
• Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Update

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss a revaluation project and process bill payments. The board will also enter executive session to review abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

• Discussion regarding the revaluation project
• Payment of bills
• Executive session on abatements and exemptions
• Executive session on ATB matters

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to review minutes from the previous session and continue its review of district bylaws.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Continuation of bylaw review

Planning Director Screening Committee

The Planning Director Screening Committee is meeting to consider or interview applicants for employment. The primary business will be conducted in an executive session to avoid deterring qualified applicants.

• Interviewing applicants for the Planning Director position
• Approval of October 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of October 8, 2024, executive session minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY25 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Other agenda items include liaison reports and the approval of minutes.

• FY25 Fall Town Meeting Warrant

Select Board

The Dartmouth Select Board and Town Meeting will consider several financial and policy items. Voters will decide on a charter amendment establishing a Dartmouth Housing Authority. They will also vote on multiple appropriations, including $500,000 to the Stabilization Fund and $900,000 for collective bargaining agreements. Additional items include adoption of the Capital Planning Committee's FY 2025 capital plan and a personnel bylaw amendment affecting emergency management positions.

• Charter amendment to create a Dartmouth Housing Authority (Section 3‑12 replacement)
• Appropriation of $500,000 from Surplus Revenue to the Stabilization Fund
• Supplemental appropriation of $900,000 for collective bargaining agreements ($400,000 from Tax Levy, $500,000 from Surplus Revenue)
• Acceptance of Capital Planning Committee Report and funding of FY 2025 Capital Plan (e.g., $5,183,877 from Surplus Revenue, $488,000 Water Enterprise Retained Earnings, etc.)
• Personnel bylaw amendment adding Director of Emergency Management ($13,000 salary) and changing pay for EMA Detail Worker and Sealer of Weights & Measures, while eliminating two civil preparedness positions

Town Administrator Screening Committee

The Town Administrator Screening Committee will meet to discuss the process for selecting a new town administrator, including reviewing questions and setting future dates.

• Discussion of process and confidentiality
• Review of questions for candidates
• Selection of future meeting dates

Board of Assessors

The Dartmouth Board of Assessors will approve the minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting, consider payment of outstanding bills, and discuss boat bills, the revaluation project, and a motor vehicle warrant. An executive session will be held to review abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters. No final decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes from August 8, 2024
• Payment of bills (amounts not specified)
• Discussion of boat bills
• Discussion regarding the revaluation project
• Executive session: review abatements & exemptions and ATB matters

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will consider a vendor warrant and a payroll warrant, review equipment and building maintenance matters, discuss the builders risk insurance policy, and receive an update on the fire station renovation. These items are routine financial and operational topics for the district.

• Vendor warrant approval
• Payroll warrant approval
• Equipment maintenance review
• Building maintenance review
• Station renovation update

Planning Director Screening Committee

The Planning Director Screening Committee will first approve the minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting. In an executive session, the committee will consider and interview applicants for employment or appointment to a preliminary screening committee, as permitted by M.G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(8). The committee will also approve the executive‑session minutes from October 1, 2024.

• Approve October 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consider and interview applicants for employment or appointment to a preliminary screening committee (executive session)
• Approve October 1, 2024 executive‑session meeting minutes

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will meet to discuss collective bargaining strategies in executive session. The body will also vote on school policies, student travel, and construction and rental agreements.

• Vote to adopt the 2024-25 Admissions Policy
• Vote to approve a Construction Project Agreement
• Vote to approve the GNBVT Rental Agreement
• Vote to approve the Fraud Risk Policy and Student Activity Policy and Procedures Manual
• Vote to increase the Security Pay Rate and Site Director Hourly Rate

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will review updates on the Dartmouth Dog Park Project, including any agreements and status reports. It will also receive updates from the Agricultural Preservation Fund Working Group and discuss the upcoming public hearing on the annual Needs Assessment and Plan. The meeting will conclude with items on grant extensions, webpage improvements, and the open space preservation process.

• Dartmouth Dog Park Project update (7:05‑7:35)
• MOU and project grant agreements review (4a)
• Agricultural Preservation Fund Working Group update (7:35‑7:40)
• Public hearing on annual Needs Assessment and Plan (next meeting)
• Review of current grants and MOU extensions/recapture (next meeting)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to review project status reports and grant agreements. The agenda includes a specific discussion regarding the Dartmouth Dog Park Project and an update on the October Town Meeting Warrant.

• Dartmouth Dog Park Project
• October Town Meeting Warrant Update
• Agricultural Preservation Fund Working Group Update
• MOU and Project Grant Agreements review

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will approve the September 10, 2024 minutes and receive the September 24, 2024 minutes. Commissioners will review several Certificate of Compliance requests for projects such as septic repair, a pier, a seawall, and a studio on specific properties. A public hearing will continue on a proposed single‑family home at Bakerville Vineyards‑Lot 5, pending lot release by the Planning Board. The meeting will also cover funding support for Buttonwood Brook and upcoming enforcement deadlines for multiple sites.

• Approve minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting.
• Review Certificate of Compliance requests for projects at 19‑G Smith’s Way, 153 Gulf Road, 61 Naushon Avenue, and 219 Horseneck Road.
• Continue public hearing on DEP FILE #15‑2735 for a single‑family home at Bakerville Vineyards‑Lot 5.
• Discuss Buttonwood Brook funding support and enforcement deadlines for several properties.
• Announce next meeting on October 22, 2024.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold continued public hearings for a subdivision plan and a special permit. The board will also review site plans and consider the release of lots from performance covenants.

• Continued public hearing for 'Golen Farms' subdivision at 482 Fisher Road
• Continued public hearing for special permit at 413 State Road
• Site plan reviews for 413 State Road and 68 Old Fall River Road
• Approval Not Required application for 1 Stoneledge Road
• Release of lots from performance covenants for Hanover Court Lot 14 and Bakerville Vineyards

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to receive a presentation on the Dartmouth School Department's 5-year strategic plan. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• Dartmouth School Department 5-year strategic plan presentation

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss strategy for potential litigation concerning 155 Old Fall River Road. They will also approve executive‑session minutes from August 26, September 9, and September 23, 2024. Additional new‑business items include a constable appointment, approval of the November state‑election warrant, and discussions on a Buzzards Bay conservation restriction, the library strategic plan, an EPA climate‑justice grant program, a town‑hall flag collection box, and a pancreatic‑cancer awareness proclamation.

• Joint meeting with Planning Board to discuss litigation strategy for 155 Old Fall River Road
• Approve executive‑session minutes for Aug 26, Sep 9, and Sep 23, 2024
• Constable appointment – Donald August
• November State Election Warrant approval
• Buzzards Bay Conservation Restriction discussion

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review applications for alterations and additions to historic properties. The commission will also hold a joint meeting with the Planning Department.

• 263 Elm Street: proposal to remove rear of cottage and add 600 sq. ft.
• 12 Smith Avenue: proposal to remove roof to add bedroom, bonus room, and bathroom
• 57 Nonquitt Avenue: proposal to replace living room windows and doors
• 2 Washburn Street: further discussion regarding the property

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review and approve minutes from August 5, 2024. The body will consider four demolition applications for properties on Elm Street, Smith Street, Nonquitt Avenue, and Washburn Street. A joint meeting with the Planning Department will follow via Zoom.

• HDPR-24-39: 263 Elm Street (1804) request to remove rear of cottage and add 600 sq. ft.
• HDPR-24-44: 12 Smith Street (1900) request to remove roof for bedroom, bonus room, and bathroom
• HDPR-24-47: 57 Nonquitt Avenue (1873) request to replace living room windows and doors
• HDPR-24-59: 2 Washburn Street (1700) further discussion regarding the property

Planning Director Screening Committee

The committee is meeting to consider or interview applicants for the Planning Director position. The majority of the meeting is conducted in executive session to protect the recruitment process.

• Interviewing or considering applicants for Planning Director
• Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 3, 2024 executive session minutes

Select Board

The Dartmouth Select Board will consider appointments to the Town Administrator Screening Committee, selecting up to five candidates. The board will also review the Town Administrator search profile and discuss input requests from the CPC for the FY26 needs assessment and from STAT for temporary use of the COA facility. Additional items include an interim Town Administrator update and discussion of old business topics such as Bliss Corner and Municipal Broadband.

• Town Administrator Screening Committee appointments (up to five candidates)
• Review of Town Administrator search profile
• CPC request for input on FY26 needs assessment
• STAT request for temporary use of COA facility
• Interim Town Administrator update

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

Dartmouth Fire District No. 1 will vote on appropriating $2,500,000 to pay additional costs for a fire station project approved in 2022. The project involves demolishing an existing office area and constructing a two-story addition.

• Vote on $2,500,000 appropriation for Fire Station project
• Project includes demolishing existing office area and basement
• Project includes constructing a two-story addition and basement
• Prudential Committee recommends approval (3-0)
• Meeting at Engine House, 10 Bridge Street

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee is meeting to award a contract for station renovations. The body will also discuss the builders risk policy and the notice to proceed process.

• Award of station renovation contract
• Discussion of builders risk policy
• Discussion of notice to proceed process

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The Dartmouth Pathways Committee will discuss an update on the SCBA Scenic Greenway CPC application that was submitted. It will also review the Dartmouth Heritage Trail road sign installation. Old business includes information about free RRFB assemblies from MassDOT and the need for new DPC members. The meeting will conclude with announcements of local recreation and conservation events.

• SCBA Scenic Greenway CPC application submitted (to be discussed)
• Dartmouth Heritage Trail road sign installation (discussion/update)
• MassDOT offering free Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) assemblies for pedestrian safety
• Call for new DPC members
• Announcements of local events such as Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on Oct 5

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board of Directors will meet to review the budget and master plan updates. The board will also discuss the revival of the day care program and the appointment of members to standing committees.

• Approval of August 29, 2024 minutes
• Budget and Master Plan updates
• Bylaws update
• Day care program revival
• Appointments to Capital/Building and Budget committees

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The District Committee will meet to review parental leave and employee handbook revisions. The meeting includes a presentation from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD).

• Presentation by Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD)
• Discussion of Parental Leave policy details
• Discussion of proposed revisions to Employee Handbook
• Ratification of Warrants 01-25, 02-25, 03-25, 04-25, 05-25

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 2 Bylaw Review Committee will open the meeting, review the minutes from the previous session, and continue its ongoing review of district bylaws before adjourning.

• Open meeting at 7:00 p.m. at 1100 Russells Mills Rd.
• Review minutes from the previous meeting
• Continue review of district bylaws
• Adjourn at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART)

The Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery & Treatment (DAART) will discuss overdose data from the Dartmouth Police and other agencies. The body will also review the budget for Opioid Settlement Funds and the status of current funding projects.

• Review of overdose data from Dartmouth Police, UMass Dartmouth, and Sheriff Department/Bristol County House of Correction
• Budget report on Opioid Settlement Funds from Gary Carreiro
• Update on Recovery Resource Library for both library branches
• Review of Wellness Curriculum and Get Connected after-school programs at Dartmouth Public Schools
• Review of the job description for the Dartmouth Recovery Resource coordinator

Planning Board

The Dartmouth Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the definitive subdivision plan and OSRD special permit for the Golen Farms project at 482 Fisher Road. A separate public hearing will consider a special permit application for 413 State Road. The board will also review site plans for 413 State Road and 68 Old Fall River Road, and consider releasing lots from a performance covenant for Bakerville Vineyards.

• Public hearing – Definitive (& OSRD Special Permit) Subdivision Plan “Golen Farms” (PDSP-24-1/OSSP-24-1) – 482 Fisher Road (Assessor’s Map 37 Lot 20)
• Public hearing – Application for Planning Board Special Permit (PSP-24-3) – 413 State Road (Assessor’s Map 166 Lot 134)
• Site Plan Review – PSPR-24-3 – 413 State Road (Assessor’s Map 166 Lot 134)
• Site Plan Review – PSPR-24-12 – 68 Old Fall River Road (Assessor’s Map 68 Lot 22)
• Release of Lots from Performance Covenant – Bakerville Vineyards (Assessor’s Map 110 Lots 157-1 and Map 34 Lots 2, 2-2, and 2-3)

Youth Commission

The Dartmouth Youth Commission will meet on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 1:00 am via Zoom. The agenda calls for the commission to call the open meeting to order and then move into an executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A Sec. 21 to address an Open Meeting Law complaint filed on September 12 by Patrick Higgins. No other items are listed.

• Call open meeting to order
• Executive session to address Open Meeting Law complaint dated September 12, filed by Patrick Higgins

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee is meeting in an executive session with the Dartmouth Select Board. The session is scheduled to discuss an update on a pending legal matter.

• Update on pending legal matter

Historical Commission

The Dartmouth Historical Commission will hold an open meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024. The notice lists a time of "Ligo AM" but the exact hour is not readable. The location is given as a garbled address and cannot be determined from the document. No specific agenda items are detailed in the notice.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and make recommendations regarding the Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles. The session also includes liaison reports and the approval of minutes.

• Discussion and recommendations for Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to approve warrants for bills and payrolls, discuss a Fall Town Meeting charter amendment, and review several contracts including a new I/I study and PFAS evaluation.

• Approval of warrants for bills payable period ending September 23, 2024
• Approval of payrolls for weeks ending August 31 and September 7 & 14, 2024
• Approval of contract #24-WPC-02 for I/I Study with Hazen & Sawyer
• Approval of PFAS Evaluation Contract with Weston & Sampson
• Discussion of Fire District #1 Temporary Fuel Use

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will review capital projects and make recommendations. It will also address any old business, set the date for the next meeting, and then adjourn.

• Fall Annual Town Meeting Capital Review & Recommendations

Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee

The committee will review officer and committee reports and discuss unfinished business. New business includes a discussion on views of the U.S. Constitution. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Room 304 of Town Hall.

• Treasurer's Report
• Candidate Steering Committee report
• Discussion on Mark Sylvia for State Rep.
• Discussion on how the MAGA-right views the U.S. Constitution

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room of the School Administration Building, 8 Bush Street. The agenda lists a discussion of the School Committee’s goals. No other specific items, contracts, or ordinances are noted.

• Discussion of School Committee Goals

School Committee

The School Committee Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the policy review timeline. The body will also review Policy Section A, which covers Foundations and Basic Commitments.

• Review of Policy Section A — Foundations and Basic Commitments
• Discussion of Policy Review Timeline

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Dartmouth Housing Authority is meeting to discuss the FY 2025 budget and the Executive Director's salary worksheet. The board will also review plumbing maintenance and repair quotes and a collection loss for 78 Anderson Way.

• FY 2025 Budget (667-1) PHN 2024-13
• Plumbing maintenance quotes from Araujo Bros Plumbing and Heating ranging from $145.00 to $290 per hour
• Collection loss of $1,275.00 for 78 Anderson Way
• Public hearing for Parking Policy & HVAC Admin Plan scheduled for November 18, 2024

Capital Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct the Fall Annual Town Meeting Capital Review with various departments. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Fall Annual Town Meeting Capital Review with Departments

Youth Commission

The Dartmouth Youth Commission will hold a public meeting on September 11, 2024, at the Town Clerk's office located at 100 South Road. The agenda includes a list of topics for discussion.

• Public Body: Youth Commission
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Location: 100 South Road, Dartmouth
• Topics: List of topics for discussion
• Date: September 11, 2024

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District #1 Prudential Committee will meet on September 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The committee will consider a vendor warrant, a payroll warrant, equipment and building maintenance items, and receive an update on the fire station renovation. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Vendor warrant
• Payroll warrant
• Equipment maintenance
• Building maintenance
• Station renovation update

Finance Committee

The Dartmouth Finance Committee will review the preliminary design for the proposed Northern Scenic Greenway multi-use path. The committee will also consider approval of any minutes that are available. Additional items may be addressed if submitted less than 48 hours before the meeting. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Preliminary design of the proposed Northern Scenic Greenway multi-use path
• Approval of any minutes available
• Consideration of items submitted less than 48 hours before the meeting

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The School Committee will meet to discuss collective bargaining strategies in executive session and vote on the adoption of several district policies. The meeting includes a presentation on admissions policy and votes regarding student clubs and surplus equipment.

• Second reading and adoption of policies including Universal Free School Lunch and School Nutrition Program Charge Policy
• Adoption of technology policies regarding electronic messaging, district security, and student/personnel use of technology
• Vote to approve the formation of new student clubs
• Vote to designate equipment as surplus
• Executive session to discuss bargaining strategy with GNBEU and GNBAU

Community Preservation Committee

The Dartmouth Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on proposals for the Northern Scenic Greenway. It will also consider recommendations for the Town Meeting warrant and review eligibility requests for projects such as the North Dartmouth Library and the Agricultural Land Preservation Fund. Additional agenda items include updates on project status, the FY2026 annual needs assessment, and the conservation restriction process.

• Public hearing on Northern Scenic Greenway proposals
• Recommendations for Town Meeting warrant
• Project eligibility consultation requests – North Dartmouth Library
• Project eligibility consultation requests – Agricultural Land Preservation Fund
• FY2026 annual needs assessment and plan

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 2 Bylaw Review Committee will meet on September 10, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing the minutes from the previous meeting and continuing the review of the district’s bylaws. No other decisions or actions are listed.

• Review minutes from previous meeting
• Continue bylaw review

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will approve the minutes from August 13, 2024 and receive the minutes from August 27, 2024. Commissioners will review several extension permit requests and conduct two public hearings on proposed projects at 709 Russells Mills Road and 3 Moniz Drive. The meeting also includes discussion on using multiple extension permits and updates on enforcement issues.

• Approval of the Minutes of August 13, 2024
• Review of Extension Permit DEP File #15-2519 for multi‑family projects at 769 State Road
• Public Hearing DEP File #15-2749 for driveway, pool, fencing at 709 Russells Mills Road
• Public Hearing DEP File #15-2752 for single‑family dwelling with pool at 3 Moniz Drive
• Discussion on the use of multiple Extension Permits to extend project lives

Planning Board

The Dartmouth Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting on September 9, 2024. The board will hear a public hearing on a special permit application (PSP-24-3) for 413 State Road. It will also review site plans for 413 State Road (PSPR-24-3) and 10 Bridge Street (PSPR-24-9), and consider an approval‑not‑required request for 19 Harbor Street (PANR-24-7). Additional items include officer elections, minutes, correspondence, and informational reports.

• Application for Planning Board Special Permit (PSP-24-3) – 413 State Road
• Site Plan Review (PSPR-24-3) – 413 State Road
• Site Plan Review (PSPR-24-9) – 10 Bridge Street
• Approval Not Required (PANR-24-7) – 19 Harbor Street
• Election of Board Officers and Other Appointments

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will meet to approve warrants and review the annual financial statement audit. The meeting includes reports from the Chief and Treasurer.

• Approval of Vendor Warrant
• Approval of August payroll warrant
• Review of Annual Financial Statement Audit

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will consider and vote on a vendor warrant and the August payroll warrant, both requiring signatures. They will also approve the August meeting minutes, review the annual financial audit, and hear reports from the chief and treasurer. Public comment and scheduling of the next meeting are also on the agenda.

• Vendor warrant: committee approval and signature required
• Payroll warrant: approval of August payroll and signature by designee Ralph Medelros
• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of annual financial statement audit
• Chief's and treasurer's reports

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several new business items, including an ARPA funding update and a mutual aid agreement with UMass Dartmouth. The board is also reviewing the draft warrant for the Fall Town Meeting.

• Fall Town Meeting Draft Warrant Review
• ARPA Funding Allocation Update
• UMass Dartmouth Mutual Aid Agreement
• Outdoor seating request for Stackhouse Fairgrounds Club at 16 Faith Street
• Request to use town property at 562 Reed Road

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to review the preliminary FY26 budget and receive a capital improvement planning update. The session includes a welcome for new teachers and a request for DHS PTO fundraising for 2024-2025.

• DHS PTO Fundraising Request for 2024-2025
• Preliminary FY26 Budget update
• Capital Improvement Planning Update
• Executive session regarding pending legal matters

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission meeting scheduled for September 9, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss available Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles. The agenda also includes liaison reports and the approval of minutes.

• Discussion of Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee is meeting to review bids for renovation. The body will vote on whether to set a date for a possible warrant meeting if additional funds are required.

• Review of renovation bids
• Vote to set date for possible warrant meeting regarding additional funding

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee will meet to review invoices and approve minutes. The committee will also meet with the OPM and design firm to discuss construction bid results.

• Review and approval of invoices
• Discussion of construction bid results with design firm and OPM

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The committee will review updates regarding the Dartmouth Heritage Trail and the SCBA Scenic Greenway concept drawings. Members will also discuss local cycling, walking, and running events involving various regional organizations.

• Update on Dartmouth Heritage Trail
• Discussion of SCBA Scenic Greenway concept drawings
• Review of local cycling and walking/running events

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss the town's solid waste process and a tree bylaw. The body is seeking approval for new utility layers and professional engineering services.

• Approval of new utility layer for Primetime Development Inc.
• Approval of Tighe & Bond for Engineering Services Permit Year 6 Annual Report
• Approval of professional services for Cross Connection Control from Weston & Sampson
• Discussion of utility layer for Granite City Crushing Inc.
• Discussion of water main support replacement at Reed Road & Hixville Rd by VHB

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee will discuss a full-time firefighter vacancy and a service contract with Win-Waste. The body will also review financial reports for August 2024 and a request to encumber funds for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Full-time firefighter vacancy
• Request to encumber funds for Fiscal Year 2025
• Win-Waste service contract
• American Red Cross donation bin request
• Approval of August 2024 general disbursements and payroll warrants

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to review minutes from the previous session and continue its review of the district bylaws.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Continuation of bylaw review

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will consider several public hearing applications, including NSTAR Electric's request to build a 2.6‑mile 115kV overhead transmission line through wetlands and flood‑prone areas near Flaherty Drive and Collins Corner Road. Other items include a dredging permit request at the New Bedford Yacht Club, a driveway and pool project at 709 Russells Mills Road, and various extension permits for vegetation management. The commission will also discuss Algonquin Gas line improvements and enforcement issues.

• NSTAR/Eversource request for 2.6‑mile 115kV transmission line near Flaherty Drive and Collins Corner Road (DEP File #15-2746)
• Roger Fortier notice of intent to dredge 59,970 sf (≈3,050 cy) at New Bedford Yacht Club (DEP File #15-2729)
• Paul Raposo request for driveway, pool, fencing, and planting at 709 Russells Mills Road (DEP File #15-2749)
• Extension permits for vegetation management on Map 118 Lot 131 (Frances Keene) and Map 112 Lot 4 (Solitude Lake Management)
• Algonquin Gas line improvements at 401 WQC off N. Hixville Road

Select Board

The board will hold an executive session to consider police union grievance matters and the Cannabis Control Commission's rejection of a host agreement for Apotho at 747 State Road. In the open meeting, the board will discuss and potentially approve new host community agreements for Apotho Therapeutics at 747 State Road (retail) and 757 State Road (cultivation). Additional items include hearings on Eversource pole installations and re‑appointments of several officials.

• Police Brotherhood Union grievance hearing and strategy discussion (M.G.L. 30A Sec. 21)
• Rejection by Cannabis Control Commission of host agreement with Apotho for 747 State Road retail marijuana site
• Potential approval of new host community agreements for Apotho Therapeutics at 747 State Road (retail) and 757 State Road (cultivation)
• Eversource Energy hearings to install a new FO pole on Division Road and a new JO stub pole on Bridge Street
• Re‑appointment of Ronald Labelle to Board of Public Works (3 years) and Traci Martin as Animal Control Officer (1 year)

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee meeting will begin with public comment, then approve the minutes from the July 22, 2024 meeting. The committee will sign warrants authorizing payroll and other payments. Updates will be given on the FY26 budget, the district strategic plan, the superintendent, convocation, HR, kindergarten enrollment, and committee workshops.

• Signing of warrants for payroll and other payments
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2024 meeting
• Preliminary FY26 budget update
• Highlights of District Strategic Plan
• Superintendent and kindergarten enrollment updates

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrar of Voters will open and deposit early voted ballots at the Town Clerk’s office on a series of dates from August 25 through September 2, 2024. Observers may register in advance by emailing the clerk before the business day prior to each session. A full record of each session’s removal and depositing will be kept, and results will not be announced until after polls close on September 3.

• Processing sessions: Aug 25 (9:00 AM), Aug 26–Sep 2 (8:30 AM), Aug 31 & Sep 1 (9:00 AM)
• Observers must register in advance by emailing [email protected]
• A full record of advance removal and depositing will be kept for each session
• Results will be added to election‑day totals after polls close on Sep 3

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also discuss available articles for the Fall Town Meeting Warrant and FY25 liaison assignments.

• Election of Finance Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Discussion of FY25 Liaison Assignments

Board of Health

The Board will consider a waiver request to reduce the required 12‑inch separation between inlet and outlet tees for Plat 159, Lot 62 at 16 Cliff Street under Dartmouth Supplemental Regulations 15.227(5) and 15.405(1). It will also continue enforcement notifications for installer Gary Nichols (Plat 41, Lot 50, 390 Fisher Road) and review environmental site assessments for several properties. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and updating domestic animal permits.

• Waiver request for Plat 159, Lot 62, 16 Cliff St – reduction of 12‑inch inlet/outlet separation
• Enforcement notification continuation for installer Gary Nichols, Plat 41, Lot 50, 390 Fisher Rd
• Environmental Site Assessment continuation for Map 33, Lot 18‑6, Woodcock Rd
• Environmental Site Assessment for Lots 62 & 63, State Rd
• Updates to domestic animal permits for multiple residents (chickens, ducks, goats, peacock, geese)

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 2 Bylaw Review Committee will hold an open meeting at 100 Russells Mills Rd. on August 14, 2024 at 7 p.m. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from the previous meeting and continuing the review of the district’s bylaws. No specific decisions or actions are listed. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.

• Open meeting
• Review minutes from previous meeting
• Continue bylaw review
• Adjourn meeting at 8:30 p.m.

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Northern Scenic Greenway. The body will also determine recommendations for the Town Meeting Warrant and review project updates.

• Public hearing on Northern Scenic Greenway proposal
• Recommendations for Town Meeting Warrant
• Mendes-Monteiro Project Extension update
• Review of MOU and Project Grant Agreements

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss the revaluation project and the Assessing Technician position. The session includes an update on a consultant contract and the review of a motor vehicle warrant. An executive session is scheduled to discuss abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

• Discussion regarding the Assessing Technician position
• Discussion regarding the revaluation project
• Update on consultant contract
• Motor Vehicle Warrant
• Executive session on Abatements & Exemptions

School Committee - Budget Subcommittee

The Dartmouth School Committee Budget Subcommittee will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 5, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room of the School Administration Building.

• Discussion of FY 2026 budget
• Meeting location: School Administration Building, 8 Bush Street
• Meeting time: 3:30 p.m.
• Meeting date: Monday, August 5, 2024

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review demolition applications for four properties. The body will consider requests ranging from interior wall removal to full house lifts and reconstructions.

• HDPR-24-33: 107 Slades Corner Road - demolition of one load bearing wall and chimney
• HDPR-24-36: 5 Narragansett St - house lift, new foundation, and addition of a first-floor den/bedroom
• HDPR-24-37: 7 Middle Street - replacement of kitchen windows and removal of skylights
• HDPR-24-38: 211 Horseneck Road - demolition of a small bedroom house and rebuild on the same footprint
• Discussion of the 2024 Form B process

Planning Director Screening Committee

The committee is meeting to establish the framework for hiring a new Planning Director. Members will review the committee's charge, the recruitment timeline, and draft documents for the job description and advertisement.

• Review of Planning Director Screening Committee charge
• Review of recruitment process and timeline
• Review of draft job description
• Review of draft job advertisement

Board of Assessors

The Dartmouth Board of Assessors will approve the minutes from the July 18 meeting and handle routine bill payments. It will discuss the Assessing Technician position and the town’s revaluation project, and receive an update on a consultant contract. An executive session will be held to consider abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

• Approval of July 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Discussion of the Assessing Technician position
• Discussion of the revaluation project
• Update on consultant contract

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss department operations and a consultant agreement. The board will also review a Chapter 91 Waterways Water-Dependent License for a property at 43 Mosher Street. A portion of the meeting is a joint session with the Select Board.

• Chapter 91 Waterways Water-Dependent License (MassDEP 24-WW01-0106-APP) for 43 Mosher Street
• Consultant Agreement
• Planning Department Operations Update
• Correspondence from City of Fall River, City of New Bedford, and Town of Westport

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a joint meeting with the Planning Board to interview members and discuss department operations. The board is also considering several municipal appointments and a permit fee waiver for Partners in Housing.

• Review of draft RFP for Town Administrator search firm
• Update on ARPA funding allocation
• Request from Fay’s Restaurant to add outdoor live entertainment to license
• Permit fee waiver request from Partners in Housing
• Re-appointment and contract for Town Counsel Anthony C. Savastano

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will meet on July 22, 2024. The agenda lists items about costs of an unspecified project and a possible extra expense, but the text is garbled and the specific details are not clear. No other decisions or topics are identified in the provided agenda.

• Costs of an unspecified project (details unclear)
• Potential extra expense or additional item (details unclear)

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee will meet to review invoices and approve minutes. The committee is scheduled to meet with a design firm and Owner's Project Manager (OPM) to discuss renovation design and estimates.

• Invoice review and approvals
• Renovation design and estimate discussion with design firm and OPM

Long Range Capital Planning Committee

The Long Range Capital Planning Committee will review options for the General Fund borrowing schedule and discuss changes to health insurance. The meeting includes a review of previous minutes.

• Review of Long Range Borrowing Schedule for General Fund Options
• Review of Health Insurance Changes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a request for an FY24 line-item transfer. The committee will also conduct discussions regarding the upcoming Fall Town Meeting.

• FY24 Line-Item Transfer request
• Fall Town Meeting planning and discussion

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will review vendor and payroll warrants. The meeting also includes updates on equipment, building maintenance, and station renovations.

• Vendor warrant
• Payroll warrant
• Equipment maintenance
• Building maintenance
• Station renovation update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request to modify or rescind an approved definitive subdivision plan for Clarendon Estates. The board will also discuss an interim planner contract and review correspondence from local homeowners associations.

• Subdivision modification for Clarendon Estates at 119, 111, 105, 99, and 95 Clarendon Street
• Approval Not Required Plan for 80 Slade Street
• Discussion of an Interim Planner Contract
• Review of Open Planning Board Seat

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The committee will review and sign vendor and payroll warrants. The meeting includes approval of May and June 2024 minutes and reports from the Chief and Treasurer.

• Vendor Warrant approval and signature
• June Payroll Warrant approval by Ralph Medeiros
• Approval of May and June 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss the Assessing Technician position, a revaluation project, and office operations. The meeting includes an executive session to review abatements, exemptions, and legal matters.

• Discussion regarding the Assessing Technician position
• Discussion regarding the revaluation project
• Discussion regarding the office
• Executive Session: Abatements & Exemptions
• Executive Session: ATB matters

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will review the Northern Scenic Greenway proposal and discuss various project updates. The meeting includes a review of MOU and Project Grant Agreements and an update on the Mendes Monteiro Extension.

• Northern Scenic Greenway proposal review
• Mendes Monteiro Extension project update
• Review of MOU and Project Grant Agreements

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several requests regarding livestock enclosures, home additions, and single-family home construction near wetlands. Public hearings are scheduled for ecological restoration at High St. and a new home at Bakerville Vineyards-Lot 5.

• Livestock enclosure and manure composting request at 43 Macomber Ave
• Breezeway and garage addition request at 740 Reed Rd
• Ecological restoration to eradicate invasive species at 5 and 15 High St.
• Single-family home construction with paved driveway at Bakerville Vineyards-Lot 5
• Roof drain filtration system installation at 740 Reed Rd

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request to modify or rescind an approved definitive subdivision plan for Clarendon Estates. The meeting also includes administrative items such as an Approval Not Required Plan for 80 Slade Street and several technical reviewer updates.

• Public Hearing: Subdivision plan modification for Clarendon Estates at 119, 111, 105, 99, and 95 Clarendon Street
• Approval Not Required Plan (PANR-24-6) for 80 Slade Street
• Technical Reviewer updates for 4 Commerce Way Batting Cages, 2 Commerce Way, and 1000 Reed Road
• Ledgemont Estates and Westview Estates updates

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining sessions with the Dartmouth Town Employee Association. The open meeting includes discussions on a tree committee by-law, a stop sign request for York Street at Cross Road, and several commission resignations.

• Collective bargaining sessions with Dartmouth Town Employee Association (DTEA)
• Tree Committee By-Law Presentation
• Stop Sign Request: York Street at Cross Road
• Resignation of Patty Sweriduk from Waterways Management Commission and Harbor Management Plan Implementation Committee
• Resignation of Daniel Cook from Dartmouth Tree Committee

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a public hearing regarding revisions to the Town of Dartmouth Land Development and Reuse Regulations. The meeting also includes discussions on septic plan approvals, enforcement notifications, and several domestic animal permit applications.

• Public hearing for revisions to the Town of Dartmouth Land Development and Reuse Regulations
• Enforcement notification for Gary Nichols at 390 Fisher Road (Plat 41, Lot 50)
• Waiver request for Heureux Engineering, LLC at 19 Smiths Way (Plat 14, Lot 10)
• Domestic animal permit application for 30 chickens, 20 ducks, 1 peacock, and 12 geese at 709 Russells Mills Road
• Domestic animal permit application for 5 horses at 842 Fisher Road

Select Board

The Dartmouth Select Board will review proposals for the new town administrator position and discuss a program to award challenge coins to residents who turn 100. The board will also consider appointments to seven local boards and committees, which determine how municipal services and community initiatives are managed. Most of the agenda covers standard opening procedures and routine personnel updates.

• Review proposals for the Town Administrator position
• Discuss the Centenarian Challenge Coin Program
• Appoint members to the Dartmouth Tree Committee, DCTV, South Coast Bikeway Alliance, Youth Commission, Veterans Advisory Board, Village Parking Committee, and Waterways Management Committee

Historical Commission

The Commission will review a demolition application for a property at 482 Fisher Road to construct a new home. Members will also discuss the next phase of Form Bs regarding CPC funding and the future role of the DCH in promoting the reuse or rehabilitation of the old Police Station.

• Demolition application HDPR-24-27 for 482 Fisher Road
• Discussion on Form Bs deadline for CPC 2024 funding
• Discussion regarding the old Police Station and DCH role in reuse/rehab

Council on Aging

This is a notice for an upcoming open meeting of the Council on Aging. The provided document contains only the meeting announcement and does not list specific discussion topics or actions.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is holding an emergency remote executive session regarding the Paskamansett Drinking Water Supply Land. The discussion involves potential purchase, exchange, or lease of real property due to unexpected conditions prior to a closing date.

• Paskamansett Drinking Water Supply Land real property discussion

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting in an emergency remote executive session to discuss the Paskamansett Drinking Water Supply Land. The discussion involves potential purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property due to unexpected conditions prior to a closing date.

• Discussion of Paskamansett Drinking Water Supply Land

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The committee is discussing next steps for the Northern Scenic Greenway, including a CPC application. Members are also reviewing status updates for the Dartmouth Heritage Trail, road signs, and vulnerable road user signage.

• Northern Scenic Greenway next steps and CPC application
• Dartmouth Heritage Trail status on road signs and QR codes
• Potential DHT/PFTP event collaboration on September 8th
• Vulnerable Road User sign status
• Discussion of potential future funding sources

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee is reviewing financial reports for May and June 2024. The agenda includes discussions on the Assistant Chief position, deputy chief contract, and capital improvement bids for Station 1 and Station 2.

• Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Program: $5,700.00 awarded
• Senior SAFE Program: $2,400.00 awarded
• Station 2 generator replacement bid review
• Station 1 shed replacement
• Deputy Chief contract discussion

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee is reviewing a draft of the DFD#2 Employee Manual. The committee will also discuss legal counsel's role in reviewing, approving, and producing the final document.

• Review of Draft DFD#2 Employee Manual
• Discussion regarding legal counsel review and production of manual

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet with Vision to discuss a measuring and listing project. No other specific business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Meeting with Vision regarding the measuring and listing project

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The provided document is a notice of an open meeting for the Dartmouth Fire District #1 Prudential Committee. No specific agenda items, discussions, or decisions are recorded in the text.

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several requests for certificates of compliance and determinations of applicability regarding residential improvements and land use. Public hearings are scheduled for multiple projects involving new dwellings, pier repairs, and invasive species eradication.

• Parking lot construction at 5 Castaldi Dr
• Breezeway and garage addition at 740 Reed Rd
• Livestock enclosures and composting at 43 Macomber Ave
• Stair removal and water meter relocation at 292 Elm St
• In-ground pool installation at 5 Sunflower Dr

Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART)

The DAART committee will discuss the August 29, 2024, IOAD event in Dartmouth. The meeting also includes discussion of the 2023 Massachusetts Opioid Related Overdose Death Report and future committee actions.

• IOAD event in Dartmouth on August 29, 2024
• Massachusetts Opioid Related Overdose Death Report for 2023
• DAART Committee moving forward

School Committee - Budget Subcommittee

The School Committee Budget Subcommittee will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. This meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2024.

• Discussion of FY 26 Budget

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District #2 Bylaw Review Committee will meet to review minutes from its previous session and continue its ongoing review of district bylaws. No specific amendments, proposals, or votes are listed for this meeting. The agenda follows standard procedural steps before adjourning at 8:30 p.m.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Ongoing review of Fire District #2 bylaws

Dartmouth Tree Committee

The committee will discuss issues and recommendations regarding the tree bylaw. Members will also discuss next steps for the bylaw approval process and plans for a public shade tree survey.

• Discussion of tree bylaw issues and recommendations
• Bylaw approval process planning
• Proposed pilot program survey of Dartmouth public shade trees

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes and invoices. Members will also meet with the design firm and Owner's Project Manager (OPM) to discuss renovation design and estimates.

• Approval of minutes
• Invoice review and approvals
• Meeting with design firm and OPM regarding renovation design and estimate

Board of Public Works

The Board will review payrolls, bills, and meeting minutes. Discussion topics include water abatement requests for 7 Rockland Farm and 54 Palmer Street, as well as the FY25 Utility Rate.

• FY25 Utility Rate approval
• Water Abatement Request — 7 Rockland Farm
• Water Abatement Request — 54 Palmer Street
• Illegal Dumping — Ban of Permit Use
• Update on ARPA Projects and Padanaram Bridge

Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee

The committee will review the May 21 minutes and receive a report from the Treasurer. Discussion includes Project 2025, committee reorganization, and the Roadtrip for Democracy.

• Treasurer’s Report by V. Wolfson
• Discussion of Project 2025
• Roadtrip for Democracy discussion
• Upcoming SCD Meeting on June 26

Board of Assessors

The Board will review the May 31, 2024, meeting minutes and approve the FY25 preliminary real estate warrant. The session includes a discussion regarding Town Meeting Article 23 concerning the creation of an Accessory Dwelling Units zoning bylaw.

• Approval of May 31, 2024, meeting minutes
• Sign FY25 Preliminary Real Estate Warrant
• Discussion of Town Meeting Article 23: Creation of Zoning Bylaw – Accessory Dwelling Units

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding a worker's compensation claim, a letter from Lang, Xifaras, & Bulllard, and Bliss Corner. The open meeting includes discussions on water and sewer rates, ARPA funding updates, and various board appointments.

• Eversource petition to install 36’ of conduit and one handhole in Middle Street
• Review of Town Administrator search proposals
• Execution of Apotho Therapeutics Marijuana Retail and Cultivation Host Community Agreements
• Multiple board and committee appointments including Animal Control and Board of Appeals
• FY24 Line-Item Transfers

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The committee will meet to review the minutes from the previous meeting and continue its ongoing review of district bylaws. The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2024.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Continuation of bylaw review

Council on Aging

The Dartmouth Council on Aging Board of Directors' Nomination Committee will meet to discuss nominations for the board president and secretary positions. The agenda lists only this nomination topic.

• Nominations for Council on Aging Board president position
• Nominations for Council on Aging Board secretary position
• Virtual meeting via Zoom at 10 AM on June 13, 2024

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will meet to discuss various financial matters. The agenda includes votes on appropriating funds from the OPEB Trust and the Unemployment Reserve.

• Vote to appropriate funds from OPEB Trust for FY 2024 retiree health care costs
• Vote to appropriate funds from the Unemployment Reserve
• FY2025 Brown and Caldwell Contract Proposal
• FY25 Commercial Contracts update
• Ratification of Warrant 22-24

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will review vendor and payroll warrants. The meeting includes updates on station renovations and discussions regarding the transition of the treasurer position from elected to appointed.

• Vendor Warrant
• Payroll Warrant
• Equipment maintenance
• Building maintenance
• Station renovation update

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will review district finances, approve the 2024/25 Student Handbook that outlines campus rules, and vote on equipment purchases and surplus designations. Executive sessions will address ongoing collective bargaining negotiations with staff unions and a pending federal lawsuit, which could affect district operations and funding.

• Second reading and adoption of the 2024/25 Student Handbook
• Approval of district bills and appointment of treasurer roles
• Award of bid for milling machine and lathe equipment
• Vote to designate school equipment as surplus
• Executive session on collective bargaining with GNBEU/GNBAU and pending litigation (C.A. No. 1:22-cv-11518-MMJ)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will review MOU and Project Grant Agreements for projects approved at the June Town Meeting. Members will also receive project updates and discuss the conservation restriction process.

• Review of MOU and Project Grant Agreements
• Update on Town Warrant Recommendations
• Update on Conservation Restriction Process
• CPC Webpage Review

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several requests for certificates of compliance and conduct public hearings regarding residential building projects, pier repairs, and plant restoration. Discussion items include potential revisions to the Wetland Bylaw and draft wetland regulations.

• Certificate of Compliance: single-family dwelling at 644 Russells Mills Rd
• Certificate of Compliance: single-family home at 85 McCabe St
• Certificate of Compliance: tree removal and storm damage mitigation at 23 High St
• Certificate of Compliance: parking lot construction at 5 Castaldi Dr
• Public Hearing: pier repair and seawall maintenance at 43 Mosher St

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct its public meeting remotely via Zoom. The agenda includes administrative items such as the approval of minutes from May 6, 2024, and correspondence from neighboring towns.

• Review of May 6, 2024, minutes
• Correspondence from Fall River, Freetown, and Westport
• Administrative item PANR-24-6 regarding 80 Slade Street

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will select a Chairman and a Clerk for the upcoming fiscal year. Members will also discuss the DFD#2 Employment Manual and the potential hiring of legal counsel to review it.

• Election of a Chairman and Clerk
• Approval of May 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Vendor and Payroll Warrants
• Discussion of DFD#2 Employment Manual
• Potential hiring of legal counsel for manual review

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Board will discuss and vote on a general contractor and a $500,000 loan for the Mendes-Monteiro House Project. The meeting also includes reviewing bid results for roof replacements at four buildings on Sol E Mar Lane.

• Mendes-Monteiro House Project: General Contractor discussion and approval
• Mendes-Monteiro House Project: $500,000 loan discussion and approval
• Roof Replacement Project for 4 buildings (Sol E Mar 5, 6, 7, & 8) bid results
• Updated Parking Policy
• Notice to Abutter of Public Hearing regarding 1402 Tucker Road

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet via Zoom to discuss septic plan approvals and enforcement actions. The agenda includes a domestic animal permit update and discussions regarding land use development regulations.

• Enforcement notification for Gary Nichols at 390 Fisher Road, Plat 41, Lot 5
• Septic waiver request for Christopher Gilbert, Farland Corp., at 870 Faunce Corner Rd, Plat 77, Lot 1-2
• Subsurface sewage disposal plan for Heureux Engineering, LLC, at 7 Cummings Lane, Plat 24, Lot 6
• Domestic animal permit update for Antonio Raposo & Paul Raposo at 709 Russells Mills Road, Plat 39, Lot 11

Finance Committee

The committee will review FY24 line-item transfers and receive liaison reports. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• FY24 Line-item transfers

Select Board

The Select Board and various committees have submitted articles for the upcoming Spring Annual Town Meeting. Residents will vote on several items including the FY 2025 budget, community preservation funds, and capital plan funding.

• $35,000 for Community Preservation Committee administrative expenses
• $330,000 reserve for Community Preservation housing, open space, and historic preservation
• $1,433,250 in surplus revenue to fund the FY 2025 Capital Plan
• $960,000 for collective bargaining agreements with the Police Brotherhood
• FY 2025 salary adjustment for the Town Clerk to $102,685

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in executive session to discuss employee conditions, contract negotiations, and co-interim town administrator agreements. The open meeting includes discussions on a Town Administrator search, the Town Counsel contract, and several municipal appointments and ratifications.

• Town Counsel Contract and Reappointment – Anthony C. Savastano
• Co-Interim Town Administrators MOA Ratification
• Harbormaster Contract Ratification
• Municipal Broadband Committee Appointment – John Collins
• DNRT Conservation Restriction – Map79, Lot 34-1

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to discuss the music program, district technology, and a SEPAC parent survey update. The committee is scheduled to vote on student handbook revisions and FY24 end of year authorizations.

• Vote: Revisions to Student Handbook
• Vote: FY24 End of Year Authorization
• Request: DHS Marching Band and Color Guard food concession at Dartmouth Living Memorial Stadium
• Presentation: Music Program Overview
• Presentation: Overview of District Technology

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review several demolition and renovation applications for residential properties. The meeting also includes updates on the Old Police Station, Smith Mills Library, and Washburn Lane.

• HDPR-24-25: 213 Little River Road roof and dormer installation
• HDPR-24-26: 1 Wamsutta Street sunroom replacement and rooftop decks
• HDPR-24-27: 482 Fisher Road demolition of colonial home for new construction
• HDPR-24-28: 5 Bonneau Court siding and window replacement
• HDPR-24-29: 449 Reed Road siding and roof installation

Board of Assessors

The Board will review previous meeting minutes and approve bill payments. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Town Meeting Warrant and an executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

• Approval of May 23, 2024, meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Discussion on Town Meeting Warrant
• Executive session regarding abatements and exemptions
• Executive session regarding ATB matters

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review proposed warrant articles for Town Meeting. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from April 4 and May 23, 2024.

• Review of Proposed Warrant Articles for Town Meeting
• Approval of April 4, 2024 minutes
• Approval of May 23, 2024 minutes

Council on Aging

The provided document is a notice of an open meeting for the Dartmouth Council on Aging. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are listed in the text.

Youth Commission

The provided document is a notice of an open meeting for the Dartmouth Youth Commission, but it contains no specific discussion topics or agenda items.

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding the Dartmouth Administrator, SRPEDD, and NSG stakeholder meetings. The meeting also includes discussion of Northern Nic Greenw and potential future funding.

• Discussion of Dartmouth Administrator, SRPEDD, and NSG stakeholder meeting
• Discussion of Northern Nic Greenw
• Discussion of future funding

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee will review meeting minutes and financial reports from April and May 2024. The agenda includes discussions on a deputy chief contract, sprinkler equipment inspections, and vehicle and roof repair reimbursements.

• MKM Fire Technologies - Service Contract - Sprinkler Equipment Inspection
• McNeil-claim Reimbursement - Car 3 - $54,939.76 (Repair & Maintenance)
• McNeil - Claim Reimbursement - Roof Repair - $53,230.00 (Station 1 Maintenance)
• Station 2 - Generator Replacement Bid Spec / Bid Review
• Station 1 - Replace Shed

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The committee will meet to review minutes from the previous meeting and continue its ongoing review of district bylaws.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Continued bylaw review

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several public hearings regarding single-family home constructions, additions, and pool installations near wetlands. Discussion items include draft wetland regulations and enforcement issues related to dune damage and property on Nathan Drive.

• Vegetation management along the Massachusetts Coastal Railroad
• Home addition at Althea Ave
• Barn construction and invasive plant clearing at 872 Division Rd
• Gravel driveway and home construction on Bergeron Ln
• Ecological restoration of invasive species at 5 and 15 High St

Cornell Pond Advisory Committee

The provided document is a notice of an open meeting for the Cornell Pond Advisory Committee. The text does not list any specific topics, proposals, or decisions to be discussed during this session.

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review proposed warrant articles for the upcoming Town Meeting. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from several previous sessions held between February and May 2024.

• Review of Proposed Warrant Articles for Town Meeting
• Approval of minutes from seven prior meetings

Board of Assessors

The Board will review meeting minutes and approve various bills including the Sansoucy Contract and a furniture quote. The agenda includes discussion regarding the Town Meeting Warrant and motor vehicle warrants.

• Sansoucy Contract payment
• Furniture Quote approval
• Motor Vehicle Warrants
• Discussion on Town Meeting Warrant

Board of Public Works

The Board will review bills, payrolls, and meeting minutes. Discussion includes utility rates and a roof recharge system fee update. The board is also scheduled to consider several annual bids for water and sewer services.

• Discussion of Utility Rates
• Roof Recharge System fee update/Soil Evaluation
• Water Abatement: Ken Joblon — 7 Rockland Farm
• Annual Bids: DSI - Phase I & II FY2025
• Annual Bids: WPC — Polymer FY2025

SMMPO

The SMMPO is reviewing several proposed amendments to the FFY24-28 TIP, including a bridge replacement project on Route 6. The body will also consider the draft FFY2025-2029 TIP and the Unified Planning Work Program.

• FFY24-28 TIP Amendment #5: Cost increase and description change for Marion-Wareham Bridge Replacement (Route 6) over Weetamqueet River
• FFY24-28 TIP Amendment #7: Addition of project SRTA011717 regarding transit enhancements and bus stop signage
• Draft FFY2025-2029 TIP endorsement
• Draft FFY2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)

Demello School Council

The Joseph DeMello School Council will meet to discuss changes to grade levels and staffing. The agenda also includes updates for the 2024-25 curriculum.

• Changes to grade levels and staffing
• 2024-25 curriculum updates

Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee

The Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee will meet to approve April minutes and review financial and officer reports. Members will discuss internal reorganization, Project 2025, Roadtrip for Democracy, and Tactical Civics. The group is a local political party committee and does not pass municipal ordinances or set town policy.

• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report by M. Wolfson
• Reports from standing committees including Public Civics and Community Visibility
• Discussion of Project 2025 and committee reorganization
• Updates on Roadtrip for Democracy and Tactical Civics

Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART)

The DAART body will discuss a substance prevention coordinator job description from the Town of Sudbury. The meeting also includes discussion regarding a Senate budget amendment for Narcan consumer awareness.

• Discussion of Substance Prevention Coordinator Job Description Example from The Town of Sudbury
• Discussion of Narcan Consumer Awareness Senate budget amendment
• Presentation by Andy Robinson from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Addiction Services

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss contract negotiations for several town officials. The open meeting includes discussions on various licenses, permits, and updates regarding the Town Administrator search.

• Police Chief Contract Ratification
• Deputy Police Chief’s Contract Ratification
• Harbormaster Contract Ratification
• Caliente Mexican Grill Common Victualler License (329 State Rd)
• Dias Landing Fixed Pier Extension & Floating Docks construction contract vote

Charter Review Committee

The Dartmouth Charter Review Committee will discuss proposed warrant articles scheduled for the upcoming Town Meeting. The committee will also approve minutes from its previous session and address any unanticipated items. No specific policy changes, contracts, or dollar amounts were listed on this agenda.

• Review of proposed warrant articles for the upcoming Town Meeting
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct its annual reorganization, including selecting a Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting includes reviewing annual staff appointments and discussing operational policies regarding permits and spending.

• Selection of Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Annual appointments for MDAR Animal Health Inspectors, Health and Sanitary Inspectors, Director of Public Health, and Public Health Nurse
• Permit application for 5 horses at Plat 32 Lot 1
• Domestic animal permit application for 30 chickens, 20 ducks, 1 peacock, and 2 geese at 709 Russells Mills Road
• Discussion of FY 2025 budget and charter changes

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee will review several financial items including proposed budget amendments and reconciliation transfers. The meeting also includes discussions regarding employee handbook amendments and legal services for FY25.

• Proposed FY24 Budget Amendments
• Proposed FY23 Reconciliation transfer adjustment
• FY 24 Brown & Caldwell Contract Amendments
• FY25 Legal Services
• Draft Amendment to the Employee Handbook

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will hold elections for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The meeting includes a first reading of the 2023-24 Student Handbook and discussion regarding out-of-state student travel.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• First reading for adoption of the 2023-24 Student Handbook
• Out-of-state student travel to Newport Mansion and Newport Car Museum
• Vote to transfer funds to the Transportation Reimbursement fund
• Vote on surplus items

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will review project updates and eligibility consultation requests. The agenda also includes a review of application and submission guidelines and the conservation restriction process for open space projects.

• Review of application and submission guidelines
• Conservation restriction process for Open Space projects
• Update on Town Warrant recommendations

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several requests for certificates of compliance and determinations of applicability regarding residential additions, renovations, and pool installations. Public hearings are scheduled for multiple single-family home constructions, a dredging project at New Bedford Yacht Club, and invasive species eradication.

• Addition to dwelling at Althea Ave (Map 166 Lot 48 or 28)
• Residential renovation and landscaping on Lakewood Road (Map 171, Lot 23 or 53)
• In-ground pool installation at 1302 Reed Rd (Map 66 Lot 2 -5)
• Salt marsh research on Smith Neck Rd. and Mattarest Ln.
• Dredging of 3,050 cy of material at New Bedford Yacht Club, 208 Elm Street

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The District will hold an Annual Meeting to vote on various appropriations for personnel compensation, general expenses, and operational costs. A Special Meeting is also scheduled to address the payment of unpaid bills from previous fiscal years.

• Annual Meeting: Compensation for Fire Chief ($95,502), District Clerk ($3,500), and District Treasurer ($15,000)
• Annual Meeting: General Expense Accounts totaling $272,433
• Annual Meeting: Full-time firefighter compensation and stipends totaling $181,094
• Annual Meeting: Allocation of $20,000 for a drone purchase and training
• Special Meeting: Allocation of $1,488.78 to pay unpaid bills from FY 2022 and FY 2023

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will review and sign vendor and payroll warrants. The meeting also includes the approval of April 2024 meeting minutes and reports from the Chief and Treasurer.

• Approval of vendor warrant
• Approval of March payroll warrant
• Approval of April 2024 meeting minutes
• Chief's report
• Treasurer's report

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to sign the Town Meeting warrant and discuss the transition for the Town Administrator search. The meeting also includes updates on Bliss Corner, Lake Noquochoke, Municipal Broadband, and MassDEP Title V Amendments.

• Signing of the Town Meeting Warrant
• Town Administrator search and transition discussion
• Discussion regarding Bliss Corner
• Discussion regarding Lake Noquochoke
• Discussion regarding Municipal Broadband and MassDEP Title V Amendments

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will review a presentation regarding the Student Opportunity Act. The agenda also includes discussions on school assignments and a request to lease classroom space for FY25.

• Presentation on the Student Opportunity Act (SOA)
• Discussion of School Committee Organization and school assignments
• Request for permission to lease classroom space for FY25
• Signing of warrants for bills payable and payroll
• Update on DEA grievance and personnel matter

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Board will review a $500,000 over-advertised bid for the Monroe Mendes Project. Discussion items include updated parking and on-call service policies, as well as HUD income limits.

• Monroe Mendes Project: $500,000 over advertised bid review
• Updated Parking Policy
• On-Call Service Policy
• HUD FY 2024 Income Limits for New Bedford, MA HUD Metro FRM Area
• Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) - Munroe Terrace HOTMA

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review proposed warrant articles for Town Meeting. The meeting includes a section for other items not reasonably anticipated prior to posting.

• Review of Proposed Warrant Articles for Town Meeting

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The committee will review previous minutes and approve invoices. Members will also meet with the design firm and Owner's Project Manager (OPM) regarding renovation designs and cost estimates.

• Approve Minutes
• Invoice Review and Approvals
• Meeting with design firm and OPM to discuss renovation design and estimate

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review rationales for FY25 Warrant Articles and a memorandum regarding the FY25 budget. The committee will also receive liaison reports and approve available minutes.

• Review of FY25 Warrant Article Rationales
• FY25 Budget Finance Committee Memo
• Liaison Reports

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review meeting minutes from May 2, 2024, and process bill payments. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss tax abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

• Approval of May 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Executive session discussion regarding abatements and exemptions
• Review of ATB matters in executive session

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

This is a notice of an upcoming open meeting for the Fire District #1 Prudential Committee. The provided document contains limited specific agenda topics beyond the meeting announcement.

• Public meeting scheduled for May 8, 2024

Fire District #1 - Annual Meeting

The Dartmouth Fire District No. 1 will hold its annual meeting on May 8, 2024. The agenda includes votes on firefighter compensation, the district budget, and funding for a new rescue pumper.

• Proposed firefighter pay rates ranging from $24.00 to $36.00 per hour
• A proposed $703,000 appropriation for the support of the District
• Proposal to use $1,200,000 to purchase and equip a new Rescue Pumper
• Proposed $39,900 for EMT, longevity, and recruit stipends
• Authorization for a Home Rule Petition regarding the appointment of the District Treasurer

Planning Board

The meeting includes discussions regarding Planning Board vacancy applications and a site plan review for 4 Commerce Way. The board will also address administrative items for 1406 N. Hixville Road and approve minutes from April 22, 2024.

• Discussion of Planning Board vacancy applications
• Site plan review discussion for 4 Commerce Way
• Administrative item for 1406 N. Hixville Road
• Approval of April 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee has proposed several articles for the annual meeting regarding the fiscal year running from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The district will vote on various appropriations for personnel compensation, operational expenses, and equipment repairs funded by the tax levy and surplus revenue.

• Appropriation of $277,145.86 for compensation of the Prudential Committee, Fire Chief, District Clerk, District Treasurer, Administrative Assistant-Finance, Town Assessors, Town Collector and Moderator
• Appropriation of $1,170,872.50 for General Expense Accounts including health insurance and retirement
• Appropriation of $154,500.00 for Station 1 Principal and Interest payment on a $1,500,000.00 bond
• Appropriation of $1,384,412.07 for compensation of Deputy Chief, Captain/Fire Inspector, Administrative Assistant-Operations, Facilities Maintenance Specialist and Full-Time Firefighters
• Appropriation of $322,400.00 for Assistant Chief and Call Firefighters

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and personnel matters. The open meeting includes hearings for Eversource Energy pole installations and updates on various town projects.

• Eversource Energy Hearing: Install 1 New JO Pole Along Evelyn Street
• Eversource Energy Hearing: Install 2 New JO Poles- Highland Avenue
• Special Police Officer Appointment - Ryan Mitchell
• SRPEED Annual JTPG Appointment- Tim Barber
• DPW Update on Water Meter Installation Project

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 2 Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to review minutes from a previous meeting. The committee will also continue its ongoing bylaw review process.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Continuation of bylaw review

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss recommendations from the Town Charter Committee regarding a Board position. No other business items are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Town Charter Committee recommendations regarding a Board position

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review five demolition applications involving window, roof, siding, and addition projects. The meeting also includes updates on the Old Police Station, Smith Mills Library, and Washburn Lane.

• HDPR-24-20: 112 State Road window, stair, and roof replacement
• HDPR-24-21: 2 Dallas Street proposed building addition
• HDPR-24-22: 798 State Road siding overlay and deck board update
• HDPR-24-23: 289 Bakerville Road vinyl shingle installation
• HDPR-24-24: 413 State Road clapboard to vinyl conversion

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review proposed warrant articles for Town Meeting. The meeting includes a section for items not reasonably anticipated prior to posting.

• Review of Proposed Warrant Articles for Town Meeting

Recreational Center Building Committee Agenda

The Recreational Center Building Committee will meet via remote access to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is the selection of an Owners Project Manager.

• Selection of Owners Project Manager

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and invoices for approval. Members will also meet with the design firm and Owner's Project Manager (OPM) regarding renovation designs and cost estimates.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Invoice review and approvals
• Discussion of renovation design and estimate with design firm and OPM

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review recommendations for the FY25 Warrant Articles and the FY25 Budget. The meeting also includes liaison reports and the approval of available minutes.

• FY25 Warrant Article Review/Recommendations
• FY25 Budget - Finance Committee Memo

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from April 2024 meetings and process bill payments. The board also scheduled an executive session to discuss property abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 4, April 18, and April 25, 2024
• Payment of bills
• Discussion of property abatements and exemptions in executive session
• Review of ATB matters in executive session

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and associated Finance Committee Memo. The meeting also includes a review of FY25 Warrant Articles and liaison reports.

• FY25 Warrant Article review
• FY25 Budget - Finance Committee Memo

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The committee will meet to review minutes from the previous meeting and continue its ongoing bylaw review process.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Continuation of bylaw review

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the draft of the Town Meeting Warrant and several committee appointments. The agenda also includes discussions on labor union agreements, funding requests, and a search for a new Town Administrator.

• Town Meeting Warrant Draft discussion
• Collective bargaining strategy for Police Brotherhood, Steelworkers Union, and Laborers Union
• Contract negotiations for Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, and Harbormaster
• ARPA Funding Request for Rogers Street Boat Ramp
• VR Zone Entertainment License for 200 Dartmouth Mall Unit 1354

Charter Review Committee

The committee will meet via remote access to review proposed warrant articles for Town Meeting. The meeting may also include other items not reasonably anticipated prior to the posting of the agenda.

• Review of Proposed Warrant Articles for Town Meeting

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing the FY25 Schedule A and the Finance Committee Memo regarding the FY25 Budget. Discussion includes a review of Planning Board warrant articles and Article #3 concerning Memorial Stadium.

• FY25 Planning Board Warrant Article Review
• FY25 Special Town Meeting - Article #3 Memorial Stadium
• FY25 Schedule A
• FY25 Budget - Finance Committee Memo

Board of Assessors

The Board will review and approve previous meeting minutes and process payments of bills. An executive session is scheduled to discuss abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

• Approval of April 4 and April 18 meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Executive session regarding abatements and exemptions
• Executive session regarding ATB matters

Council on Aging

The provided agenda for the Dartmouth Council on Aging contains no readable list of discussion topics. The document consists primarily of procedural notice information.

Board of Public Works

The Board will review the FY2025 Budget/CIP and discuss utility rates. The meeting includes several requests for approval regarding engineering services, water system upgrades, and policy amendments.

• FY2025 Budget/CIP Review
• Utility Rates discussion
• TEC-Hawthorn Street Improvements — 24% Design
• Weston & Sampson — 579 Old Westport Rd WTP Clearwell, Backwash Supply Storage Tank & Pump Station Phase 1 Amendment 1
• Weston & Sampson Engineering Services Agreement — Water Meter System Upgrade

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will receive updates regarding ongoing construction and renovation work. No specific dollar amounts or project locations were provided in the agenda.

• Construction contract update
• Renovation update

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The committee will receive updates regarding the SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway and the Dartmouth Heritage Trail. The meeting also includes a discussion about potential future funding sources.

• SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway update
• Dartmouth Heritage Trail update
• Discussion of potential future funding sources

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee will review financial reports, including cash receipts and disbursements for April 2024. The meeting includes discussions on equipment maintenance, service contracts, and capital improvement projects for Station 1 and Station 2.

• South Shore Generator Sales & Service - Station 2 Service Contract
• DG Service Company - Compressor on Condensing Unit #3 (Estimate 38075477)
• Station 2 - Generator Replacement Bid Spec
• Station 1 - Replace Shed Upfront Payment
• Fiscal Year 2025 - Call Fire Fighter Salaries

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The committee will hold public hearings regarding the district operating and capital costs budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting also includes votes on school choice and the Business Manager salary scale.

• Adoption of FY 2024-2025 operating and capital costs budget
• Vote on school choice for the 2024/2025 school year
• Approval of the Business Manager salary scale

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several requests for certificates of compliance and conduct public hearings regarding residential construction near wetlands. Members will also discuss draft wetland regulations and various enforcement issues.

• Certificate of Compliance: Invasive species removal and detention basin dike cleaning at Royal Way
• Certificate of Compliance: Construction of a dwelling, driveway, culvert, and well for Mr. & Mrs. David Cornell
• Public Hearing: Single-family home construction on Bergeron Lane
• Public Hearing: After the fact notice for wood debris removal and grading on Chase Rd.
• Public Hearing: Single-family dwelling and utility connections at 10 Avis St.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review continued site plan applications for properties on State Road. The meeting also includes a Chapter 91 Waterways license application for 7 Cedar Ave.

• Site Plan Review (PSPR-24-5) for 286 State Road
• Site Plan Review (PSPR-24-6) for 439 State Road
• Chapter 91 Waterways Water-Dependent License for 7 Cedar Ave

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to sign warrants for bills and payroll. The agenda includes presentations on Project 351 and District Entry Plan Findings, alongside discussions regarding summer sports camps and the final day of the 2023-2024 school year.

• Signing of warrants for bills payable and payroll
• Presentation: Project 351
• Presentation: District Entry Plan Findings
• Discussion: 2024 Summer Sports Camp
• Discussion: Last Day of School 2023-2024

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The meeting consists of procedural items including a review of previous minutes and the continuation of the bylaw review process.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Continuation of bylaw review

Finance Committee

The committee will review the FY25 Town Administrator, EMA, and Building budgets. Members will also review FY25 warrant articles and draft Schedule A.

• Amendments to Wetlands Bylaw Provisions Article Review
• FY25 Town Administrator, EMA, Building Budget review
• FY25 Warrant Article Review/Recommendations
• FY25 Draft Schedule A

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from the April 4, 2024, meeting and process bill payments. The board will also enter executive session to discuss tax abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

• Approval of April 4, 2004, meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Executive session discussion of abatements and exemptions
• Review of ATB matters in executive session
• Office Closures: 8 of 58 – parcel 72/25-3

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review proposed warrant articles for Town Meeting. The meeting also includes a section for items not reasonably anticipated prior to posting.

• Review of Proposed Warrant Articles for Town Meeting

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will consider recommending that the Treasurer position move from an elected office to a committee appointment. The meeting also includes finalizing the District Warrant and budget proposal.

• Recommendation to change Treasurer position from elected to committee appointment
• Finalization of District Warrant and budget proposal
• Review of Aflac Cancer Insurance coverage premium
• Construction contract update

SRPEDD

The SMMPO is reviewing proposed amendments to the FFY24-28 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The meeting includes a MassDOT presentation on the Massachusetts 2050 Transportation Plan. Members will also vote on releasing draft TIP documents to public comment periods.

• Removal of Wareham corridor improvements on Route 6 at Swifts Beach Road
• Cost increase for Swansea improvements on Route 5 at Gardners Neck Road
• Proposed cost increase and description change for Marion-Wareham bridge replacement
• MassDOT presentation on the Massachusetts 2050 Transportation Plan
• Vote to release draft FFY2023-2029 TIP to a 21-day comment period

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The committee will review minutes from the previous meeting and continue the bylaw review process. The agenda consists only of these procedural items.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Continuation of bylaw review

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review bills payable and payrolls for recent periods. The board also plans to enter an executive session to address an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins on March 29, 2024.

• Approval of warrants for bills payable ending March 25 and April 1, 2024
• Approval of payrolls for weeks ending March 30 and April 6, 2024
• Executive session regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins

Charter Review Committee

The committee is scheduled to review proposed warrant articles for Town Meeting. The meeting includes a section for other items not reasonably anticipated prior to posting.

• Review of Proposed Warrant Articles for Town Meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review CPC Warrant Articles and recommendations for FY25 Warrant Articles. The committee will also review the FY25 Draft Schedule A and the April meeting schedule.

• CPC Warrant Article Review
• FY25 Warrant Article Review/Recommendations
• FY25 Draft Schedule A

Board of Assessors

The Board will review and approve minutes from the April 4, 2024, meetings and process payments of bills. An executive session is scheduled to discuss abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

• Approval of April 4, 2024, meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Executive session regarding abatements and exemptions
• Executive session regarding ATB matters
• Discussion of parcel 72/25-3

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will meet to review FY25 waste disposal agreements and the extension of existing contracts. The committee will also consider revisions to the procurement policy and a window replacement project.

• Ratification of Warrants 17-24 and 18-24
• Proposed revision to Procurement and Contract Execution Policy
• Substantial completion of window replacement
• FY25 extension of existing contracts
• FY 2025 waste disposal agreements

Capital Planning Committee

The committee is scheduled to review the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Plan and its funding sources. The meeting includes a review of old business.

• FY25 Capital Plan Review & Funding Sources

Recreational Center Building Committee Agenda

The Dartmouth Recreational Center Building Committee will hear a presentation from Pomroy Associates LLC regarding their application to serve as the owners project manager for the new recreation center design and construction. Following the presentation, members will discuss the applicant's qualifications. No final decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation by Pomroy Associates LLC on recreation center design and construction owners project manager role
• Committee discussion of presentations following applicant review

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The School Committee will conduct a first reading for the adoption of the FY-25 Operating Budget. The committee will also vote on establishing a Student Activity Line for the Travel Club.

• First Reading for Adoption of the FY-25 Operating Budget
• Vote to Establish a Student Activity Line for the Travel Club

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review domestic animal permits and several septic system requests involving waivers or variances. These items include discussions on tight tanks, system setbacks, and proximity to watercourses.

• Domestic Animal Permit hearing for Manal Mogawer at 43 Macomber Avenue
• Domestic Animal Permit hearing for Antonio Raposo & Paul Raposo at 709 Russelis Mills Road
• Continued hearing for Charon Associates, Inc. regarding Padanaram Vines LLC at 205 Bakerville Road
• S&K Engineering, LLC waiver and restrictive covenant request at 76 Slades Corner Road
• Heureux Engineering, LLC variance and waiver hearings at 30 Horseneck Road

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will review vendor and payroll warrants. The meeting includes updates on equipment, building maintenance, station renovations, and the budget.

• Vendor Warrant
• Payroll Warrant
• Equipment maintenance
• Building maintenance
• Station renovation update

Recreational Center Building Committee Agenda

The committee will hear applicant presentations from Colliers Project Leaders and Anser Advisory. These presentations are part of the process for the Recreation Center Design and Construction Owners Project Manager.

• Applicant presentation by Colliers Project Leaders
• Applicant presentation by Anser Advisory

Agricultural Commission

The Dartmouth Agricultural Commission scheduled a meeting for April 2024. The specific items and topics to be discussed are not clearly legible in the provided document.

Agricultural Commission

The agenda for the Dartmouth Agricultural Commission contains illegible handwritten notes regarding discussion topics. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances could be identified from the provided text.

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will hold a joint meeting with the Agricultural Commission to discuss issues and priorities for preserving local agriculture. The agenda also includes updates on Paskamansett Drinking Water Protection and an archeological survey.

• Joint meeting with Agricultural Commission regarding agriculture preservation
• Update on Paskamansett Drinking Water Protection
• Update on Archeological Survey
• Appointment of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Signatories

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several requests regarding septic system repairs and after-the-fact approvals for structures. Public hearings are scheduled to discuss a gravel driveway on Bergeron Ln and unauthorized wood debris removal on Chase Rd. Commissioners will also discuss the Potter Street Solar Sites ESA revision.

• Septic system repair at 76 Slades Corner Road
• New septic system construction at 1031 Old Fall River Rd
• After-the-fact approval for structures at 870 Faunce Corner Road
• Driveway and home construction on Bergeron Ln
• Unauthorized wood debris removal on Chase Rd

Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART)

The DAART committee will discuss information provided by Carl Alves regarding the Massachusetts Municipal Opioid Abatement Conference. The meeting includes a discussion on placing Naloxone boxes in all town buildings, which requires a committee vote.

• Discussion on placing Naloxone boxes in all town buildings (requires committee vote)
• Massachusetts Municipal Opioid Abatement Conference information

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding zoning articles for the 2024 Spring Town Meeting. The meeting also includes the election of board officers and review of correspondence from neighboring towns.

• Public hearing on Accessory Dwelling Unit By-Law adoption
• Election of Board Officers
• Approval of March 25, 2024 minutes

Fire District #3

The Dartmouth Fire District No 3 will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget discussion

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will review vendor and payroll warrants, approve March meeting minutes, and receive updates on the By-Laws Review Committee. The committee is also planning details for the upcoming Annual Meeting, including moderator selection and security presence.

• Approval of Vendor Warrant
• Approval of March Payroll Warrant
• Review of March 2024 meeting minutes
• Update from By-Laws Review Committee
• Planning for the Annual Meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a carnival application for the Dartmouth Mall. The agenda also includes committee appointments and updates on ARPA funding projects. Additionally, the board will meet in executive session to discuss union bargaining strategies.

• Hearing for Fiesta Shows Carnival Application at Dartmouth Mall
• Appointment of Elizabeth DiPaolo to Conservation Commission
• DNRT Conservation Restriction for Lofberg Property
• ARPA Funding Project Update (DPW)
• Elm Street handicap parking space request for Sail Loft

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to organize its leadership and review school programs. The agenda includes a vote on the FY25 Budget and an update on union personnel discussions in executive session.

• Vote on FY25 Budget
• Election of Committee Officers
• Appointment of School Committee Secretary
• Dartmouth PreK Program Overview presentation
• Executive Session: Update on Union Personnel Discussions

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Dartmouth Housing Authority will discuss the parking policy and review annual Civil Rights Certification. The agenda also includes project updates for Partners in Housing LLC and the Community Preservation Committee.

• Parking Policy discussion
• Annual Civil Rights Certification and Board Resolution
• Partners in Housing LLC project update
• FY2023 PMR - Sol E Mar
• Department of Labor Standards Wage Rates (effective 4/1/2024-3/31/2025)

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review proposed warrant articles for Town Meeting. The meeting includes a section for other items not reasonably anticipated prior to posting.

• Review of Proposed Warrant Articles for Town Meeting

Finance Committee

The committee will review the Dartmouth Public Schools FY25 Budget presentation and a third quarter revenue update. Members will also review the FY25 Planning Board warrant article.

• Dartmouth Public Schools FY25 Budget Presentation
• FY25 Third Quarter Revenue Update
• FY25 Planning Board Warrant Article Review

Board of Assessors

The Board will approve previous meeting minutes and process payments of bills. The agenda includes a vote on a new chairman or vice chairman and a discussion regarding the Assessing Department Review.

• Approval of March 28, 2024, meeting minutes
• Payment of Bills
• Vote on new chairman/vice chairman
• Discussion regarding the Assessing Department Review

Historical Commission

The Dartmouth Historical Commission meeting includes a call to order and a discussion regarding Form B’s. The provided agenda is sparse and contains no other specific business items.

• Discussion regarding Form B’s

Capital Planning Committee

The committee is scheduled to review the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Plan and its funding sources. The meeting also includes a review of old business.

• FY25 Capital Plan Review & Funding Sources

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will review the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Plan and its associated funding sources. The meeting also includes a review of old business.

• FY25 Capital Plan review
• Review of funding sources

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The committee will review previous minutes and approve invoices. Members will also meet with a design firm and Owner's Project Manager (OPM) regarding renovation design and estimates.

• Approve Minutes
• Invoice Review and Approvals
• Meeting with design firm and OPM to discuss renovation design and estimate

Board of Registrar of Voters

Qualified voters will meet at their respective precinct locations to elect town officers. The election includes seats for the Select Board, School Committee, and various boards.

• Election of Town Clerk (3-year term)
• Election of Select Board - Lot #1 (3-year term)
• Election of Select Board - Lot #3 (3-year term)
• Election of Member of Board of Assessors (3-year term)
• Election of School Committee Member (3-year term)

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will meet to consider new business. The agenda includes a vote regarding out-of-state travel for carpentry students.

• Vote to approve out-of-state travel for carpentry students

Insurance Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss proposed changes to Blue Care Elect Saver and Access Blue Saver plans, including Town Health Savings Account contributions. Members will also discuss a new vision plan offering and MIIA health insurance rate increases for FY25.

• Proposed changes to Blue Care Elect Saver and Access Blue Saver Plans
• Town Health Savings Account contribution discussion
• New vision plan offering discussion
• MIIA Health Insurance Rate increases for FY25

Fire District #2 - Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will meet to continue its ongoing review of district bylaws. The committee will also review the minutes from the March 18, 2024, meeting.

• Review of March 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Continued bylaw review

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review several demolition applications for properties on Russells Mills Road, Wilson Street, Reed Road, and Old Fall River Road. The agenda also includes a Section 106 review for the MassDOT project at Dartmouth and Prospect Streets.

• Demolition application: 562 Russells Mills Road
• Demolition application: 43 Wilson Street (sunroom removal)
• Discussion item: 735 Reed Road siding and window replacement
• Demolition application: 68 Old Fall River Road (two-family dwelling and garage)
• MassDOT Project – Dartmouth and Prospect Streets – Sec. 106 Review

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Town of Dartmouth will conduct sessions to open and deposit early voted ballots at the Town Offices. These sessions are scheduled between March 29 and April 1. Results from these processed ballots will be added to election day results after polls close on March 5th.

• Ballot processing sessions: March 29 (8:30 AM), March 30 (9:00 AM), March 31 (9:00 AM), and April 1 (8:30 AM)
• Location: Town Offices, 400 Slocum Road
• Observers must register via email before the business day prior to a session

Charter Review Committee

The committee is reviewing proposed warrant articles for Town Meeting. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from five previous meetings held in January and February 2024.

• Review of Proposed Warrant Articles for Town Meeting
• Approval of minutes from January 25, February 8, February 15, February 28, and February 29, 2024

Recreational Center Building Committee Agenda

The Recreational Center Building Committee will review and discuss responses to the RFQ for OPM services. No other specific business is listed on this agenda.

• Review and discussion of RFQ responses for OPM services

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2025 budget presentation and draft schedule. Future sessions are scheduled to review budgets for the Town Administrator, EMA, Building, and Dartmouth Public Schools.

• Finance Department FY25 Budget Presentation
• FY25 Draft Schedule A
• FY25 Planning Board Warrant Article Review

Board of Assessors

The Board will review meeting minutes, approve bill payments, and sign motor vehicle warrants for 2022 through 2024. The open session includes discussions regarding building permits, assessing department reviews, the public record of abatements, and staffing issues.

• Approval of March 5 and March 14 meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Signing of 2022, 2023, and 2024 motor vehicle warrants
• Discussion regarding building permits with Paul Bergman
• Discussion regarding the Assessing Department Review

Board of Public Works

The Board will review payrolls, warrants, and meeting minutes. Discussion items include a proposed water and sewer rate study by Weston & Sampson and the Paskamansett Woods Conservation Restriction.

• Proposed Water & Sewer Rate Study — Weston & Sampson
• EOne Pump Price Increase approval
• Mike Andrade Excavating, LLC Utility Layer approval
• Sewer Extension Permit approval
• Water & Sewer Abatement Policy/Application approval

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech HS - Budget Sub Committee

The Budget Sub-Committee for the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District will perform a preliminary review of the FY-25 budget. No other topics are listed on the agenda.

• Preliminary review of FY-25 budget

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding the Dartmouth Heritage Trail. Members will also discuss potential funding sources for the project.

• Discussion/Update about Dartmouth Heritage Trail
• Discussion about funding sources

Fire District #3

The Dartmouth Fire District #3 Prudential Committee will review several contract renewals and service agreements. The meeting includes discussions on insurance premiums, maintenance agreements for Station 2, and capital improvement projects. Members will also review financial reports and approve recent disbursements.

• Bid specification for the Station 2 generator replacement
• Contract renewal for Hague, Sahady & Co P.C.
• HVAC maintenance agreement for Station 2 with DG Service Company
• Review of estimated insurance premiums from Alera Group Inc.
• Plan to replace the shed at Station 1

Board of Registrar of Voters

The provided document contains illegible or incomplete text regarding the topics for discussion. As a result, the specific items to be addressed by the Board cannot be determined.

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several public hearings regarding construction near wetlands and buffer zones. The agenda also includes a request for a Certificate of Compliance for roadway and bridge work at 24 White Alder Way.

• Certificate of Compliance for roadway, retaining wall, bridge, and culvert at 24 White Alder Way
• Public hearing for an in-ground pool and patio at 29 Prospect St.
• Public hearing for a gravel driveway and single-family home on Bergeron Ln.
• Public hearing regarding unauthorized wood debris removal and grading on Chase Rd.
• $190.00 for office supplies

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing site plans for two locations on State Road. The meeting includes a review of the March 11, 2024 minutes and correspondence from Fall River and Westport.

• Site Plan Review (PSPR-24-5) at 286 State Road
• Site Plan Review (PSPR-24-6) at 439 State Road (continuance requested)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the Annual Town Election Warrant and the draft list for Town Meeting articles. The agenda includes several committee appointments and resignations. Updates are also scheduled regarding the police station appraisal and various old business items.

• Approval of Annual Town Election Warrant
• Review of Town Meeting Warrant Article Draft List
• Appointment to Youth Commission: Randell Alekz Hirschmann
• Appointment to Dartmouth Pathways Committee: Andrew Langhauser
• Update on Police Station Appraisal

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed FY25 school budget. The meeting also includes a spotlight on Joseph DeMello Elementary School and an executive session to discuss union personnel matters.

• Public hearing: Proposed FY25 School Budget
• Spotlight on Kids: Joseph DeMello Elementary School
• Executive Session: Union Personnel Matters

Historical Commission

The commission will meet in executive session to review an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins on March 11, 2024. Members will discuss a response and vote to designate a member to issue the official reply. The meeting is not scheduled to reconvene in open session following the executive session.

• Review of Open Meeting Law complaint made by Patrick Higgins
• Vote to designate a commission member to issue an official response

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will receive a presentation regarding the Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey Update. The presentation will be delivered by Holly Herbster of the Public Archaeology Lab (PAL).

• Presentation by Holly Herbster of the Public Archaeology Lab (PAL) regarding the Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey Update

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hear a presentation from Holly Herbster of the Public Archaeology Lab (PAL). The presentation provides an update regarding the Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey.

• Presentation by Holly Herbster (Public Archaeology Lab) on the Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey Update