Dartmouth public meetings in 2025

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee will discuss a fire protection contract executed on December 3, 2025, and a business associate agreement with Mayflower Municipal Health Group dated December 10, 2025. They will also approve financial reports for December 2025, including cash receipts, disbursements, and payroll warrants, along with November 2025 bank reconciliations. Old business includes a tax classification hearing from December 15, 2025.

• Fire Protection Proposal Executed Contract dated December 3, 2025
• Mayflower Municipal Health Group Business Associate Agreement dated December 10, 2025
• Approval of Cash Receipts for December 2025
• Approval of General Disbursements and Payroll Warrants for December 2025
• Capital Improvement Updates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding site improvements and pier constructions. The body will also review a request to convert a parking area into a childcare play area.

• Request from Islands of Fun Learning Center to convert parking to a play area at 145 Faunce Corner Mall Rd
• Continued hearing for Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust site improvements at 293 Flag Swamp Road
• Continued hearing for 600 Potomska Land Trust residential pier and cart path improvements at 600 Potomska Road
• Public hearing for Sara O’Leary to replace a pier platform and add a bench and float at 19 Smith’s Way

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District - Budget Subcommittee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Budget Subcommittee will meet to review financial planning. The primary focus of the meeting is the discussion of the draft FY2027 budget.

• Discussion of Draft FY2027 Budget
• Approval of December 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will hold an open meeting on December 19, 2025, at the Town Clerk’s Office, 400 Slocum Road, Dartmouth, MA. The notice does not list any specific agenda items; it appears to be a procedural meeting announcement. Residents are invited to attend.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider approving water enterprise rates and quarterly billing, and a $50,000 construction administration contract with Weston & Sampson for 579 Old Westport Rd. Committee and director updates are also scheduled.

• Approval of Water Enterprise Rates & Quarterly Billing
• Approval of $50,000 contract with Weston & Sampson for construction administration at 579 Old Westport Rd
• Committee updates
• Director updates on projects and staffing

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee will discuss a feasibility study for a regional solid waste transfer station, along with contracts for temporary labor and consulting/engineering services. The committee will also ratify warrants 9-26, 10-26, and 11-26, and begin FY2027 budget discussions. An executive session is scheduled to discuss policy positions.

• Feasibility study for Regional Solid Waste Transfer Station
• Temporary Labor Services Contract
• Consulting & Engineering Contract
• Ratification of warrants 9-26, 10-26, and 11-26
• FY2027 Budgeting Discussion

Bristol County Advisory Board

The Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Executive Committee will elect a new chair to serve until the annual meeting in September 2026. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, review of coalition attendance, and updates on budget period 2 priorities and training needs.

• Election of new Executive Committee Chair (to serve until September 2026)
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of Budget Period (BP) 2 priorities/deliverables
• Identification of two training courses (TNA)
• Inventory update and HMCC program manager update

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee of Dartmouth Fire District #1 will meet to determine the tax rate at Town Hall.

• Setting of the tax rate

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a classification hearing for Fire Districts 1, 2, and 3, then recess into executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions as well as Appellate Tax Board matters. The meeting includes bill payments and new business.

• Fire Districts 1, 2, and 3 classification hearing
• Payment of bills
• Executive session discussion of abatements and exemptions per G.L.C. 30A, Section 21(a)(7) and G.L.C. 59, Section 60
• Executive session review of ATB matters per G.L.C. 30A Section 21(a)(3)
• New business items not anticipated 48 hours before meeting

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss a water rate presentation.

• Water Rate Presentation
• Joint meeting with Select Board
• Meeting in Room 304, Town Hall

Fire District #3

The provided agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. There are no specific discussion topics or decisions listed in the text.

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District #2 Prudential Committee has scheduled an open meeting for December 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the agenda items listed in the official notice.

• Open meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025
• Meeting location: 6 & 8 Slocum Road
• Topics to be discussed: Fire Department business

Select Board

The Select Board will first meet in executive session to discuss litigation strategy, then open a public meeting at 6:30 PM. The board will hold a tax classification hearing, consider a conservation restriction at 179 Jordan Road, receive a water rate presentation, and vote on a consulting contract with David Hickox. They will also handle a Board of Health resignation, license renewals for dozens of establishments, and updates on old business including the 40B project, Bliss Corner, Lake Noquochoke, and municipal broadband.

• Tax Classification Hearing - 6:30 PM
• Conservation Restriction - 179 Jordan Road (Map 6, Lot 2)
• Water Rate Presentation
• Consulting Contract with David Hickox
• Renewal of dozens of liquor, motor vehicle, and entertainment licenses

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Personnel Subcommittee

The Personnel Subcommittee of the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will meet remotely on December 12, 2025. They will approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss salaries, wages, and benefits for fiscal year 2027. No votes on specific amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from November 26, 2025
• Discussion of FY2027 Salaries, Wages & Benefits

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests and address administrative matters. The board will consider a use variance to allow a corporate office relocation and masonry construction business with a garage/warehouse at 576 Faunce Corner Road. A continued variance for a deck at 25 Thatcher Street is also on the agenda. The comprehensive permit for the 156-unit Sherbrooke Farms development is continued to January 22, 2026, and will not be heard at this meeting.

• Use variance ZAV-25-13 for a corporate office and masonry construction business (contractor dispatch yard) at 576 Faunce Corner Road
• Variance ZAV-25-4 to reduce rear setback to 0' for an outdoor deck/kitchen grill at 25 Thatcher Street
• Comprehensive permit ZCMP-25-2 for 156 rental units (39 affordable) at 498 Old Westport Road continued to January 22, 2026
• Review and approval of administrative minutes from October 30, 2025
• Approval of variance ZAV-25-10 for 8 Bonneau Court denied without prejudice

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review water and sewer abatement applications and a wastewater consulting agreement. Members will also discuss the FY 2027 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

• Wastewater Consulting Agreement-Oberon/SureWerx-Stantec: $4,200
• Sewer Connection Fee Waiver: 33 Sagamore Drive
• Sewer Betterment Notice Lien Discharge: 56 Lakeside Avenue
• Water & Sewer Abatement Applications: 65 Country Way and 15 Puritan Street
• Discussion on FY 2027 Operating Budget & CIP

Potter School-School Council

This meeting notice appears to be only procedural boilerplate; no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the posted document.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are identified on this agenda.

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District No. 1 Prudential Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve vendor and payroll warrants, discuss equipment and building maintenance, review construction change orders and invoices, and receive an update on the station renovation. The committee will also discuss progress on filling the treasurer position.

• Vendor warrant approval
• Payroll warrant approval
• Construction change orders and invoice payments
• Station renovation update
• Treasurer position progress update

Demello School Council

The DeMello School Council meeting will provide updates, review the FY ’22 budget draft, and discuss upcoming events such as the Grade 4 choir concert and planned PTO parent activities.

• Review FY ’22 budget draft
• Provide general updates
• Discuss Grade 4 choir concert
• Plan PTO parent events

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will hold a regular meeting on December 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The committee will vote on an updated Admissions Policy and a District Wellness Policy. Reports include an Aviation Program update, student representative remarks, and parent communications via Possip surveys. The meeting also includes an executive session and acceptance of donations from Susan Jadlowe and the New Bedford Police Department.

• Vote to adopt the updated Admissions Policy
• Vote to adopt the District Wellness Policy
• Executive session under Chapter 30, Section 21
• Donation from Susan Jadlowe (October 31, 2025)
• Donation from New Bedford Police Department (November 10, 2025)

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Board of Parks & Recreation will meet to discuss the FY 2027 Budget and updates to winter and summer recreation programming. The agenda also includes items regarding Ryder Cemetery and a DRPT incident.

• FY 2027 Budget
• Ryder Cemetery
• DRPT Incident
• Winter and Summer Recreation Programming update

The board approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3-0-0 vote. It then voted 3-0-0 to first apply for Community Preservation Committee funding for the Ryder Cemetery headstone repair project before using the cemetery’s gift account. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting with a 3-0-0 vote.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Voted to first apply for CPA funding for Ryder Cemetery headstone repairs (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Dartmouth Waterways Management

The Dartmouth Waterways Management Commission will review updates on marina and infrastructure projects. The body will begin the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Committee process and discuss a request from Little Bay Marine regarding a mooring service provider policy.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Committee process
• Little Bay Marine request to become a 'Recognized Mooring Service Provider'
• Marina completion update
• Dinghy/Kayak Rack replacement update
• Landing/Ramp retaining wall update

The commission approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting by unanimous roll‑call vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:40 PM, also unanimously.

• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:40 PM (unanimous)

Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART)

The Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery, and Treatment board will consider a vote on a municipal matching grant to support re‑entry services at the Bristol County HOC. A Community Needs Assessment presentation from Won Strategy and Bryant University will also be discussed. The meeting includes standard procedural items and any additional topics the Chair or Substance Use Program Coordinator may raise.

• Community Needs Assessment presentation by Won Strategy and Bryant University
• Vote on North Attleboro Collaborative municipal matching grant for re‑entry services at Bristol County HOC

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will consider three public hearing applications: a house improvement and septic system upgrade at 55 Gaffney Road, a single‑family home with driveway at 5 Rafael Road, and riverbank armor at 536 Potomska Road. The commission will also approve the November 5, 2025 minutes, approve November 25 field trip reports, and discuss wetland regulation updates and future meeting scheduling.

• Public Hearing DEP FILE #15‑28 (NOI‑25‑42) for house improvements and septic upgrade at 55 Gaffney Road
• Public Hearing DEP FILE #15‑28 (NOI‑25‑44) for single‑family home and driveway at 5 Rafael Road
• Public Hearing DEP FILE #15‑2807 (NOI‑25‑38) for riverbank armor at 536 Potomska Road
• Approval of November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 25, 2025 field trip reports

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission approved a complete certificate of compliance for a coastal storm‑flow file and issued standard Orders of Conditions for two residential projects. It extended a riverbank hearing to January 27, 2026, approved a $3,500 storm‑water invoice, and adopted enforcement orders for violations at 566 State Road and 1342 North Hicksville Road.

• Approved complete certificate of compliance for File #15-2238 (7-0-0)
• Issued standard Order of Conditions for DEP File #15-2825 (Rachel Meyer/Nicholas Jenkins) (7-0-0)
• Issued standard Order of Conditions with amendment to condition 21 for DEP File #15-2810 (Kevin Lima) (7-0-0)
• Continued hearing for DEP File #15-2807 (Cedarside Family) until Jan 27, 2026 (7-0-0)
• Approved $3,500 invoice to Gus Reposa for storm‑water review (7-0-0)
• Approved enforcement order for 566 State Road (6-1-0; Mr. Mallen recused)
• Reissued and amended enforcement order for 1342 North Hicksville Road (7-0-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review the November financial report and director's report, and discuss old business including Southworth asbestos removal, North Branch landscaping, hanging system, and SRTA bus service. New business includes the FY27 budget and annual action plan.

• Southworth Asbestos Removal
• North Branch Landscaping
• Hanging System for North Branch
• SRTA Bus discussion
• FY27 Budget and Annual Action Plan

The Trustees approved the November 2025 meeting minutes and the November 2025 financial report, both unanimously. They adopted a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries. The board also approved increasing the staff holiday‑party budget to up to $300. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved November 2025 financial report (all in favor)
• Approved revised Memorandum of Understanding with Friends (all in favor)
• Approved holiday‑party budget increase to $300 (all in favor)
• Adopted action plan for FY27 submitted Dec 1 2025 (recorded)
• Scheduled discussion of February meeting date conflict for Jan 13 2026 (recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:08 p.m. (all in favor)

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will vote on the proposed FY27-FY36 Capital Improvement Plan and conduct second readings and votes on several policies, including JKAA on physical restraint prevention, IKF on graduation requirements, and proposed new policy IKFE on competency determination. The committee will also consider an amended Capital Reserve Account Policy and receive the SMEC quarterly report, FY27 budget timeline, and updates from the Superintendent and Chair.

• Vote on FY27-FY36 Capital Improvement Plan (proposed)
• Second reading and vote on policies JKAA (Physical Restraint Prevention), IKF (Graduation Requirements), and proposed new policy IKFE (Competency Determination)
• SMEC request for approval of amended language to Capital Reserve Account Policy
• SMEC Quarterly Report
• FY27 Budget Timeline presentation

The committee approved the FY27 Capital Improvement Plan totaling $14,565,000 by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the amended SMEC Capital Reserve Account policy (3‑0‑1) and several school‑policy revisions (4‑0). The SMEC quarterly report was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved FY27 Capital Improvement Plan $14,565,000 (4-0)
• Approved amended SMEC Capital Reserve Account policy (3-0-1 abstention)
• Approved revisions to school policies D, I, J, K, and related items (4-0)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes of November 10, 2025 (4-0)
• Tabled SMEC quarterly report pending next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

In closed session, the Prudential Committee will discuss and sign a renewal of Chief Erick Turcotte's contract. The open meeting includes approval of payroll and vendor warrants, approval of meeting minutes from September through November, and a review discussion on repairing Engine #5. Other items are routine reports and correspondence.

• Renewal and signing of Chief Erick Turcotte's contract (closed executive session)
• Approval of November 2025 payroll warrant
• Approval of vendor warrant
• Approval of meeting minutes from September, October, and November 2025
• Review discussion on proposed repair of Engine #5

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The Building Committee will meet to approve minutes and review invoice and payment requests. The body will also discuss the current construction schedule, status, and any applicable change orders.

• Invoice and payment request review
• Construction schedule and status discussion
• Construction change orders discussion

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific discussion items or proposals. The listed topics are illegible or absent, making it unclear what will be decided or discussed.

Board of Appeals

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued public hearings on several applications, including a 147-unit affordable housing development under Chapter 40B at 970 Tucker Road, a 56-unit apartment building at 0 State Road, and a fueling station with convenience store at 411 Faunce Corner Road. The board will also review administrative minutes and a denied variance.

• Comprehensive Permit for 'Residences at Hawthorne' — 147 homes (37 affordable) at 970 Tucker Road, continued hearing
• Use Variance for fueling station with convenience store at 411 Faunce Corner Road in Office Industrial zone
• Special Permit for lot coverage exceeding Aquifer III District limits at 0 State Road
• Use Variance and Height/Lot Size Variance for 56-unit apartment building at 0 State Road
• Review and approval of administrative minutes and denied variance for 8 Bonneau Court

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a use variance (ZAV-25-11) allowing a fueling station with a convenience store at 411 Faunce Corner Road in the Office Industrial District. The motion passed unanimously. Other pending cases were continued and no decisions were made on them.

• Approved Use Variance ZAV-25-11 for 411 Faunce Corner Rd (unanimous)
• Waived reading of abutter’s list for ZAV-25-11 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on ZAV-25-11 (unanimous)
• Waived reading of abutter’s list for Special Permit case (unanimous)
• Recused Michael Medeiros and Dr. Rahim Aghai from Special Permit case (conflict)
• Continued Special Permit ZSP-25-5 (no decision)
• Continued Use Variance ZAV-25-8 (no decision)
• Continued Variance ZAV-25-9 (no decision)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct a classification hearing for Fire Districts 1, 2, and 3. The board will also meet in executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and legal matters.

• Fire Districts 1, 2 and 3 Classification Hearing
• Discussion of Abatements & Exemptions
• Review of ATB matters

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Fire District #2 Prudential Committee will meet to discuss a matter regarding the Passmore-Nix contract. The meeting is scheduled for 11:30 AM at the Town Hall Room 2 (Assessor's Office).

• Discussion regarding Passmore-Nix contract

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The Dartmouth Pathways Committee will discuss updates on the SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway, Dartmouth Heritage Trail, and DeMello School project (CPC deadline Dec 6). They will also consider Padanaram Crosswalk removal/traffic calming and the Cross Road project. The committee has two vacancies and will approve prior meeting minutes.

• DeMello School project – CPC application deadline Dec 6, 2025
• Padanaram Crosswalk Removal / Traffic Calming discussion
• Cross Road project update
• SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway discussion/update
• Two committee vacancies to be filled

Cultural Council

The Dartmouth Cultural Council will review final accounting for Fiscal Year 2025 accounts from the Dartmouth Library Commission and consider vetoes on DOF First State Grants. The meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2025.

• Review FY2025 accounts from Dartmouth Library Commission
• Consider vetoes on DOF First State Grants
• Review applications for Cultural Council grants

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review and approve minutes from November and consider five historic preservation permit applications. The body will also receive updates on exterior improvements for the decommissioned Town Hall and discuss a future planning meeting.

• Review and approval of November 3, 2025 minutes
• HDPR-25-41: Front door addition at 50 Arrowhead Lane
• HDPR-25-43: Roof repair and siding work at 292 Elm Street
• HDPR-25-44: Exterior improvements for 247 Russells Mills Road
• HDPR-25-45: Roof replacement at 215 Bakerville Road

The commission approved the corrected November 3 minutes and unanimously authorized a new front door at 50 Arrowhead Lane and continued work on 292 Elm Street building 4. A motion to replace the asphalt roof at 215 Bakerville Road with metal was made and will be reviewed for compliance. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 3 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved addition of front door at 50 Arrowhead Lane (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of work at 292 Elm Street building 4 (unanimous)
• Motion to replace asphalt roof with metal at 215 Bakerville Road made; pending regulatory check
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee - Budget Subcommittee

The Dartmouth School Committee Budget Subcommittee will hold a meeting on December 1, 2025, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The agenda contains only this single topic and no other details or proposals.

• FY27 Budget Discussion

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Personnel Subcommittee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Personnel Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from November 2024 and discuss FY2027 salaries, wages, and benefits. No decisions are expected; the item is a discussion only.

• Discuss FY2027 Salaries, Wages & Benefits for the refuse management district
• Approval of draft minutes from November 20, 2024

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee's Facilities and Fields Subcommittee is meeting to review the proposed FY36 Capital Improvement Plan. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of proposed FY36 Capital Improvement Plan

Fire District #3

The Dartmouth Fire District No. 3 Prudential Committee will schedule its next meeting and approve the previous meeting minutes. It will discuss the Bristol County Retirement appropriation for fiscal year 2027, fire alarm and sprinkler inspection, and a service agreement with Win Waste Innovations. The committee will also approve a $1,534 payment for the Congressional Fire Service Institute Conference and review financial reports and capital improvement updates.

• Bristol County Retirement – Fiscal Year 2027 appropriation
• Fire alarm and sprinkler annual inspection and testing
• Win Waste Innovations – Service agreement
• Congressional Fire Service Institute Conference – $1,534.00
• Station 2 – Installation and replacement of asphalt

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will approve the October 28, 2025 minutes and receive the November 5, 2025 minutes. Commissioners will review field‑trip reports and several requests for certificates of compliance and determinations of applicability for projects on Smith Neck Road, Eighth Green Drive, Water Street, Pembroke Drive, and other sites. Continued public hearings will be held on a landfill capacity expansion at 300 Samuel Barnet Boulevard, site improvements by the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust at 293 Flag Swamp Road, a residential addition at 19 Lucy Street, and a residential pier at 600 Potomska Road. The meeting also includes discussion items on wetland regulation updates and the Davoll Field Climate Resiliency Project.

• Approval of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Certificate of compliance request to replace a 14‑ft wooden bulkhead with stone revetment at 307 Smith Neck Road
• Continued public hearing on Hill Landfill capacity expansion at 300 Samuel Barnet Boulevard
• Continued public hearing on Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust site improvements at 293 Flag Swamp Road
• Continued public hearing on residential pier construction at 600 Potomska Road

The Commission unanimously approved a Standard Order of Conditions for the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District’s Phase 2 Cell 7 landfill expansion, requiring updated construction plans and specific storm‑water and seeding conditions. It also issued complete Certificates of Compliance for projects at 307 Smith Neck Road, 14 Water Street, and a partial certificate for 17 Eighth Green Drive, and adopted negative determinations with conditions for two fence and pier proposals. All votes were unanimous (6‑0).

• Approved Standard Order of Conditions for landfill expansion (DEP File #15-2803) – Unanimous (6-0)
• Issued complete Certificate of Compliance for 307 Smith Neck Road (File 15-2730) – Unanimous (6-0)
• Issued partial Certificate of Compliance for 17 Eighth Green Drive (File 15-1886) – Unanimous (6-0)
• Issued complete Certificate of Compliance for 14 Water Street (File 15-2760) – Unanimous (6-0)
• Issued Negative‑3 determination with conditions for fencing at 32 Pembrook Drive (RDA‑25‑23) – Unanimous (6-0)
• Issued Negative‑2 determination with conditions for pier reinforcement at 307 Smith Neck Road (RDA‑25‑24) – Unanimous (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for DNRT project (DEP File #15-2805) to Dec 23 2025 – Unanimous (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for Potomska Land Trust project (DEP File #15-2808) to Dec 23 2025 – Unanimous (6-0)

Board of Assessors

The Dartmouth Board of Assessors will hold a tax classification hearing and then enter executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions, review Appellate Tax Board matters, and consider a memorandum of agreement extension for the Acting Administrator of Assessing. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and payment of bills.

• Tax Classification Hearing
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions per submitted list
• Review of ATB matters in executive session
• Acting Administrator of Assessing MOA extension

The Board unanimously approved the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes and entered an executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions. It then reconvened in open session and approved abatements on several applications while denying one. Hardship applications H1 and H2 were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions (unanimous)
• Re‑convened open session (unanimous)
• Approved abatements on applications Sl2, Sl3, Sl4, V19 and 83 (unanimous)
• Denied abatement on application S I 5 (unanimous)
• Approved hardship applications H1 and H2 (unanimous)
• Instituted a tie for non‑return of Income and Expense terms for FY27 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will vote on several engineering services contracts totaling over $415,000, including a $250,000 asset management program with Tighe & Bond and a $135,000 amendment for Hawthorn Street improvements. They will also discuss updates to the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan and consider a sewer connection fee waiver for 33 Sagamore Drive. Several grant awards and denials are on the agenda, including a $32,400 DEP recycling dividend and a $5,000 MEGA safety grant.

• Approval of Engineering Services Asset Management Program - Tighe & Bond - $250,000
• Approval of Hawthorn Street Improvements Design Amendment 1 - TEC - $135,000
• Approval of Engineering Services Water Division SCADA - Woodard & Curran - $25,000
• Approval — 33 Sagamore Drive ADU Sewer Connection Fee Waiver
• Update on DEP SMRP Recycling Dividend Grant Award - $32,400

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review its handbook and assign liaison roles. The Town Administrator will provide updates on grants and economic development. The main action items are two reserve fund transfers: one for Town Hall elevator maintenance and another for encampment site cleanup. The meeting also includes liaison reports and approval of minutes.

• Reserve fund transfer for Town Hall elevator maintenance
• Reserve fund transfer for Encampment Site Cleanup
• Town Administrator's update on grants and economic development
• Finance Committee Handbook review
• Finance Committee Liaison assignments

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will convene to discuss construction change orders and invoices related to the station renovation, as well as an update on that project. Other business includes approval of vendor and payroll warrants, equipment and building maintenance, and approval of past meeting minutes. The committee will also discuss progress on filling the Treasurer position and consider changing the monthly meeting start time.

• Discuss construction change orders and payment of invoices
• Station renovation update
• Discuss Treasurer position progress
• Approve minutes from six prior meetings (March–October 2025)
• Discuss idea of changing monthly meeting start time

Russells Mills Historic District Commission

This is a notice of an open meeting for the Russells Mills Historic District Commission scheduled for November 18, 2025. The agenda does not contain any specific topics, items, or attachments. The meeting appears to be purely procedural with no substantive business listed.

• No agenda items provided; meeting notice only

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Dartmouth Board of Parks & Recreation will meet on November 18, 2025, to consider awarding a fence bid for the DRPT, set monthly meeting dates, and discuss winter season activities. The board will also review a traffic counter discussion and staff safety as old business.

• Award DRPT Fence Bid
• Set Monthly Meeting Dates
• Discuss Winter Season
• Traffic Counter Discussion
• Discuss Staff Safety

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the award of the Southeast Fence bid for a total of $125,031. It also adopted a regular meeting schedule for the second Tuesday of each month. Additional actions included opening the Round Hill gate at 7 AM–4 PM and expanding the Wacky Lab week program to a full‑day format.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4-0-1)
• Awarded Southeast Fence bid, total $125,031 (vote 5-0-0)
• Set Board meetings for the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM (no vote recorded)
• Opened Round Hill automatic gate at 7 AM, closing at 4 PM (vote 5-0-0)
• Changed Wacky Lab week to a full‑day program during February vacation (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 PM (vote 5-0-0)

Bristol County Advisory Board

The Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition is meeting to receive updates from its program manager, financial manager, and planner, covering HMCC activities, budget status, training opportunities, and inventory processes. State updates from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will also be presented. The meeting is primarily administrative, with no votes or binding actions listed.

• HMCC program updates from Chrystal LaPine
• Budget updates from Elaine LaCoursiere
• Planner update on identifying two training opportunities and vendor availability
• Status update on inventory process
• State updates from Massachusetts DPH coordinator Felicia Balbi

Bristol County Advisory Board

The Bristol County Advisory Board will hold a public meeting to approve prior minutes, review coalition attendance, and consider several administrative items. The board will vote on the final draft of the revised Principles of Operation (POO). It will also discuss Budget Period 2 priorities and deliverables, identify two training courses, and consider additional space for a coalition member to attend the NACCHO Preparedness Conference. Updates will be provided by the Health & Medical Coordinating Coalition and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

• Vote on the final draft of the revised Principles of Operation (POO)
• Review Budget Period (BP) 2 priorities and deliverables
• Identify two training courses (TNA)
• Allocate additional space for a coalition member to attend the NACCHO Preparedness Conference
• Budget modification due end of month (November) for BP 2

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review the Long Range Plan annual update and policies regarding borrowing materials and meeting rooms. The board will also discuss ongoing projects at the Southworth and North Branch libraries.

• Southworth asbestos removal
• North Branch landscaping
• Hanging system for North Branch
• North Branch computers
• Review of M.O.U with Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Dartmouth Housing Authority will meet to review reports and discuss employee incentive pay for 2025. The board is also scheduled to address the Language Access Plan and HCYP 2026 payment standards.

• 2025 Incentive Pay for employees
• HCYP 2026 Payment Standards
• Language Access Plan
• Executive Director and Treasurer's reports for October 2025

The Dartmouth Housing Authority Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting, the Executive Director and October 2025 Treasurer reports, and the 2024 employee incentive pay levels. The Board also adopted the new Language Access Plan, sent it to the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for review, and accepted the Resident Service Coordinator report for Sol E Mar Lane. Finally, the Board adopted the 2026 HCVP Payment Standards and adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director Report and October 2025 Treasurer Report (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 employee incentive pay levels (Office $5,500; Maintenance $3,50) (unanimous)
• Adopted the Language Access Plan (unanimous)
• Sent Language Access Plan to Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for input (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 HCVP Payment Standards (unanimous)
• Accepted Resident Service Coordinator report for Sol E Mar Lane (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several new business items, including appointments to the Historical Commission, a resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals, Route 6 traffic enforcement, electric scooter helmet safety, town administrator and board goals, and a cannabis social equity policy. Old business items include a 40B affordable housing update, Bliss Corner, Lake Noquochoke, and municipal broadband. The meeting also includes procedural items and a town administrator update.

• Historical Commission appointments (Jennifer Mercier, Dan Cardoza Jr.)
• Route 6 traffic enforcement discussion
• Electric scooter helmet safety discussion
• Cannabis Social Equity Policy discussion
• 40B affordable housing update

The board unanimously appointed two members to the Historical Commission and accepted a resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals. It also adopted the Town Administrator’s Goals through 2026 and approved the Select Board Goals. A motion to add language about increasing school funding to the financial health goals was defeated 3‑2. The board approved the Cannabis Social Equity Policy by a 3‑2 vote.

• Appointed Jennifer Mercier and Dan Cardoza, Jr. to the Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Robert Gardner from the Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Adopted Town Administrator’s Goals through 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Select Board Goals as presented (unanimous)
• Motion to add school‑funding language to Goal 1.4 defeated (3-2)
• Approved Cannabis Social Equity Policy (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Long Range Capital Planning Committee

The Long Range Capital Planning Committee will review recaps from public workshops. The body will also discuss a report to the Select Board regarding long range capital needs.

• Recap of Public Workshops
• Report to the Select Board on Long Range Capital Needs

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Personnel Subcommittee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Personnel Subcommittee will meet to discuss employee compensation for the 2027 fiscal year. The committee will also review minutes from November 20, 2024.

• Discussion of FY2027 Salaries, Wages & Benefits
• Approval of November 20, 2024 draft minutes

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a use variance for a fueling station and convenience store. The board will also continue a hearing for a residential deck variance and review several pending permits.

• Use Variance ZAV-25-11: Proposal for a fueling station, convenience store, and food service/drive-thru at 411 Faunce Corner Road
• Variance ZAV-25-4: Request to reduce setbacks from 20' to 0' for an outdoor deck/kitchen grill at 25 Thatcher Street
• Review and approval of Special Permit ZSP-25-5, Use Variance ZAV-25-8, and Variance ZAV-25-9 for 0 State Road
• Review and approval of Comprehensive Permit ZCMP-25-1 for 970 Tucker Road

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the administrative minutes from October 23, 2025 and the related hearing minutes unanimously. It also voted to continue the Use Variance (ZAV-25-11) for 411 Faunce Corner Road to December 4, 2025, and the Setback Variance (ZAV-25-4) for 25 Thatcher Street to December 11, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved administrative minutes of Oct 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved hearing minutes of Oct 23, 2025 (special permit ZSP-25-5, variances ZAV-25-8, ZAV-25-9, ZAV-25-4, ZCMP-25-1) (unanimous)
• Continued Use Variance ZAV-25-11 to Dec 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Variance ZAV-25-4 to Dec 11, 2025 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the FY27 budget calendar, review its handbook, and make liaison assignments. The meeting also includes updates from the Town Administrator on grants and economic development, as well as liaison reports. No specific financial decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of the FY27 Finance Committee Budget Calendar
• Review of Finance Committee Handbook
• Finance Committee Liaison Assignments
• Town Administrator’s Grants and Economic Development Update

The committee voted to change the required attendance threshold for Finance Committee members from 85% to 75%. The meeting also reviewed the FY27 budget calendar, discussed a draft Finance Committee handbook (including attendance language and meeting format), and assigned liaison duties on a draft basis for future approval. Updates were given on a school roofing replacement grant, a pending water‑rate analysis, and upcoming use of OneDrive and new email addresses, with two reserve transfers slated for the next meeting.

• Changed required attendance percentage to 75% (no vote recorded)
• Committee will use OneDrive for document sharing starting Jan 1 2026
• New committee email addresses to be rolled out next week
• Two reserve transfers (Elevator and Moby Dick Facility) scheduled for next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 6:47 pm (vote 5-0-0)

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The District Committee will meet to review the FY2025 audit results and reconciliation. The body will also ratify specific warrant reports and hold an executive session regarding policy positions.

• Presentation of FY2025 Audit Results
• FY2025 Reconciliation
• Ratification of Warrant 7-26 and 8-26
• Executive Session to discuss inter-agency or intra-agency memoranda regarding policy positions

The committee approved the draft minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting (both regular and executive sessions) and ratified Warrant 7‑26 and 8‑26, each with a 4‑0 vote. It adopted the FY2025 audited financial statements by a 4‑0 vote. The board also voted 4‑0 to rename the “Land Purchase Reserve Fund” to the “Land Purchase and Development Reserve Fund.”

• Approved Draft Minutes of Oct 8, 2025 Regular Session (4-0)
• Approved Draft Minutes of Oct 8, 2025 Executive Session (4-0)
• Ratified Warrant 7-26 and Warrant 8-26 (4-0)
• Approved FY2025 audited financial statements (4-0)
• Renamed “Land Purchase Reserve Fund” to “Land Purchase and Development Reserve Fund” (4-0)

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The posted agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No attachments detailing any actions were provided.

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will hear public comment and then receive presentations on the District Strategic Plan Monitoring Update and a review of district MCAS results. Under new business, the committee will conduct first readings of several policies including JKHLA (Physical Restraint) and a proposed new policy IKFE on Competency Determination, and will also discuss the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting includes approval of minutes from October 27 and signing of warrants.

• Review of District MCAS Results
• First reading of proposed new policy IKFE - Competency Determination
• Review of policies JKHLA (Physical Restraint Prevention and Behavior Support) and IKF (Graduation Requirements)
• Superintendent's Evaluation
• District Strategic Plan Monitoring Update

The Dartmouth School Committee approved the Regular Session Minutes of October 27, 2025 with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the Executive Session Minutes of October 27, 2025, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Regular Session Minutes of Oct 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of Oct 27, 2025 (5-0)

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will hold a regular meeting on November 10, 2025. The agenda includes an executive session for litigation and collective bargaining strategy, followed by a public session with reports and votes. Key votes include approving the SMEC Capital Reserve Account Policy, appointing a school nurse, approving the District Wellness Policy, and authorizing out-of-state travel for the girls volleyball team. The committee will also accept personnel notifications and hear committee discussion.

• Vote to Accept the SMEC Capital Reserve Account Policy
• Vote to Appoint a School Nurse
• Vote to Approve the District Wellness Policy
• Vote to Approve Out of State Travel for the Girls Volleyball Team
• Vote to Designate Equipment as Surplus

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will hold five public hearings, including a Notice of Intent for the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District's Crapo Hill Landfill capacity expansion within the 100-foot buffer zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. Other hearings include a single-family dwelling at 6 Peters Farm Road, amendments to Orders of Conditions for 11 Pokanoket Lane and 31 Mosher Street, and site improvements at 293 Flag Swamp Road by the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. The commission will also discuss enforcement issues at properties on N. Hixville Road and Potomska Road, as well as an update on draft wetland regulations.

• Public hearing on DEP File #15-2803: Crapo Hill Landfill expansion at 300 Samuel Barnet Boulevard (Map 84, Lot 25)
• Public hearing on DEP File #15-2801: New single-family dwelling with garage, pool, and septic at 6 Peters Farm Road (Map 24, Lot 42-1)
• Public hearing on DEP File #15-2796: Amend Order of Conditions for Pokanoket Realty Trust at 11 Pokanoket Lane (Map 100, Lots 5-1 & 5-2)
• Public hearing on DEP File #15-2780: Amend Order of Conditions to reduce pier length by 22 ft at 31 Mosher Street (Map 124, Lots 8 & 13)
• Public hearing on DEP File #15-2805: DNRT site improvements including gravel road, parking, and stormwater controls at 293 Flag Swamp Road (Map 79, Lot 34-1)

The Conservation Commission approved a Standard Order of Conditions for the single‑family dwelling application (DEP #15-2801) with added conditions. It also approved amended orders of conditions for two other projects (DEP #15-2796 and DEP #15-2780). The commission authorized staff to issue an Enforcement Order for 1363/1395 N. Hixville Road and continued two pending hearings to the November 25, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Standard Order of Conditions for DEP #15-2801 (single‑family dwelling) – vote 6-0-0
• Approved Amended Order of Conditions for DEP #15-2796 (land‑court trust amendment) – vote 6-0-0
• Approved Amended Order of Conditions for DEP #15-2780 (pier length reduction) – vote 6-0-0
• Authorized staff to issue Enforcement Order for 1363/1395 N. Hixville Road – vote 6-0-0
• Continued public hearing for DEP #15-2803 to Nov 25, 2025 – vote 6-0-0
• Continued public hearing for DEP #15-2805 to Nov 25, 2025 – vote 6-0-0

Housing Production Plan Stakeholder Committee

The committee will discuss and finalize goals and strategies for the Housing Production Plan, then outline next steps including plan writing, adoption, and approval processes.

• Goals and Strategies Discussion/Finalization
• Next steps discussion: plan writing, adoption process, approval process
• All business not reasonably anticipated to be discussed

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee Policy Sub-Committee will meet to review several policies, including Fiscal Management, Physical Restraint Prevention and Behavior Support, Graduation Requirements, and Competency Determination. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting.

• Review of Policy Section D – Fiscal Management
• Review of Policy JKAA – Physical Restraint Prevention and Behavior Support
• Review of Policy IKF – Graduation Requirements
• Review of Policy IKFE – Competency Determination
• Approval of minutes from October 1, 2025 meeting

Affordable Housing Trust

The Dartmouth Affordable Housing Trust will meet to receive an update on the Homebuyer Assistance Program guidelines and consider approval of a Local Initiative Application for Local Action Units. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order and recording announcement. No other substantive business is listed.

• Update on Homebuyer Assistance Program guidelines
• Approval of Local Initiative Application for Local Action Units (LAU)

Historical Commission

The Dartmouth Historical Commission will consider three demolition permit applications for historic structures at 49 Rock-O-Dundee Road, 392 Slade's Corner Road, and 125 Adams Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and discussion of member responsibilities, Plummer Plaque progress, new members, meeting times, and the Akins House Lease.

• HDPR-25-38: 49 Rock-O-Dundee Road – 1900 building condemned, rotting, insect/water damage; proposed rebuild with small addition
• HDPR-25-35: 392 Slade’s Corner Road – 1881 barn; repair/replacement of decayed finishes including new windows, shingles, and trim
• HDPR-25-37: 125 Adams Street – 1924 single-family home; proposal to change wood siding to cedar impression vinyl siding
• Review and approval of minutes from September 8, 2025
• Discussion of Akins House Lease and Plummer Plaque progress

The Historical Commission unanimously approved the September 8 minutes. It approved preservation work for 49 Rock‑O‑Dundee Road, provisionally approved repairs at 392 Slade’s Corner Road, and approved siding replacement at 125 Adams Street (with one member abstaining). The Akin house lease was also approved, and the regular meeting time was changed to 6:00 PM.

• Approved September 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved preservation work at 49 Rock‑O‑Dundee Road (unanimous)
• Provisionally approved repairs at 392 Slade’s Corner Road (unanimous)
• Approved siding replacement at 125 Adams Street (approved, 1 abstention)
• Approved Akin house lease (unanimous)
• Changed regular meeting time to 6:00 PM (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several items including appointments, a holiday light request, a domain update, veteran services, water quality committee, a lease for the Cultural Council at 404 Elm Street, and board goals. Old business includes updates on 40B affordable housing, Bliss Corner, Lake Noquochoke, and municipal broadband. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily discussion.

• Youth Commission appointment for Maryellen (Bonnie) Savage
• Padanaram Holiday Light Request
• Cultural Council Lease at 404 Elm Street
• 40B Update (affordable housing)
• Lake Noquochoke discussion

The Select Board voted unanimously to adopt the Homebuyer Assistance Program guidelines and to approve the Local Initiative application for state affordable‑housing credit. They also appointed Maryellen (Bonnie) Savage to the Youth Commission, approved the Padanaram Business Association holiday‑light request, and approved the Water Quality Advisory Committee charge and a 30‑year lease for the Dartmouth Cultural Center. Additionally, the Board voted to pursue a Purple Heart Community proclamation and a new flag display at Town Hall.

• Approved Homebuyer Assistance Program guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved Local Initiative application for affordable‑housing credit (unanimous)
• Appointed Maryellen (Bonnie) Savage to the Youth Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Padanaram Business Association holiday‑light request and buoy tree lighting (unanimous)
• Approved charge for the Water Quality Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved thirty‑year lease for the Dartmouth Cultural Center (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of Purple Heart Community proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of flag arcade concept at Town Hall (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on a Comprehensive Permit application for Sherbrooke Farms, a 156-unit rental housing development with 39 affordable units at 498 Old Westport Road. The board will also hear a variance request for a 576 sq. ft. addition at 8 Bonneau Court, seeking 11.9 feet of front setback relief. Administrative minutes from previous meetings are also up for approval.

• Comprehensive Permit (ZCMP-25-2) for Sherbrooke Farms: 156 rental units, 39 affordable, on 81.80 acres at 498 Old Westport Road
• Variance (ZAV-25-10) for 8 Bonneau Court: 576 sq. ft. addition with 11.9-foot front setback reduction from required 20 feet
• Waivers requested from multiple zoning by-laws for the comprehensive permit development
• Approval of minutes from October 23 and September 25 administrative meetings

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied the variance request (case ZAV-25-10) for 8 Bonneau Court without prejudice, allowing the applicant to refile. The denial motion passed unanimously. The board also approved the administrative minutes of October 23, 2025 and waived reading the abutter’s list, both unanimously. The comprehensive permit application (ZCMP-25-2) for 498 Old Westport Road was continued to December 11, 2025, with no decision taken.

• Denied variance ZAV-25-10 without prejudice (unanimous)
• Approved administrative minutes of Oct 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Waived reading of abutter’s list (unanimous)
• Continued comprehensive permit ZCMP-25-2 hearing to Dec 11, 2025

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee is meeting to review and approve invoices and payment requests, discuss the construction schedule and status, and consider any construction change orders. The agenda includes adjournment and approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

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

Agricultural Commission

The provided document is a notice of an open meeting for the Agricultural Commission. The agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The School Committee Exploratory Review sub-committee is meeting to discuss the Exploratory Program. This is the only item listed on the agenda.

• Review of Exploratory Program

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Board of Parks & Recreation will meet to review the Director's report and a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) update. The meeting also includes a discussion on new ideas for the department.

• CIP Update
• Director's Report
• Discussion of new ideas for the department

The board approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then voted 3‑1‑1 to remove the No Trespass notice issued to Mr. Felicio Franco. The board accepted the director’s request to purchase pepper spray, pending email confirmation from the Town Administrator. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 PM with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Removed No Trespass order for Mr. Felicio Franco (3-1-1)
• Accepted request to purchase pepper spray, pending administrator email
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The Dartmouth Pathways Committee will discuss the Northern Scenic Greenway and Dartmouth Heritage Trail, review the DeMello School project timeline, and consider the removal of the Padanaram crosswalk. The meeting will also cover the Town Forest project and local cycling events.

• Discussion of SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway
• Discussion of Dartmouth Heritage Trail
• DeMello School project timeline
• Padanaram Crosswalk Removal
• Town Forest project

The committee approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Jim and a second by Sandy. It also decided to submit a Community Preservation Committee (CPC) eligibility application requesting $50,000 for fencing, trail work, and signage for the DeMello School Heritage Trail project. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (motion by Jim, second by Sandy)
• Decided to apply for $50,000 CPC grant for DeMello School Heritage Trail

Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART)

The Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery, and Treatment (DAART) meeting will review field data, including GNBOTE share outs, outreach services, and public health nurse services. New business includes discussion of community partnerships, a police department update, and a school update. The meeting will also allow for other items and attendee updates before adjourning.

• GNBOTE data share outs (presented by Rachel)
• Dartmouth Outreach Services report (Matt Dansereau)
• Public Health Nurse services report (Maura Reimer)
• Community partnerships discussion
• Police Department update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on an after-the-fact Notice of Intent for illegal manure dumping at Mass Audubon's Horseneck Road property, a shed replacement at 32 High Hill Road, and an amendment for an extension at 3 Pekinese Lane. They will also discuss an emergency response action for cleanup after the I-195 plane crash of October 13, 2025, administrative items including approval of minutes and field trip reports, and enforcement at 356 Carroll Street.

• Public hearing on after-the-fact NOI for manure dumping and wetland restoration at 786 & 788 Horseneck Road (Mass Audubon)
• Public hearing on shed demolition/replacement within buffer zone at 32 High Hill Road (Leslie Martin)
• Request to amend Order of Conditions for coastal storm flowage at 3 Pekinese Lane (Copicut Realty Trust)
• Discussion and formal vote on emergency response for I-195 plane crash cleanup (October 13, 2025)
• Requests for Determination of Applicability for MassDOT I-195 resurfacing and DCR building demolition at Demarest Lloyd State Park

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission unanimously approved a Negative 2 Determination of Applicability for the I‑195 roadway vegetation work, a Negative 3 Determination for demolition and restoration in Demarest Lloyd State Park, a three‑year extension permit for a garage project, and a Complete Certificate of Compliance for the Brownell Boat Stands. The commission also waived the reading of a public hearing notice for a Mass Audubon wetland restoration. All motions passed by roll‑call vote 5‑0‑0.

• Approved Negative 2 Determination of Applicability for I‑195 roadway project (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for Demarest Lloyd State Park restoration (5‑0‑0)
• Approved three‑year extension permit to 12/3/2028 for garage/driveway expansion (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Complete Certificate of Compliance for Brownell Boat Stands facility (5‑0‑0)
• Waived reading of public hearing notice for Mass Audubon wetland restoration (5‑0‑0)

School Committee

The School Committee will vote on second readings of policies on bullying prevention and middle school pathway exploration, and on the superintendent's 2025-2026 goals. They will also evaluate the superintendent, appoint two members to the Town's Budget Advisory Committee, and hear a presentation on the District Crisis Management Team. An executive session is scheduled to discuss security deployment and non-union personnel strategy.

• Second reading and vote on Policy JICFB Bullying Prevention
• Second reading and vote on New Policy JEABZ - Middle School Pathway Exploration
• Vote on Superintendent’s 2025-2026 Goal Setting
• Appointment of 2 members to Town’s Budget Advisory Committee
• Executive session on security deployment and non-union personnel strategy

The Dartmouth School Committee approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting, adopted several school policies in a second reading, and unanimously accepted the superintendent’s goal‑setting and evaluation plan for the 2025‑2026 school year. The committee also voiced support for a community‑donated clothing trailer, and members Oliver and Coughlin volunteered to serve on the Town Budget Advisory Group. The meeting was then adjourned to executive session to discuss security matters.

• Approved October 6, 2025 regular session minutes (5-0)
• Approved School Policy Section C – General School Administration (second reading, 5-0)
• Approved School Policy Section J – Bullying Prevention (second reading, 5-0)
• Approved new Policy Section J – Middle School Pathway Exploration (second reading, 5-0)
• Approved Superintendent’s 2025‑2026 Goal Setting and Evaluation (5-0)
• Supported request for a movable clothing‑donation trailer (no vote required)
• Oliver and Coughlin volunteered to represent the committee on the Town Budget Advisory Group
• Adjourned to executive session to discuss security personnel and strategies (5-0)

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding several residential developments and property variances. Key items include a comprehensive permit for a large housing development and multiple requests for a new apartment building.

• Comprehensive Permit ZCMP-25-1: Proposed 147-unit 'Residences at Hawthorne' at 970 Tucker Road, including 37 affordable units
• Use Variance ZAV-25-8 and Variance ZAV-25-9: Proposal for a 56-unit residential apartment building at 0 State Road
• Special Permit ZSP-25-5: Request for lot coverage of 91,167 sq. ft. at 0 State Road
• Variance ZAV-25-4: Request to reduce setbacks from 20' to 0' for a deck and grill area at 25 Thatcher Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the administrative minutes of September 25 2025 and the hearing minutes for Comprehensive Permit ZCMP‑25‑1, both unanimously. After discussion, the Board granted a final continuance of Variance ZAV‑25‑4 (35 Thatcher Street) to November 13 2025 and directed the Office Administrator to notify the petitioner and request a revised site plan. The motion to continue the variance passed unanimously.

• Approved administrative minutes of Sep 25 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved hearing minutes for Comprehensive Permit ZCMP‑25‑1 (unanimous)
• Continued Variance ZAV‑25‑4 to Nov 13 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Special Permit ZSP‑25‑5 to Dec 4 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Continued Use Variance ZAV‑25‑8 to Dec 4 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Continued Variance ZAV‑25‑9 to Dec 4 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Continued Comprehensive Permit ZCMP‑25‑1 to Dec 4 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Dartmouth Council on Aging Board of Directors will meet to discuss the kitchen project and address an opening for a board member. The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Dr. Bullard Wellness Center.

• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of kitchen project
• Discussion of board member opening
• Meeting held at Dr. Bullard Wellness Center, 84 Rogers Street

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It recorded that the October 21, 2025 town meeting approved a $400,000 capital grant and by‑laws for the Council on Aging kitchen renovation, with construction planned for 2026. The senior real‑estate tax abatement was increased from $500 to $1,000. New programs such as a yoga class and a fuel assistance grant were announced.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 kitchen renovation capital funding (approved at Oct 21, 2025 town meeting)
• Approved by‑laws for kitchen renovation (approved at Oct 21, 2025 town meeting)
• Increased senior real‑estate tax abatement to $1,000
• Started new yoga program (beginning November, $5 participant fee)
• Established fuel assistance grants of $250 or $500 depending on income
• Scheduled Veteran’s Luncheon on Nov 7, 2025
• Scheduled Breakfast with Dartmouth Police on Nov 15, 2025

Board of Public Works

The Dartmouth Board of Public Works will consider several approvals, including a $100,000 amendment for construction administration on the Weston and Sampson projects. Other items include a sewer connection fee waiver for an ADU at 33 Sagamore Drive, a $18,650 monitoring agreement for Russells Mills Landfill, and a $17,000 amendment for Cross Road improvements. The meeting also features updates on water enterprise, wastewater management, and various committee reports.

• Approval – 33 Sagamore Drive ADU Sewer Connection Fee Waiver
• Approval – Russells Mills Landfill Monitoring Agreement – $18,650
• Approval – Cross Road Improvements Amendment – $17,000
• Approval – Weston and Sampson Construction Administration Amendment – $100,000
• Approval – Licensed Utility Layer contracts with ATL Construction, Inc. and LDS Designs, Inc.

Demello School Council

The DeMello School Council will meet to discuss its responsibilities, staffing and teaching spaces, and the district strategic plan. The meeting will also cover updates on the CKLA curriculum and upcoming school events.

• Discussion of School Council responsibilities
• Update on staffing and teaching spaces
• Review of District Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plan
• Updates on CKLA curriculum
• Upcoming events: Halloween Parade and Storybook Pumpkin Contest

Bristol County Advisory Board

The Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition holds a routine meeting focused on updates from the HMCC program, budget, and recent exercises. Members will review the WebEOC Q1 drill and a tabletop exercise held October 15, 2025, and discuss training needs and inventory processes.

• Review of WebEOC Q1 drill
• Discussion of Emergency Response Framework (ERF) tabletop exercise held October 15, 2025
• Identification of two training needs
• Update on inventory process
• Budget updates from Elaine LaCoursiere, HMCC Financial Manager

Bristol County Advisory Board

The Bristol County Advisory Board will approve the meeting minutes and review coalition attendance. It will discuss revisions to the Principles of Operation and receive updates on the public health emergency preparedness program, including the Emergency Response Framework tabletop exercise held on October 15, 2025, and Budget Period 2 priorities and training selections. The board will also hear updates from the Health & Medical Coordinating Coalition and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and note upcoming stakeholder meetings.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Review revisions to Principles of Operation
• Review Emergency Response Framework Tabletop Exercise (10/15/25)
• Discuss Budget Period 2 priorities and training selections
• Receive updates from HMCC and MDPH

Fire District #3

The Dartmouth Fire District No. 3 Prudential Committee will consider approving a $114,995 asphalt paving contract for Station 2, review the annual financial statement, and discuss free cash certification from the state. Other items include a land damage agreement with MassDOT and an insurance update.

• $114,995 contract with Gil-Den Inc. for asphalt paving at Station 2
• Free Cash Certification by Massachusetts Department of Revenue for FY 2026
• Land Damage Agreement with MassDOT Highway Division
• Sale of two Whelen Edge strobe lights for $185.67 via GovDeals
• Annual financial statement review by Hague, Sahady & Co. PC

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the Annual Fall Town Meeting and review liaison reports. The meeting will be held in person at Dartmouth High School.

• Annual Fall Town Meeting
• Liaison Reports
• Minutes for Approval
• Any Item Not Known 48 hours in Advance

Finance Committee

The Dartmouth Finance Committee will discuss the Annual Fall Town Meeting, hear liaison reports, consider any minutes available for approval, and address any items submitted less than 48 hours before the meeting. No specific contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Annual Fall Town Meeting
• Liaison Reports
• Any Minutes Available for Approval
• Any Item Not Known 48 hours in Advance
• Adjourn

Select Board

The Dartmouth Fall Annual Town Meeting on October 21, 2025 will consider 14 articles, including funding the FY2026 Capital Plan with $3,416,943 from surplus revenue and multiple enterprise funds, charter amendments to restructure the Board of Public Works and update rule-making procedures, and appropriations to the Stabilization Fund totaling $1.4 million. Voters will also decide on a $250,000 feasibility study for Dartmouth High School roof replacement.

• Appropriate $3,416,943 from surplus revenue for FY2026 capital items: police cruisers ($296,718), playground resurfacing ($421,805), Council on Aging kitchen remodel ($400,000), etc.
• Charter amendment to change Board of Public Works from elected to five appointed members.
• Transfer $102,823 from Water Enterprise retained earnings to cover FY25 deficit.
• $22,800 from Community Preservation Historic Preservation Reserve for Akin House cellar moisture mitigation.
• Personnel bylaw amendment to create a new position (details not specified).

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a meeting primarily focused on preparing for an upcoming Town Meeting. No specific agenda items beyond this discussion are listed, making the session largely procedural.

• Discussion of Town Meeting preparation

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Dartmouth Housing Authority will consider several financial and project items, including the bid results for the Munroe Terrace Kitchen GFCI project. It will also review an invoice for a $2,000 job, a rent comparability study with a $2,000 contract rent, and a collection loss of $3,95 I .00 for a move‑out at 9 Sol E Mar Lane. Additional agenda items include a MASS DOT road project and an NSPIRE REAC inspection report.

• RFQ# 072-09-16 -2025 Bid Results - Munroe Terrace Kitchen GFCIs Project
• Thomas J. Joy, Jr. Invoice - Mod Job 072072 - $2,000
• Munroe Terrace Rent Comparability Study - Contract Rent $2,000
• Collection Loss - 9 Sol E Mar Lane - Move Out 0910912025 - $3,95 I .00
• MASS DOT - 262 State Road & Route 6 - Project#607871

The board unanimously approved several items including the Munroe Terrace rent comparability study, a $17,803 kitchen GFCI contract, a $3,951 collection‑loss write‑off, a $2,000 accounting invoice, and MASS DOT right‑of‑entry forms. It also approved the FY 2026 operating budget requesting a $98,158 subsidy and the Executive Director’s salary submission. All motions passed unanimously except the budget vote, which was 4‑0 in favor.

• Approved Munroe Terrace Rent Comparability Study (unanimous)
• Approved hiring WS Anderson, Inc. for kitchen GFCI project at $17,803 (unanimous)
• Approved write‑off of $3,951 collection loss for 9 Sol E Mar Lane (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 invoice for accounting services on Roof Project (unanimous)
• Approved signing of MASS DOT Right‑of‑Entry and Land Damage Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 operating budget requesting $98,158 subsidy (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Executive Director’s salary submission of $127,227 for FY 2025 review (unanimous)
• Approved Resident Service Coordinator report for Sol E Mar Lane (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works and Select Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss the Director of Public Works contract and a Board of Public Works operational study. The meeting includes an executive session for contract negotiations.

• Director of Public Works contract negotiations
• Board of Public Works operational study

Select Board

The Dartmouth Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss strategy sessions for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel for the Director of Public Works and with union personnel for the Acting Administrator of Assessing. The open portion of the meeting includes appointments, a change of manager application for Acme Liquors, and possible support of two proposed state bills (H1000 and H999). Additional items include veteran advisory board appointments, a housing production plan update, and an Akin House lease discussion.

• Director of Public Works Contract – strategy sessions for nonunion personnel negotiations (executive session)
• Acting Administrator of Assessing MOA – strategy sessions for union personnel negotiations (executive session)
• Change of Manager Application for Acme Liquors
• Possible support of Rep. Markey's bills H1000 (Coastal Waters Wastewater Financing) and H999 (Deer Population Control)
• Dartmouth Veteran’s Advisory Board appointments and reappointments

The Board voted 3‑2 to extend the Akin House lease to October 31 2026 at a rent of $1.00. It also unanimously approved a change of manager for Acme Liquors, signed letters supporting state bills H999 and H1000, appointed James Tooley and reappointed two members to the Veterans Advisory Board, and approved the new contract for Director of Public Works Tim Barber as well as the scope of work for a public‑works efficiency study.

• Approved Change of Manager for Acme Liquors (unanimous)
• Signed letters of support for Bills H999 and H1000 (unanimous)
• Appointed James Tooley to the Veterans Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Rucker and Jason Ray to the Veterans Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Extended Akin House lease to Oct 31 2026 for $1.00 (vote 3‑2)
• Approved new contract for Director of Public Works Tim Barber (unanimous)
• Approved scope of work document for Department of Public Works Efficiency Study (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and pay bills. The board will enter executive session to discuss tax abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

• Payment of bills
• Discussion of abatements and exemptions
• Review of ATB matters
• Acting Administrator of Assessing MOA

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved the open‑session minutes from October 9, 2025. They then entered an executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions. The open session reconvened at 12:29 PM before the meeting was adjourned at 12:27 PM.

• Approved October 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions (unanimous)
• Reopened open session at 12:29 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:27 PM (unanimous)

Dartmouth Waterways Management

The Dartmouth Waterways Management Commission will review and vote on a rate freeze for the 2026 season. Other agenda items include updates on the Town Clean Water Group, funding requests for dinghy/kayak programs, and plans for a marina finger float installation in December. The meeting will also cover a lif jacket loan program for the 2026 season and status reports on various waterfront projects.

• Waterways rate freeze for the 2026 season
• CPC update requested on Dinghy/Kayak funding
• Marina finger float installation scheduled for December, pending funding
• TowBoat US lif jacket loan program acceptance for 2026 season
• Ramp retaining wall update – awaiting state response

The commission unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It agreed to remove the Clean Water Group item from the monthly agenda until an update is available. Roger volunteered to prepare a press piece for the new Boat US life‑jacket loaner program. The next regular meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at noon.

• Unanimously approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Removed Clean Water Group item from monthly agenda (action agreed)
• Assigned Roger to prepare press piece for Boat US life‑jacket loaner program
• Roger and Steve agreed to meet Dec/Jan to review budget and set FY27 rates
• Set next meeting for Dec 9, 2025 at noon

Agricultural Commission

The posted notice for the October 14, 2025 meeting of the Dartmouth Agricultural Commission contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items to be decided or discussed. The meeting notice satisfies open meeting law requirements, but no topics of business are included in the available record.

• No specific items were listed on the agenda; only a standard notice of open meeting was provided.

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will meet on October 14, 2025, to vote on adopting the 2025/26 Weighted Lottery Admissions Policy, approving competency determinations for the Classes of 2026 and 2027, changing the 2026 graduation date, and adopting eight school policies. The committee will also approve several out-of-state travel requests for student athletes and technical students, and hold an executive session for non-union personnel negotiations.

• Vote to adopt the 2025/26 Weighted Lottery Admissions Policy
• Vote to approve Competency Determination for Classes of 2026 and 2027
• Vote to change the date of the 2026 Graduation
• Vote to adopt eight policies including IKFII, GBEBC, JJE, KBE, ECAB, KI, EFBA, KBG
• Vote to approve out-of-state travel for student athletes and Automotive Tech, Diesel Tech, Marine Tech, and Media Tech students

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to build a single-family home, garage, pool, and septic system within the 100-foot buffer zone of a bordering vegetated wetland at 6 Peters Farm Road. The commission will also review eight requests for determinations of applicability for projects near wetlands, including a cesspool replacement, pool construction, underground conduit at the New Bedford Yacht Club, and a MassDOT road surfacing project. Additionally, the commission will discuss updates to draft wetland regulations and enforcement issues at several properties.

• Public Hearing on NOI-25-34: single-family dwelling with garage, pool, cabana, septic system, and well within 100-ft buffer zone at 6 Peters Farm Road
• RDA-25-14: replace failed cesspool with Title 5 system within 100-ft buffer to inland bank at 488 Chase Road
• RDA-25-19: install underground conduit and cables from Elm Street to clubhouse and dockage within 100-ft buffer to coastal bank and land under ocean at 208 Elm Street (New Bedford Yacht Club)
• RDA-25-20: MassDOT road safety surfacing project within buffer zones and flood-prone areas along Route I-195
• Certificate of Compliance (RCC-25-19): repair of existing seawall to coastal bank and buffer zone at 4 Bayview Avenue

The commission unanimously approved a series of Negative Determinations of Applicability for projects within 100‑ft buffer zones, including a septic system replacement, an in‑ground pool, and residential additions. It also approved a Negative 2 Determination for the New Bedford Yacht Club electrical upgrade, allowed MassDOT to withdraw its road‑surfacing request, and issued Complete Certificates of Compliance for a storm‑water detention basin and a Bayview seawall. Finally, the commission granted a three‑year extension of the Buzzards Bay Coalition permit with required annual monitoring reports.

• Approved Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for septic replacement at 488 Chase Road (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for in‑ground pool at 43 Lucy Little Road (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for foundations at 133 Alpha Street (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Negative 2 Determination of Applicability for New Bedford Yacht Club electrical upgrade at 208 Elm Street (7‑0‑0)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of MassDOT I‑195 road surfacing request (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Complete Certificate of Compliance for storm‑water detention basin at 267 Samuel Barnet Blvd (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Complete Certificate of Compliance for Bayview seawall at 4 Bayview Avenue (7‑0‑0)
• Approved three‑year extension of Buzzards Bay Coalition permit to 12/29/2028 with annual monitoring reports (7‑0‑0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will discuss several items including asbestos removal at Southworth Library, North Branch landscaping and computer upgrades, and a policy review of borrowing rules. They will also review the FY26 Action Plan and vote on rescheduling the November meeting to November 18.

• Southworth Asbestos Removal
• Policy Review – Rules for Borrowing Materials
• Quarterly Review FY26 Action Plan
• North Branch Landscaping and Hanging System
• November Meeting Date Change to Tuesday, November 18

The trustees unanimously approved the September 2025 meeting minutes and financial report. They also approved the updated library policies, scheduled a staff meeting on Dec. 12 with lunch and a later opening, and authorized modest state‑aid funds for a luncheon and for coffee/snacks at a round‑table event. The November trustees meeting was moved to Nov. 18, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved September 2025 financial report (all in favor)
• Approved updated library policies (all in favor)
• Approved staff meeting on Dec 12 with lunch and late opening (all in favor)
• Approved up to $200 for luncheon from state aid (all in favor)
• Approved up to $50 for coffee and snacks for SAILS round table from state aid (all in favor)
• Changed November trustees meeting to Nov 18, 2025 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 p.m. (all in favor)

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will vote on payroll and vendor warrants, approve meeting minutes from July through September 2025, and share legal counsel's response to committee questions. The main discussion item is the proposed repair of Engine #5. The meeting also includes the chief's and treasurer's reports, correspondence, and public comment.

• Approve payroll warrant for September 2025 (designee Ralph Medeiros)
• Approve vendor warrant
• Approve meeting minutes from July, August, and September 2025
• Share communication from legal counsel regarding committee questions
• Discuss proposed repair of Engine #5

Board of Assessors

This meeting of the Dartmouth Board of Assessors is largely procedural, including approval of prior minutes and payment of bills. The board will hold an executive session to discuss real estate abatements and exemptions, and to review Appellate Tax Board matters. A memorandum of agreement for an Acting Administrator of Assessing is also scheduled for discussion.

• Executive session to discuss property abatements and exemptions under G.L. c. 59, § 60
• Executive session to review Appellate Tax Board (ATB) matters
• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Memorandum of Agreement for Acting Administrator of Assessing

The Board of Assessors approved the Council tax appropriation and several exemption and abatement applications. It also approved payments for listed invoices and signed a parcel document. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Council tax appropriation (unanimous)
• Denied exemption applications S-10, S-11 and V-17 (unanimous)
• Approved exemption application V-18 (unanimous)
• Approved abatements for Motor Vehicle FY-1016 invoices 7000006-700011, FY20l 7 invoices 700006-70001 I and FY20l 8 invoices 700006-70001 I (unanimous)
• Approved payments for invoices 300005215, 200007693, 10947, 10960 and 20.{16 (unanimous)
• Signed the 8 ol58 for parcel 149/155-1 (unanimous)
• Approved ATB case 120 (unanimous)
• Entered and reconvened executive session (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Dartmouth Board of Assessors will hold a routine meeting covering approval of prior minutes, bill payments, and a motor vehicle warrant. The main business is an executive session to discuss abatement and exemption applications and Appellate Tax Board matters, citing state law for closed-door deliberation.

• Approval of open and executive session minutes from September 11, 2025
• Signing of Motor Vehicle 2025-5 Warrant
• Discussion and possible action on Acting Assessor MOU
• Executive session to review abatements and exemptions per submitted list (G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(7) and G.L. c. 59, §60)
• Executive session review of ATB matters (G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3))

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will consider several warrants for vendors and payroll, approve equipment and building maintenance items, extend builders risk insurance, review construction change orders and invoice payments, and receive an update on the fire station renovation. The meeting will also approve the May 14, 2025 minutes and discuss progress on the treasurer position before adjourning.

• Vendor warrant
• Payroll warrant
• Builders risk insurance extension
• Construction change orders and invoice payments
• Station renovation update

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings, discuss district staffing, and review a staff report. The agenda also includes a warrant ratification and a possible executive session to discuss policy positions. The meeting is largely procedural with one new business item on staffing.

• Approval of draft minutes from July 29 (executive session) and September 10 (regular and executive session)
• Warrant report and ratification of payments
• Discussion of District Staffing as new business
• Executive session to discuss inter-agency memoranda on policy positions

The district approved individual donation of sick days (5‑0). It authorized a step‑6 pay level for the Mechanic/Landfill Gas Technician (Motion passed S‑0). It created the "Mechanic/Landfill Gas System Technician" position at Grade 5 and adopted its job description (5‑0). The committee also ratified Warrant 5‑26 and Warrant 6‑26.

• Allow individual donation of sick days – Motion passed 5-0
• Authorize Mechanic/Landfill Gas Technician up to step 6 – Motion passed S-0
• Create Mechanic/Landfill Gas System Technician position (Grade 5) and approve job description – Motion passed 5-0
• Ratify Warrant 5-26 (Sept 4) and Warrant 6-26 (Sept 25) – Motion passed 5-0

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee will first approve the meeting minutes. It will then review and approve any invoice or payment requests. The committee will discuss the current construction schedule and status, and consider any construction change orders that may be needed.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Review and approve invoice/payment requests
• Discuss construction schedule and status
• Discuss construction change orders

Youth Commission

This is a procedural notice for a Dartmouth Youth Commission open meeting on October 8, 2025. The agenda text is incomplete and contains only boilerplate language; no specific items for discussion or decision are provided.

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will hold a public comment period, approve minutes, and receive presentations on Core Knowledge Language Arts, Professional Learning Time, and Career Technical Education guidance. The main business includes first readings of policies on bullying prevention (JICFB) and middle school pathway exploration (JFABZ), as well as discussion of MASC resolutions and other updates.

• First reading of Policy JICFB Bullying Prevention
• First reading of Policy JFABZ Middle School Pathway Exploration
• Presentations on Core Knowledge Language Arts, Professional Learning Time, and CTE Guidance
• Consent agenda includes DMS PTO fundraising requests for 2025-2026
• MASC Resolutions Discussion

The Dartmouth School Committee approved the September 29 minutes (4‑0) and unanimously approved the DMS PTO 2025‑2026 fundraising requests (5‑0). It conducted a first reading of several policy revisions with no objections, planning a second reading later. The committee adopted multiple MASC resolutions, including removing BMI testing from schools, and rejected a resolution to create a Regional School Assessment Reserve Fund. The meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved September 29 minutes (4-0)
• Approved DMS PTO 2025-2026 fundraising requests (5-0)
• First reading of policy changes to Section C and J; no objections, to be revised for second reading
• Adopted MASC resolution to remove BMI testing from schools (agreed)
• Adopted MASC resolutions on sanctuary laws, special education reserve fund max balance, board membership, preserving local governance, and personal financial literacy (agreed)
• Rejected resolution to establish a Regional School Assessment Reserve Fund (not agreed)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Dartmouth Historical Commission will consider four applications to modify or demolish historic homes. Each proposal involves changes such as additions, window and roof replacements, or removal of a shed with asbestos shingles. The commission will vote on whether to approve these alterations under historic preservation guidelines.

• HDPR-25-30: 3 Woodside Avenue – add small foyer and improve exterior envelope for year‑round use
• HDPR-25-31: 3 Pekinese Lane – add 10' × 14'‑6" one‑story bedroom extension
• HDPR-25-32: 254‑C Potomska Road – replace windows, roof and siding; add four dormers
• HDPR-25-33: 274‑A Bakerville Road – demolish asbestos‑shingled shed to build solar car port

Select Board

The Select Board will first hold an executive session to discuss contract negotiations for the Director of Public Works and an Acting Administrator of Assessing MOA. The open meeting at 6:30 PM includes a change of manager application for Sail Loft at 250 Elm Street, reappointment of a dog hearing officer, a home rule petition for Farm and Coast, status of the old police station, Akin House lease discussion, and a revised license agreement for a Faunce Corner Road sign. Old business items include 40B update, Bliss Corner, Lake Noquochoke, and municipal broadband.

• Change of Manager Application for Sail Loft at 250 Elm Street
• Dog Hearing Officer Reappointment – Matthew Beauparland
• Home Rule Petition – Farm and Coast Article
• Status of Old Police Station
• Revised License Agreement for Faunce Corner Road Sign

The board approved the Sail Loft manager application, reappointed the Dog Hearing Officer, and adopted Home Rule Petition changes, all by unanimous vote. It also voted 3-2 to adopt a $1,000 per sign fee in the revised Faunce Corner Road signage licensing agreement. Finally, the board unanimously voted to stop using the old police station for training and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Sail Loft manager application (unanimous)
• Reappointed Matthew Beauparland as Dog Hearing Officer (unanimous)
• Approved Home Rule Petition changes (document H4006) (unanimous)
• Ceased use of the old police station for training (unanimous)
• Approved revised licensing agreement with $1,000 fee per sign (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee of Dartmouth Fire District #1 will hold an open meeting on October 1, 2025. The notice satisfies the requirements of General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 18.25. No specific agenda topics are listed in the notice.

School Committee

The School Committee Policy Sub-Committee will meet to review specific district policies. The discussion focuses on general school administration and middle school pathways.

• Review of Policy Section C - General School Administration
• Review of Policy JF - Middle School Pathway/CTE Exploration Policy

Finance Committee

The Dartmouth Finance Committee will review the warrant for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting, along with a Town Administrator's update and liaison reports. No specific articles or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda, which is primarily procedural.

• Fall Town Meeting Warrant Review

The committee reviewed the Capital Planning Committee report and funding sources for the FY2026 capital plan, including $3,416,943 from surplus revenue and other retained earnings. Members discussed the town's revenue shortfall, priority‑1 requests of $8 million versus $2 million funded, and potential borrowing options. No votes or approvals were recorded.

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will approve the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and consider a consent agenda of fundraising requests from several parent‑teacher organizations for the 2025‑2026 school year. The committee will also hear a superintendent’s update and a report from the chair. Additional items may be discussed as needed.

• Approval of September 8, 2025 regular and executive session minutes
• Consent agenda: fundraising requests from Potter, Quinn, DeMello, and DHS PTOs for 2025‑2026
• Consent agenda: DHS Music Program request for USBands National Championship Competition (New York City and East Rutherford, New Jersey)
• Superintendent's update and report of the chair

The committee approved the Potter, Quinn, DeMello, and DHS PTO fundraising requests for 2025‑2026, and also approved the DHS music program request for the USBands National Championship competition. Both motions passed unanimously. The committee also approved the regular and executive session minutes from September 8, 2025, with unanimous votes.

• Approved Potter PTO 2025‑2026 fundraising request (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Quinn PTO 2025‑2026 fundraising request (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved DeMello PTO 2025‑2026 fundraising request (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved DHS PTO 2025‑2026 fundraising request (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved DHS music program request for USBands competition (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved regular session minutes of September 8, 2025 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved executive session minutes of September 8, 2025 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adjourned joint session at 7:54 p.m. (unanimous 5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold two public hearings for Eversource to install new utility poles at 4 Phibrick Street and 53 Morton Avenue. The board will also consider approving the Fall Town Meeting warrant and a licensing agreement for 461 and 491 Faunce Corner Road. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Police Brotherhood Union. A joint meeting with the School Committee will cover goal alignment and strategic plan updates.

• Eversource public hearing for pole at 4 Phibrick Street
• Eversource public hearing for pole at 53 Morton Avenue
• Joint meeting with School Committee on goals and strategic plan
• Application for change of officers at Buffalo Wild Wings at 200 Dartmouth Mall
• Fall Town Meeting warrant approval and Board recommendations

The board approved two Eversource joint‑owned pole installations and several appointments, including the Waterways Management Commission and the Youth Commission. It also approved a letter of support for Steppingstone’s cold‑weather shelter partnership. Finally, the board unanimously recommended four Town Meeting articles to appropriate $1.4 million to the Stabilization Fund.

• Approved Eversource JO pole at Slade Rd & Philbrick St (unanimous)
• Approved Eversource JO pole at Slade Rd & Morton Ave (unanimous)
• Approved change of officers for Buffalo Wild Wings (unanimous)
• Appointed James Simmons to Waterways Management Commission (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Shawnai Matos to Youth Commission for three years (unanimous)
• Signed letter of support for Steppingstone cold‑weather shelter partnership (unanimous)
• Recommended Article 1 – $22,800 Akin House cellar mitigation (unanimous)
• Recommended Article 2 – $250,000 Stabilization Fund appropriation (unanimous)

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee will meet to discuss the status of a construction project, review any pending change orders, and approve invoices and payment requests. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

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

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two Comprehensive Permit applications under Chapter 40B, which allows developers to bypass local zoning in exchange for affordable units. The first, at 970 Tucker Road, proposes 147 units (37 affordable) as 'Residences at Hawthorne'. The second, at 498 Old Westport Road, proposes 156 rental units (39 affordable) as 'Sherbrooke Farms'. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes from August and September.

• Public hearing for Comprehensive Permit ZCMP-25-1: Residences at Hawthorne, 970 Tucker Road, 147 units (37 affordable), applicant Paul Cusson/Bliss Investors, LLC.
• Public hearing for Comprehensive Permit ZCMP-25-2: Sherbrooke Farms, 498 Old Westport Road, 156 rental units (39 affordable), applicant Robert Lincoln/Sherbrooke Farms, LLC.
• Petitioners seek numerous waivers from Dartmouth Zoning By-Laws and Planning Board Subdivision Regulations for both projects.
• Review and approval of minutes from August 27, 2025 (administrative and both comprehensive permit hearings) and September 10, 2025 (administrative and ZAV-25-4).
• Both properties are in the Single Residence B District.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the August 27 and September 10, 2025 administrative minutes and several hearing minutes unanimously. A motion to waive the reading of the abutter’s list was also passed unanimously. The comprehensive permit hearing for 498 Old Westport Road was continued for further review on October 30, with no substantive decision made.

• Approved August 27, 2025 administrative minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2025 administrative minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 27, 2025 hearing minutes for ZCMP-25-1 (unanimous)
• Approved August 27, 2025 hearing minutes for ZCMP-25-2 (unanimous)
• Approved August 27, 2025 variance ZAV-25-4 hearing minutes (unanimous)
• Waived reading of abutter’s list (unanimous)
• Continued Comprehensive Permit ZCMP-25-2 hearing to Oct 30 (no vote recorded)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review articles for the Fall Town Meeting warrant, discuss updates from the Town Administrator, and hear liaison reports. No specific financial items are detailed in the agenda.

• Review of Fall Town Meeting warrant articles

The committee approved the September 4 and September 18 meeting minutes. It then recommended six articles for Town Meeting, covering community preservation, the Stabilization Fund, collective bargaining, long‑term capital, and deficits in the Water and Solid Waste Enterprise funds. All six recommendations were adopted unanimously.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (4-0-3)
• Recommended Article 1 – $22,800 CPC grant (7-0-0)
• Recommended Article 2 – $250,000 to Stabilization Fund (7-0-0)
• Recommended Article 3 – $650,000 for collective bargaining (7-0-0)
• Recommended Article 4 – $500,000 for Long Term Capital Fund (7-0-0)
• Recommended Article 5 – $102,823 transfer for Water Enterprise deficit (7-0-0)
• Recommended Article 6 – $4,306 transfer for Solid Waste Enterprise deficit (7-0-0)

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three related applications from Kevin Medeiros and Louis Properties LLC for a 56-unit apartment building at 0 State Road. The items include a special permit for lot coverage exceeding Aquifer III District limits, a use variance to allow residential apartments in the General Business District, and a variance for building height and lot size. Each hearing includes comments from the Building Commissioner, Planning Director, Conservation Officer, and Fire Department.

• Special permit for lot coverage of 91,167 sq ft (allowed 2,500 sq ft) in Aquifer III District
• Use variance to construct a 56-unit high quality residential apartment building
• Variance for building height and lot size for the same 270,153 sq ft lot
• Property is located at 0 State Road (Map 163, Lots 31, 32, 35) in General Business and Aquifer III Districts

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The Dartmouth Pathways Committee will meet to discuss several pathway and trail projects. Scheduled items include the SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway. Old business covers the Dartmouth Heritage Trail, DeMello School project, Town Forest project, Cross Road project, and Padanaram crosswalk and traffic calming. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Scheduled item: SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway
• Old Business: Dartmouth Heritage Trail
• Old Business: DeMello School project
• Old Business: Town Forest project
• Old Business: Cross Road project and Padanaram crosswalk/traffic calming

The Dartmouth Pathways Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. The committee also approved an amendment to a motion to explore creating a separate DPC account for receiving and disbursing donations, with all members voting in favor. No other decisions were made; remaining items were discussed without a vote.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to explore separate DPC donation account (unanimous)

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee will review financial reports for August and September 2025. The body is discussing capital improvements, including asphalt work at Station 2 and the rental of a temporary storage container for shed replacement.

• Station 2: Installation and replacement of asphalt
• Shed Replacement: Rental of a temporary storage container
• Cart-ReplaceBed: Fiscal Year 2026 - Article 10
• Engine 2 - Frame Rails: Fiscal Year 2025 - Article 8
• Review of September 2025 cash receipts and general disbursements

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will review capital funding requests from town departments for the Fall Annual Town Meeting. Departments presenting include DPW (Water/Sewer/Trash), Dartmouth Public Schools, Parks and Recreation, and the Police Department. The committee may also discuss old business and set the next meeting date.

• Review of DPW Water/Sewer/Trash capital requests
• Review of Dartmouth Public Schools capital requests
• Review of Parks and Recreation capital requests
• Review of Dartmouth Police Department capital requests
• Old business discussion

Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART)

The Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART) will review overdose data from the Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force and Dartmouth Police, hear updates from outreach services and the public health nurse, and discuss old and new business including updates from the school department and recovery subcommittee.

• Review of overdose data from Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force
• Overdose data from Dartmouth Police
• Dartmouth's Outreach Services update by Matt Dansereau
• Public Health Nurse Related Services update by Maura Reimer
• School department and police department updates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for an ecological restoration project to eradicate invasive Common reed from a salt marsh and buffer zone. They will also discuss bills, conditions for a property at 13 Smith Avenue, and proposed wetland regulation changes.

• Public hearing on DEP File #15-2800 (NOI-25-33) for limited ecological restoration of salt marsh and adjacent upland at Map 87, Lot 6 or Beach Lane
• Bills: $263.19 for a new desk chair and $249.60 for towing the ConCom truck due to brake failure
• Discussion and vote on conditions for DEP File #15-2763 (13 Smith Avenue)
• Discussion of draft wetland regulation changes
• Discussion on DNRT/Orcutt CR at 179 Jordan Road (Map 6, Lot 2)

The Conservation Commission waived the reading and closed the public hearing on the Salt Marsh ecological restoration project and voted unanimously to issue a Standard Order of Conditions with additional special conditions. The commission also approved two expense payments ($263.19 for a desk chair and $249.60 for truck towing) and authorized the issuance of a municipal certification for the DNRT/Orcutt conservation restriction at 179 Jordan Road.

• Approved waiver of reading for public hearing DEP FILE#15-2800 (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for DEP FILE#15-2800 (6-0-0)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for Salt Marsh restoration (6-0-0)
• Approved payment of $263.19 for new desk chair (6-0-0)
• Approved payment of $249.60 for truck towing to Wareham Ford (6-0-0)
• Authorized municipal certification for DNRT/Orcutt CR at 179 Jordan Road (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 (5-0-0)

Long Range Capital Planning Committee

The Long Range Capital Planning Committee will discuss a recap of the first public forum. It will also prepare for the next public forum. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Recap of first public forum
• Preparation for next forum

Board of Public Works

The Dartmouth Board of Public Works meeting on September 18, 2025 will approve several contracts, including a USGS contract, an MS4 reporting contract with Tighe & Bond, a WPC SCADA contract with Woodard & Curran, and a water and sewer abatement project at 16 Emerald Dr. The board will also discuss updates to the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan, storm debris management, an efficiency study, tree bylaw actions, and long‑range capital planning. A key item is the recommendation to reject the bid for the Pump Station Project.

• Approval of USGS Contract
• Approval of MS4 Reporting Contract with Tighe & Bond
• Approval of WPC SCADA Contract with Woodard & Curran
• Approval of Water & Sewer Abatement at 16 Emerald Dr
• Approval of Pump Station Project – recommendation to reject bid

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the warrant for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting, which lists all articles to be voted on. The committee may also receive updates from the town administrator and liaison reports. No specific articles or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Fall Town Meeting Warrant Review
• Town Administrator’s Update
• Liaison Reports
• Minutes approval

The Dartmouth Finance Committee met on September 18, 2025 with four members present. Ms. Hamm noted that the committee could discuss agenda items but could not vote because a quorum was not met. All articles—including budget appropriations, enterprise fund issues, and charter amendments—were reviewed but no approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will meet for a workshop on Dartmouth Public Schools. The agenda lists only this workshop, with no specific proposals or actions detailed; discussion topics are noted as continued on attached sheets not included in the posted agenda. The meeting will be held at Dartmouth Middle School auditorium at 6:00 PM.

• Workshop on Dartmouth Public Schools (details not specified in posted agenda)

Dartmouth Tree Committee

The Dartmouth Tree Committee will meet virtually on September 16, 2025, to conduct business including renaming its By-Law sub-committee and discussing a new Tree Bylaw Warrant Article. The committee will also consider old business and topics not anticipated 48 hours in advance.

• Approval for renaming the committee's By-Law sub-committee to Bylaw Working Group
• Approval for new Tree Bylaw Warrant Article

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School-Admissions Policy Sub-Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District Policy Sub-Committee will meet to discuss topics not listed in the provided agenda text. The document contains only procedural notice and boilerplate information.

Board of Parks & Recreation

This is a regular meeting of the Dartmouth Board of Parks & Recreation with agenda items including approval of minutes, discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update, an update on the vacant Recreation Coordinator position, a review of reporting structure, a summer overview, new ideas for the department, and the director's report. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda consists of staff updates and discussions.

• CIP Update discussion
• Rec Coordinator Vacancy Update
• Review Reporting Structure
• Summer Overview
• New Ideas for the Department

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the May 8, June 5 and June 12, 2025 meeting minutes with votes of 4-0-1, 4-0-1 and 5-0-0 respectively. The board then voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the September 16, 2025 meeting.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4-0-1)
• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4-0-1)
• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5-0-0)

Bristol County Advisory Board

The Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will meet to receive updates on HMCC operations and finances, consider approval of the MHOA conference budget, and discuss training needs and the upcoming Emergency Response Framework tabletop exercise scheduled for October 15, 2025.

• HMCC (Health & Medical Coordinating Coalition) program updates
• Budget updates and approval of MHOA (Massachusetts Health Officers Association) conference funding
• Review of WebEOC drill requirements and contact list update
• Save-the-date for Emergency Response Framework (ERF) Tabletop Exercise on October 15, 2025
• Identification of two training needs for the coalition

Bristol County Advisory Board

The Executive Committee will review logistic plans, principles of operation, and budget priorities for period BP 2. The body will also discuss a proposal from Crawford & Associates for an Emergency Response Framework Tabletop Exercise.

• Review of Logistic Plan revisions
• Review of Principles of Operation
• Crawford & Associates proposal for Emergency Response Framework Tabletop Exercise
• BP 2 budget priorities and deliverables review
• Inventory Project update

Long Range Capital Planning Committee

The Long Range Capital Planning Committee will review the outcomes of its first public forum. It will also discuss preparations for an upcoming forum. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Recap of the first public forum
• Preparation for the next public forum

Board of Assessors

The Dartmouth Board of Assessors will hold an open meeting on September 11, 2025 at 400 Slocum Rd, Room 213. The agenda includes approval of minutes from April 24 and August 28, 2025, and payment of bills. In an executive session, the board will discuss abatements and exemptions and review ATB matters as required by state law. The meeting will also address the Acting Administrator of Assessing MOA and any new business items.

• Approve minutes from April 24, 2025 and August 28, 2025
• Approve payment of bills
• Executive session: discuss abatements and exemptions
• Executive session: review ATB matters
• Consider Acting Administrator of Assessing MOA

The Board approved the open and executive meeting minutes from April 2 2025 and August 28 2025. It authorized payment of invoice 13427 and a letter to release $1,600.00 from the overlay. The Board entered an executive session, reconvened an open session, approved exemption application S‑9, and then adjourned, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved open and executive meeting minutes from April 2 2025 and August 28 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoice 13427 (unanimous)
• Signed letter to release $1,600.00 from the overlay (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 10:52 AM (unanimous)
• Re‑convened open session at 11:33 AM (unanimous)
• Approved exemption application S‑9 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:39 AM (unanimous)

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will review the town's capital funding for the upcoming fiscal year. It will also consider any outstanding old business, set the date for the next meeting, and then adjourn.

• Preliminary Fall Annual Town Meeting Capital Review/Funding
• Old Business
• Next Meeting Date

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing for a variance at 25 Thatcher Street, seeking to reduce the rear setback from 20 feet to 0 feet to construct an outdoor deck and kitchen grill area. The board will also review and approve minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting, including minutes for the regular meeting, an administrative appeal for 146 Chase Road, and a variance for 14 Galleon Drive.

• Continued public hearing: ZAV-25-4 – variance to reduce rear setback to 0' at 25 Thatcher Street (Dion Calheta)
• Review and approval of administrative minutes from August 20, 2025
• Review and approval of AAPL-25-1 minutes (146 Chase Road)
• Review and approval of ZAV-25-7 minutes (14 Galleon Drive)

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the August 20, 2025 administrative and hearing minutes. The board also unanimously waived the reading of the abutter’s list. It then voted to continue the variance case ZAV-25-4 until October 23, 2025, giving the petitioner another chance to appear. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 20, 2025 administrative minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 hearing minutes for AAPL-25-1 (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 hearing minutes for Variance ZAV-25-7 (unanimous)
• Waived reading of the abutter’s list (unanimous)
• Continued Variance ZAV-25-4 to Oct 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District #1 Prudential Committee will meet to discuss construction change orders and payment of invoices related to the station renovation, and receive an update from the builder, architect, and project manager. The committee will also approve warrants, maintenance items, and meeting minutes, and discuss progress on the treasurer position.

• Construction change orders and payment of invoices for station renovation
• Station renovation update with builder, architect, and project manager
• Vendor warrant and payroll warrant approvals
• Equipment and building maintenance discussions
• Discussion of progress on the treasurer position

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee will meet to consider an amendment to the Environmental Monitoring Contract and discuss policy positions in executive session. The agenda also includes warrant ratification, approval of minutes, and setting the next meeting schedule.

• Amendment to Environmental Monitoring Contract
• Executive session under G.L.c 30A §21(a)(7) to discuss policy positions
• Warrant report and ratification
• Staff report

The committee authorized an additional $41,475 for PFAS testing under the environmental monitoring contract, passing the motion 4‑0. It also moved $210,000 from the Landfill Closure Reserve Trust (for cells not yet constructed) into the Landfill Closure Reserve Trust Fund, passing 5‑0. Both actions were approved alongside routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and the staff report.

• Approved Draft Minutes of July 29, 2025 (4-0)
• Ratified Warrants dated July 31, Aug 13, Aug 22, 2025 (4-0)
• Authorized $41,475 amendment to Environmental Monitoring Contract for PFAS testing (4-0)
• Transferred $210,000 from Closure Reserve Trust (cells not yet constructed) to Closure Reserve Trust Fund (5-0)
• Accepted and placed Staff Report on file (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss interagency memoranda (5-0)

Long Range Capital Planning Committee

The Dartmouth Long Range Capital Planning Committee is holding a meeting that consists solely of a Community Service Workshop. No specific capital projects, funding decisions, or actionable items are listed on the agenda.

• Community Service Workshop only item on agenda

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 9, 2025. Members will consider several new business items, including adopting a weighted lottery admissions policy and establishing new program sub‑committees. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and personnel matters.

• Vote to adopt the Weighted Lottery Admissions Policy (Superintendent)
• Vote to establish an Exploratory Sub‑committee on Program Effectiveness (Superintendent)
• Vote to approve the 2025‑126 Organizational Chart (Superintendent)
• Vote to approve the Student Activity Accounts and Balances (Business Manager)
• Vote to appoint a school nurse (Superintendent)

Dartmouth Waterways Management

The Dartmouth Waterways Management Commission will interview two candidates for an open seat and elect a Commission Clerk. The body will also discuss updates regarding the Town Clean Water Group and waterway infrastructure.

• Interviews for open Commission seat
• Election of a Commission Clerk
• October installation of last finger pier piles
• Replacement plan for dinghy/kayak racks
• State FEMA response regarding the ramp retaining wall

The commission unanimously approved the August 12 minutes. It voted to recommend Jamie Simmons for the full‑time committee position and to appoint Keith Murphy as a non‑voting ex‑officio member. The commission also unanimously appointed Andrea as the commission clerk and set the next meeting for October 16.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Jamie Simmons for full‑time seat (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Keith Murphy as non‑voting ex‑officio member (unanimous roll‑call)
• Appointed Andrea as commission clerk (unanimous)
• Scheduled final finger pier installations for mid‑to‑late October
• Rescheduled next meeting to October 16 at noon

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will approve minutes and field trip reports, then hold five public hearings on Notices of Intent for projects in wetland buffer zones and coastal areas. Three continued hearings cover a demolition/reconstruction on Smith Avenue, a Phragmites management program on Elm Street, and a house addition on Bonneau Court. Two new hearings address an 8.5x60-foot dock extension with armor stones on Water Street and a single-family house on Colonial Way. Discussion items include enforcement at 38 Lakeside Avenue and a Potter Street Solar rack installation.

• Continued public hearing: demolition and reconstruction at 13 Smith Avenue (Map 87, Lot 20) on barrier beach and coastal dune.
• Continued public hearing: Phragmites management program at 132 Elm Street (Map 112, Lot 4) in salt marsh buffer zone.
• Continued public hearing: house addition at 8 Bonneau Court (Map 121, Lot 19) within buffer zone to coastal bank.
• New public hearing: 8.5-ft x 60-ft floating dock extension and armor stones at 14 Water Street (Map 117, Lot 11).
• New public hearing: single-family house with driveway at 0 Colonial Way (Map 136, Lot 18) within 100-ft buffer zone to bordering vegetated wetland.

The Conservation Commission approved the minutes and field‑trip reports from August. It issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability with an erosion‑control condition for a new home on Lot 17‑6 (9 Digger Drive). It also issued a Negative 2 Determination of Applicability with an erosion‑control condition for a screened porch and pool on Lots 26 & 27 (32 Wadsworth Lane). The reading of a public hearing docket was waived.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved August 26, 2025 field‑trip reports (5-0-0)
• Received August 26, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Issued Negative 3 Determination of Applicability with erosion‑control condition for RDA‑25‑12 (5-0-0)
• Issued Negative 2 Determination of Applicability with erosion‑control condition for RDA‑25‑13 (5-0-0)
• Waived reading of public hearing DEP File #15‑2763 (5-0-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve August minutes, receive financial and director's reports, and discuss old business items including Southworth Library asbestos removal, North Branch landscaping, and computer upgrades. New business includes a review of two library policies (Patron Record Confidentiality and Getting a Library Card) and appointment of two members to the Select Standing Finance Committee for budget discussions.

• Southworth Library asbestos removal
• North Branch landscaping project
• North Branch computer upgrades
• Policy review: Patron Record Confidentiality and Getting a Library Card
• Appointment of 2 trustees to Select Standing Finance Committee for budget

The Trustees approved the minutes from August 2025 and the August financial report. They adopted the draft Patron Record Confidentiality Policy and the Getting a Library Card policy. A two‑member Select Standing Finance Committee was created to assist with the FY budget. Meeting dates for October 14 and November 18, 2025 were set.

• Approve August 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approve August 2025 financial report (all in favor)
• Approve Patron Record Confidentiality Policy and Getting a Library Card policy (all in favor)
• Create Select Standing Finance Committee (budget) with Ms. Cotter and Ms. Garibaldi (appointed)
• Set November 18, 2025 Trustees meeting date (scheduled)
• Set October 14, 2025 meeting date at North Branch Library (scheduled)
• Adjourn meeting (all in favor)

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will meet to discuss capital improvement planning, receive updates from the superintendent and chair, and approve a fundraising request from the Dartmouth Schools Music Association. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Dartmouth Educators Association. Public comment will be heard, and the meeting includes a welcome reception for new teachers.

• Capital Improvement Planning Update
• DSMA Fundraising Request for 2025-2026
• Superintendent's Update
• Executive Session: collective bargaining strategy with Dartmouth Educators Association
• Welcome and Introduction of New Teachers with reception at DHS Cafeteria

The committee approved the regular‑session minutes from August 25, 2025 (vote 4‑0, one abstention). It then approved the Dartmouth School Music Association’s 2025‑2026 fundraising requests as submitted (vote 4‑0, one abstention). Finally, the body moved to adjourn into executive session to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy (vote 5‑0).

• Approved August 25, 2025 regular‑session minutes (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved DSMA 2025‑2026 fundraising request (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned to executive session to discuss collective bargaining (5‑0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will consider a demolition application for the 1880-built house at 527 Collins Corner Road. The request includes constructing a front porch and back deck, replacing eight windows and the front door, and removing a wood‑stove chimney. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 4 meeting and address any other business.

• Demolition application HDPR-25-27 for 527 Collins Corner Road
• Proposed construction of front porch, back deck, roof, and window/door replacements
• Removal of wood‑stove chimney at the property

The Historical Commission unanimously approved the August 4 minutes. It also unanimously approved the proposed construction at 527 Collins Corner Road, including a new front porch, back deck with roof, replacement of eight windows and the front door, and removal of the wood‑stove chimney. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved construction at 527 Collins Corner Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The committee will recognize the designee's approval of the August 2025 payroll and sign warrants. They will also discuss a ruling from the Ethics Commission and review reports from the Chief and Treasurer.

• Discussion regarding Ethics Commission ruling
• Payroll Warrant for August 2025
• Vendor Warrant approval and sign
• Approval of July and August 2025 minutes
• Public comment period

Select Board

The Select Board will enter executive session at 5:00 PM to discuss a union contract with the Acting Administrator of Assessing, strategy for litigation in James Storey v. Town of Dartmouth, and the potential purchase or lease of property at 970 Tucker Road. The open meeting at 6:30 PM will include appointments to the Health Insurance Steering Committee and a Communications Coordinator Interview Team, updates from the Substance Use Program Coordinator and Youth Advocate, discussion of a tree bylaw, and review of the fall town meeting warrant. Other topics include a signage request at 461 & 491 Faunce Corner Road, an update on 40B affordable housing, Bliss Corner, Lake Noquochoke, and municipal broadband.

• Executive session: Acting Administrator of Assessing MOA (union contract)
• Executive session: James Storey v. Town of Dartmouth litigation strategy
• Executive session: 970 Tucker Road real estate
• Tree By-Law discussion
• Fall Town Meeting Warrant Review

The Select Board unanimously appointed Christopher O’Neil as its representative on the Health Insurance Steering Committee. The Board also unanimously designated Shawn McDonald as the Select Board representative for the Communications Coordinator interview process. By a 4-1 vote, the Board authorized Town Administrator Cody Haddad to discuss and draft a licensing agreement for signage at 461 & 491 Faunce Corner Road, with Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson opposed.

• Appointed Christopher O’Neil as Health Insurance Steering Committee representative (unanimous)
• Designated Shawn McDonald as Select Board representative for Communications Coordinator interviews (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator Cody Haddad to negotiate signage licensing agreement for 461 & 491 Faunce Corner Rd (4-1)
• Postponed final decision on signage approval pending further clarification from Town Counsel

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the legal budget and fees, consider a reserve fund transfer for Parks and Recreation, and review the Fall Town Meeting warrant and schedule. Appointments to the Budget Advisory Group and Health Insurance Steering Committee are also on the agenda. The meeting includes updates from the Town Administrator and liaison reports.

• Legal budget and fees discussion
• Parks and Recreation reserve fund transfer
• Fall Town Meeting warrant and schedule
• Budget Advisory Group appointment
• Health Insurance Steering Committee appointment

The committee approved a $3,825 transfer from the Reserve Fund to Parks & Recreation (vote 7‑0‑0). It also appointed Janine Simmons and Brian O’Hare to serve on the Budget Advisory Group (vote 7‑0‑0). The legal budget fees topic was scheduled for further discussion at the September 18 meeting.

• Approved $3,825 Reserve Fund transfer to Parks & Recreation (7-0-0)
• Appointed Janine Simmons and Brian O’Hare to Budget Advisory Group (7-0-0)
• Added legal budget fees discussion to September 18 agenda

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District #2 Prudential Committee will hold an executive session to discuss the contract renewal for Chief Erick Turcotte. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Fire Station on Russells Mills Road.

• Executive session to discuss Chief Erick Turcotte contract renewal
• Meeting location: Fire Station at 1100 Russells Mills Road

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The committee will review and approve invoices and payment requests, discuss the construction schedule and status, and consider any change orders. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes.

• Approve minutes
• Review invoice/payment requests
• Discuss construction schedule and status
• Discuss construction change orders if applicable

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Dr. Bullard Wellness Center, 84 Rogers Street. The agenda includes approval of the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes, a kitchen upgrade and capital improvement project request, and old‑business items such as bylaws, board nominations, a board‑member opening, and certificates of appreciation. New business will address any matters arising. The next meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2025.

• Approval of July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Kitchen upgrade / CIP request
• Confirmation of DCOA Board nominations
• Review of bylaws
• Certificates of appreciation

The Council on Aging board unanimously approved the July 24, 2025 minutes. Board members Ouida Dowd and Patricia Jeffries‑Zukowski had their terms renewed through June 30, 2028, and Brandon Walecka was elected Vice‑Chairperson for a two‑year term. Funding was allocated to programs that increase attendance and banquet revenue, and a workshop to review town projects was scheduled for September 9, 2025.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Renewed terms of Chair Ouida Dowd and member Patricia Jeffries‑Zukowski through June 30, 2028 (unanimous)
• Elected Brandon Walecka as Vice‑Chairperson for two‑year term (unanimous)
• Allocated funding to programs that increase attendance and banquet revenue (decision recorded)
• Requested project plan and timeline be posted on the Town of Dartmouth website (decision recorded)
• Scheduled a town‑project workshop at the DCOA on September 9, 2025 at 6 pm (decision recorded)
• Directed Brandon and Erik to contact accountants to assist low‑income residents 60+ with 2026 tax preparation (decision recorded)
• Set next board meeting for September 25, 2025 at 9:00 am at the John Bullard Wellness Center (decision recorded)

Board of Assessors

The Dartmouth Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from April and May 2025, pay bills, and discuss an elderly exemption warrant article for the upcoming fall town meeting. The board will also enter executive session to review abatements and exemptions, as well as Appellate Tax Board matters.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 24, 2025 and May 29, 2025
• Discussion of an elderly exemption warrant article for fall town meeting
• Motor vehicle warrant review
• Executive session on abatements and exemptions under G.L.C. 30A Section 21(a)(7) and G.L.C 59 Section 60
• Executive session on Appellate Tax Board matters under G.L.C. 30A Section 21(a)(3)

The Board unanimously approved the May 29, 2025 meeting minutes and added an article to change the elder exemption from $5,500 to $1,000. It approved a set of exemption applications, denied another set, and approved several abatement applications. The Board also approved a $1,600 transfer from the overlay account to the general fund and signed a one‑year contract with Map Geo and Sansoucy.

• Approved May 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added article to change elder exemption from $5,500 to $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved exemption applications B1, 82, S1, 52, 53, V1‑V15 (unanimous)
• Denied exemption applications V16, 54, 55, 56, 57, S8 (unanimous)
• Approved abatement applications 44, 15, 46, 112 (unanimous)
• Approved release of $1,600 from overlay account to general fund
• Signed one‑year contract with Map Geo and Sansoucy
• Entered executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two Comprehensive Permit applications under Chapter 40B. The first, Sherbrooke Farms at 498 Old Westport Road, proposes 156 rental units (39 affordable). The second, Residences at Hawthorne at 970 Tucker Road, proposes 147 homes (37 affordable). The board will consider requested waivers from zoning and subdivision regulations.

• Public hearing for Comprehensive Permit ZCMP-25-2: Sherbrooke Farms, 498 Old Westport Road, 156 rental units (39 affordable), requesting multiple zoning by-law waivers.
• Public hearing for Comprehensive Permit ZCMP-25-1: Residences at Hawthorne, 970 Tucker Road, 147 homes (37 affordable), requesting waivers from zoning and subdivision regulations.

At the August 27, 2025 meeting, the Zoning Board of Appeals motioned to continue the Comprehensive Permit case ZCMP-25-2 to September 25, 2025. The motion was seconded by Alvin Youman and passed unanimously. The continued hearing will be held at Dartmouth Middle School at 6:00 PM. The board will await the pending stormwater report and a revised waiver list before further action.

• Motion to continue Comprehensive Permit ZCMP-25-2 to September 25, 2025 (unanimous)

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee will review the final report on operating costs and liabilities for the year ending June 30, 2025. The body will also approve August 2025 financial records and discuss capital improvements. Two executive sessions are scheduled to discuss benefit proposals and working conditions for Local 5156 and non-union personnel.

• Final Report on the Operating Costs and Liability for the Year Ending June 30, 2025
• Engine 2 frame rails updates
• Station 2 asphalt installation and replacement
• Benefit proposals for Dartmouth Permanent Fire Fighters District 3 Local 5156
• Benefit proposals for Non-Union Personnel

Housing Production Plan Stakeholder Committee

The Housing Production Plan Stakeholder Committee will review recent survey data and discuss the next steps for public engagement. Members will receive updates on data collection and consider goals and strategies for the housing plan. The meeting will conclude with a discussion of any additional business before adjourning.

• Survey data review
• Public engagement next steps
• Data collection update
• Goals and strategies discussion
• General next steps for the housing plan

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The committee will review updates on the SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway and the Dartmouth Heritage Trail. Members will also discuss the DeMello School, Town Forest, and Cross Road projects.

• SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway update
• Dartmouth Heritage Trail update
• DeMello School project
• Town Forest project
• Padanaram Crosswalk Removal

The Dartmouth Pathways Committee approved the minutes from the July 29, 202 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved July 29, 202 minutes (unanimous)

Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART)

The Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment meeting will review overdose data from the Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force, Dartmouth Police, and the Bristol County Sheriff's Office. It will provide updates on Dartmouth's outreach services and public health nurse related services. The agenda includes a final planning update for International Overdose Awareness Day and new business items such as the Community Narcan Program, school department collaboration, and September as Recovery Month.

• Review overdose data from Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force
• Review overdose data from Dartmouth Police
• Review overdose data from Bristol County Sheriff's Office
• Final planning update for International Overdose Awareness Day
• Discuss Community Narcan Program with the Department of Public Health

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding three Notices of Intent for work in coastal buffer zones. The body will also review revised wetland regulations and address an enforcement issue at 38 Lakeside Avenue.

• Public hearing for Phragmites Management Program at 132 Elm Street
• Public hearing for seawall reconstruction and driveway relocation at 11 Pokanoket Lane
• Public hearing for a dwelling addition at 8 Bonneau Court
• Review of TC Dft. Revised Wetland Regs
• Payment of $147.12 to W.B. Mason Office Supplies

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved a Standard Order of Conditions, with special conditions, for the stone rip‑rap seawall reconstruction at 11 Pokanoket Lane. It also issued a Partial Certificate of Compliance for 3 Eliza Lane, continued two public‑hearing items to September 9 2025, authorized a $147.12 payment for office supplies, and formally approved the meeting minutes and field‑trip reports.

• Approved Standard Order of Conditions for seawall project (5‑0‑0)
• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for 3 Eliza Lane (5‑0‑0)
• Continued public hearing for 8 Bonneau Court to Sep 9 2025 (5‑0‑0)
• Continued public hearing for Phragmites Management (Elm St) to Sep 9 2025 (5‑0‑0)
• Authorized payment of $147.12 to W.B. Mason for office supplies (5‑0‑0)
• Approved corrective re‑approval of meeting minutes (5‑0‑0)
• Approved minutes of July 22 2025 with modifications (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Field Trip Reports of Aug 12 2025 (5‑0‑0)

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will meet on August 25, 2025, at the High School Library Media Center. The agenda includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and several informational updates. Items for discussion include the SEPAC Parent Survey, kindergarten enrollment, a JPR update, convocation plans, and the superintendent's evaluation and contract renewal. The public may attend in person or view via live stream.

• Superintendent evaluation and renewal contract discussion
• SEPAC Parent Survey update
• Kindergarten Enrollment update
• Convocation update
• JPR update

The committee unanimously approved the regular and executive session minutes from July 21, 2025. Members agreed to move forward with the superintendent’s successor contract and to present the final evaluation at the October 27 meeting. The committee also confirmed attendance at the Select Board meeting on September 29 and will review its public‑participation policy for alignment with MASC recommendations. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved Regular Session Minutes of July 21, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of July 21, 2025 with stipulation (4‑0)
• Agreed to move forward with superintendent successor contract process
• Agreed to present superintendent’s final evaluation at Oct 27 meeting
• Confirmed attendance at Select Board meeting on Sep 29
• Agreed to review public‑participation policy for MASC alignment
• Motion to adjourn Open Session at 6:15 p.m. (4‑0)

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Dartmouth Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on the revised Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) 5-Year Plan. They will also consider a policy revision to address insufficient funding and allow resumption of terminated subsidies. Other agenda items include reports, ethics training, a collection loss of $1,094 at 6 Sol E Mar Lane, and an upcoming inspection at Munroe Terrace.

• Public hearing on revised HCVP 5-Year Plan (revised June 2, 2025)
• HCVP Policy Revision: Insufficient Funding — Resumption of terminated subsidies (pages 12-8 & 12-9)
• Collection loss of $1,094 from 6 Sol E Mar Lane (move out July 16, 2025)
• NSPIRE REAC Inspection at Munroe Terrace scheduled for August 26, 2025
• Tenant Board Member Waiver 2 granted

The Dartmouth Housing Authority Board approved the five‑year Housing Choice Voucher program plan by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the Operating Statement, reserve analysis, compensation certifications, and two subsidy‑resumption updates, each by unanimous vote. A $1,094 collection loss for 6 Sol E Mar Lane was written off, and the Resident Service Coordinator report for that property was accepted. All motions were passed and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted minutes of June 30, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Operating Statement, Reserve Analysis, Top 5 Compensation and FY End certifications (unanimous)
• Approved 5‑year Housing Choice Voucher program plan (3‑0)
• Approved Pre‑HOTMA Insufficient Funding‑Resumption of Terminated Subsidies (3‑0)
• Approved HOTMA Insufficient Funding‑Resumption of Terminated Subsidies (3‑0)
• Wrote off collection loss of $1,094 for 6 Sol E Mar Lane (unanimous)
• Accepted Resident Service Coordinator report for 6 Sol E Mar Lane (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a property's buildable status and a request for a variance to add an accessory dwelling unit. The board will also review and approve minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting.

• Administrative Appeal AAPL-25-1: Appeal of decision that 146 Chase Road is not a buildable lot
• Variance ZAV-25-7: Request to reduce side yard setback to 5.6' and increase lot coverage to 52.35% for a 672 sq.ft. ADU at 14 Galleon Drive

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved the administrative appeal for 146 Chase Road, confirming the lot is buildable. It also approved a variance for 14 Galleon Drive that reduces the side‑yard setback and raises lot coverage to permit an attached ADU. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the prior meeting’s administrative minutes.

• Approved Administrative Appeal AAPL-25-1 for 146 Chase Road (unanimous)
• Approved Variance ZAV-25-7 for 14 Galleon Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Minutes of July 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved July 23, 2025 Hearing Minutes for Variance ZAV-25-4 (unanimous)
• Approved July 23, 2025 Hearing Minutes for Special Permit ZSP-25-4 (unanimous)
• Approved July 23, 2025 Hearing Minutes for Variance ZAV-25-6 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Russells Mills Historic District Commission

This is a notice for a meeting of the Russells Mills Historic District Commission, but the listed topics are illegible handwritten scrawls. The agenda appears to be only procedural boilerplate with no specific items identified.

Bristol County Advisory Board

The Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will consider approving a budget for the Massachusetts Health Officers Association conference and review Budget Period 2 priorities. The meeting also includes updates on the Health & Medical Coordinating Coalition, a tabletop exercise for the Emergency Response Framework, and an inventory of supplies.

• Budget approval request for MHOA conference
• Review of Budget Period 2 priorities and tracking sheet
• Emergency Response Framework tabletop exercise
• HMCC program and financial updates
• Inventory of emergency supplies

Bristol County Advisory Board

The committee will discuss budget support for the Massachusetts Health Officers Association and review priorities for Budget Period 2. Members will also review a proposal from Crawford & Associates for an Emergency Response Framework Tabletop Exercise.

• MHOA attendance and budget support discussion
• Review of Crawford & Associates proposal for Emergency Response Framework Tabletop Exercise
• Budget Period 2 priorities and deliverables review
• Review of Grants Management Manual (GMM) modifications
• Review of revised Logistics Plan

Affordable Housing Trust

The Dartmouth Affordable Housing Trust will consider approving a consulting contract with Leonardi Aray Architects. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and remote participation acknowledgment.

• Approval of Consulting Contract with Leonardi Aray Architects

Long Range Capital Planning Committee

The Long Range Capital Planning Committee will hold a meeting to discuss preparation for a workshop presentation and to approve minutes from prior meetings. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Workshop presentation preparation under New Business

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will meet on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the First Floor Conference Room of the School Administration Building, 8 Bush Street. The committee will discuss its goals, the structure of future meetings—including public comment, code of conduct, and length—agenda topics for the 2025‑2026 school year, standing sub‑committee meetings, and any other matters that arise.

• School Committee Goals
• Structure of meetings: public comment, code of conduct, meeting length
• Agenda topics for the 2025‑2026 school year
• Standing sub‑committee meetings
• Other unforeseen matters

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Dartmouth Housing Authority will conduct a public hearing regarding the revised June 2, 2025, HCVP 5-Year Plan. The board will also discuss policy revisions for the resumption of terminated subsidies and review a collection loss.

• Public hearing on HCVP 5-Year Plan-Revised June 2, 2025
• HCVP Policy Revision regarding insufficient funding and resumption of terminated subsidies
• Collection loss of $1,094.00 for 6 Sol E Mar Lane
• NSPIRE REAC Inspection at Munroe Terrace scheduled for August 26, 2025
• Tenant Board Member Waiver 2

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will hold an executive session to discuss renewing Chief Erick Turcotte's contract, then open the public meeting to approve vendor and payroll warrants, adopt July 2025 meeting minutes, and hear department reports. Public comment will be taken before adjournment. Most items are routine procedural approvals.

• Executive session to discuss contract renewal for Chief Erick Turcotte
• Vendor warrant approval and signing
• Payroll warrant for July 2025, approved by designee Ralph Medeiros
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 2025
• Chief's report and treasurer's report

Select Board

The Dartmouth Select Board meets to discuss and act on several items, including a cannabis social equity policy update, a letter of support for pancreatic cancer legislation, and a signage request on Faunce Corner Road. The Board will also consider an Affordable Housing Trust consulting contract and a conservation restriction for Merrylegs Farm. Old business includes updates on 40B housing, Bliss Corner, Lake Noquochoke, and municipal broadband.

• Approval of Affordable Housing Trust consulting contract with Leonardi Aray Architects
• Letter of support for House Bill 2432 on pancreatic cancer
• Request to construct signage in right-of-way at 461 & 491 Faunce Corner Road
• Conservation restriction for Merrylegs Farm
• Cannabis social equity policy update approval

The Board unanimously approved a $32,500 consulting contract with Leonardi Aray Architects for the Affordable Housing Trust. It also unanimously signed a letter of support for House Bill 2432 and adopted a Cannabis Social Equity Policy. The Board approved a conservation restriction for Merrylegs Farm at 607 Elm Street for $1.8 million (4‑0, Chair abstained) and approved updates to the Board, Commission, and Committee Handbook. Additionally, a request to construct signage at 461 and 493 Faunce Corner Road was approved conditionally (3‑2).

• Approved $32,500 consulting contract with Leonardi Aray Architects (unanimous)
• Signed letter of support for House Bill 2432 (unanimous)
• Approved signage at 461 & 493 Faunce Corner Road conditional on DPW, Safety Officer, and legal approval (3‑2)
• Approved $1.8M conservation restriction for Merrylegs Farm at 607 Elm Street (4‑0, Chair abstained)
• Adopted Cannabis Social Equity Policy (unanimous)
• Approved updates to Board, Commission, and Committee Handbook (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Dartmouth Board of Public Works will hold an executive session to discuss the Director of Public Works contract and then vote on it in open session. They will also consider a moratorium waiver request for 38 Bliss Street and discuss the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan, storm debris management, an efficiency study, and summer work hours.

• Approval of Director of Public Works contract
• Moratorium waiver request for 38 Bliss Street
• Discussion of Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan
• Discussion of sewer pump station bid
• Approval of warrants and payrolls for multiple periods

The Board approved warrants for bills payable periods ending Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, and approved payrolls for weeks ending July 26, Aug. 24 and 9. An executive session was convened and later reconvened by unanimous vote. The final draft contract for the Director of Public Works was approved unanimously, and a moratorium waiver for 38 Bliss Street was also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved warrants for bills payable periods ending Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 (all in favor)
• Approved payrolls for weeks ending July 26, Aug 24, 9 (all in favor)
• Adjourned to executive session for strategy sessions (unanimously)
• Re‑convened regular session after executive session (unanimously)
• Approved final draft Director of Public Works contract (unanimously)
• Approved moratorium waiver for 38 Bliss Street (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District No.1 Prudential Committee is meeting to discuss routine warrants, equipment and building maintenance, and construction-related items. Key topics include change orders and invoices for station renovations, and a request for additional funds from ACG beyond the July construction date. The committee will also update on the Treasurer's position progress.

• Discuss construction change orders and payment of invoices
• Station renovation update
• Discuss ACG request for additional funds beyond July construction date
• Discuss Treasurer's position progress

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes and review invoice and payment requests. Members will discuss the current construction schedule, status, and any applicable change orders.

• Review and approval of invoices and payment requests
• Discussion of construction schedule and status
• Discussion of construction change orders

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will meet to vote on authorizing the treasurer to borrow funds, adopt the 2025/26 student and employee handbooks, approve a new assistant golf coach, and discuss admissions policy and program expansion.

• Vote to authorize borrowing funds
• Adoption of 2025/26 Student Handbook
• Adoption of 2025/2026 Employee Handbook
• Vote to approve new assistant golf coach
• Discussion on Admissions Policy

Dartmouth Waterways Management

The Dartmouth Waterways Management Commission will consider a request from Little Bay Marine LLC to become a Recognized Mooring Service Provider. Commissioners will also address the resignation of the chair, restructure the commission, and fill the resulting vacancy. Updates on ongoing projects such as marina completion, dredging, and Rogers Street Ramp are scheduled. The commission will review boat excise tax progress and a Clean Water Group update.

• Request from Little Bay Marine LLC to become a Recognized Mooring Service Provider
• Resignation of chair and restructuring of commission, filling vacancy
• Project status updates: marina completion, dinghy/kayak storage, dredging, north seawall and parking lot repair, ramp retaining wall, Rogers Street Ramp and Facility, Apponagansett Peninsula Study
• Boat excise progress and issues
• Town Clean Water Group update

The Waterways Management Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. The commission also unanimously voted to promote Dana Dornbusch from Vice Chair to Chair, filling the vacancy left by Kevin Murphy’s resignation. Additionally, the commission unanimously appointed TJ Salvidio as the new Vice Chair.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Appointed Dana Dornbusch as Chair (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Appointed TJ Salvidio as Vice Chair (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will approve the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes and the July 22, 2025 field trip reports. It will conduct continued public hearings on two Notice of Intent applications: one for demolition and reconstruction at 13 Smith Avenue, and another for an addition at 475 Chase Road. The commission will also discuss beach signage, invasive algae removal at Lake Noquochoke, and several enforcement updates.

• Approve meeting minutes for July 8, 2025
• Approve field trip reports for July 22, 2025
• Continued public hearing DEP FILE #15-2763 (NOI-24-53) for demolition/reconstruction at 13 Smith Avenue
• Continued public hearing DEP FILE #15-2794 (NOI-24-27) for addition at 475 Chase Road
• Discussion of beach signage and Lake Noquochoke invasive algae removal

The commission approved the minutes from July 8, 2025, the July 22 field‑trip reports, and the July 22 minutes, each by a unanimous 6‑0‑0 roll‑call vote. It issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for Golf Associates Trust’s request to place four seasonal trailers on 900 State Road, adding standard erosion control and a stockade fence condition, approved unanimously 6‑0‑0. The commission also approved a Complete Certificate of Compliance for a single‑family home at 7 Riley’s Way and waived the reading of a public hearing notice, both by unanimous votes (6‑0‑0 and 5‑0‑0 respectively).

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (6‑0‑0)
• Approved July 22, 2025 field‑trip reports (6‑0‑0)
• Approved receipt of July 22, 2025 minutes (6‑0‑0)
• Approved Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for 4 seasonal trailers at 900 State Road with erosion control and fence conditions (6‑0‑0)
• Approved Complete Certificate of Compliance for single‑family home at 7 Riley’s Way (6‑0‑0)
• Approved waiver of reading for public hearing notice (5‑0‑0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review minutes, financial reports, and director's reports. Old business includes Southworth asbestos removal, North Branch landscaping, and a hanging system for North Branch. New business features a policy review of the Class Visit Policy and an update on the Arts Report. The meeting is on August 12, 2025 at the North Branch Library.

• Southworth Asbestos Removal
• North Branch Landscaping
• Policy Review - Class Visit Policy
• Library of Things
• SRTA Bus

The Board approved the minutes from May and June 2025 and the June financial report, all with unanimous support. A motion to seek landscaping quotes for the North Branch parking lot passed unanimously. The Class Visit Policy was amended to remove a specific monetary amount for lost‑card replacement fees, also passing unanimously.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved June 2025 financial report (all in favor)
• Approved motion to obtain landscaping quotes for North Branch parking lot (all in favor)
• Approved amendment to Class Visit Policy wording on lost‑card fee (all in favor)
• Ordered and paid for eight new public computers for North Branch (completed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:15 PM (all in favor)

Select Board

The Select Board will attend a meeting with the Community Preservation Committee. The body will discuss proposed projects and articles for the Fall Town Meeting.

• Discussion of proposed projects and articles for Fall Town Meeting

The Board unanimously approved a $32,500 consulting contract for the Affordable Housing Trust and signed a letter supporting House Bill 2432. It approved a conditional permit for signage on Faunce Corner Road (3‑2 vote) and voted 4‑0 to place a $1.8 million conservation restriction on Merrylegs Farm. The Cannabis Social Equity Policy and updates to the Board, Commission, and Committee Handbook were also adopted unanimously.

• Approved $32,500 consulting contract with Leonardi Aray Architects (unanimous)
• Signed letter of support for House Bill 2432 (unanimous)
• Approved signage request at 461 & 493 Faunce Corner Rd conditional on DPW, Safety Officer, legal approval (3‑2)
• Approved $1.8 million conservation restriction for Merrylegs Farm (4‑0, Chair abstained)
• Adopted Cannabis Social Equity Policy (unanimous)
• Approved updates to Board, Commission, and Committee Handbook (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss a new common victualler license for Chick-fil-A and the appraisal of 970 Tucker Road. The session includes an executive meeting to discuss real property and union collective bargaining strategy.

• New Common Victualler License: Chick-fil-A, 286 State Road
• Innholders License Renewal: Residence Inn Dartmouth, 181 Faunce Corner Mall Rd
• Property appraisal and next steps for 970 Tucker Road
• Authorization for tree removal at Joseph Davis Cemetery
• Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Appointment: Robert Gardner

The Select Board unanimously approved funding for restoration work at Joseph Davis Cemetery, allocating $35,000 for stone cleaning and $15,000 for wall repair. It also approved several licenses and appointments, accepted two resignations, and adopted the July meeting minutes.

• Approved Common Victualler License for Chick‑Fil‑A at 286 State Road (unanimous)
• Approved Innholders License renewal for Residence Inn at 181 Faunce Corner Mall Road (unanimous)
• Accepted Robert Gardner’s resignation and appointed him as ZBA alternate (unanimous)
• Appointed James Box to the Pathways Committee (unanimous)
• Granted Parks & Rec permission for $35,000 cemetery restoration and $15,000 wall repair at Joseph Davis Cemetery (unanimous)
• Accepted Kevin Murphy’s resignation from the Waterways Commission (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for July 14 and July 28, 2025 (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Dartmouth Historical Commission will first review and approve the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It will then consider four demolition and alteration applications for historic properties at 87 Potter Street, 41 McCormick Street, 145 Little River Road, and 57 Nonquitt Avenue. Each application details specific changes such as additions, window replacements, and roof work. The meeting concludes with any other business.

• HDPR-25-19 – 87 Potter Street (built 1948): remove 6‑by‑4 entryway, add 14‑by‑14 addition, replace shingles with siding.
• HDPR-25-22 – 41 McCormick Street (built 1900): replace all windows (30 total) with no structural changes; home already has vinyl siding.
• HDPR-25-23 – 145 Little River Road (built 1920): add windows to barn, replace barn doors and windows, re‑roof, strip and replace white cedar shingles.
• HDPR-25-24 – 57 Nonquitt Avenue (built 1873): remodel master bedroom and add new bathroom, replace windows in those rooms; interior remodel of a single‑family summer residence.

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from July 7, 2025. It also approved alteration permits for 87 Potter Street, 41 McCormick Street, and 145 Little River Road, each with specific conditions. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 87 Potter Street alteration (entryway removal, 14x14 addition, siding) (unanimous)
• Approved 41 McCormick Street window replacement, maintaining existing format and deadlight (unanimous)
• Approved 145 Little River Road barn alterations, including new windows, doors, metal roof (unanimous; Beverly Sylvia recused)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Long Range Capital Planning Committee

The Long Range Capital Planning Committee will hold a routine meeting with items including a workshop presentation preparation and approval of previous meeting minutes. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Workshop presentation preparation
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The committee will review updates on the SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway and the Dartmouth Heritage Trail. Members will also discuss the DeMello School, Town Forest, and Cross Road projects, as well as the removal of the Padanaram crosswalk.

• SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway update
• Dartmouth Heritage Trail update
• DeMello School project
• Town Forest project
• Padanaram Crosswalk Removal

The Dartmouth Pathways Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided; the committee discussed updates on the Heritage Trail, DeMello School project, and several crosswalk and road projects, all of which remain pending.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee will hold a public meeting on July 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM in Dartmouth Town Hall Room 309. Items include warrant ratification, new business (potential solar solicitation, district staffing, compensation schedule, Cranberry Bog agreement), and an executive session to discuss policy positions.

• Discuss potential solar solicitation
• Discuss District Staffing
• Discuss Compensation Schedule
• Discuss Cranberry Bog Agreement
• Executive session for inter-agency memoranda on policy positions

The committee unanimously approved the June 17 2025 meeting minutes (regular and executive sessions). It also approved a motion authorizing the executive director to research vetted solar consultants and, if needed, issue an RFQ for a solar consultant. The committee agreed to advertise and hire an additional equipment operator to address staffing shortages. No agreement was reached to change the cranberry bog license payment structure.

• Approved Draft Minutes of June 17 2025 Regular Session (5‑0)
• Approved Draft Minutes of June 17 2025 Executive Session (5‑0)
• Authorized Executive Director to research vetted solar consultants and advertise an RFQ for a solar consultant (5‑0)
• Agreed to advertise and hire an additional equipment operator (unanimous agreement)
• Planned Personnel Subcommittee meeting to review compensation schedules
• Declined to modify cranberry bog license payment structure (no agreement)

Board of Public Works

The Dartmouth Board of Public Works meets jointly with the Select Board. They will enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations for the Director of Public Works (nonunion personnel). The regular session will then consider a Board of Public Works Efficiency Study and further discussion of the Director's contract.

• Executive session for Director of Public Works contract negotiations
• Board of Public Works Efficiency Study
• Joint meeting with Select Board

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works and Select Board are holding a joint meeting. The session includes an executive session and a regular session to discuss the Director of Public Works contract and an efficiency study.

• Director of Public Works Contract
• Board of Public Works Efficiency Study

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to review the FY24 audit with CBIZ. The committee will also discuss the Finance Committee Reserve Fund Policy.

• FY24 Audit Review with CBIZ
• Finance Committee Reserve Fund Policy discussion

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the July 17, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. The motion passed with a 4‑0‑1 vote, with Mr. Saunders abstaining. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the Reserve Fund Policy discussion was continued without a decision.

• Approved July 17 2025 Finance Committee minutes (4-0-1)

Select Board

The Board will hold an executive session to discuss the Director of Public Works contract, focusing on strategy and negotiations with nonunion personnel. In the open meeting, members will review the FY2024 audit, Dartmouth’s grant success, and the Budget Advisory Group charge. Additional agenda items include a public works efficiency study, appraisal services for 970 Tucker Road, and updates on the Old Southworth Library lease, dog park construction, health insurance steering committee, and a pathways committee resignation.

• Director of Public Works contract discussion (executive session)
• Appraisal Services Scope of Work – 970 Tucker Road
• Request for Proposals – Lease of Old Southworth Library
• Dog Park Construction Update
• Pathways Committee Resignation – Andrew Langhauser

The Board reviewed the FY2024 audit, noting a $3.4 M increase in fund balance and no audit findings. It approved the charge for a new Budget Advisory Group Committee, voted to seek further information from the state appraisal for 970 Tucker Road, and authorized the submission of an RFP for the lease of the old Southworth Library. Two items – the Board of Public Works Efficiency Study and the Director of Public Works contract – were postponed to the August 11 meeting.

• Approved Budget Advisory Group Committee charge (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved to seek further information from state appraisal for 970 Tucker Rd (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved submission of RFP for lease of Old Southworth Library (unanimous 5‑0)
• Postponed Board of Public Works Efficiency Study to Aug 11
• Postponed Director of Public Works contract to Aug 11

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee will meet to review and approve minutes and invoices, discuss the construction schedule and status, and address any construction change orders.

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

Council on Aging

The Dartmouth Council on Aging Board of Directors will meet on July 24, 2025. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a Council on Aging report, old business items such as bylaws and board nominations, and new business. This meeting is largely procedural with no specific votes or financial items listed.

• Discussion of bylaws
• Confirmation of DCOA Board Nominations
• Board member opening
• Certificates of appreciation

The board unanimously approved the May 22, 2025 minutes. It reappointed Ouida Dowd as Chair and Brandon Walecka as Vice Chair for terms ending June 30, 2027. A motion to present a Certificate of Recognition to the Dartmouth Friends of the Elderly and Jacqueline McDonald was made, with the outcome not recorded. The next meeting was scheduled for August 28, 2025.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ouida Dowd as Chair for a 2‑year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Brandon Walecka as Vice Chair for a 2‑year term (unanimous)
• Motion to present Certificate of Recognition to Friends of the Elderly and Jacqueline McDonald (outcome not recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Forwarded revised Advisory Board By‑Laws to DCOA Director and Assistant Town Administrator (informational)
• Notified town administration of board vacancy to post on website (informational)
• Adjourning the meeting at 10:04 am (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Dartmouth Board of Public Works will consider approving an amendment to FY26 water and sewer rates, along with a sewer betterment at 337 Lucy Little Road and multiple agreements with Stantec for flow studies and water modeling at Delano Apartments. The board will also discuss the DSI Summer Hours Policy and receive updates on storm cleanup and personnel vacancies.

• Approval — Amend FY26 Water & Sewer Rates
• Approval - 337 Lucy Little Road Sewer Betterment
• Approval - Stantec WPCF Flow and Loadings Study
• Approval - Stantec Water Model Agreement - Delano Apartments
• Approval - New Utility Layer — A. Jones Excavation

The Board unanimously approved the FY26 water and sewer base rate increase affecting about 715 homes. It also unanimously approved several contracts, including a conditional permit for Jones Excavation, a Stantec flow study contract up to $15,000, and a Stantec on‑call hydraulic modeling agreement ($4,000 for the Delano project and a blanket agreement). The Board approved amortization of a $22,847.84 sewer betterment fee and directed staff to develop a summer‑hours early‑start policy.

• Approved FY26 water and sewer base rate increase (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Jones Excavation utility layer permit (unanimous)
• Approved Stantec flow and loading study contract not to exceed $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Stantec on‑call hydraulic modeling contract for Delano project not to exceed $4,000 (unanimous)
• Approved blanket Stantec on‑call agreement for future developments (unanimous)
• Continued Stantec sewer analysis on‑call agreement to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved amortization of Lucy Little Road sewer betterment fee $22,847.84 (unanimous)
• Directed DPW to develop permitting process for summer early‑start hours (no vote recorded)

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold three public hearings: a continued variance for 25 Thatcher Street to reduce rear setbacks to 0 feet for a deck/grill area; a special permit for 46 Lakeside Avenue to reduce side setbacks to 6.5 feet and increase lot coverage to 55.5% in Aquifer Zone III for a garage; and a variance for 33 Westwood Drive to allow a front porch 19 feet from the street line. The board will also review minutes from prior meetings.

• Continued variance for 25 Thatcher Street: reduce rear setback from 20' to 0' for outdoor deck/kitchen grill area
• Special permit for 46 Lakeside Avenue: reduce side yard from 20' to 6.5' and increase lot coverage from 52.1% to 55.5% in Aquifer Zone III for attached 1-stall garage
• Variance for 33 Westwood Drive: construct 9'x5' front porch 19' from street line, encroaching into required 30' front setback
• Review of administrative minutes from June 18, 2025
• Review of minutes for variance ZAV-25-4 (25 Thatcher Street) and special permit ZSP-25-5 (33 Sagamore Drive)

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee will discuss service agreements for Station 2 and insurance renewals. The body will also review the Fiscal Year 2025 audit engagement letter and July 2025 financial reports.

• South Shore Generator Sales & Service Station 2 service agreement quote
• Sylvia Insurance | Alera Group Inc. Accident/Health renewal policy
• Hague, Sahady & Co PC Fiscal Year 2025 audit engagement letter
• Engine 2 frame rails capital improvement
• Station 2 asphalt installation and replacement

Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART)

The Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment will review recent overdose data from local law enforcement and health agencies. The board will also receive updates on community outreach and public health nursing services. Old business includes planning for International Opioid Awareness Day.

• Review of overdose data from Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force, Dartmouth Police, and Bristol County Sheriff's Office
• Update on Dartmouth's outreach services by Matt Dansereau
• Update on public health nurse related services by Maura Reimer
• Planning updates for International Opioid Awareness Day

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will approve the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting and the field‑trip reports from July 8, 2025. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent submitted by Noah & Heather Kaput for an addition, utilities, and a septic system at 475 Chase Road within a 100‑ft buffer to a bordering vegetated wetland. The commission will also discuss how to proceed with permitting the ongoing Salters Point Phase eradication project, considering extension of an existing permit or filing a new Notice of Intent.

• Approve meeting minutes from June 24, 2025
• Approve field‑trip reports dated July 8, 2025
• Public hearing (DEP File #15-27) on addition and septic project at 475 Chase Road
• Request for determination of applicability for offshore swim float at 600 Potomska Road (RDA-25-8)
• Request for certificate of compliance for Kearsarge Energy restoration on John Vertente Blvd (DEP File #15-2626)

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission unanimously approved a three‑year extension of the original Salters Point permit to December 2 2028, requiring a filing 30 days before the current expiration. The commission also approved the withdrawal of a swim‑float request, issued a complete certificate of compliance for a solar array, and granted a continuance for a public hearing to August 12 2025. All administrative items, including minutes and field‑trip reports, were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 24, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved field trip reports of July 8, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Received minutes of July 8, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved withdrawal of swim‑float applicability request (4-0-0)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for Kearsarge Energy solar array with condition (4-0-0)
• Waived reading of public hearing notice (4-0-0)
• Granted continuance of public hearing to August 12, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved three‑year extension of Salters Point permit to December 2, 2028, with filing condition (4-0-0)

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, receive superintendent and chair updates, and then enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Dartmouth Education Association (DEA) and AFSCME. The meeting includes signing of warrants for bills payable and payroll, and approval of minutes from June 9, 2025.

• Signing of warrants for bills payable and payroll
• Approval of regular and executive session minutes of June 9, 2025
• Superintendent's update and report of the chair
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with DEA and AFSCME
• Public comment period at 5:35 p.m.

The committee unanimously approved the Regular Session minutes and the Executive Session minutes from June 9, 2025. It then moved to adjourn the Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. under M.G.L. c. 30A §2(a)(3). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Regular Session Minutes of June 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of June 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Adjourned Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. per M.G.L. c.30A §2(a)(3) (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss its role and responsibilities with the Town Moderator. The agenda consists of procedural items and liaison reports.

• Discussion of Finance Committee Role & Responsibilities with Town Moderator

Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee

The Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive officer and committee reports, and discuss old business including podcasts. New business items include a proposed summer cookout, a "Working Class" resolution, and a discussion of federal legislation H.1 from the 119th Congress.

• Discussion of a "Working Class" resolution by Chairperson J. Griffith
• New business: Summer cookout planning
• Discussion of H.1 (119th Congress) from previous email
• Candidate Steering Committee report by B. Coughlin
• Podcasts update under old business by B. Vieira

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will meet to approve vendor and payroll warrants and review the annual audit and financial statements prepared by Hague, Sahady & Co.

• Review of annual audit and financial statements by Hague, Sahady & Co.
• Approval of Vendor Warrant
• Approval of June 2025 payroll

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to prepare for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, followed by a public meeting to hear from NSTAR Electric regarding new utility poles and discuss the Slocum Road gas main project.

• Hearing: NSTAR Electric to install 1 new JO pole on Flag Swamp Road
• Hearing: NSTAR Electric to install 1 new JO pole on Old Fall River Road
• Discussion: Slocum Road/Route 6 Gas Main Project Update
• Discussion: Dartmouth Police Sergeant Promotion- Colby Cusson
• Discussion: Director of Public Works Contract

The Board unanimously approved two Eversource joint‑owned pole installations, night‑time work on the Slocum Road/Route 6 gas main pending a letter, and promoted Officer Colby Cusson to Sergeant. It also adopted a federal grants cash‑management policy, reappointed members to the Capital Planning Committee and Council on Aging, and authorized FY25 line‑item transfers totaling $397,588.07.

• Approved Eversource joint‑owned pole installation at 158/3 Flag Swamp Road (unanimous)
• Approved Eversource joint‑owned pole installation 551/96A on Old Fall River Road (unanimous)
• Approved night‑time work on Slocum Road/Route 6 gas main, pending NSTAR letter (unanimous)
• Promoted Officer Colby Cusson to Sergeant (unanimous)
• Adopted Federal Grants cash‑management policy (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bruce Brooks to Capital Planning Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ouida Dowd and Patricia Jeffries Zukowski to Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Authorized FY25 line‑item transfers totaling $397,588.07 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to address committee reorganization and the role of the committee with the Town Moderator. The body will also review FY25 departmental line-item transfers.

• Finance Committee reorganization
• FY25 departmental line-item transfers
• Finance Committee role and responsibilities with Town Moderator

The committee elected Janine Simmons as Chair (4‑0‑1) and Kerrie Parsons as Vice‑Chair (4‑0‑1). It approved a series of FY2025 line‑item transfers, including $126,830 for the dog park, $86,000 for legal services, $39,000 for the finance director audit, $30,000 for police facilities, $30,430 for the Board of Assessors, and $59,559.07 for the finance department payroll tax. All transfer motions passed unanimously (5‑0‑0). The approved transfers will be sent to the Select Board for final approval.

• Elected Janine Simmons as Chair (4-0-1)
• Elected Kerrie Parsons as Vice‑Chair (4-0-1)
• Approved $126,830 dog park line‑item transfer (5-0-0)
• Approved $86,000 legal services line‑item transfer (5-0-0)
• Approved $39,000 finance director audit line‑item transfer (5-0-0)
• Approved $30,000 police facilities/vehicle maintenance line‑item transfer (5-0-0)
• Approved $30,430 Board of Assessors line‑item transfer (5-0-0)
• Approved $59,559.07 finance department payroll tax line‑item transfer (5-0-0)

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will review vendor and payroll warrants, equipment and building maintenance, and construction change orders. The meeting will also include an update on station renovation and a discussion regarding additional funds for the ACG project.

• Vendor and payroll warrants
• Equipment and building maintenance
• Construction change orders and invoice payments
• Station renovation update
• Discussion on ACG additional funds

Dartmouth Waterways Management

The Waterways Management Commission will consider transferring matching grant funds from the Rogers Street Project to Hathaway Marina and vote on using $45,000 in warrant article funds to replace a denied SEC grant for a $9,000 CPC match grant. Other discussions include a recap of the Hathaway Marina dedication and expansion plans, deteriorating sheet pile at Dias Landing, and 2024 boat excise progress.

• Roll call vote on transferring matching grant funds from Rogers Street Project to Hathaway Marina
• Request to use $45,000 in warrant article funds to replace denied SEC grant for $9,000 CPC match grant
• Open dialog with Public Access Board on deteriorating sheet pile at Dias Landing
• Recap of Hathaway Marina dedication ceremony and expansion plans
• 2024 Season/FY25 Boat Excise Progress and Issues

The Waterways Management Commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved moving matching grant funds from the Rogers Street Project to Hathaway Marina. It also unanimously approved using $45,000 of existing warrant article funds for additional dingy racks, with the CPC grant still pending. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of matching grant funds from Rogers Street Project to Hathaway Marina (unanimous)
• Approved use of $45,000 existing warrant article funds for additional dingy racks (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several requests for determinations of applicability and certificates of compliance. The body will also hold public hearings regarding residential construction, dock installation, and land restoration in protected zones.

• Public hearing for a 145-foot fixed dock at 173 Gulf Road
• Public hearing for home demolition and reconstruction at 13 Smith Avenue
• After-the-fact notice of intent for tree restoration at 356 Carroll Street
• Request for a 2-car garage and loft at 19 Shingle Island Lane
• Request for a house addition at 842 Rock O’Dundee Road

The Conservation Commission approved a Standard Order of Conditions for the pool and patio project on 12 Avis Street, requiring native shrub planting and specific restoration protocols. It also issued Negative 3 and Negative 2 Determinations of Applicability for two separate construction requests, and granted Complete Certificates of Compliance for two other projects. The hearing on a demolition and reconstruction project was continued to August 12, 2025.

• Approved Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for garage project (5-0-0)
• Approved Negative 2 Determination of Applicability for house addition (4-0-0)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for Calheta house project (5-0-0)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for Brum garage expansion (5-0-0)
• Waived reading and approved Standard Order of Conditions for pool project at 12 Avis Street (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for demolition/reconstruction project to August 12, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2025 meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved Field Trip Reports of June 24, 2025 (5-0-0)

Historical Commission

The Dartmouth Historical Commission will review and decide on four applications for demolition or alterations to properties, including a 1950 garage at 801 Rock O'Dundee Road and an 1830 house at 449 Elm Street. The board will also consider potential new members and a new application for historic plaques. Previous meeting minutes are up for approval.

• HDPR-25-15: Demo of two-car garage at 801 Rock O'Dundee Road, built 1950, to construct new garage and interior upgrades.
• HDPR-25-20: Demolish rear addition (1970s) at 449 Elm Street (built 1830), replace windows and doors, add screen porch.
• HDPR-25-19: Remove 6x4 entryway, add 14x14 addition, replace shingles with siding at 87 Potter Street (built 1948).
• HDPR-25-21: Reside house with vinyl shingles, remodel kitchen and bath at 94 McCabe Street (built 1934).
• Discussion of potential new members and new applications for historic plaques.

Long Range Capital Planning Committee

The Long Range Capital Planning Committee is meeting to review survey results and prepare for upcoming workshop meetings. The agenda also includes approval of minutes. No major capital projects or funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Review of survey results
• Workshop meetings preparation
• Approval of minutes

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The Dartmouth Pathways Committee will meet on July 1, 2025, to discuss updates and receive reports on several pathways and trail projects. Items include the Padanaram Crosswalk Removal, Cross Road project, DeMello School project, Town Forest project, and the SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway. The agenda also covers local cycling and walking events, and old business such as VRUL signs and MassDoT RRFB assemblies.

• Padanaram Crosswalk Removal – proposed removal of a crosswalk
• Cross Road project – discussion/update
• DeMello School project – related to FY-2026 Funding Notice
• Town Forest project – discussion/update
• SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway – discussion/update

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. A motion to endorse Jim Box for membership on the Pathways Committee was also approved. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved endorsement of Jim Box for Pathways Committee membership (motion passed)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss Town Hall and a private home. The agenda provides limited detail on the specific nature of these discussions.

• Discussion regarding Town Hall
• Discussion regarding a private home

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Dartmouth Housing Authority will discuss and potentially act on a Management Services Agreement between Dighton and Dartmouth Housing Authority. The board will also consider a waiver request for a Town Appointed Tenant Board Member seat and update its Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling of a future meeting at Munroe Terrace.

• Management Services Agreement between Dighton & Dartmouth Housing Authority
• Town Appointed Tenant Board Member Seat Waiver Request
• Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for August 18, 2025 at Munroe Terrace

The Dartmouth Housing Authority Board accepted the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It approved a three‑year Management Services Agreement with Dighton Housing Authority valued at $67,896 and authorized an increase in the Executive Director’s salary to $125,199.96. The Board also approved a unanimous request for a Type 2 waiver to address the vacant town‑appointed tenant board member seat.

• Accepted May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Management Services Agreement with Dighton Housing Authority ($67,896, 3‑year term)
• Approved Executive Director salary increase to $125,199.96
• Approved request for Type 2 waiver for tenant board member seat (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee will hold a meeting to review and approve invoices and payment requests, discuss the construction schedule and status, and consider any construction change orders. The committee will also vote on previous meeting minutes.

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

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss municipal contracts, rate changes, and various board appointments. The agenda includes a review of sewer and water rates for FY26 and a property valuation for the Residence at Hawthorne 40B project.

• Sewer and Water Rates for FY26
• Residence at Hawthorne 40B Project property valuation
• Keno License Approval for Tailgate Sports Bar & Grill at 227 State Road
• Change Officers for America Multi Cinema, Inc. at 140 N Dartmouth Mall
• Contracts for Veterans’ Service Officer and Director of Public Works

The Dartmouth Select Board made several unanimous approvals, including appointing Georgie Goulding to the Cultural Council, approving a change‑officers request for Change Officers for America Multi Cinema, granting a Keno license to Tailgate Sports Bar & Grill, and confirming the Veterans Service Officer contract. The Board also moved up the Town Administrator’s start date to July 14 and endorsed the Library of Things collection. Finally, the Board approved the revised Town Vehicle Policy.

• Appointed Georgie Goulding to the Dartmouth Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Approved Change Officers request for Change Officers for America Multi Cinema, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Keno license for Tailgate Sports Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Service Officer contract (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Town Administrator contract start date to July 14 (unanimous)
• Endorsed Library of Things collection for the public library (unanimous)
• Approved revised Town Vehicle Policy (unanimous)

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee will meet to approve minutes, review invoices and payment requests, discuss the construction schedule and status, and consider any construction change orders. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

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

Board of Public Works

The Dartmouth Board of Public Works will consider approving Fiscal Year 2026 water and sewer rates, along with a $72,800 agreement for Woodard & Curran for WPC Pre-Treatment SCADA improvements. The board will also discuss a sewer abatement request at 46 Stoneledge Road and a moratorium waiver request at 38 Bliss Street. Old business includes an update on the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan.

• Approval of FY26 Water & Sewer Rates
• Approval of $72,800 SCADA improvements agreement with Woodard & Curran
• Sewer abatement request for 46 Stoneledge Road
• Moratorium waiver request for 38 Bliss Street
• Approval of Weston & Sampson Cross Connections Agreement

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee will discuss general business including scheduling the next meeting, approving minutes, and a by-law review with Attorney Markey. New business includes the FY26 tax levy letter from the Board of Assessors and an insurance renewal summary from Sylvia Insurance/Alera Group. Financial reports, capital improvement updates (including Engine 2 frame rails and Station 2 asphalt replacement), and related bid notices are also on the agenda.

• By-Law Review - Attorney Markey
• Town of Dartmouth Board of Assessors FY26 Annual Warrant Tax Levy Letter
• Insurance Renewal Summary from Sylvia Insurance/Alera Group for 7/1/2025
• Engine 2 Frame Rails - Notice to Bidders and Memorandum of Agreement
• Notice to Bidders - Station 2 Installation and Replacement of Asphalt

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding wetland buffer zone work at 585 Slocum Road and 12 Avis Street. The body will also review requests for a home addition and a swim float installation. Additionally, the commission will discuss bike trail work and enforcement issues at three properties.

• Public hearing for golf course maintenance and drainage at 585 Slocum Road
• Public hearing for pool and patio installation at 12 Avis Street
• Request for determination for a second floor addition at 27 Sharon Ave
• Request for determination for a swim float in the Slocum River at 600 Potomska Road
• Enforcement discussions for 341 & 356 Carroll Street, 1342 N. Hixville Road, and 786 Horseneck Road

The commission approved the minutes of May 27 2025, the June 10 2025 field‑trip reports, and received the June 10 minutes unanimously. It issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability with a Standard Erosion Control Device condition for the second‑floor addition at 27 Sharon Ave (RDA‑25‑7). The commission continued the swim‑float request (RDA‑25‑8) to July 22 2025 and the pool/patio request (DEP #15‑2791) to July 8 2025. It also approved a Standard Order of Conditions for the Country Club of New Bedford golf‑course after‑the‑fact notice and authorized $690 for annual dues to the Mass Association of Conservation Commissioners.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 field‑trip reports (5-0-0)
• Received minutes of June 10, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Issued Negative 3 Determination of Applicability with Standard Erosion Control Device condition for 27 Sharon Ave (5-0-0)
• Continued swim‑float RDA‑25‑8 to July 22, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Waived reading and issued Standard Order of Conditions for Country Club of New Bedford golf‑course after‑the‑fact notice (4-0-0)
• Waived reading and continued pool/patio DEP #15‑2791 to July 8, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved $690 expenditure for Mass Association of Conservation Commissioners dues (5-0-0)

Dartmouth Tree Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items are listed. The meeting will likely address routine tree committee business.

At the June 23 meeting the Tree Committee voted to hold off on the scheduled fall tree walk. The committee assigned members to follow up on an Adopt‑a‑Tree program, finalize a tree bylaw, and complete an inventory pilot report. Discussion of assisting the Dartmouth Cemetery tree planting was postponed, and succession planning began as Ann announced her upcoming departure.

• Postponed the scheduled fall tree walk (decision to hold off)
• Ann will contact Tree Warden Tim Barber about launching an Adopt‑a‑Tree program
• Andrea will add language to the Tree Bylaw and submit it to Town Counsel for review before the Fall Town Meeting
• Adam will finalize coordinates, run analysis, and produce a report for his inventory pilot project
• Committee agreed to defer discussion of supporting Dartmouth Cemetery tree planting due to watering concerns
• Ann will begin searching for new DTC members as she steps down; Adam offered to serve as interim chair
• Susan indicated she may step down after her term ends
• Recorded recent plantings: 8 trees at Middle School (Oct 2023), 2 tupelos at Town Hall (Oct 2024), 6 trees at Town Hall (May 2025), and 2 lilac trees to be replaced (Jun/Jul)

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one to reduce the rear setback to 0 feet for a deck/kitchen grill at 25 Thatcher Street, and another to reduce the front setback from 30 to 19.8 feet to build an 830 sq. ft. attached ADU at 33 Sagamore Drive. The board will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Variance ZAV-25-4: Petitioner Dion Calheta seeks to reduce rear setback from 20' to 0' for an outdoor deck/kitchen grill at 25 Thatcher Street
• Variance ZAV-25-5 / ZSP-25-5: Petitioners Derek & Crystal Andrade seek to reduce front setback from 30' to 19.8' to build an 830 sq. ft. attached ADU at 33 Sagamore Drive
• Review and approval of minutes: April 28, May 7, and May 21, 2025 administrative minutes; minutes for ZSP-25-2 (37 Stoneledge Road), ZAV-25-3 (26 Onyx Drive), and ZSP-25-3 (612 Fisher Road)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the special permit application (ZSP-25-5) for 33 Sagamore Drive. It also approved a variance (ZAV-25-2) with findings and conditions. The board continued the variance request for 25 Thatcher Street (ZAV-25-4) to July 9, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Special Permit ZSP-25-5 for 33 Sagamore Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Variance ZAV-25-2 with findings and conditions (unanimous)
• Continued Variance ZAV-25-4 for 25 Thatcher Street to July 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Minutes of April 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Minutes of May 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Minutes of May 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Minutes for Variance ZAV-25-2 (May 7, 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Minutes for Variance ZAV-25-3 (May 7, 2025) (unanimous)

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee will meet to award several service contracts and approve fund appropriations. The body will also discuss engineering contracts and strategic land use planning.

• Vote to award Materials Agreements
• Vote to award Security Services Contract
• Vote to award Environmental Monitoring Services Contract
• Vote to appropriate funds from OPEB Trust for FY 2025 retiree health care costs
• Vote to carry forward FY2025 funds for Main Pump Station Rehab

The district committee approved a $106,200 FY26 engineering contract with Brown and Caldwell (5‑0). It also authorized a $43,100 transfer for the SRPEDD land‑use study, awarded material, security, and environmental‑monitoring contracts, and appropriated $89,485.58 from the OPEB Trust and $21,725.13 from the unemployment reserve (each 5‑0). Finally, the committee voted to carry forward up to $183,000 for the Main Pump Station rehabilitation (5‑0).

• Approved FY26 engineering contract with Brown and Caldwell for $106,200 (5‑0)
• Approved $43,100 transfer from Building and Capital Reserve for SRPEDD land‑use study (5‑0)
• Awarded various landfill material contracts to K.R. Rezendes and Ondrick Materials (5‑0)
• Awarded security services contract to Best Security Services, Inc. at $20.87/hr, $72,586.82 annual (5‑0)
• Awarded environmental monitoring services contract to Civil & Environmental Consultants (5‑0)
• Appropriated $89,485.58 from OPEB Trust for FY25 retiree health insurance (5‑0)
• Appropriated $21,725.13 from Unemployment Reserve for FY25 unemployment expenses (5‑0)
• Carried forward up to $183,000 from FY2025 to FY2026 Leachate and Landfill Gas line (5‑0)

Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee

The Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee will meet to approve minutes, review officer and committee reports, and discuss a summer cookout. No speakers are scheduled.

• Approval of April 15, 2025 minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Reports from Candidate Steering, Public Civics, and Political Issues Committees
• Discussion of podcasts
• New business: Summer Cookout

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a revised Town Vehicle Policy draft and consider approving updated filing fees for the Conservation Commission. The board also plans to recap the recent Town Meeting and make appointments to multiple boards and committees. Old business items include updates on 40B housing, Bliss Corner, Lake Noquochoke, municipal broadband, and MassDEP Title V amendments.

• Approval of revised filing fees for the Conservation Commission
• Review of Town Vehicle Policy draft
• Town Meeting recap discussion
• Appointments to boards including Conservation Commission, Community Preservation Committee, and Cultural Council
• Old business updates on 40B housing and Bliss Corner

The board voted unanimously to adopt the Conservation Commission's revised filing fee schedule. Donald Merski was appointed to the Conservation Commission, and Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson was appointed as the town's Bristol County Advisory Board Representative. The board also confirmed numerous one‑year and multi‑year appointments to various town boards and committees.

• Approved revised Conservation Commission filing fee schedule (unanimous)
• Appointed Donald Merski to the Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson as Bristol County Advisory Board Representative (unanimous)
• Appointed Stacy Rebelo-Hardy and Traci Martin as Assistant Animal Control Officers (unanimous)
• Appointed Howard Baker‑Smith to the Community Preservation Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Kehoe to the Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Carol Bliven and Lorraine Granda to the Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Allen Shaw, Mark Zielinski, Howard Wong, Joseph Vieira, and Richard Medieros as Special Police Officers (unanimous)

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Board of Parks & Recreation will meet to conduct preliminary interviews for the Park Superintendent/Recreation Director position.

• Preliminary interviews for Park Superintendent/Recreation Director

The board interviewed four candidates for Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and determined Rebecca Amaral best meets the department’s needs. The board voted to ask the Human Resources Director to offer the position to Amaral, with a vote recorded as 5‑5‑0. The board also directed that Amaral’s current position be posted immediately and that a meeting be scheduled with her to discuss the department’s future. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. after a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Offer Superintendent position to Rebecca Amaral (vote 5-5-0)
• Post Rebecca Amaral’s current position immediately
• Schedule meeting with Ms. Amaral to discuss department future
• Adjourn meeting at 9:30 P.M. (vote 5-0-0)

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District No.1 Prudential Committee will meet on June 11, 2025. They will discuss construction change orders and station renovation updates. A request for additional funds from ACG beyond July will be considered. The committee will also discuss and potentially vote on a District Treasurer Services contract.

• Discuss construction change orders and payment of invoices
• Station renovation update
• Discuss ACG request for additional funds beyond July construction date
• Discuss District Treasurer Services contract and potentially vote on it
• Approval of vendor and payroll warrants

Housing Production Plan Stakeholder Committee

The Housing Production Plan Stakeholder Committee will review updated survey data and discuss key open response questions. Members will also receive an update on public engagement efforts, including tabling events and stakeholder interviews. The meeting covers next steps for the housing production plan.

• Review of survey data updates since last meeting
• Discussion of key open response questions from survey
• Update on 4 tabling events attended by SRPEDD
• Stakeholder interviews update

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will hold a regular meeting to vote on ratifying contracts with Teamsters Local #59 and the GNBEU, and to elect officers for chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, a first reading of the 2025-26 student handbook, designation of surplus equipment, and several reports and communications.

• Vote to ratify contract between GNBVT and Teamsters Union Local #59
• Vote to ratify Memorandum of Agreement between GNBVT and GNBEU
• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with two unions
• First reading for adoption of the 2025-26 Student Handbook

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on amending orders of conditions for pools and home reconstruction. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance for a barn, a shed, and an apartment structure.

• Public hearing for home demolition and reconstruction at 13 Smith Avenue
• Public hearing for pool and terrace construction at 2 Rockland Farm
• Public hearing for pool, patio, and shed at 27 Twin Ponds Drive
• Certificate of compliance request for a 1,544 sf barn at 1115 Tucker Road
• Certificate of compliance request for an apartment and septic system at 507 Horseneck Road

The Conservation Commission approved three Complete Certificates of Compliance for projects on Tucker Road, Beach Rose Lane, and Horseneck Road, each by a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote. It postponed a Certificate of Compliance decision for a shed on Beach Rose Lane to the September 2025 meeting. The commission also waived readings and unanimously adopted an Amended Standard Order of Conditions for the Carney Family’s pool and terrace project, approving it by a 5‑0‑0 vote. All administrative minutes and field‑trip reports were approved unanimously.

• Approved Minutes of Open Meeting (May 13) 5-0-0
• Approved Minutes of Executive Session (May 13) 5-0-0
• Approved Field Trip Reports (May 27) 5-0-0
• Approved Minutes of May 27 meeting 5-0-0
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for Andrew Houle project (DEP #15-2722) 5-0-0
• Continued Certificate of Compliance review for Dawson project to September 2025 meeting (DEP #15-2733) 5-0-0
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for Donnelly & Mahoney project (DEP #15-2662) 5-0-0
• Waived reading and adopted Amended Standard Order of Conditions for Carney Family pool project (DEP #15-2748) 5-0-0

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial and director reports and discuss ongoing projects for the Southworth and North Branch libraries. The meeting includes a review of patron behavior and volunteer policies.

• Southworth Asbestos Removal
• North Branch Landscaping
• Hanging System for North Branch
• Library of Things
• Policy Review: Patron Behavior Policy and Volunteer Policy

The trustees unanimously approved the meeting minutes for April and May 2025 and the financial reports for April and May 2025. They also approved the purchase of eight new public computers for the North Branch Library. No updates were reported on the Southworth asbestos removal, North Branch landscaping, or the hanging system. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of eight new public computers for North Branch (unanimous)
• Adjourning the meeting (unanimous)

Community Television (DCTV)

The DCTV Board of Directors will meet to discuss the FY26 budget, capital improvement projects including a garage for the production truck and building upgrades, and public access programming. The board will also consider the Dartmouth High Media Program calibration and new business including approval of minutes and ACM Northeast Awards.

• FY26 Budget discussion
• Capital Improvement Projects: garage for production truck and building upgrades
• Public Access update
• Dartmouth High Media Program Calibration
• ACM Northeast Awards

Long Range Capital Planning Committee

The Long Range Capital Planning Committee will discuss a recap of the recent Town Meeting, consider any old business, and vote to approve the meeting minutes.

• Town Meeting Recap (discussion)
• Approval of Minutes (vote)

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will vote on a contract for fire alarm and detection system replacements at DeMello and Potter. The body will also consider year-end authorizations for FY25 and a representative for the Southcoast Educational Collaborative.

• Resolution 25-2: Contract for DeMello and Potter Fire Alarm and Detection System Replacement Project
• FY25 End of Year Authorization vote
• Southcoast Educational Collaborative Dartmouth Representative vote
• Request for DHS Marching Band and Color Guard to operate food concessions at Dartmouth Living Memorial Stadium
• Presentations on DHS Media Program Grants and Project 351 Playbook Initiative

The committee awarded the fire alarm system replacement contract for DeMello and Potter Schools to M‑V Electrical Contractors, Inc. for $3 r8,r30.00. The vote was unanimous, 5‑0. Additional actions included approving prior meeting minutes, a food‑concession request for the marching band, budget line‑item transfers, and reappointing the superintendent to a regional board.

• Approved fire alarm contract for DeMello and Potter Schools ($3 r8,r30.00) (5-0)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes of May 19, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of May 19, 2025 with stipulation (5-0)
• Approved DHS marching band and color guard food concession request for 2025 football season (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Authorized Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations to make budget line‑item transfers (5-0)
• Reappointed Superintendent Jun Saba‑Maguire to South Coast Educational Collaborative Board (5-0)

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will meet to approve the May 2025 payroll and sign warrants. The body will also vote on reorganization, approve permit fees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and review correspondence and reports.

• Approval of May 2025 payroll warrant
• Approval of Call Firefighter Payroll for FY 2025-2026
• Approval of Permit Fees for FY 2025-2026
• Approval of March, April, and May 2025 meeting minutes
• Reorganization of Committee

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and pay bills. The board will enter executive session to discuss specific tax abatements, exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters.

• Approval of April 24 and May 29, 2025 minutes
• Payment of bills
• Executive session regarding abatements and exemptions
• Executive session regarding Appellate Tax Board (ATB) matters

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Board of Parks & Recreation will review applications for the Park Superintendent/Rec Director position. The body will select applicants for interviews and discuss the hiring process and timeline.

• Review of Park Superintendent/Rec Director applications
• Selection of applicants to interview
• Discussion of interview and hiring timeline

The board reaffirmed Rebecca Amaral as interim Park Superintendent/Recreation Director effective July 1. It decided to conduct preliminary interviews next week while the Selectboard’s role is reviewed. A motion to interview Rebecca Amaral, Abby McNeal, Cole Pirelli, and John Kinney passed unanimously (4-0-0). The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote (4-0-0).

• Reaffirmed Rebecca Amaral as interim Park Superintendent/Recreation Director (effective July 1)
• Decided to conduct preliminary interviews next week while Selectboard involvement is vetted
• Approved motion to interview Rebecca Amaral, Abby McNeal, Cole Pirelli, and John Kinney (4-0-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 7:15 P.M. (4-0-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to approve payrolls, warrants, and a Director contract. The body will consider annual bids for highway and water services for FY2026. Members will also decide on an RFP for the Smith Neck Road Elevated Water Tank.

• Annual Bids for Highway Phase I and II (FY2026)
• Annual Bids for Water and Water Pollution Control (FY2026)
• RFP for maintenance and repair of Smith Neck Road Elevated Water Tank
• Utility Layer Application for J. Derenzo Company
• Approval of Director Contract

The Board of Public Works approved the utility layer application for J. Derenzo Company. It voted to forward the draft director’s employment contract to the Select Board. The board accepted the director’s recommendations and approved annual bids for Highway Phases 1 and 2, Water, Water Pollution Control, and a well‑cleaning contractor. It rejected the RFP from USG Water for tank refurbishment and agreed to send an outreach letter for the Connect to Protect program.

• Approved utility layer application for J. Derenzo Company (unanimous)
• Forwarded draft Director of Public Works contract to Select Board (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Phase 1 annual bid recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Phase 2 annual bid recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Water annual bid recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Water Pollution Control bid recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved water well‑cleaning contract recommendation (unanimous)
• Rejected USG Water RFP for tank refurbishment (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss fiscal year 2025 line-item transfers. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

• FY25 Line-Item Transfers

Select Board

Dartmouth residents will vote on a $108.5 million operating budget and various capital projects, including police equipment, sewer repairs, and cemetery restorations.

• Vote on $108.5 million FY 2026 operating budget
• Funding for police Axon Tasers and truck vaults ($65,867)
• Funding for sewer and septic system betterments ($1.18M)
• Funding for solid waste department operations ($2.16M)
• Restoration of gravestones at Joseph Davis Cemetery ($50,000)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will consider approving a certificate of amendment, reviewing the trust's fund status, and deciding whether to issue a Request for Proposals for a consultant to run an affordable homebuyer assistance program. The meeting will also allow any additional business not anticipated. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review and approval of a Certificate of Amendment
• Review of Affordable Housing Trust Funds
• Authorization to publish an RFP for an Affordable Homebuyer Assistance Program Consultant

Historical Commission

The Dartmouth Historical Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 5, 2025, and deliberate on five demolition/demo applications (HDPR-25-14 through HDPR-25-17) for properties on Rock O'Dundee Road, Mattarest Lane, Richard Street, and Division Road. Other business includes recruiting potential new members and discussing applications for historic plaques.

• HDPR-25-14: 842 Rock O'Dundee Road – addition/renovation of 1942 single-family residence including new dormer and 12'x18' entry/pantry addition
• HDPR-25-15: 801 Rock O'Dundee Road – demolish non-historic block garage (built after 1950) for new two-car garage with connector
• HDPR-25-16: 13 Mattarest Lane – rebuild failing sunroom due to water damage, maintain existing footprint
• HDPR-25-17 (two items): 230 Richard Street – raise gable for stair headroom code compliance; 872 Division Road – demolish east gable wall (11'9") to add bedroom suite addition
• Potential new members and applications for historic plaques under other business

The Historical Commission unanimously approved renovation permits for 842 Rock O'Dundee Road, 13 Mattarest Lane, 230 Richard Street, and 8872 Division Road. The permit for 801 Rock Dundee Road was postponed to the next meeting. The board also approved using DHC funds to purchase an 18 × 28 historic sign for Padanaram.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Approved renovation permit for 842 Rock O'Dundee Road (unanimous)
• Approved renovation permit for 13 Mattarest Lane (unanimous)
• Approved renovation permit for 230 Richard Street (unanimous)
• Approved renovation permit for 8872 Division Road (unanimous)
• Postponed permit for 801 Rock Dundee Road (postponed to next meeting)
• Approved use of DHC funds to purchase historic sign for Padanaram (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss potential litigation and personnel negotiations, followed by a public meeting to discuss rental rates for Dartmouth Waterstone and a municipal broadband update.

• Executive session on Bliss Corner litigation
• Dartmouth Waterstone rental rate approval
• Municipal Broadband update
• Fee Waiver Policy Review and Adoption
• Eversource 2025 Climate Control Plan comments

The Board approved a 9.1% rent increase for the Dartmouth Waterstone development. It also added Christopher O’Neil as a trustee of the Affordable Housing Trust, authorized an RFP for a Homebuyers Assistance Program consultant, adopted the revised Fee Waiver Policy, and appointed Chris Vitale and Gary Carreiro to the SRTA Advisory Committee. The May 5th, 2025 minutes were approved as well.

• Added Christopher O’Neil as Affordable Housing Trust trustee (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for Homebuyers Assistance Program consultant (unanimous)
• Accepted 9.1% rent increase for Dartmouth Waterstone (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Vitale as SRTA Advisory Committee Representative and Gary Carreiro as Designee (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Fee Waiver Policy (unanimous)
• Approved May 5th, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee will meet to approve minutes, review invoices and payment requests, and discuss the construction schedule and any change orders. The agenda is largely procedural with a focus on project oversight.

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

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to handle administrative financial tasks and tax-related warrants. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss specific abatements, exemptions, and ATB matters.

• FY26 RE & PP preliminary warrant
• Elderly Exemption
• Motor Vehicle Warrant
• Overlay surplus
• Payment of bills

The Board of Assessors entered an executive session at 11:50 AM and reconvened an open session at 12:27 PM. They approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes, authorized payment of RDM Municipal Software LLC invoices I124 and I139, approved abatement applications 701, 71, and 73, and denied application 72. The FY26 RE & PP Preliminary Warrant and the Motor Vehicle Warrant were signed. The meeting was adjourned at 12:51 PM.

• Entered executive session at 11:50 AM (unanimous)
• Reopened open session at 12:27 PM (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of RDM Municipal Software LLC invoices I124 and I139 (unanimous)
• Approved abatement applications 701, 71, 73 and denied application 72 (unanimous)
• Signed FY26 RE & PP Preliminary Warrant (unanimous)
• Signed Motor Vehicle Warrant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:51 PM (unanimous)

Dartmouth Pathways Committee

The committee will discuss updates on several pathways projects, including the SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway, DeMello School project, and Padanaram crosswalk removal. They will also hear about local cycling and running events and address old business such as signs and beacons. Minutes from April 25, 2025, will be approved.

• Discussion/update on SCBA Northern Scenic Greenway
• Discussion/update on Dartmouth Heritage Trail
• Discussion/update on DeMello School project with link to FY 2025 Funding Notice
• Padanaram Crosswalk Removal
• Cross Road project

The committee approved the April 25, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. A motion was made and seconded to contact the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth to advance a bike/pedestrian path grant application, with Sarah Jacquart assigned to follow up. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion made and seconded to contact UMD to advance bike/ped path grant; Sarah Jacquart to follow up

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on residential construction and invasive plant management. The body will also review field trip reports for solar and infrastructure projects and discuss filing fee adjustments.

• Request for Determination of Applicability for a 32-panel solar array at 2 Cranberry Lane
• Request for Determination of Applicability for pump station upgrades at Elswick Street and Route 6
• Public hearing for HWHL Wyoming Holdings LLC to manage 35,000SF of invasive plants at 23 High Street
• Continued public hearing for a pool and terrace at 2 Rockland Farm
• Discussion of filing fee and policy adjustments

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the April 22 minutes and the May 13 field‑trip reports. It issued several negative determinations and complete certificates of compliance for projects within buffer zones. The public hearing on a pool amendment was continued to June 10, 2025, and a Standard Amended Order of Conditions was approved for a new single‑family home.

• Approved April 22 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved May 13 field‑trip reports (6-0-0)
• Issued Negative 2 Determination of Applicability for Trinity Solar ground‑mounted array (6-0-0)
• Issued Negative 2 Determination for State Road site and Negative 3 Determinations for Elswick Street and Route 6 pump stations (6-0-0)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for 120 Wilson Street dwelling (6-0-0)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for 7 Stonebridge Lane dwelling (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for pool amendment to June 10 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved Standard Amended Order of Conditions for Joseph Rapoza single‑family home (6-0-0)

Council on Aging

The Dartmouth Council on Aging will meet on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 9 a.m. at the DL Bullard Wellness Center, 84 Rogers Street. The agenda includes updates, review of bylaws, approval of the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes, and nominations for the board chairman and vice‑chairman. The body will decide on the nominations for the DCOA Board Chair and Vice‑Chair.

• Approve March 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and discuss bylaws
• Nominate DCOA Board Chairman
• Nominate DCOA Board Vice‑Chairman
• General updates and other business

Board of Public Works

The Dartmouth Board of Public Works will consider several approvals and discussions, including the FY26 water and sewer rates and a land‑acquisition agreement for drinking‑water protection. Other items include approvals for the Delano Apartments request, a biofilter agreement amendment, and a CDL training policy. The board will also discuss the New Bedford water and sewer rate increase and utility connection fees for accessory dwelling units.

• Approval — FY26 Water & Sewer Rates
• Approval — Paskamansett Drinking Water Protection Land Acquisition Purchase & Sales Agreement Amendment
• Approval — Delano Apartments Request
• Approval — North-Eastern Tree Service Inc. Biofilter Agreement Amendment #1
• Discussion — New Bedford Water & Sewer Rate Increase

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on a variance request for an 18'x36' detached garage with living space at 26 Onyx Drive, requiring a 4-foot side setback instead of the required 10 feet. A new public hearing will consider a special permit for plumbing in a proposed 48'x36' detached garage with kitchenette and bathroom at 613 Fisher Road. The board will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson.

• Variance hearing (continued) for 26 Onyx Drive: 18'x36' detached garage with living space, seeks 4-foot side setback exemption
• Special permit hearing for 613 Fisher Road: 48'x36' detached garage with plumbing for kitchenette and bathroom
• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson for the Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved Variance ZAV-25-3 for a detached garage with living space at 26 Onyx Drive. The board also unanimously approved Special Permit ZSP-25-3 to add plumbing to a detached garage at 613 Fisher Road. Both cases were closed after unanimous motions to waive the abutter’s list and to end the public hearings. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Variance ZAV-25-3 for 26 Onyx Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Special Permit ZSP-25-3 for 613 Fisher Road (unanimous)
• Waived reading of abutter’s list for Variance case (unanimous)
• Waived reading of abutter’s list for Special Permit case (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Variance case (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Special Permit case (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed unanimously

Youth Commission

This is a notice of a regular meeting of the Dartmouth Youth Commission scheduled for May 21, 2025. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided document; the agenda appears to be purely procedural or referenced on an attached sheet not included here.

• No specific items listed in the agenda text.

Russells Mills Historic District Commission

The Russells Mills Historic District Commission will hold a public meeting on May 20, 2025, at the Dartmouth Town Hall. The agenda includes items to be discussed and voted upon by the commission.

• Public meeting of the Russells Mills Historic District Commission
• Meeting location: Dartmouth Town Hall
• Date: May 20, 2025
• Agenda items to be discussed and voted upon
• Meeting to satisfy Chapter 30A, Section 18-25 requirements

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee will consider bid results for the Main Pump Station Rehabilitation project, discuss several FY26 contracts (legal services, engineering, environmental monitoring), and ratify warrants 20-25 and 21-25. An executive session is scheduled to discuss policy positions. The meeting will also cover strategic land use planning and set the next meeting schedule.

• Bid results for Main Pump Station Rehabilitation
• Environmental Monitoring Services Contract discussion
• FY26 Legal Services and Engineering Contracts
• Ratification of Warrants 20-25 and 21-25
• Strategic Land Use Planning

The committee approved the draft minutes from April 11 and the April 17 executive session (5‑0 each) and ratified warrants 20‑25 and 21‑25 (5‑0). It awarded the Main Pump Station Rehabilitation contract to Ardent Group, Inc. for $226,000 (5‑0) and authorized an RFP for Environmental Monitoring Services (5‑0). The FY26 legal services agreement with Attorney Thomas was approved (5‑0) and the warrant‑signing designee was changed to Caroline Conzatti (5‑0). The discussion on the FY26 Engineering Contract was tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved Draft Minutes of April 11, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Draft Minutes of April 17, 2025 Executive Session (5‑0)
• Ratified Warrant 20‑25 and Warrant 21‑25 (5‑0)
• Awarded Main Pump Station Rehabilitation contract to Ardent Group, Inc. for $226,000 (5‑0)
• Authorized advertisement of Request for Proposals for Environmental Monitoring Services (5‑0)
• Approved FY26 Legal Services agreement with Attorney Thomas (5‑0)
• Changed District Committee designee for warrant signing to Caroline Conzatti (5‑0)
• Tabled FY26 Engineering Contract discussion (no vote recorded)

Fire District #3

The Dartmouth Fire District No. 3 Prudential Committee will handle routine administrative business, including scheduling the next meeting and approving both regular and annual meeting minutes. It will review a by‑law with Attorney Markey, approve several May 2025 financial items, and receive updates on capital projects such as Engine 2 frame rails.

• Schedule the next Prudential Committee meeting
• Approve meeting minutes and annual meeting minutes
• By‑law review with Attorney Markey
• Approve cash receipts, payroll warrants, and bank reconciliations for May/April 2025
• Capital improvement update: Engine 2 frame rails

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will meet to discuss the FY26 budget, a long-term capital improvement plan update, and a request to lease classroom space. Presentations include the Joseph DeMello School Improvement Plan and the Project 351 Playbook Initiative. The meeting will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with multiple unions.

• Consent agenda: SMEC request for permission to lease classroom space
• Presentation of Joseph DeMello School Improvement Plan
• Long Term Capital Improvement Planning Committee update
• FY26 Budget further discussion
• Executive session for collective bargaining with DAA, DEA, and Superintendent

The committee approved the FY26 lease request from the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative, providing classroom space and $34,162 for the district. It also unanimously approved the DeMello School Improvement Plan and the minutes from the May 5 meeting. The board adjourned to executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Approved FY26 SMEC classroom lease (4-0)
• Approved DeMello School Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes of May 5, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of May 5, 2025 (4-0)
• Adjourned to Executive Session for collective bargaining strategy (5-0)
• Scheduled community forum on long‑term capital projects for Sep 17
• Agreed to hold Goals Setting Meeting on Aug 18
• Set next regular meeting for June 9, 2025

Select Board

The Select Board will hold two public hearings on Eversource petitions to relocate a pole on Tucker Road and install a new pole on Chase Road. The board will also discuss updates on the 40B affordable housing program, Bliss Corner litigation strategy in executive session, and the Crapo Hill Landfill. Appointments to various committees and approval of an inn holder license are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Eversource petition to relocate pole 435/112 on Tucker Road
• Public hearing: Eversource petition to install new JO pole with guy and anchor on Chase Road
• Discussion: Bliss Corner solid waste litigation strategy (executive session)
• Update: 40B affordable housing program
• Approval: Inn Holder License for Baymont Inn at 171 Faunce Corner Mall Road

The Board unanimously approved Eversource’s petition to relocate pole #435/11 on Tucker Road near State Road. It also unanimously approved Eversource’s request to install a new joint pole with a guy and anchor on Chase Road. The Board unanimously appointed Raymond Jesus Jr. as constable and made several committee appointments, including Teresa Hamm to the Capital Planning Committee, Edward F. Iacaponi to the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee, and Dan Cardoza Jr. and Robert Hamilton to the Historical Commission. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved the Baymont Inn inn holder license and directed Shawn McDonald to issue a verbal apology after a 3‑1 vote.

• Approved Eversource pole relocation on Tucker Road (unanimous)
• Approved Eversource new joint pole on Chase Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Raymond Jesus Jr. as Constable (unanimous)
• Appointed Teresa Hamm to Capital Planning Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Edward F. Iacaponi to Greater New Bedford Refuse Management District Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Dan Cardoza Jr. and Robert Hamilton to Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Baymont Inn inn holder license (unanimous)
• Directed Shawn McDonald to give a verbal apology (3-1)

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Insurance Advisory Committee will hold a continued discussion on Joint Purchase Agreement (JPA) groups. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda consists primarily of procedural items. The next meeting date will also be set.

• Continued discussion of JPA (Joint Purchase Agreement) groups

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will meet to reorganize its board and review financial warrants. The body will discuss station renovations, construction change orders, and the process of changing the treasurer position from elected to appointed.

• Reorganization of the board
• Vendor and Payroll Warrants
• Construction change orders and invoice payments
• Station renovation update
• Transition of treasurer from elected to appointed status

Fire District #1 - Annual Meeting

The Dartmouth Fire District No. 1 annual meeting will vote on 13 warrant articles, including the operating budget, personnel compensation rates, officer salaries, and funding for building maintenance, debt, and new station equipment. Voters will also consider a bylaw amendment to Article 3. The Prudential Committee recommends all articles.

• Proposed firefighter recruit pay at $25/hr, step 1 at $29/hr, step 2 at $31/hr, lieutenants at $33/hr, line captains at $36/hr, deputy/assistant chief at $39/hr, dispatchers at $27/hr
• Appropriation of $779,800 for support of the district
• Appropriation of $125,000 for the fire chief's salary
• Appropriation of $541,715 for debt (principal and interest)
• Transfer of $110,000 from free cash for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the new station addition

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from April 17 and April 24, pay bills, and then enter executive session. The executive session will discuss abatements and exemptions under state law, as well as review Appellate Tax Board matters that would be detrimental to the town's legal position if discussed publicly. No specific properties, dollar amounts, or new business items are listed on the agenda.

• No specific rezonings, contracts, or fee changes; agenda consists of routine approvals and executive session discussions.

The Board approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes and postponed the April 24, 2025 minutes to the next meeting. It entered and exited executive sessions several times, reconvening open sessions each time. The Board unanimously approved abatement application number 44. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous yes votes)
• Postponed approval of April 24, 2025 minutes to next meeting (yes votes)
• Entered executive session (unanimous yes votes)
• Reopened open session after executive session (unanimous yes votes)
• Entered executive session again (unanimous yes votes)
• Reopened open session again (unanimous yes votes)
• Approved abatement application #44 (unanimous yes votes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yes votes)

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will hold a regular meeting. Agenda items include approval of bills, a presentation by the Instructional Support Coach, and a review of the Vacation Day Carryover Policy. The committee will vote on transferring funds to the Transportation Reimbursement account and on designating equipment as surplus. An executive session is planned for personnel matters.

• Vacation Day Carryover Policy Review
• Vote to transfer to Transportation Reimbursement fund (not to exceed Chapter 71 reimbursement)
• Vote to designate equipment as surplus
• Setup of Superintendent Evaluation Sub-committee meeting
• Personnel appointments, retirements, resignations to be placed on file

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a proposal to demolish and rebuild a single-family home on a barrier beach and coastal dune at 13 Smith Avenue. Other public hearings include a new dock at 173 Gulf Road, a new home at 1146 Old Fall River Road, and culvert replacement on Hidden Bay Drive. The commission will also consider approving minutes and field trip reports, discuss filing fee adjustments, and enter executive session on enforcement cases.

• Continued public hearing (NOI-24-53) for demolition and reconstruction of residence at 13 Smith Avenue (barrier beach, coastal dune)
• Public hearing (NOI-25-17) for a 145-foot fixed dock at 173 Gulf Road (request to continue to 07/08/2025)
• Public hearing (NOI-25-19) for new single-family home and driveway at 1146 Old Fall River Road
• Public hearing (NOI-25-20) to replace two 24-inch culverts under Hidden Bay Drive
• Discussion of filing fee adjustments

The Conservation Commission approved a Standard Order of Conditions for a single‑family home and driveway project, and it moved the hearing dates for three pending applications to later dates. All actions were approved unanimously by a 6‑0‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved Minutes of April 8, 2025 (6‑0‑0)
• Approved Field Trip Reports of April 22, 2025 (6‑0‑0)
• Issued Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for Bishop Stang tennis‑court rebuild (6‑0‑0)
• Continued Carl Furman hearing to June 10, 2025 (6‑0‑0)
• Continued Vicinelli dock hearing to July 8, 2025 (6‑0‑0)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for Kristie Araujo home and driveway project (6‑0‑0)
• Closed public hearing for the Araujo project (6‑0‑0)
• Waived reading for Carney Family pool amendment (15‑2748) (6‑0‑0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review several policies including the Safe Child Policy, Rules for Borrowing, and the Library of Things. They will also discuss the Library Director's evaluation and set goals for the upcoming year. Old business includes Southworth Asbestos Removal, North Branch Landscaping, and a hanging system for the North Branch.

• Review of Safe Child Policy, Rules for Borrowing, and Library of Things policies
• Discussion of Library Director evaluation and goal setting
• Southworth Asbestos Removal update
• North Branch Landscaping project
• Hanging System for North Branch

The board approved the April 2025 meeting minutes and the April 2025 financial report, both unanimously. A motion to require parents or guardians of children under 10 to remain in the library was passed. The board also approved a review of borrowing rules and accepted the Library of Things policy. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Adopted child‑safety policy: parents/guardians of children under 10 must stay in library (unanimous)
• Approved review of borrowing rules (unanimous)
• Accepted Library of Things policy guidelines (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Long Range Capital Planning Committee

The Long Range Capital Planning Committee will meet to finalize a presentation for Town Meeting, prepare for workshop meetings, and discuss long-range school spending. They will also consider old business and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Finalizing presentation to Town Meeting
• Workshop meetings preparation
• Discussion of long-range school spending
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Dartmouth Housing Authority will meet to review reports and discuss a management services agreement between the Dighton and Dartmouth Housing Authorities. The board will also address a pet policy update and wage match confidentiality for FY 2026.

• Management Services Agreement between Dighton & Dartmouth Housing Authority
• Pet Policy update
• FY 2026 Wage Match confidentiality acknowledgement
• Town of Dartmouth Census information request
• Resident Service Coordinator Report for Sol-E-Mar Lane

The Dartmouth Housing Authority Board approved the Management Services Agreement with Dighton Housing Authority for a three‑year term and an annual sum of $59,887.50, including a $17,966.25 salary addition for the Executive Director. The Board also adopted the updated pet policy, accepted the executive and treasurer reports, and set the next meeting for August 18, 2025. All motions passed unanimously except the management agreement, which passed 4‑0.

• Accepted April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director's and April 2025 Treasurer's reports (unanimous)
• Adopted pet policy amendment adding 40‑lb max dog weight (unanimous)
• Confirmed compliance with FY 2026 Wage Match confidentiality policy (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year Management Services Agreement with Dighton Housing Authority, $59,887.50 annual sum and $17,966.25 salary addition (4‑0)
• Decided not to schedule meetings in June or July unless needed; next meeting set for August 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted Resident Service Coordinator report (unanimous)
• Adjourned the May 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

Dartmouth Fire District 2 will hold its annual meeting to vote on a $1,032,464.00 tax levy for Fiscal Year 2026 and a total budget of approximately $1.3 million. The Prudential Committee recommends approval for all articles, including compensation for staff and funding for equipment and reserves.

• Annual District Meeting at Engine House, 1100 Russells Mills Road
• Vote to raise $1,032,464.00 for FY2026 tax levy
• Vote to appropriate $183,550.00 for operational expenses
• Vote to appropriate $40,000.00 for reserve fund
• Vote to appropriate $60,000.00 for grant writer services

Fire District #2 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will meet to approve the vendor warrant and the April 2025 payroll warrant, and to approve meeting minutes from March 2025. Reports from the Chief and Treasurer will be heard, and the date of the next meeting will be set.

• Approval of vendor warrant and payroll warrant for April 2025
• Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes
• Chief’s report and Treasurer’s report

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Dartmouth Board of Parks & Recreation will discuss reorganizing the board and appointing David Tatelbaum to a long‑range planning role. It will also review open staff positions and hear a directors report. In the old‑business segment, the board will address facility rentals.

• Re‑organize the Board
• Select board member David Tatelbaum for long‑range planning
• Discuss open positions
• Directors Report
• Facility Rentals (old business)

The board approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0‑0). It tabled the Facilitv Rentals item until Ms. Freshman is present (4‑0‑0). Ms. Britto was appointed Chairperson and Ms. Tetrault Vice‑Chair (each 4‑0‑0). The Police Association's July 26 summer concert at Dartmouth Regional Park & Traits and a one‑day liquor license were approved (3‑0‑1), and the Jones Park sign hours were clarified (4‑0‑0). The meeting adjourned at 6:50 P.M. (4‑0‑0).

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Tabled Facilitv Rentals until Ms. Freshman is present (4-0-0)
• Appointed Ms. Britto as Chairperson (4-0-0)
• Appointed Ms. Tetrault as Vice‑Chair (4-0-0)
• Approved Police Association summer concert and 1‑day liquor license (3-0-1)
• Approved clarification of Jones Park sign hours (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 P.M. (4-0-0)

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks a 4-foot bump-out for a covered porch and mudroom at 37 Stoneledge Road, reducing the required front setback from 20.9 to 14.9 feet. The other proposes an 18x36-foot detached garage with living space at 26 Onyx Drive, reducing the required side setback from 10 to 4 feet. The board will also review and approve minutes and special permits from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on variance ZAV-25-2 for 37 Stoneledge Road: 4' bump-out for porch/mudroom reducing front setback from 20.9' to 14.9'
• Public hearing on variance ZAV-25-3 for 26 Onyx Drive: 18'x36' detached garage with living space reducing side setback from 10' to 4'
• Review and approval of special permits ZSP-24-22 (263 Elm Street), ZSP-25-1 (9 Autumn Court), ZSP-25-5 (5 Narragansett Street)
• Approval of administrative minutes from March 5 and March 19, 2025
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variance ZAV-25-2 for 37 Stoneledge Road, permitting a 4‑foot front bump‑out with conditions. The Board also approved several sets of administrative minutes and accepted the supporting petition. The variance request for 26 Onyx Drive (ZAV-25-3) was continued to May 21, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved administrative minutes of March 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved administrative minutes of March 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved administrative minutes of February 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted petition for variance ZAV-25-2 (unanimous)
• Approved variance ZAV-25-2 for 37 Stoneledge Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Continued variance ZAV-25-3 for 26 Onyx Drive to May 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Waived reading of abutter’s list for case ZAV-25-2 (unanimous)
• Waived reading of abutter’s list for case ZAV-25-3 (unanimous)

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will meet to further discuss the FY26 budget, consider the last day of school for the 2024-2025 year, and approve proposed meeting dates through June 2026. The committee will also hear presentations on improvement plans for James M. Quinn School and Dartmouth Middle School, and enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the DAA and DEA.

• FY26 Budget further discussion
• Last Day of School for 2024-2025
• Proposed Meeting Dates (July 2025 through June 2026)
• Consent Agenda: Dig Green Volleyball Camp (August 2025) and 2025 Summer Elementary Enrichment Program
• Executive Session for collective bargaining strategy with DAA and DEA

The Dartmouth School Committee unanimously approved the Quinn and Dartmouth Middle School improvement plans. It also approved the Summer Elementary Enrichment Program at $200 for four weeks and the Dig Green Volleyball camp at $180 per player. The committee set June 13, 2025 as the last day of school and adopted the proposed meeting schedule for July 2025 through June 2026.

• Approved Quinn School Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Approved Dartmouth Middle School Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Approved Summer Elementary Enrichment Program at $200 for 4 weeks (4-0)
• Approved Dig Green Volleyball camp at $180 per player for 5 days (4-0)
• Approved June 13, 2025 as last day of school (4-0)
• Approved regular session minutes of April 14, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved executive session minutes of April 14, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved proposed meeting dates July 2025–June 2026 (unanimous)

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee is seeking votes to raise and appropriate funds for personnel compensation, general expenses, and operational costs. The meeting will determine the district's spending for the financial year running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

• Appropriation of $1,431,955.22 for Deputy Chief, Captain/Fire Inspector, and Full-Time Firefighters
• Appropriation of $1,257,189.28 for General Expense Accounts including Health Insurance and Retirement
• Appropriation of $150,000.00 for Capital Improvements
• Appropriation of $10,000.00 to replace the bed for Car 7
• Transfer of $70,000.00 from Vehicle Replacement Program to replace Car 1

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will consider two demolition applications: a continued application (HDPR-25-7) to clear dilapidated buildings and debris at 257 Jordan Road (built 1800) and 48 Barneys Joy Road (built 1921), and a new application (HDPR-25-12) to replace non-original windows at 280 Elm Street (built 1830) with historically appropriate ones. The commission will also review minutes from April 7, 2025, and discuss new member appointments.

• Continued demolition application HDPR-25-7 for cleanup of dilapidated buildings at 257 Jordan Road and 48 Barneys Joy Road
• New application HDPR-25-12 to replace windows at 280 Elm Street with Pella Reserve Traditional or Marvin Double Hung windows
• Window replacement is Phase 1 of a multi-phase project; vinyl shutters will be removed
• Review of minutes from April 7, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of new members for the commission

The Historical Commission unanimously approved the April meeting minutes. It also approved designating 257 Jordan Road as DAR #1433 and authorized window replacement on the 1830 portion of 449 Elm Street. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved DAR designation for 257 Jordan Road (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of windows at 449 Elm Street (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a health insurance proposal for a retiree high-deductible plan and a building fee waiver policy. The board will also review Finance Committee recommendations for Town Meeting Warrant articles.

• Health Insurance Proposal/ Retiree High-Deductible Plan
• Building Fee Waiver Policy
• Proposed DCTV garage at 245 Russells Mills Road
• CPC request for funds to repair building at 247 Russells Mills Road
• Finance Committee Town Meeting Warrant Recommendations

The Board voted unanimously to adopt the proposal allowing retiring staff to remain on the high‑deductible health plan until age 65. The town estimates the cost of the benefit at about $50,000. The motion was made by Shawn McDonald and seconded by Christopher O’Neil.

• Approved retiree high‑deductible health plan continuation (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review FY26 warrant articles (Schedule A) and finalize its report to the upcoming Town Meeting. The agenda also includes line-item transfers and liaison reports. This meeting is a procedural step ahead of the annual Town Meeting.

• Review of FY26 warrant articles under Schedule A
• Finalization of Finance Committee report to Town Meeting
• Consideration of line-item transfers
• Liaison reports from committee members

The committee approved a revised FY2026 budget of $108,475,228, including a reduced Town Administrator salary of $200,196. Motions to increase the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund by $6,440 and the Water Enterprise Fund by $23,092 were also made. The committee decided not to hire a full‑time grant writer and will use a consultant instead.

• Approved FY2026 Town Administrator salary of $200,196 (6-0-0)
• Approved FY2026 overall budget Article 10 Schedule A at $108,475,228 (6-0-0)
• Approved increase to Solid Waste Enterprise Fund by $6,440 (6-0-0)
• Motion to increase Water Enterprise Fund by $23,092 (outcome not recorded)
• Decided to use a grant‑writing consultant instead of hiring a town employee (no vote)

Long Range Capital Planning Committee

The Long Range Capital Planning Committee will finalize a presentation to Town Meeting, prepare for workshop meetings, and discuss long-range school spending. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Finalizing presentation to Town Meeting
• Workshop meetings preparation
• Long range school spending discussion
• Approval of minutes

Board of Public Works

The Dartmouth Board of Public Works is holding an emergency meeting to consider approving an amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Paskamansett River Land Acquisition. The amendment would extend the closing date from April 30 to May 30, 2025. The meeting is posted with less than 48 hours notice due to the inability to close by the current deadline.

• Approval of amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for Paskamansett River land for public drinking water supply
• Extension of closing date from April 30, 2025 to May 30, 2025
• Emergency meeting with less than 48 hours notice under M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 20(b)

Agricultural Commission

The Dartmouth Agricultural Commission will hold an open meeting on April 24, 2025 at the Anchor Roe Winery, 206 Bauerville Rd. The agenda includes a tour of the winery, a report from the CPE Werying Group, an update on the SLD BUBNC LS board, a status review of the HIP program, and an appointments lottery at the Aggie. The items are listed for discussion; no specific decisions are indicated.

• Tour of the winery at Anchor Roe Winery, 206 Bauerville Rd
• Report from the CPE Werying Group
• Update on the SLD BUBNC LS board (FPA™ Board CFE AG)
• Status review of the HIP program
• Appointments lottery at the Aggie

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will hold public hearings regarding the FY2026 operating and capital costs budget and school choice. The committee will also vote on budget adoption, job descriptions, and a lobby wall bid.

• Public hearing on Operating and Capital Costs Budget for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
• Public hearing on School Choice for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
• Vote to adopt the FY2026 Operating and Capital Costs Budget
• Vote to approve updated job descriptions
• Award of GNBVT Main Lobby Wall Bid

Fire District #3

The Prudential Committee will discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Warrant and Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Summary, and consider accepting state grants totaling $17,583.67 for fire safety education and equipment. They will also approve financial reports for April 2025 and review capital improvement updates, including a bid for frame rail replacement on a fire engine.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Warrant and Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Summary
• Acceptance of $5,700 SAFE grant and $2,400 Senior Safe grant (awarded April 8, 2025)
• Acceptance of $9,483.67 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant (awarded April 7, 2025)
• Notice to Bidders for replacement and installation of frame rails on 2003 Emergency One Pumper Engine
• Approval of cash receipts, general disbursements, payroll warrants, bank reconciliations, and bank transactions for March-April 2025

Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery and Treatment (DAART)

The Dartmouth Advocates for Addiction, Recovery & Treatment (DAART) will meet to discuss funding for summer campership. The meeting also includes a period for open discussion.

• Funding for Summer Campership

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review and approve the Comprehensive Permit Rules and Regulations. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• Review and Approval of Comprehensive Permit Rules and Regulations

The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed the revised Comprehensive Rules and Regulations prepared by the Assistant Town Administrator and Town Counsel. Chairman Michael Medeiros and Clerk Halim Choubah agreed to accept the revisions, signed the document, and the board approved the new rules. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved revised Comprehensive Rules and Regulations

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the FY26 budget with the Select Board. They will also hear liaison reports, approve minutes, and consider any items not known 48 hours in advance.

• FY26 Budget Discussion with Select Board

The committee presented FY2022‑FY2024 revenue and expense data, noting modest revenue growth and low state aid. Members discussed demographic shifts, aging population, and the town's borrowing capacity. FinCom recommended hiring a dedicated grant writer to increase grant funding. No formal actions or votes were recorded.