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Board of Public Works
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Contact:
Address:
5 Arsene Street

Fairhaven, MA 02719
Phone:
(508) 979-4030
Fax:
(508) 979-4086
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Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
 
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Board Members
Term Expires
Geoffrey Haworth, II, Chairman
2014
 
Robert D. Hobson, Vice Chairman
2012
 
Kathleen Sturtevant
2014
 
G. Steven Riley
2012
 
Daniel Freitas
2013
 
Staff
Title
Vincent D. Furtado
BPW Superintendent
 
Kathy A. Tripp
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
 
John M. Charbonneau
Highway Superintendent
 
Edward L. Fortin
Water Superintendent
 
Linda L. Schick
Sewer Superintendent
 
Public Works in Fairhaven is governed by the five member, unpaid elected Board of Public Works Commissioners. The Board sets policy and establish the rules, regulations, fees, and procedures of the public works in the Town of Fairhaven.  This also includes management and maintenance of the Town roadway, park and utility infrastructure systems, including: roads, parks, cemeteries, beach, bike paths, water, sewer, storm drainage, trash collection, vehicle maintenance, and recycling center. The Board sets policy and establishes rules, regulations, fees, and procedures. The Commissioners are empowered with the duties and responsibilities of Water Commissioners, Sewer Commissioners, Park Commissioners, and Cemetery Commissioners, as provided under state law.



We strive to maintain and improve living conditions here in Fairhaven for our residents and provide value for our tax payers.



The Board of Public Works organization is divided into the following working groups:
        
        #       Highway
        
        #       Parks & Grounds
        #       Water
        #       Sewer/Wastewater
        #       Administration

 
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