Economic Development Committee

Mission Statement and Charge

The mission of the Fairhaven Economic Development Committee is to provide the Select Board with guidance on the enhancement of the existing business community, ways to attract new business and encourage development.  The result of programs, from this guidance, will have a goal to enhance overall economic impact.  These programs will result in a growth in business activity, jobs and revenue.  The Select Board acknowledges that a strong business community is essential to the financial well being of the Town.

The membership shall consist of shall consist of five (5) at-large members with ties and experience in Fairhaven, to be appointed by the Select Board; one (1) voting representative member from the Select Board; and one voting representative from the Planning Board, to be appointed by the Planning Board. Two (2) Alternate Non- Voting members, appointed by the Select Board.  In the event that there is no quorum of the 7 full voting members, alternate members may act as voting members for the purposes of quorum for that meeting. The alternate member(s) will be chosen by seniority in service as alternate members on the committee. The Planning and Economic Development Director shall serve as non-voting ex-officio staff member.

All terms shall be one year terms.

Staff Contacts

Name Phone
Paul DiGiuseppe Ext. 8122
Stephanie Fidalgo Ext. 8123

Committee Members

Economic Development CommitteeTitleTerm Expires
Cathy Melanson

Chair

2024

Suzanne Dwyer

At-Large

2024

Karyn Ferreira

At-Large

2024

John Hinds

At-Large

2024

Patrick Carr

Planning Board Rep.

2024

Nils Isaksen

At-Large

2024

Select Board

2024