Planning Board

Mission Statement

The Planning Board studies the resources and needs of the Town, particularly conditions affecting public welfare and safety related to land use and development. The Board uses the Master Plan and related processes to plan and make recommendations for the development of the Town, with special attention to the proper housing of Town residents. The Board has total responsibility for all Subdivisions, for the administration of the Subdivision Regulations, and for Special Permits required by the Fairhaven Zoning Bylaw

The Board also has the primary responsibility for the writing of Zoning Bylaws, reviewing amendments to the Zoning Map, which appear in the Warrant for any Town Meeting, and to present its recommendations to the Town for consideration at such Town Meeting.

Also, please see Planning Board Procedures for information about special permits, subdivisions and other permits administered by the Planning Board.

Staff Contacts

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

Board Members

Planning BoardTitleTerm Expires
Cathy Melanson

Chair

2025

Jessica Fidalgo

Vice Chair

2024

Sharon Simmons

Clerk

2026

Patrick Carr

Member

2027

Jeffrey T. Lucas

Member

2024

Kevin Grant

Member

2026

Ruy daSilva

Member

2027

Diane Tomassetti

Member

2024