PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Fairhaven Conservation Commission
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm
Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street
Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting will be conducted in person and via remote means, in accordance with applicable law. This means that members of the public body as well as members of the public may access this meeting in person, or via virtual means. In person attendance will be at 40 Center Street, and it is possible that any or all members of the public body may attend remotely, with in-person attendance consisting of members of the public. MGL, Ch. 30a, § 20(f) requires anyone that intends to record any portions of a public meeting, either by audio or video, or both, to notify the Chair at the beginning of the meeting.
Anyone wishing to access the meeting via remote means may do so in the following manner:
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Or call: 1-929-205-6099
In-person attendance is permitted for the public at Town Hall at 40 Center Street
The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold the following Public Hearings pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 40) and the Code of the Town of Fairhaven Chapter 192, Wetlands:
a. CON 023-556: 2 Elm Avenue, Map 13, Lot 066 (Readvertised as Avenue) Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Northeast Maritime Institute to demolish an existing storage building, and remove (2) inches of asphalt within the existing parking area (~11,625 S.F.), and replace asphalt with pervious stone aggregate (3/4th crushed stone/gravel) consistent with the property. A portion of the property is within Land Subject to Coastal Strom Flowage, FEMA Flood Zone AE (El. 6’).
b. CON 023-557, SE 023-____: Starboard Drive, Map 42, Lot 9C (Starboard Drive: ANR Lot 2) Notice of Intent filed by Lance Martin to construct a single-family dwelling with septic system, utilities and associated site work. Project located within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage, FEMA Flood Zone VE (El. 17’ & 19’).
c. CON 023-558: 32 Nakata Avenue, Map 43, Lot 244 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by John Afonso to bring in natural grade materials to pitch water run-off away from dwelling and garage. Property located within Land Subject to Coastal Strom Flowage, FEMA Flood Zone VE (El. 20’) and within 100 feet to a Salt Marsh.
d. CON 023-559: 41 Elizabeth Street, Map 27, Lot 8J Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Patrick Robinson to install perimeter fencing. Property located within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW).
e. CON 023-560: 8 Sunset Beach, Map 29, Lot 2B Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Duarte Couto to construct a 28’ x 38’ single-family dwelling with 44’ x 30’ garage, 12’ x 16’ deck, walkway with utilities and associated grading. Parcel located within 100 feet to a (BVW).
f. CON 023-561: 2 Oxford Street, Map 13, Lot 001 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Robert & Nina Weeks to construct a 15’ x18’ pool house within a previously approved concrete patio. The construction of patio was approved together with the adjacent in-ground pool approved under dep File No. SE 023-1513. Proposed work will occur within the 100-foot Buffer Zone of the top of a Coastal Bank. The shoreline portion of the site falls within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage (LSCSF), FEMA AE (El.6’).
g. CON 023-562: 165 Balsam Street, Map 43B, Lot 131 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Kim & Martha Hyland to replace 48 feet of existing old stockade fence with a 6’ white, privacy fence along the backyard & property line (leaving 6” off the ground for FEMA compliance). Also, to replace 41’ of post & rail with 4’ spaced baluster-paneled fence including gate (5’ wide by 4’ high). Property within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage, FEMA Flood Zone AE (El.14’).
h. CON 023-405, SE 023-1449: Sconticut Neck Road, Map 42, Lot 9B (Starboard Drive: ANR Lot 1) Request for Amended Order of Conditions filed by Robert & Joyce Cummings for the approved construction of a single-family dwelling, impervious driveway, the installation of a sewage disposal system, roof runoff recharge system and underground utilities with grading. Work to take place within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage, FEMA Flood Zone VE (El. 17’ & 19’).
The agenda will be posted on the Town’s website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Copies of the applications and site plans may be viewed at the Conservation Office in Town Hall, located at 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA and links to the applications are on the Town Website under current filings.
Brandon J. Estrella, Chair, Fairhaven Conservation Commission
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