PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Fairhaven Conservation Commission
Monday, June 16, 2025 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:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86953155076?pwd=VFdUQkhzdVYrNzJlQktiVi9XSGppZz09
Meeting ID: 869 5315 5076
Passcode: 633695
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 023-510, SE 023-1505: 7 Silver Shell Beach Drive, Map 41, Lot 47 Notice of Intent filed by Cornelius Minihan to replace failing septic tight tank. Edge of tank will be located 20’ from the edge of wetland/marsh area. Minor filling & grading to take place within disturbed area. Work to take place within Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), Marsh & FEMA Flood Zone VE (El. 20’).
b. CON 023-511, SE 023-1506: 51 Association Road, Map 29, Lot 33B Notice of Intent filed by Joshua & Katie Cardoso to propose a 24.2’ x 28.2’ carport with studio/loft area & proposed elevated deck to service the existing single-family dwelling located within FEMA Flood Zone VE (El.17’) & Buffer Zone to BVW.
c. CON 023-512: 2 Mark Drive, Map 32, Lot 19G Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Tyler Bates to install new 15’ x 50’ concrete driveway in existing front lawn area. Parcel falls within Buffer Zone to BVW.
d. CON 023-513: 15 School Street, Map 24, Lot 161 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by William Ryan to install fence on west side of property. Parcel located within Buffer Zone to BVW.
e. CON 023-514: 0 Point Street, Map 28B, Lot 131 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Heather Skrutski to permit existing camper and gazebo on property. Parcel located within Buffer Zone to Coastal Beach & FEMA Flood Zone VE (El.16’).
f. CON 023-515: 73 Nakata Avenue, Map 43, Lot 097 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Joseph Dupre to install 8’ x 18’ x 6”-thick concrete pad on the north side of garage for lawn equipment storage. Parcel located within Coastal Beach & FEMA Flood Zone VE (El.18’).
g. CON 023-481: 29 Shore Drive, Map 29C, Lot 613 –Heard January 27, 2025, February 24, 2025, March 24, 2025, April 7, 2025 & April 28, 2025 – readvertised due to May 19, 2025 agenda omission. After-the-fact Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Brian Reis to raise flooded driveway area with gravel located within Flood Zone VE (El.17’).
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 Estrella, Chair, Fairhaven Conservation Commission
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