PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Fairhaven Conservation Commission
Monday, February 23, 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 023-546, SE 023-1519: 4 Earle Street, Map 31A, Lot 453 Notice of Intent filed by Joel Cordero to construct a single-family house, garage, raised deck, driveway and extend the existing gravel road. Work to take place within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
b. CON 023-547, SE 023-1522: 7 Pierce’s Point, Map 28, Lot 32A Notice of Intent filed by The John J. Behan & Cynthia A. Behan Revocable Trust to construct a 3-bedroom single-family house in compliance with the requirements of FEMA and Mass Building Code for construction within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage VE (El.18’).
c. CON 023-548: 1 Mina Street, Map 37A, Lot 612 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by William J. Alphonse Revocable Trust to install underground utilities & to fill and grade partially within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. The work is associated with the proposed construction of a single-family dwelling, which will be located outside of the WPA jurisdiction. Work performed within maintained lawn area of a partially developed lot.
d. CON 023-549, SE 023-___: 450 Bridge Street, Map 38, Lot 16K Notice of Intent filed by Brian Corey to construct single-family dwelling, septic system, utilities, and associated site work located within the Naske-tucket River Basin overlay district.
e. CON 023-550: 4 Ruth Street, Map 43, Lots 140-142 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Robert Bates to replace existing vinyl fence on north side of property (along Ruth Street) with masonry wall within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage, FEMA Flood Zone VE (El.18’).
f. CON 023-552, SE 023-1521: 184 Balsam Street, Map 43B, 041 Notice of Intent filed by Robert Sullivan to dredge and remove approximately 97 cubic yards of material under existing dock. Work to take place within Land Under Ocean and Land Containing Shellfish.
g. CON 023-553, SE 023-___: 24 Kane Street, Map 31A, Lot 321 Notice of Intent filed by Jermaine Hurley for the re-construction of a single-family dwelling with associated utilities, driveway and landscaping within 100’ of a bordering vegetated wetland.
h. CON 023-554, SE 023-___: 30 Brook Street, Map 31, Lot 154 Notice of Intent filed by Daniel & Jo-Anne Charette to construct an accessory dwelling unit with associated ancillary structures, sewer and water connections to the existing house and the replacement of the perimeter fence.
i. CON 023-555, Phoenix Rail Trail Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Town of Fairhaven/ Highway Department for a pavement overlay on the existing rail trail. Improvements to include minor geometric realignment and ADA compliance at rail trail intersections; work to also include minor drainage modifications and signage installation.
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
FNN: 2/12/26
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