Budget Working Group — August 31, 2026

The Fairhaven Budget Working Group held its organizational meeting on August 31, 2026. The committee began by electing its leadership, appointing Ken Blanchard as Chair, Dan Lopes as Vice Chair, and Kevin Gallagher as Clerk. Select Board member Richard Trapello and Town Accountant Anne Carreiro were also in attendance. The group reaffirmed that its mission is not to duplicate the work of the Finance Committee or balance single-year deficits, but to examine municipal and school cost drivers, explore regionalization, and provide long-term recommendations for sustainable town operations and economic growth.

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