Special Bylaw Review Committee — October 13, 2026

The Fairhaven Special Bylaw Review Committee convened on October 13 to review proposed amendments to town bylaws intended to bring them into conformity with the recently adopted Town Charter. Town Counsel Heather White presented her review of the committee's proposed changes, advising that the committee restrict its recommendations specifically to sections in direct conflict with the charter rather than addressing every non-conflicting discrepancy or historical practice. The committee reviewed several specific bylaw sections, including provisions concerning the Data Processing Center and IT reporting structure under Steve Rosa, the vacant statutory position of Director of Finance under Chapter 37, the composition of committees, and the disposal of town property and claim settlements under Chapter 56.

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