Select Board Recap October 5, 2026

Town Administrator Cody Haddad provided a recap of the Select Board meeting held on October 5, 2026. The evening began with a joint meeting between the Select Board and the newly expanded five-member Board of Public Works, joined by Director of Public Works Timothy J. Barber. Topics discussed included drinking water resident notifications, utility billing accuracy, weight restrictions on the Paskamansett Bridge on Russells Mills Road, MassDOT's upcoming Route 6 and Hathaway Road project, the $10 million Hathaway Bridge redesign, a $2.2 million state grant for Route 6 pump station upgrades and wastewater treatment aeration, wastewater treatment plant capacity, and inflow and infiltration mitigation.

Under new business, the Select Board approved a formal letter drafted by member Nathan Silva addressed to the local legislative delegation expressing strong concerns regarding state housing mandates and the loss of local zoning control. Communications updates were highlighted, followed by an update from Select Board member Christopher J. O'Neil on the Budget Advisory Group's ongoing operational studies across Public Works, Police staffing, and the School Department. Additionally, Director of Budget & Finance Gary Carreiro presented an overview of the town's 10-year capital plan, emphasizing Dartmouth's status as the only Bristol County municipality holding a Triple-A credit rating.

Finally, the Select Board reviewed progress on their strategic goals set through 2026. Town Administrator Haddad announced a $60,000 feasibility study grant for the former police station reuse and the execution of the contract for the Council on Aging kitchen renovation project. He reminded residents that Town Meeting will take place on October 20 at 7:00 PM, with the next regular Select Board meeting scheduled for October 26.

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