Boards and Committees G-Z

Community Television (DCTV)

Dartmouth Community Media (DCTV) is a municipal department committed to empowering the community by producing engaging content that is distributed through various media platforms.

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District - Budget Subcommittee

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Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech HS

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Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech HS - Budget Sub Committee

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Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech HS - General Advisory Committee

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Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech HS - Program Advisory Committee

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Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board Inc

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Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The purpose of the District is to develop and manage an integrated solid waste management program for the member communities of Dartmouth and New Bedford.

Harbor Management Plan Implementation Committee

The Harbor Plan Implementation Committee seeks to prioritize and complete recommended management improvements identified in the Padanaram Harbor Management Plan approved by the Select Board May 2019.

Health Insurance Advisory Committee

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Historical Commission

The DHC conducts research for places of historic value, cooperates with the state archaeologist in conducting such researches or other surveys, and coordinates the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes.

1. Demolition of Historic Structures

   Browse the information about the demolition of historic structures.

2. Historic Inventory of Dartmouth Homes

   Please visit the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System website.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department collaborates with town officials, supervisors and employees in a fair, consistent and lawful manner to create and administer policies and practices that sustain professional, productive, efficient, and innovative work environments which support the Town and its departments in effectively performing their missions.

Industrial Development Commission

The Dartmouth Industrial Development Commission (IDC) offers numerous assistance services and tax incentives for businesses that are considering expanding or relocating within the town.

Library Building Committee

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Municipal Broadband Advisory Committee

The committee is charged with providing advice and assistance to the Selectboard as to the benefits of establishing a municipally provided broadband network and to determine if a municipally provided broadband network is the best path to a future with faster and more economical internet for the community.

Open Space and Recreation Plan Steering Committee Meeting

Dartmouth’s current Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) was completed in 2014 to 2015 and is certified through 2022.

Planning Board & Planning Department

The Planning Board offers extensive information about the Town of Dartmouth of interest to residents, as well as people and businesses wishing to locate in the Town.

1. Planning Board Private Access

   Planning Board Private Access

2. Planning Process

   Different Planning Application Processes

3. Zoning By-Laws

   See the list of town by-laws and their information.

4. FloodPlain Administration

   Floodplain

5. Planning Application Timelines and Fees

6. Plans

7. Subdivision Regulations

8. Planning Maps

9. Mass Mapper

10. Chapter 61

11. Special Permit Process

12. Planning Applications

13. Open Space & Recreation Plan

Police Building Committee

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Police Station Construction Committee

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Police Station Use Review Committee

The committee shall serve until they have made their final report to the Selectboard and the report is adopted by the Selectboard.

Russells Mills Historic District Commission

Learn about the Russells Mills Historic District Commission.

School Committee

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Sister City Delegation Committee

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Soil Conservation Board

The Soil Conservation Board is responsible for issuing permits concerning earth removal and reconstruction of sites from which earth has been removed.

South Coast Bikeway Alliance

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Town Moderator

The Town Moderator presides over all Town Meetings and abides by all rules governing the format and necessary vote requirements for each article on the Town Meeting floor.

Town Meeting Information

The Town Clerk's Office keeps a record of all materials and items relative to Town Meeting.

Turf Field Committee

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Veterans Advisory Board

View information about the Veterans Advisory Board.

1. Make a Donation

   The Dartmouth Veterans Advisory Gift Account is soliciting your support and generous donation for our continued purchases of wreaths, flowers and general upkeep of existing Veterans’ monuments throughout the town.

2. Veteran Services

   "Flags Across Dartmouth" flags will be located in the Dartmouth Veterans Office for the public.

Waterways Management Commission

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Youth Commission

Welcome to the Dartmouth Youth Commission.

1. Alvin Glaser Memorial Family Assistance Fund

   Many people fondly remember with respect and admiration, the good heart and boundless generosity of Alvin Glaser.

2. Confidentiality

   It is the policy of the Dartmouth Youth Commission and the professional practice of the Youth Advocate, that all names and related information are kept strictly confidential.

3. Establishment, Powers & Duties

   When a commission is first established, the terms of the members shall be for one, two or three years and so arranged that the terms of approximately one third of the members will expire each year, and their successors shall be appointed for a term of three years each.

4. Select Board

   The mission of the Town of Dartmouth Select Board is to provide high quality, efficient and cost-effective municipal services to ensure the safety, education, and well-being of the community.

5. Town Administrator

   The Town Administrator shall be the chief administrative officer of the town of Dartmouth within the policies and goals established by the select board.