Fairhaven Representative Town Meeting

At Fairhaven Representative Town Meeting, elected members and any officials granted voting rights decide town business.

Fairhaven, Massachusetts, appears on a municipal entry sign marked EST. 1659.

Body Overview

Current Members

Presiding Officers

  • Town Moderator: Mark Sylvia — Elected; Service: April 1st, 2024 — Present; Party: Not Verified; Presiding Officer and Town Meeting Member at Large; The Moderator presides and participates at large without consuming one of the 420 precinct positions.

Official Resources

Sources and Verification

Last Verified: September 1, 2026

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