Joseph Fahey — Community Preservation Committee (CPC)
The Mayor appoints Joseph Fahey to Amesbury's Community Preservation Committee as a member for a term ending February 28, 2026. The appointment becomes effective after filing with the City Clerk per city charter rules.
Joseph Fahey
Joseph Fahey has a long career in Amesbury government, including service as Community and Economic Development Director from 1979 to 2013, with experience in downtown revitalization, historic preservation, housing, and open space preservation. He also held roles as Amesbury Hospital Trustee and as Assistant Town Manager/Interim Town Manager at various times, informing his qualifications for CPC service.
The City of Amesbury appoints Joseph Fahey to serve as a member of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for a term through February 28, 2026. Made by the Mayor, the appointment becomes effective after the required filing with the City Clerk in accordance with the Amesbury Home Rule Charter. Fahey’s extensive background in planning and city management, including his tenure as Community and Economic Development Director (1979–2013) and leadership roles such as Assistant Town Manager/Interim Town Manager, provides relevant expertise for CPC oversight of CPA-funded projects related to historic preservation, housing, open space, and downtown revitalization. This addition enhances CPC capacity to review and approve community preservation initiatives affecting the city’s livability and resources.