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Grant/Planning Board
Join Miles Grant, candidate for Fairhaven Planning Board, on Fri., 3/21, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. starting at Rescue Cafe (414 Main Street) as we’ll meet, then take a stroll around Benoit Square and Oxford School Residences to discuss some key issues: What can Oxford School’s successful redevelopment teach us about efforts to revitalize other historic properties? How is Benoit Square’s new traffic pattern working, and what challenges will it face as the new Fairhaven/NB Bridge is built? Please RSVP on Facebook, in case of inclement weather, we’ll post updates there.
Mello/Select Board
Natalie Mello, candidate for Fairahven Select Board, is holding two free events.
“Hello to Mello” meet and greet, Sat., 3/22, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Mey Breakfast, 16 Main Street, Fairhaven.
“Hello to Mello” meet and greet, Wed., 3/26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hanami Tea House, 358 Main Street, Fairhaven.
Ochoa/School Committee
Kelly McGowan Ochoa, candidate for Fairhaven School Committee, is holding meet and greet at Saffron by the Sea, Sun., 3/23, from 10am-12pm.
Join Kelly and find out her ideas for our schools.
All Candidates Debate
There will be a candidates debate for the four contested races in Fairhaven: Select Board, School Committee, Planning Board, Board of Health, on Sun., 3/30, from 1–3 p.m., at Traveler’s Alehouse, 111 Huttleston Ave. (Route 6), Fairhaven.
The purpose of the Candidate Debate is to give Fairhaven voters an opportunity to hear you, the candidates, answer and discuss the issues of importance to them in this election. This is your opportunity to directly speak to the Fairhaven community and showcase who you are as a candidate.
Candidates will answer questions from the three-person panel moderated event. All questions to the candidates will cover various aspects pertinent to the Town of Fairhaven. The candidates will not be informed of the questions. The forum will follow the nonpartisan, unbiased and impartial format established by the moderator.
The event is free and open to the public. It will be recorded and will run on Channel 95, and will be available on demand on FairhavenTV.com.
The forum is sponsored by the Committee to elect Keith Silvia, 774-263-2249, ksilvia2@yahoo.com
Government Access Channel Candidates Night
The Town of Fairhaven Government Access department will hold a candidates night on Thurs., 3/27, at 6 p.m., in the Town Hall Auditorium. It will run live on channel 18 and on FairhavenTV.com
The public is encouraged to submit questions for candidates to FairhavenTV@gmail.com by March 21. Please specify which position the question is intended for.
Residents are asked to submit questions in advance to be asked anonymously to candidates. Each candidate for a particular seat will have an opportunity to answer the same question, with a rotation of who answers first.
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