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Selectboard hears from residents about several issues

June 21, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held two public hearings, and discussed marijuana regulations and Union Wharf regulations, most of which  prompted comment from residents at its meeting on Monday, 6/18. The board also introduced William “Guy” Vachon, Fairhaven’s newest police officer (see page 19 for story). A hearing about a change of officers and… [Read More]

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Selectboard approves three new aquaculture licenses

June 6, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard approved three new aquaculture licenses at its meeting on Monday, 6/4. The meeting was held at the West Island Improvement Association com­mu­­nity hall because the board also discussed the emergency prepared­ness plan, which is traditionally held at that site. Matthew Loo, who already has a 1+ acre aquaculture farm… [Read More]

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Selectboard recognizes student “Emmy” winners

May 17, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 5/14, the Fairhaven Selectboard took time to recognize the five Fairhaven High School students who won three prestigous awards in this year’s regional competition for media production. The New England Regional High School Production Awards by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, informally known as student… [Read More]

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Selectboard & FinCom struggle over new wage classifications

May 3, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard and town administrator Mark Rees faced some push-back from members of the Fairhaven Finance Committee on Monday, 4/30, on the proposed wage classification changes with its accom­panying raises. FinCom members told the board that they did not have enough time to look at the details of the plan because… [Read More]

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Court order bars Selectboard from BPW vote

April 26, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor A Superior Court judge issued a stay preventing the Fairhaven Select­board from voting to break the tie on the Board of Public Works vote. The election of 4/2 ended in a tie between incumbent Robert “Hoppy” Hobson and challenger Al Martin, with 338 votes each. Mr. Hobson at first said he would… [Read More]

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Selectboard does not vote to support appointed Town Clerk

April 12, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor In the first meeting after the election, the Fairhaven Selectboard reorganized, voting to make Daniel Freitas chairperson on Monday, 4/9. The board’s long time tradition is to rotate the chair position every year. And, although that decision was unanimous, board members were split on the issue of changing the Town Clerk position… [Read More]

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Selectboard holds off on Town Clerk vote

March 28, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held off on voting whether or not to support a Town Meeting (TM) article that recom­mends switching the Town Clerk position from elected to appointed. At its meeting on Monday, 3/26, the board heard from the Town Clerk Study Committee and members of the public on the proposed change…. [Read More]

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Selectboard supports project at Little Bay Conservation area

March 15, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Selectboard received quite a bit of comment from the public on a proposed Eagle Scout project in Little Bay at its meeting on Monday, 3/12. Alex Sylvaria told the board that he wanted to work on the old stone build­ing near the parking lot at the end of Little Bay Road,… [Read More]

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Selectboard reviews FY19 budget numbers

March 8, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Administrator Mark Rees submitted a recommended budget of $48.9 million for Fiscal Year 2019 to the Selectboard, a 2.11% increase from last year’s budget. Mr. Rees said the only major change is the addition of a full time Conservation Agent/Sustainability Officer. The annual salary of the position will be $75,000… [Read More]

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Selectboard approves beer & wine for Job Lot; OKs Getty Station

March 1, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard took no further action against Fairhaven Getty at its meeting on Monday, 2/25. Select­board member Daniel Freitas was absent from the meeting. Board chairperson Bob Espindola and member Charles Murphy both said they were satisfied with the progress that the gas station had made in the last two weeks…. [Read More]

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