By Beth David, Editor The Selectboard has decided that a solution for the Rogers School is not imminent. Any changes to the building or the site are likely years in the future, prompting the board to decide to get costs on “mothballing” the building. The costs associated with preparing the building for long term vacancy… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard took time to welcome Terry Cripps back as the Animal Control Officer at its meeting on Monday, 9/18. Mr. Cripps has been working on an interim basis after the unexplained and removal of Kelley Massey from that post earlier this year. Mr. Cripps served as ACO a couple… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard voted to approve the appointment of Assistant Town Administrator Anne O’Brien to the newly created position of Human Resources Director. Town Administrator Mark Rees made the appointment and announced it at the Selectboard meeting on Monday, 9/12. The board needed to approve it. Ms. O’Brien recently achieved her… [Read More]

By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At a special meeting on Wednes­day, 8/30, the Fairhaven Selectboard met with representatives of EJ’s Restaurant about violations back in July, and met with owners of Taylor’s Seafood about the renewal of their Aquaculture license. The Selectboard opened the eviden­tiary hearing for EJ’s Restaurant, Bar and Grill, making it… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held a public hearing at its meeting on Monday, 8/7, for the transfer of a car repair license from Jerry’s Auto Service to A#1 Crane Company. Patrick Carr from A#1 Crane and Jerry Bettencourt from Jerry’s told the board that A#1 was only repairing their own vehicles at the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Selectboard members had a testy exchange with members of the Marine Resources Committee at the Selectboard meeting on 7/10, on an issue that has been brewing beneath the surface for months, and has heated up in the last few weeks. At issue is that Robert “Hoppy” Hobson, a member of the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard un­veiled an updated emergency pre­pared­ness plan at its meeting on 6/26. Changes to the plan include a more defined hierarchy for decisions and an explanation of the various parts of the plan. The board held the meeting at the West Island Improvement Association community house, an annual tradit­ion for… [Read More]

By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent On Monday, 6/,5 the Fairhaven Selectboard acknowledged the appointment of Kevin Swain to Police Sergeant. The town administrator, with input from the police chief, makes the appointment. Fairhaven Chief of Police Michael Myers spoke very highly of Mr. Swain and his dedicated work to the town. Mr. Myers said that… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard finished up its votes on the remaining Town Meeting articles and budget items ahead of this Saturday’s Town meeting at Hastings Middle School at 9 a.m. Town Administrator Mark Rees reiterated to the board that the budget is in keeping with the policy goals set by the board back… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Citing the economic development potential of a deepened New Bedford/ Fairhaven Harbor, the Fairhaven Select­board on Monday, 4/24, voted to send a letter of support for naviga­tional dredging to the state. The push is to get funding for about $20 million in funding needed to deepen the harbor, which will allow for… [Read More]