By Beth David, Editor With two of three appointments cancelled, the Fairhaven Selectboard had an early night on Monday, 10/3. A hearing for Dussault Auto Sales was continued, and a meeting with Adam Whynot was also continued. The Bell Committee and the Rogers-Oxford Committee members were on hand, though, to discuss the plans for replacing the… [Read More]
Selectboard sets goals/vision for future
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held a meeting with Town Administrator Mark Rees on Saturday, 10/1, for the singular purpose of setting goals and a vision for the town. The session concentrated on defining a set of broad goals that would organize the more detailed needs of the town. The goal setting session lays… [Read More]
BPW has full night with sewer, Pokemon GO & driveway woes
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 8/8, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works faced a variety of topics, including Pokemon Go issues at Fort Phoenix. Contractor, Shawn Guillotte met with the board to discuss a driveway violation and waiver at 10 Cherry Street. Mr. Guillotte informed the board that during the… [Read More]
Selectboard hears from Fairhaven Wind, Pokemon GO players
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard had a meeting heavy on public comment on Monday, 8/6. The meeting was held in the town hall auditorium to accommodate the crowd, but that meant it was not cablecast live. As of press time it was not yet available online. Approximately 60 people attended the meeting, most of… [Read More]
Selectboard approves shoreline access for EPA
By Beth David, Editor Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency attended the Fairhaven Selectboard meeting on Monday, 7/11, to answer questions from residents and explain why the EPA was seeking permission to access the shore from town owned property on Oxford and Veranda streets. About 15 residents attended the meeting, mostly to register their opposition to… [Read More]
Special Town Meeting set for 6/30 on Oxford School plan
By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held a special meeting on Tuesday, 6/21, for the sole purpose of discussing the proposal by Stratford Capital Group to transform the Oxford School building into 63 apartments for people 62 and older. A special town meeting (STM) is scheduled for 6/30 at Hastings Middle School to decide… [Read More]
Selectboard reviews emergency preps at West Island IA
By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held its annual emergency preparedness meeting with department heads at the West Island Improvement Association’s community house on Monday, 6/20. The discussion was largely uneventful, except for the annual and expected clash between Robert “Hoppy” Hobson and fire chief Timothy Francis. The two had their signature argument about… [Read More]
Selectboard recognizes Det. Cudmore; stalls EPA access
By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard recognized Detective Glenn Cudmore for receiving the Outstanding Collaborative Investigation Award and the Investigative Achievement Award from United States Attorney Carmen Ortiz for his work on two separate investigations. At their meeting on Monday, 6/6, the board praised Det. Cudmore, who is currently assigned to the US Drug… [Read More]
Oxford School renderings show building from street, park
By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, 6/21, to discuss the proposal to turn the old Oxford School building and property into a senior housing complex. The town intends to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with Stratford Capital Group to develop the project. The board has… [Read More]
Selectboard hears from NB Voc-Tech
By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard heard from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School superintendent James O’Brien on Monday, 5/23, to be assured that Fairhaven students were safe going to the school. According to Selectboard chair Charles Murphy, Mr. O’Brien told the board about improvements and outreach to certain students and support… [Read More]
