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Selectboard discusses role of Marine Resources Committee

September 20, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Frank Coelho, chairperson of the Marine Resources Committee, voiced his ongoing frustration with the Selectboard and his own committee, as the boating season comes to an end and several key tasks he had hoped to accomplish remain undone. Addressing the board at its 9/10 meeting, Mr. Coelho sought clarifica­tion on how many… [Read More]

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Selectboard hears more pot talk

August 22, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor After deciding months ago not to put the recreational marijuana question to a townwide vote, the Fairhaven Selectboard again faced the question at its meeting on 8/13/18, when Planning Board Chairperson Wayne Hayward addressed the board looking for direction on how his board should proceed with regulations. The state of Massachusetts voted… [Read More]

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Selectboard meeting gets testy over Hoppy’s Landing fees

August 16, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 8/13, The Fairhaven Selectboard tabled a discussion on parking fees at Hoppy’s Landing, but not until after it got testy between the board and members of the Marine Resources Committee. What seemed to be at issue was the MRC not getting the materials in time to have a… [Read More]

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Selectboard & Planning Board fill vacancy; might pay Hoppy’s attorney fee

July 19, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard and the  Planning Board held a joint meeting on Monday, 7/16, to fill a vacancy on the Planning Board. Initially, the seven members of the PB and the three members of the Selectboard came to a tie. Five votes went to Marcus Ferro, an attorney and real estate broker;… [Read More]

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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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