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]
Selectboard approves transfer of car repair license
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]
Selectboard asks for BPW liaison to Marine Resources
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]
Fairhaven has revised emergency plan, shelter still at HMS
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]
Selectboard names Kevin Swain sergeant
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]
Fairhaven Town Meeting facing 58 articles on Saturday
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]
Selectboard to support harbor dredging
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]
ZBA closes hearing on Oxford School Residences
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals met on Wednesday, 4/12, to decide on six petitions including the Oxford School Residences. The Oxford proposal, by Stratford Capital Group, would transform the Oxford School into senior housing units. Keith McDonald, Vice President of SCG, presented the board with the traffic study and… [Read More]
Selectboard supports opiate/substance abuse task force
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard heard from Board of Health officials on Monday, 4/10, about a partnership with Seven Hills Treatment Center and the possible creation of a task force in Fairhaven to address the substance abuse epidemic. Fairhaven Health Agent Patricia Fowle told the board that the Board of Health met with fire… [Read More]
Selectboard approves raises for fire, police and clerical
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard met on Monday, 4/3, to finalize (mostly) its recommendations on Town Meeting articles and to vote on the final budget items for FY18 and some leftover issues from FY17. The big news is that Town Administrator Mark Rees negotiated larger increases for both fire and police aimed at elevating… [Read More]
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