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Selectboard hires from within for Asst. TA

November 2, 2017 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard meet­ing on 10/30/17 began with what is commonly referred to as a “rant” by Selectboard member Daniel Freitas using the Committee Reports item to slam the Marine Resources Commit­tee for a list of complaints. “I don’t appreciate being called a ‘coward,’” said Mr. Freitas, saying he was also… [Read More]

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Selectboard discusses goals for the year, possible changes

October 25, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard pretty much decided that it stuck to its goals this past year and agreed to stay on the same path, with a few small changes. At its annual goal-setting meeting on 10/14, the board reviewed the goals they decided on last year and the progress made on them,… [Read More]

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Selectboard gets update on Master Plan, opioid task force

October 5, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard received updates on the Master Plan and the town’s particpation in the Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force on Monday, 10/2. Town Planner and Economic Development Director Bill Roth and Planning Board Chairperson Wayne Hayward told the board that the Master Plan was on schedule and on budget…. [Read More]

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Rogers School probably to get “mothballed” for now

September 28, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

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]

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Selectboard thanks art students, welcomes Cripps back

September 20, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

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]

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Anne O’Brien chosen as Fairhaven’s first HR Director

September 14, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

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]

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Selectboard sanctions EJ’s; renews Taylor license

September 6, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

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]

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Selectboard approves transfer of car repair license

August 9, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

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]

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Selectboard asks for BPW liaison to Marine Resources

July 20, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

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]

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Fairhaven has revised emergency plan, shelter still at HMS

June 29, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

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]

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