Fairhaven Neighborhood  News

  • About Us
    • Advertising Info
    • Contact
  • Town Meetings
    • Selectboard
    • Planning Board
  • Latest News
    • Fairhaven
    • Acushnet
    • This Week’s Issue
    • Latest Updates
  • Legal Notices
  • Events
  • Opinions

Selectboard chooses Steve Riley for BPW opening

October 28, 2021 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board had three candidates to choose from to fill an opening on the Board of Public Works, and decided to go with  former BPW member Steve Riley, who was also recommended by BPW members. The appointment is only until April, 2022, when it will be on the ballot and… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News, Selectboard

Select Board waits on Special TM; approves Vet parade

September 29, 2021 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board did not set a date for the a Special Town Meeting at its meeting on Monday, 9/27/21, due to compli­ca­tions with timing, the budget process, and a 61A land parcel.  The property at 372 Sconticut Neck Road, owned by David Hebert, has a purchase and sale agreement. The… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News, Selectboard

Selectboard and school committee choose new SC member

September 1, 2021 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board and School Committee interviewed three candidates to fill an opening on the SC on Monday, 8/30/21. The opening was created when former SC member Stasia Powers won a seat on the Select Board in a special election on 7/26.  Erik Andersen, a Licensed Mental Health Clinician with two… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News, Selectboard

Selectboard approves 3 aquaculture sites; reinstitutes masks

August 25, 2021 by Staff Writer

Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Three applicants for aquaculture licenses went before the Fairhaven Select Board on August 23, prompting nearly a dozen residents to attend the public hearing to ask questions and voice their concerns. The Northeast Maritime Institute (NMI) is seeking a two-acre area near Fish Island close to West Island Marina to propagate… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News, Selectboard

Selectboard finalizes TA search committee choices

August 18, 2021 by Staff Writer

Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Select Board on August 16 finalized the Town Ad­minis­trator Search Committee membership with the appointment of two Select Board representatives and two at-large citizen appointees. Select Board Chair Bob Espindola’s pick was Leon Correy and Select Board member Stasia Powers’s choice was Kimberly Trahan. The at-large members are Anne… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News, Selectboard

Silvia ignores his conflict, alleges new conflict for Espindola

August 4, 2021 by Staff Writer

Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The search for a permanent town administrator was further delayed on July 28 when Fairhaven Select Board member Keith Silvia interrupted the discussion during the meeting to request that the board table the matter due to what he perceived as another potential conflict of interest. Mr. Silvia himself is prohibited from… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News, Selectboard

Fairhaven Selectboard: Espindola is chair, Powers is vice chair

August 4, 2021 by Staff Writer

Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Select Board member Bob Espindola was voted chairperson during the July 28 meeting, followed by the nomination of board newbie Stasia Powers as vice-chair. When Select Board member Keith Silvia nominated Ms. Powers as vice-chair, she was visibly surprised. “Are you sure you’re not interested?” Mr. Espindola asked Mr. Silvia, suggesting… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News, Selectboard

Judge dismisses NE Preservation lawsuit

July 14, 2021 by Staff Writer

Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Select Board on July 12 heard from Town Counsel Tom Crotty via an email stating that the judge presiding over the lawsuit by Zachary Mayo of New England Preser­va­tion and Development against the Town has dismissed the developer’s case, ordered Mr. Mayo to pay the Town’s legal expenses, and… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News, Selectboard

Selectboard denies LGBTQ flag & remote meeting participation

June 9, 2021 by Staff Writer

Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent There will be no LGBTQ+ Pride flag flown at Town Hall, nor any other flag, declared Fairhaven Selectboard Chair­per­son Daniel Freitas on June 7 ahead of a 2-1 vote to deny School Committee Kyle Bueno’s request to hang the rainbow-striped pride flag for the month of August. Selectboard member Bob Espindola’s… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News, Selectboard

Fairhaven Selectboard considers leasing Rogers School to SMEC

June 2, 2021 by Staff Writer

Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent As the Fairhaven Selectboard approached its June 1 executive session to discuss a potential lease agreement for the Rogers School addition with the Southeastern Mass­a­chusetts Educational Collaborative (SMEC), Vice-Chairperson Bob Espindola asked first to discuss the matter in open session and voice some of his concerns. Chairperson Daniel Freitas was absent…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News, Selectboard

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • …
  • 16
  • Next Page »
  • Archives
166 Dogwood St. Fairhaven, MA 02719 · 508-979-5593
© 2016 Fairhaven Neighborhood News. All rights reserved
Web Design by Spectrum Marketing Group
Keep your local news local

Copyright © 2023 · Outreach Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

MENU
  • About Us
    • Advertising Info
    • Contact
  • Town Meetings
    • Selectboard
    • Planning Board
  • Latest News
    • Fairhaven
    • Acushnet
    • This Week’s Issue
    • Latest Updates
  • Legal Notices
  • Events
  • Opinions