By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board and Board of Public Works met jointly at the SB meeting on 3/14/22 to discuss the roles of the BPW and the Town Administrator in regards to parks and recreation. Select Board chairperson Bob Espindola said he wanted to discuss the possibility of forming or reforming a parks… [Read More]
Select Board approves $50k for site study
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 2/28, the Fairhaven Select Board approved the use of $50,000 for a feasibility study to use the Bridge Street landfill property for a public safety facility. Former Town Administrator Mark Rees, who is consulting for special projects for the town, said the site is enough to accommodate a… [Read More]
Selectboard hires Ellison; swears in new officers
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board voted to hire Angelina “Angie” Lopes Ellison for the Town Administrator position at its meeting on 2/28/22. The board and Ms. Ellison have been negotiating the terms of her contract in executive sessions since her interview on 2/10. Ms. Ellison’s start date is 3/23/22. Her salary will be… [Read More]
SB to interview one candidate for TA
By Beth David, Editor After the collapse of the process, for a second time, in the search for a Town Administrator in Fairhaven, the Select Board voted to interview just one person for the position. The board had been ready to interview three candidates last week, but then two dropped out. It is the second time… [Read More]
Fairhaven TA search stymied again
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s attempt to hire a Town Administrator has been stymied again. The town’s third try at hiring a replacement for former TA Mark Rees, who retired in January, 2021. Since then, Finance Director/ Treasurer/ Collector has been serving as the Interim TA in addition to her other duties. A search last year… [Read More]
Selectboard gets names of three TA candidates
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board received the names of the three finalists for Town Administrator at its meeting on 1/24/22. TA Screening Committee chairperson Mark Sylvia presented the names to the board. Mr. Sylvia thanked all the SC committee members, noting that they had to start all over again after two of the… [Read More]
Selectboard discusses RFP for Rogers School, sets tax rate
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 12/9/21, the Fairhaven Select Board voted to set the tax rate, keeping the same shift as last year. The shift is the difference between the residential and commercial rates. The FY22 tax rates are $10.22 per $1,000 for residential; $20.39 for commercial properties. Last year’s rates were 11.29… [Read More]
Town Admin search extended, Rees to come back to help
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Town Administrator search hit another snag when all but one candidate dropped out, according to a letter from The Collins Group, which is conducting the search. At its meeting on 11/22/21, the Select Board voted to offer former Town Administrator Mark Rees a contract for part time consulting work to work… [Read More]
Selectboard chooses Steve Riley for BPW opening
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]
Select Board waits on Special TM; approves Vet parade
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]
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