By Beth David, Editor At the first meeting of the Fairhaven Select Board after the 4/1/24 election, members chose Stasia Powers as Chair, Charlie Murphy as Vice Chair, and new member Andrew Saunders as Clerk. The board held a public hearing on the floating upweller system (FLUPSY) proposed by Blue Stream Shellfish that had been… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Monday, 3/25/24, the Fairhaven Select Board answered an Open Meeting Law (OML) com­plaint filed by SB member Bob Espindola, who recused himself and left the room during the discussion. In the complaint,* Mr. Espindola alleges that the Select Board engaged in discussion during the Executive Session on… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board had a bit of confusion at its meeting on 3/11/24, when a public hearing was not conducted as a public hearing, and so had to be delayed. About 30 people showed up to hear the proposal from Blue Stream Shellfish to place a floating upweller system (FLUPSY)… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board re­ceived updates from several depart­ment heads at its 2/12/24 meeting, including Cable Access, Marine Resources, and Human Resources. Cable Access Director Derek Frates told the board his department recorded 307 meetings in 2023, the third year they have had more than 300. They have also covered 37… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board voted to raise shellfishing and parking fees at boat ramps at it’s meeting on Monday, 2/13/23, going with the recommendations of the Town Administrator and not the lower amounts recommended by the Marine Resource Committee.  Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison reminded the board that she has asked… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board heard from three department heads at its meeting on 1/8/24. Tree Warden Don Collasius told the board he planted 100 trees in 2023, removed 65, and closed out about 150 requests. Based on feedback from other towns, Fairhaven is doing a better job than most in getting… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 12/18/23, the Fairhaven Select Board voted to adopt a resolution condemning racism and pledging to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) among all Town Departments and in the community. The resolution notes that Fairhaven has a long history of promoting the ideals of liberty, independence, and the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At the Fairhaven Select Boar meet­ing in 9/18/23, Rasputin’s Tavern defended itself against allegations it violated laws or regula­tions in five categories: serving alcohol to underage persons; serving alcohol to intoxi­cated persons; selling alcohol after hours; disturbances of the peace; failure to comply with an agreement the town and bar came… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison formally introduced the town’s new Director of Planning and Economic Development, Paul DiGiuseppe, at the Select Board meeting on 8/21/23.  Ms. Ellison said he has “many, many years of planning and economic development.” He comes to Fairhaven from Middle­borough, where he was Director of Economic… [Read More]