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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]