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The little paper with a big voice! Volume 14, Issue 10 • March 7, 2019 Teeming with information you need. (And some you don’t need, but will be glad you have anyway.) Oh DEAR!

The Fairhaven elementary schools celebrated DEAR Day (Drop Everything And Read) on Friday, 3/1/19, in celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday this past weekend. Here, Wood School students all gather in the gym and quietly enjoy a book from 2:25 p.m. to the remainder of the day. See page 6. Photo from Fairhaven Public Schools Facebook page. First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Judge Murray Gurfein, Pentagon Papers case, June 17, 1971: “The security of the Nation is not at the ramparts alone. Security also lies in the value of our free institutions. A cantankerous press, an obstinate press, a ubiquitous press must be suffered by those in authority in order to preserve the even greater values of freedom of expression and the right of the people to know.” From Fairhaven Neighborhood News The Editor Volume 14, Issue 10 WEST ISLAND — Thursday, March 7, 2019 A day late and many dollars short. Copyright 2019 Elizabeth A. David Editor: Beth David Well, the winter that never Photographers/Correspondents: was, finally showed up, huh? Pattie Pacella, Glenn C. Silva A little bit of snow, a lot of Published weekly on Thursday by cold. Perfect January and Fairhaven Neighborhood News, LLC, at February weather. But...HEY, 166 Dogwood Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 [email protected] Old Man Winter, it’s MARCH! Beth David, Publisher www.NeighbNews.com And you know what that 508-979-5593 • Fax: 508-991-5580 means? Forget about that weather. We finally change Contributions: The Neighb News accepts press releases, editorial clocks this weekend. 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Email: ______Do you want to receive the paper by email? Y N Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars announces available scholarships Press Release senior who has played high school who attends either Fairhaven High Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars, soccer for three or more years. School, Greater New Bedford Regional Inc., announces the following Student must be in good standing. Vocational Technical HS, Bishop scholarships will be available for There is one award of $2500.00. Stang HS, Tabor Academy or Bristol 2019. Application period closes on Students who attend the following County Agricultural High School. The April 20, 2019. schools are eligible to apply if their scholarship will be awarded to a Create profile/apply at https:// profile criteria is linked. Schools senior student who exhibits good fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org. include: Greater New Bedford citizenship and especially shows NEW scholarships are being added Regional Vocational Technical High involvement in community service. constantly. Check your profile weekly School, Old Rochester Regional High FDS Fairhaven Improvement to see what NEW scholarships you School, Old Colony Regional Voca - Association 2019 Scholarship in qualify for both at the local and tional Technical High School, Bishop Memory of Richard Nerbonne. national level. The following scholar - Stang High School, Tabor Academy, Established in 2008 to honor a college ships are available to area students: New Bedford High School, Dartmouth bound senior who exemplifies Barton B. Leach Memorial High School. Emphasis will be on the character, leadership and especially Scholarship Awarded to a Fairhaven custom essay question and references. participates in community service. High School student who best Additionally this is a renewable The recipient must be a well-rounded exemplifies the integrity, honesty, scholarship for past recipients of the individual who has shown pride in sportsmanship and citizenship of the Carl Lee Pacheco Memorial our town, performed community late Barton B. Leach. Scholarship. service throughout his or her four Carl Lee Pacheco Memorial All Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars years of high school and is a well- Athletic Scholarship for FHS The Curtis L. Lopes Memorial Scholar- respected student. Awarded to a Carl Lee Pacheco Memorial All Sports ship Awarded to a Fairhaven High Fairhaven resident who attends Scholarship will be awarded to two School graduating senior who will be either Fairhaven High School, Greater Fairhaven High School graduating/ pursuing a degree in chemistry or the New Bedford Regional Technical graduated students who have sciences and who will be attending Vocational HS, Bishop Stang HS, participated in any athletic sports/ UMASS Amherst. Student must be in Tabor Academy or Bristol County activities and have participated/ good standing and have participated Agricultural High School. volunteered in community service in community service. FDS Fairhaven Mariners Scholar- activities. Emphasis will be on the Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars ship Established by FHS graduates custom essay question and Scholarship Fund in Memory of who have pursued successful careers references. Additionally this is a Myra A. Lopes Awarded to a in the maritime industry. Will be renewable scholarship for past Fairhaven High School senior who awarded to an FHS senior who will be recipients of the Carl Lee Pacheco has demonstrated character, leader - attending a maritime academy and/ Memorial Scholarship. ship and has been an active or maritime institute and is in good Carl Lee Pacheco Memorial participant in community service. academic standing. Scholarship The Carl Lee Pacheco FDS Fairhaven Improvement FDS Fairhaven Public Safety Memorial Scholarship will be Associa tion Jean Campbell Scholar - Scholarship Awarded to a graduating awarded to a graduating high school ship Awarded to a Fairhaven resident FDS: cont’d on page 17 508-992-6622 OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE Fairhaven, MA Quality Remodeling & Finish Work • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks All Types of Interior & Exterior Remodeling • Fully Insured Cell: 508-951-2147 • Bus.: 508-998-6900 MA H.I.C. Reg. #125134 • MA Const. Sup. Lic #007769 • EPA Lead-Safe Cert. [email protected] Sherry Lopes

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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, March 7, 2019 Page 3 Fairhaven Selectboard reviews budgets, TM articles By Beth David budget, they will both be under Board member Bob Espindola Editor Sanitation. The amounts of the noted that there are other costs The main event at the Fairhaven contracts are not affected, and it is associated with hiring full time or Selectboard meeting on Monday, 3/4, not a new department, said Mr. Rees. permanent part time employees, such was the FY20 budget. The board heard It simply puts sanitation related costs as medical benefits and retirement from the Fire Department, Public in one place. costs. Works Department, School Depart- The new budget recommends The board also heard from Public ment, and Town Clerk’s Office. The $21,082,516 for the school depart- Works superintendent Vinnie Furtado. board also received Town Adminis - ment, a 3.4% increase over last year. He said the department’s regular trator Mark Rees’s annual report. The total recommended operating operating budget has no surprises. The board decided not to vote on budget is $50,978,082, a 4% increase The department is looking to upgrade any budgets because board member over last year. at least one vehicle in the water Charles K. Murphy, Sr., did not attend Fire Chief Timothy Francis and department, and has other equip- the meeting because he was traveling Deputy Fire Chief Todd Correia gave ment upgrades and maintenance, so out of state and got delayed due to the board an overview of changes in his increases are mostly in the Capital the snow. their budget from last year. Chief Improve ment Plan budget. Highlights and changes of the Francis said he was asking for more Public Works will also have to do budget include the recommendation money to hire two more full timers. some work on pump stations and the to hire a garage superintendent at He said ambulance runs were up 17% Wastewater Treatment Plant. The $65,479 per year to help offset costs from last year. Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) work is associated with modernizing the fleet “I don’t see it going down anytime also ongoing. That involves going to of the BPW and Police Department. soon,” he said. different areas of town and identifying Mr. Rees also said his new budget Chief Francis told the board that where groundwater is getting into the recommendation creates a new line the station is empty “too often.” He sewer system. The infiltration of item called “Sanitation,” that combines wants to have two people at the water from other sources wreaks solid waste expenses that have station at all times. He also noted that havoc with the treatment plant previously been spread out in ambulance services brought in $1.2 operations and can put millions of different places. Instead of recycling million in revenue last year. gallons a day into the system in big being in the BPW budget, and trash Those funds go to the town and are rain storms. The I&I plan seeks to pick-up being in the Board of Health allocated by a vote at Town Meeting. SELECT: cont’d on page 12 Home Equity Line of Credit Introductory 12-Month Fixed Rate Home Equity Line of Credit* Low 昀xed2.49% introductory rate APR* for the 昀rst 12 months Use the equity in your home to obtain low rate 昀nancing for home improvements. • Install energy ef昀cient appliances • Repair the roof • Build a garage • Renovate the kitchen The possibilities are endless. Get what you’re looking for with affordable 昀nancing at no cost from Southern Mass Credit Union.

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Make the Fairhaven, to benefit the West Island talent to take the stage,” said Melissa change at 2 a.m. on Sunday, 3/10/19 Improvemnent Association. On Mon., Kucharski treasurer of the Fairhaven (or right when you go to be on 3/11. Tickets go on sale at 6; first Rotary Club and Event Creator. Saturday night). drawing at 7. Hope to see you there! Although the event is free to the community the Rotary club does depend on corporate sponsorships Seeking FHS Foxwoods and advertisers for the program Sat., 3/30/19 from 9 a.m.–7 p.m book, and any profit obtained from yearbooks Join the Fairhaven Village Militia as the event goes directly to The Rotary The Millicent Library is in the they host their annual trip to annual scholarships. process of digitizing all the yearbooks Foxwoods Casino. Tickets are $30 If you would like to participate, from Fairhaven High School from the each and includes non-stop bus ride, sponsor, advertise in the program or school’s first year until the present. $10 slot play, and free buffet or $10 for more information, please contact Unfortunately, the library is missing restaurant meal voucher. Raffles will Melissa Kucharski at 508-330-4837 or three years: 1998, 1999, 2005. If you also be held on board the bus during [email protected] have a copy of these, please consider the trip. The bus will be leaving the helping out. You do not have to Staples parking lot at 9 a.m. donate the books, although it would Tickets can be purchased at Mike SAVE THE DATES: be great if you did. The library only and Wayne’s, 163 Huttleston Ave., FALPT Annual Meeting needs to borrow them for the Fairhaven or from any member of the The Fairhaven-Acushnet Land scanning process. militia. Tickets can also be purchased Preservation Trust will hold its 2019 If you have any of these yearbooks, by contacting the commander, Ellie Annual Members Meeting on Mon., please contact archivist Debbie Char- Sylvaria at 508-441-7566. 3/18, at 6 p.m. in the Millicent Library pentier at [email protected] Auditorium, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Literacy Night Use Walnut Street Entrance. WI Candidates Night On Thurs., 3/14, from 5:30–7 p.m., MO LIFE Gala The West Island Improvement join St. Joseph’s School for Family M.O. L.I.F.E., Inc. (Murphy and Association will hold its annual Literacy Night, Preschool-Third Grade. Others, Living Interdependently for canidates’ night on Wed., 3/27, at 7 All are welcome to celebrate Future Endeavors) is holding a p.m. (doors open at 6:30) at the WIIA literacy and Dr. Seuss, in a fun filled formal, Masquerade Gala Event at Community House, 41 Causeway evening!. White’s of Westport on Sat., 4/6, Rd., Fairhaven. 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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, March 7, 2019 Page 5 Oh DEAR! Drop Everything And Read.

The Fairhaven elementary schools celebrated DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) Day on Friday, 3/1/19, in celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday this past weekend. Wood School students all gathered in the gym at 2:25 and quietly enjoyed a book for the remainder of the day on Friday. “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” — Dr. Seuss. ABOVE: Students at the LL Wood School in Fairhaven read books in the gym on Friday, 3/1/19 in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Photos from Fairhaven Public Schools Facebook page.

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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, March 7, 2019 Page 7 HAPPENINGS OVERTOWN screen the music video Taking Back This is a rare opportunity to see Women’s History the Power, a new anthem for the and hear Garnet Rogers in an intimate Events celebrating Women’s History Women’s Rights Movement created venue. Garnet Rogers has established Month on March 14 at the New by YAP! and Big Picture Anthems and himself as one of the major talents of Bedford Whaling Museum feature featuring six talented artists from our time. Hailed as a charismatic young creators and performers from around the country. The Youth performer and singer, Garnet is a man the region. The special evening runs Ambassador Program (YAP!) is a with a powerful physical presence— from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and includes a partnership between the National close to six and a half feet tall— with film screening, podcast listening Park Service and Third Eye Youth a voice to match. With his “smooth, stations and Q&A with podcast Empowerment. Big Picture Anthems dark baritone” (Washington Post), his creators, a music video featuring a creates dynamic media outreach incredible range, and thoughtful, new anthem for the Women’s Rights campaigns that spread awareness for dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely Movement, and a spoken word social issues of all kinds around the considered by fans and critics alike to contest. Admission is free as part of country. be one of the finest singers anywhere. “AHA!” (Art, History & Archi- Immediately following Taking Back His music, like the man himself, is tecture), New Bedford's monthly the Power, young people ages 12 to 25 literate, passionate, highly sensitive, downtown cultural night. The years will light up the night with and deeply purposeful. Cinematic in Whaling Museum is located at 18 brilliant words illuminating the lives detail, his songs give expression to Johnny Cake Hill in New Bedford, of historic women of the SouthCoast the unspoken vocabulary of the Mass. Visit www.whalingmuseum.org. during the “Lighting the Way Spoken heart. An optimist at heart, Garnet At listening stations set up for the Word Contest,” running from about sings extraordinary songs about evening, visitors will be able to hear 6:10 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. people who are not obvious heroes episodes of Her Works do Follow, a Performers will compete for prizes in and of the small victories of the podcast created by students from three age categories: 12-14, 15-18, and everyday. As memorable as his songs, YWCA Girls Exclusive at Keith Middle 19-25. A panel of judges will consider his over-the-top humor and lightning- School in New Bedford. In 1889, “Her relevance, creativity, length, and quick wit moves his audience from Works Do Follow Her” was inscribed originality when awarding prizes. The tears to laughter and back again. on a tablet at Howard University contest is presented by “Lighting the dedicated to Martha Bailey Briggs, an Way: Historic Women of the influential educator and abolitionist. SouthCoast” in partnership with the Free Film Through their podcast, the students In memory of Onset resident Bristol Community College Women’s Richard Wheeler, who passed away in are examining profiles of women such Center, and the YWCA. as Briggs, who are featured in January at the age of 88, the Buzzards “Lighting the Way: Historic Women of Bay Coalition will offer free showings the SouthCoast,” and reflecting on Garnet Rogers throughout March of the environ- what it means to be a woman in New Powerful Canadian singer- mental documentary following his Bedford in the past, present, and songwriter Garnet Rogers presents a 1,500-mile 1991 solo kayak trip from future. Visitors can meet and talk with special Music in the Gallery concert Newfoundland to Buzzards Bay at the creators about their experiences on Fri., 3/8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Richard C. Wheeler Bay Learning creating a podcast and learning about beautiful James Arnold Mansion, Center (114 Front St., New Bedford). women's history. which houses the Wamsutta Club, Wheeler dedicated his life to “Lighting the Way: Historic Women 427 County Str. (corner of Union), advancing understanding of the of the SouthCoast” explores the New Bedford. Doors open at 6:30 PM. marine environment, the intercon - historical impact of women from Cash bar and a limited menu is nected ness of all life and people’s diverse cultural and ethnic back- available. Ample free parking, open to responsibility to nature. grounds who have shaped their the general public for this show, is Driven by a concern for communities, the nation, and the also available. Tickets are $20 in diminishing fish populations in the world. advance online and $25 at the door. western Atlantic, Wheeler undertook The Museum will screen the short Due to the intimate setting for the his 130-day kayak journey in 1991 to film The Girl That Lit the World concert, seating is very limited, so follow the migratory path of the beginning at 5 p.m. Jarynette advance purchase is advised which extinct great auk, the “penguins” of Gonzalez directed, scored, and guarantees seating. For tickets go to Buzzards Bay that early explorers produced the short film about a https://www.brownpapertickets.com/ described. NOVA filmed the endeavor young woman overcoming her fears event/3592310. For further for a documentary. and taking a chance to pursue her information about the concerts, write The Coalition will show “The dream of becoming a rapper. An to [email protected] Haunted Cry of a Long Gone Bird” aspiring music producer and Enjoy great music, fine food and hourly on weekdays between 9:00 songwriter herself, Jarynette was refreshments, good company and a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for the entire born and raised in New Bedford. Her comfortable table seating in this month of March. It will also be film debuted at the Lunafest unique and affordable concert venue. shown during AHA! Night on Southcoast film festival in New Music in the Gallery is presented by Thursday, Mar. 14 at 5:30 p.m. and Bedford in January 2019. the Music Directors of the New 7:00 p.m. To learn more about At 6:00 p.m. the Museum will Bedford Folk Festival. All are welcome Wheeler and the Coalition, visit to this lovely, unique music experience. www.savebuzzardsbay.org.

Page 8 Thursday, March 7, 2019 Fairhaven Neighborhood News HAPPENINGS/OTHER LATITUDES Conservation Area. His 2018 the fog and icy water, never to be Lobster Roll Dinner photographic highlights include heard from again, the last boat Includes chowder, coleslaw, chips, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Duck, wrenched away from the sinking ship drink, coffee and strawberry River Otter and baby foxes. with a few blankets, some water and shortcake. Tickets $25. Fri., 3/22 at 6 Dan is also an avid birder who has biscuits and 13 souls. Only one would p.m. St. Julie Billiart Church Hall, 494 expanded his interest to include all survive, Thomas W Nye of Fairhaven. Slocum Road, Dartmouth, MA. wildlife, including fish, dragonflies, This is his story. The author Tickets must be purchased in butterflies and moths. Most welcomes questions during and after advance. Call 508-991-1590. weekends he can be found his talk; a book signing follows. photographing and observing wildlife PJ Drive in Bristol county with his father Historical Talk The Acushnet Public Library has Henry. Dan, along with Mark Mello, Westport Historical Society March teamed up with the Boston Bruins to Steven Whitebread and Tom Murray, Program is The Giffords of Westport participate in their annual pajama is part of MassMoths, a project to presented by Richard Gifford, Sat., drive to benefit DCF Kids and Cradles develop a state list for the moths of 3/9, at 2 p.m. Westport Public Library, to Crayons. The PJ Drive’s goal is to Massachusetts. Dan lives in Warwick, 408 Old County Rd., Westport collect 12,000 pairs of new pajamas RI with his wife and daughter. Contact Westport Historical Society: for children and teens in need. The meeting is free, open to the www.wpthistory.org , 508 636 6011 The Boston Bruins PJ Drive runs public, and accessible. The Giffords were among the through March 159. The library will earliest settlers in Westport and, even be collecting new pairs of pajamas for Author Events today, the name “Gifford” remains a babies, children and teens. The The Acushnet Public Library, 232 common surname among local library hopes to collect 75 pairs. Middle Rd., Acushnet, welcomes two residents. Local historian and Participating libraries will authors next week. genealogist Richard Gifford discusses compete with other organizations for Mon., 3/11, 6 p.m. the English origins of the Giffords, special Bruins prizes including a their early Quaker experiences in street hockey clinic with Bruins Adventure Travel Journalist & Photographer Peter Mandel will Sandwich and traces their first Mascot Blades and autographed settlements and houses in Westport. Bruins items. present his Going to Extremes presentation. Peter Mandel hunts his He will also highlight some famous The Massachusetts Board of descendants of Westport Giffords Library Commissioners (MBLC) stories and photos in the world’s far corners, including Antarctica, India, such as Lizzie Borden, Marilyn works with the Boston Bruins to Monroe and Winston Churchill. We coordinate library participation in Egypt, and Patagonia, the fjords of Norway, the mountain pathways of invite all local Giffords to share their the drive. Some libraries from around own family histories, too, at this the state use the Massachusetts Japan, and the deserts of Africa. He will show slides of his most extreme program. Suggested donation $5. Library System’s delivery service (Snow date 2 p.m., 3/16) typically used to send books and travel experiences — experiencing a other library materials, to send their coup in Ecuador, visiting a “city” of PJs to area collection locations which penguins at the South Pole, fishing for Obstacle Course increase libraries’ ability to piranha on Brazil’s Rio Negro, floating Celebrate national “Get Over It" participate in the drive. PJs collected in the Goodyear Blimp, sailing on an day with the Buzzards Bay Coalition at the Acushnet Public Library will Arctic icebreaker, camping in the on a fun outdoor obstacle course at stay local and will be distributed by African bush, and kayaking to the The Sawmill (32 Mill Rd., Acushnet) our local DCF. Statue of Liberty. He welcomes on Sat., 3/9 from 10 a.m. to noon. questions during and after his talk. During this family-friendly program, This program is sponsored by the participants will be encouraged to Bird Club Friends of the Acushnet Public jump, crawl, and maneuver to The Paskamansett Bird Club’s Library. complete this obstacle course. The March meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wed., 3/13, 6 p.m. course will be designed for children Wed., 3/13, at the Community Hall of aged 4 to 12, but all ages are welcome Friends Meeting, 739 Horseneck Washington Post journalist Brian Murphy shares his book ADRIFT: A to participate. There will be space on Road, in S. Dartmouth. Dan and the trail to go around obstacles, so Henry Zimberlin will present True Story of Tragedy on the Icy Atlantic and the One Who Lived to Tell that participants can choose which “Southeastern Massachusetts: A ones to engage with. Photographic Journey to the Birds About It. This book with local ties tells the story of the small ship, John To learn more and register for this and Other Wildlife.” free family program, visit https:// Henry Zimberlin is a local resident Rutledge, making the Liverpool-to- New York trip in the early months of www.savebuzzardsbay.org/events/ who has been birding for more than saturday-at-sawmill-outdoor- half his life. He loves to post his 1856 carrying mail, crates of dry goods, and more than one hundred obstacles-mar-09-2019/ or contact the better bird pictures on Flickr, and BBC at (508) 999-6363 ext. 219. also sends many photos to the passengers, mostly Irish emigrants. Suddenly an iceberg tore the ship The obstacle course is a drop-in Buzzards Bay Coalition, especially style event, so guests are welcome those from the Acushnet Sawmill asunder and five lifeboats were lowered. Four lifeboats drifted into any time between 10am to 12pm.

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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, March 7, 2019 Page 11 SELECT: cont’d from page 4 identify and rectify the places where line,” procedures, said Ms. Hurley, add- enough to get a question on the 4/1 the infiltration is happening. ing that some things have been done ballot failed. The Selectboard can The total for those kinds of the same way for “years and years.” also vote to put something on the projects is about $350,000 this year. Maybe there were good reasons ballot, but because of the other two Mr. Furtado did have one request, then, she said, but times change. votes, they did not make a clear though, that garnered some discus- The School Department also decision on that, said Mr. Rees. He sion. He said he wanted to bring back addressed the board, saying that the advised them to vote to make it clear Kathy Tripp, who just retired, on a only increase it was asking for, that the Selectboard was not going to part time basis to help. besides contractual obligations, was put the question on the ballot. “There’s plenty of work there,” said for transportation. Mr. Rees and The board voted, 2-0 to do that. Mr. Furtado. Superin tendent Robert Baldwin both Mr. Espindola and Mr. Freitas both He also asked for an additional told the board that the funding noted that they had not heard from seasonal person to help with grass formula for schools in Massachusetts any of the proponents of the ballot cutting in the summer. is flawed and needs to be changed. question since Town Meeting. Peak grass cutting time is also peak Dr. Baldwin said it was barely In another matter, the board construction time and is also peak comprehensible with 13 factors used approved use of town hall during the vacation time, he said. to decide who gets what. Towns like summer concert series held by the Selectboard Chairperson Daniel Fairhaven, that are not big cities, tend Fairhaven Improvement Asso cia tion Freitas noted that when he was on the to lose out. on Thursdays in summer. BPW there were 17 seasonal workers. What is clear, though, is that During that discussion, Mr. Freitas Now there are five. The machines got transportation needs to be included. brought up a subject that has been bigger, he said, but so did the areas He said he understood there is brewing on social media and through - that need to be cut. out town in various conversation Acting Town Clerk Carolyn Hurley, spots. A vendor from last year’s who is running unopposed for her Home com ing Day Fair, which is run seat in the 4/1 election, also asked for It’s been daunting by the FIA, is accusing the organiza - funds bto ring back a retired tion of deliberately forcing him out employee, former Town Clerk Eileen to say the least. It’s after a verbal argument with an FIA Lowney. Ms. Hurley said she has an volunteer last year. assistant, and two former clerks overwhelming. It really Mr. Freitas said he wanted to find a come in to help, but it is not enough. way to intercede for the man. Ms. Hurley said there are is. [Acting Town Clerk “Everybody’s trying to do the right “extremely busy” times of year, and Carolyn Hurley] thing,” said Mr. Freitas. “I know this some years have multiple elections. gentleman. He’s done a lot for the As soon as the local election is done, town.” she needs to be ready for Town Although the board members did Meeting, usually just four weeks later. only one pot of money, and the school not mention his name, Stephen Meanwhile, dog licenses and the department is doing its part to keep Almeida has been making a public annual census all need processing at costs down. point of telling people he has been the same time of year. Right now, it is “This is no longer a town problem,” “black balled” by the FIA. also voter registration, she said, said Dr. Baldwin. “It’s a state problem.” In the course of those discussions which is extremely important. The board also got a quick preview online, it was revealed that the FIA is In the past, she has taken work of articles for the annual Town Meet - also the reason that the Fairhaven home, and so did the previous Town ing in May. In addition to the budget Marketplace will not be able to Clerk, she said, but that is not articles, there are a couple of bylaw operate on the same day as the sustainable. She is also trying to learn articles, and many articles submitted Homecoming Day Fair. The office of the job. by citizens for road paving. The board Tourism had been promoting the “It’s been daunting, to say the did not take any votes. The articles Marketplace, and included that date least,” said Ms. Hurley. will be discussed a few more times with the hope that both events would She is asking for $20,000 per year before TM in May. benefit from each other’s crowd. for an employee that would come in In a matter that was not on the Apparently it was because of a as needed, during the very busy agenda, but came up in the town specific request from the FIA that the times. administrator’s report, the board Town Administrator ordered the “It’s overwhelming. It really is,” she formalized their decision not to put a Office of Tourism to remove that date. told the board. recreational marijuana question on The FIA is a private, nonprofit She said they are processing 30 to the ballot in the April 1 election. entity, not a town department or town 70 dog licenses each day, and had five Several marijuana related articles committee. people waiting in line on Monday. She were on the warrant at the 11/13/18 It was unclear if Mr. Freitas wanted noted that the additional person Special Town Meeting. TM voted to Mr. Rees to facilitate a meeting or not. would improve service to the public, approve a bylaw regulating recrea- In other business the board: which is one of the board’s stated tional marijuana sales in town. The • Voted to appoint Shallyn Carreiro as goals. article to extend the moratorium on an associate member of the “I have so many ideas to stream - recreational marijuana sales long Wellness Committee.

Page 12 Thursday, March 7, 2019 Fairhaven Neighborhood News Christopher Beauregard is newest Fairhaven Police Officer Press Release service duties as a military police “On behalf of the entire Fair haven The Fairhaven Police Department officer. He returned to Fort Drum, Police De part ment, I am happy to wel - is proud to announce the graduation where he remained until being come Officer Beauregard among our of Officer Christopher Beauregard deployed to South Korea. Officer ranks and wish him the best for a from the Plymouth Police Academy. Beauregard completed a one-year lengthy, safe and successful career Officer Beauregard just completed an deploy ment in South Korea working serving his hometown,” said intensive 24-week recruit training for the Criminal Inves tiga tions Fairhaven Police Chief Michael Myers. program at the police academy that Division. consisted of physical fitness training, Upon returning defensive tactics training, driver home from South training, firearms training, practical Korea, Officer exercises and classroom lectures in Beaure gard was constitutional law, criminal law, motor hired by the vehicle law, and other fields of study. Fairhaven Police Officer Beauregard is a lifelong Depart ment in the resident of the Town of Fairhaven, fall. He entered and a 2007 graduate of Fairhaven High the police School. He graduated in 2011 from academy on Bristol Community College with an September 10, Associate of Science Degree in 2018 and gradu- Criminal Justice. Officer Beauregard ated on February enlisted fulltime, active duty in the 22, 2019. He began United States Army in 2013, and his advanced train - completed basic training and military ing with a Field police training at Fort Leonardwood, Training Officer Missouri. He was then stationed at last week. Fort Drum, New York, attached to the The Fairhaven 543 Military Police Company. Selectboard held Kirsten Beauregard pins the badge on her husband Christopher at Officer Beauregard completed a a badge pinning a badge pinning ceremony for the new Fairhaven Police Officer at nine-month deployment to Afghanis- ceremony at its the Fairhaven Selectboard meeting on Wednesday, 2/27/19. Photo tan, where he conducted customs meeting on 2/27. courtesy of Alyssa Botelho. Fairhaven High School to perform “The Little Mermaid” The Fairhaven High School Drama and-greet with Club will present Disney’s The Little Ariel and her Mermaid from Thurs., 3/28–Sat., 3/30, friends on Sun- at 7 p.m.; and Sun., 3/31, at 2 p.m. day, March 24, Don’t miss your chance to party from Noon to 2 “Under The Sea” with Ariel and p.m. at the same friends! Relive this classic tale with location. this fantastic on stage adaptation! We will be giv - This family-friendly classic features ing tech demos, all of the songs you know and love as will have cast well as some new music you have members in cos- never heard before! Relive your tume and will be favorite classic or experience it for offering pictures the first time. This production with the cast. features complex special effects, Cost is $5 to phenomenal acting, and singing! enter and $10 for Tickets will go fast so pick up a profes sional yours today! photo with the Tickets are $12 for students/ cast that will be seniors and $15 for adults and are on signed by the cast sale Mondays and Wednesdays from members. 6:00–8:00 PM at the Fairhaven High This is a per - School Box office (Larch Street fect opportunity entrance). Contact Jeremy Young at for fans of all ages [email protected] for more to meet their fa - info. vor ite characters. In addition to the regular shows, Tickets at door or we are also offering a special meet- at the box ofice.

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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, March 7, 2019 Page 15 Acushnet Selectboard grapples with indirect costs By Beth David saying they made no sense to him. He have water. And Ms. Hebert said that if Editor also said that water and sewer rates they get to 100% then they should The Acushnet Selectboard con tinued would have to be raised if the funds eliminate the enterprise fund because reviewing budgets at its meeting on were suddenly being used to pay for would no longer be necessary. The Tuesday, 3/5. The board heard from the positions, such as the Town Adminis- point of the accounts is to fund the Golf Committee about its proposed trator or payroll clerk. The town needs enterprise. budget, including a new wage and those positions anyway, he said. The Department of Public Works also classification study, and from the Selectboard chairperson Mike caused a problem, since they routinely Accounting Department with suggested Cioper said it was actually giving use highway, water and sewer workers amounts for charging back “indirect money back to the taxpayers, because interchangeable, especially on big costs” to various enterprise funds. they are using rate payer money. Not all projects. Enterprise funds are accounts town residents have water and sewer. Dan Menard of the DPW said he created from fees, and can only be used Mr. Gaspar disagreed, saying it was simply did not have the people. to help in the operation of the not giving anything back, it was just “There’s no way I an do it,” he said, department that generated those fees. using it somewhere else. adding that the different departments The town has three enterprise funds: Ms. Hebert said they are already use the same vehicles, too. the water enterprise fund from water charging some costs to the enterprise “I’ve had water guys cutting grass at user fees, the sewer enterprise fund funds. the library,” said Mr. Gaspar. from sewer fees, and the golf enterprise But Mr. Gaspar persisted, saying the The board also voted to accept the funds from golf fees. numbers looked “out of whack.” new wage and classification plan for the The state has been pushing Ms. Hebert said she used a standard golf course. It puts each position into a municipalities to more accurately methodology, but the town could use a grade and level, and allows for the charge the enterprise funds for services different one. planned increases in minimum wage. provided by other town departments, Mr. Gaspar especially had a problem The board also went into executive such as payroll, health insurance with using the Golf Enterprise fund for session to discuss wage and classifica - management, which are generally the golf course. He said it was not the tions for non-union employees, against administered by departments in town same as water or sewer. the wishes of Mr. Gaspar. He asked the hall, and also retirement benefits. Board member Roger Cabral noted board to postpone the discussion Municipalities are supposed to that the numbers they had in front of because he had a problem with his heat calculate the percentage of time a them were the possibilities. They were at his home and had to leave. payroll clerk, for example, spends on not voting that night. Mr. Cabral said he felt they had doing payroll for the water department Mr. Gaspar said he calculated that delayed the discussion enough times. employees, then charge the water water and sewer rates would have to go “We just keep kicking the can down enterprise account for that. up 85 cents and 55 cents. The town sent the road,” he said, adding that they Acushnet Finance Director/Town out 400 demand notices last year, he would not make any decisions, or take Accountant Julie Hebert, prepared the said, which means people are already any votes. He said he felt they could numbers for the indirect costs. She told having trouble paying their water and make progress on some issues, even if the board it was everything they could sewer bills. Mr. Gaspar was not there. Mr. Cioper charge to the funds, but they could He made a vague warning to people agreed and the vote was 2-1 to convene decide to charge some of it, not all. She who are not familiar with Acushnet and in executive session. said they could also phase it in. how it operates. “Thanks for the respect,” said Mr. She told the board that the state Ms. Hebert said she understood his Gaspar as he left the room. requires them to look at the indirect complaint, but that he also needed to “Any time,” said someone, but it was costs and use a methodology to realize that the taxpayers who do not unclear who said it, and the online calculate costs. have water and sewer were subsidizing meeting video does not show the Board member Kevin Gaspar those services. exchange, although it is also unclear if questioned some of the numbers, Mr. Gaspar noted that about 90% the open session had been adjourned. 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Scholarship Honoring Firefighters student(s) who attend Fairhaven High Students must be in good standing. and Emergency Medical Responders School, Greater New Bedford Regional Student must be entering program for Awarded to a senior student who is in Vocational Technical High School, Old public safety or must have parent good standing, pursuing a degree/ Rochester Regional High School. who is in public safety, including certificate in Fire Science and/or as FDS Rob Shields Memorial Criminal Justice, Fire Services, Law an Emergency Medical Responder. Scholarship Awarded to a student who Enforcement, Politics and Law and Student must be a Fairhaven resident participates in community service, Public Service . who either attends Fairhaven High shows selfless dedication to others, FDS Fairhaven Road Race Scholar- School or Greater New Bedford genuine friendship and honesty. Rob ship FHS Awarded to Fairhaven and Regional Vocational Technical High Shields donated his time coaching Acushnet seniors at Fairhaven High School. Student must be in good and volunteering. Leaving a positive School. Applicants must be college standing and participated in extra impact everywhere he went. bound students who participated in curricular activities. FDS Rogers School Alumni cross country track and field sports. FDS Kathleen M. Rocha Scholar - Scholarship Rogers School was a Scholarships will be awarded to ship Mrs. Rocha gave of herself to neighborhood elementary school that deserving students from FHS. This is help others, had a good sense of served the area of the center of a renewable scholarship. humor, and also was unselfish and Fairhaven. To be eligible student FDS Fairhaven Road Race Scholar- hardworking. She loved the Rogers must have attended and been a ship GNBVT Awarded to Fairhaven School community and was involved graduate of Rogers School. Criteria is and Acushnet seniors graduating in activities and clubs both within the based on overall academic achieve - from Greater New Bedford Regional school and the town of Fairhaven. The ment, character, financial need and Vocational Technical High School. recipient of the scholarship should community involvement. Applicants must be college bound embody the qualities for which the FDS Ronald J. Tavares Scholarship students who participated in cross scholarship is named and must also Awarded to a senior student who has country track and field sports. This is be a graduate of the Rogers School. overcome an obstacle in life, a renewable scholarship. FDS Leroy L. Wood-Victoria Pilling performed community service and FDS Fort Phoenix 5k Road Race Aguiar Scholarship Established in may have participated in hockey and Scholarship in Memory of Curtis L. memory of Victoria Pilling Aguiar by football. Lopes II Awarded to a senior at the Leroy L. Wood School PTO. To be FDS The Donald Martin Memorial Fairhaven High School who has eligible you must have graduated Scholarship Awarded to a male or shown and demonstrated the from the Leroy L. Wood School and female FHS senior basketball player importance of community service have participated in community or baseball player who “leaves it on through participation during their service activities the court” with their hustle and high school years. FDS Paul Powers Murphy/ determination, making their team FDS Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge M.O.L.I.F.E. Scholarship Awarded to better with a winning attitude and Scholarship Given in memory of all student from Fairhaven High School leadership. domestic violence victims in the town and Greater New Bedford Regional All applications must be of Fairhaven. 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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, March 7, 2019 Page 17 Candidate statements: Fairhaven Selectboard Daniel Freitas Lisa Plante My name is Daniel Freitas and I My name is Lisa Plante and I am a candidate for Re-election to am a candidate for Selectman. I the Select Board of the Town of have lived in Fairhaven 48 of my Fairhaven. I’m a lifelong resident 49 years and I can’t imagine of Fairhaven. I raised my two myself living anywhere other daughters in town. I have served than “The Neck.” on numerous advisory boards Fairhaven gets “into you” and throughout the years and have it’s impossible to stray too far been a town meeting member for without being homesick. I am a over 20 years. Prior to being mother to three wonderful elected to the Select Board, I children. Robert (27) is a senior served 5 years on the Board of at UMD and graduating this Public Works. I worked for the spring with a Degree in Bio Town for almost 20 years as a Engineering. My daughters Kayla Water Treatment Facility Plant Operator. I also served for (17) and Kristen (15) are students at FHS. I also have a 7- 12 years as a call firefighter. I am currently the Chief year-old granddaughter Lillian who attends Wood School. Wastewater Operator at Mass Maritime Academy. My late father Paul Schroeder taught me at an early age When I first ran for the position almost three years ago, how important it is to serve your town. There was nothing I stated several goals, which have been met: more important to my dad than finding ways to volunteer I wanted to make doing business with the Town a bit and serve the town he chose to settle in and raise a family. easier. I asked for a better website to assist our residents From volunteer Fireman, to town meeting member, to with getting permits, making payments and such. We now Commission on Disability, you could always find my dad have that website. involved. My platform is rather simple. I want to see A Many residents voiced their opposition to losing the More Fiscally Responsible Fairhaven. We are a small vacant Rogers School to demolition. We are in the municipality and I feel we may be growing our Town beginning stages of selling this landmark. According to the Government too big too fast. Just because we have money prospective buyer, they are not going to change the doesn’t mean we should spend it. Sometimes saving for outside structure of the main building. that inevitable rainy day is a smart idea. At one time it was common for Select Board meetings to I have been a town meeting member for over twenty last until late evening hours. As Chairman, I have years. I joined the Commission on Disability and served streamlined those meetings. We are able to get our alongside my father until I decided to seek appointment to business finished in record time. the finance committee. Last year and presently I am We have all noticed the empty storefronts around town. serving in the position of Vice Chairman. I believe my I’ve worked to keep the town more business-friendly and background on the Finance Committee will be very helpful we now have stores moving into vacant buildings. as a Selectman, with my experience working on the budget I have many goals for the future, which include: and having learned how the town runs from a financial • Maintaining a balanced budget. standpoint . • Working on getting the remainder of the Atlas Tack Transparency is very important to me. Keeping votes building demolished. It will be an uphill battle but I and choices in the hands of the people of Fairhaven is of believe if we persist we can get some movement on this utmost importance to me. I don’t want to see any more blight on the Pleasant St. neighborhood. positions or important decisions given to one person to • Assisting in the planning of a Public Safety complex for decide. The people should always have a say in town our Police Officers and Firefighters as well as the government. People need to know that their voices matter upcoming rebuild of the sewerage treatment facility. My and that they are being heard. I admire the selectmen for goal will be for our town officials to “sharpen their holding office hours and I plan on doing the same when I’m pencils” and keep costs to a minimum. I have shown that elected. Sitting in the Selectman’s chair is NOT about ego, with my leadership we can keep a lid on these costs. it is NOT about power, it IS about serving the people of • Continuing my personal policy of making myself Fairhaven. When elected I vow to be fair, transparent, and available to hear the voices of those that I represent. My most importantly HONEST. first responsibilities are to the taxpayers. I work for you! I can be reached at 508-971-4761 and [email protected]. I respectfully ask for your vote on Monday, April 1st ! I look forward to continue serving the people of Fairhaven Thank you! as your next Selectman.

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The last seven years, Grammar School, played Little I have served as the maintenance League baseball at Pope Park mechanic of the Acushnet Housing Authority and served and, like other Acushnet students of my time, attended as an elected and appointed official for six terms on the Saint Anthony High School in New Bedford. Board of Assessors, the Conservation Commission, Growth My reason for running for Selectman is two-fold. Management and six years as your Selectman. First, I’ve entered this election because I’m concerned I demonstrated sound conservative values and continue about the fiscal challenges our town is facing. Waste to share my love for this community. I pride myself in Management, Funding Pensions & Other Post-Employment volunteerism and am a 24+ year member of the Acushnet Benefits, and a need for new business ventures are issues Lions Club, an organization that has supported our great that will require tough decisions. I believe the town has not town and continues to help many families in need. gone far enough in its approach to these difficult As stated in the past, I am not opposed to moving situations. We need to be proactive, not reactive, to keep forward. On the contrary, I have learned an important taxes stable. lesson through the years that today we must spend wisely, Second, I want to give the voters of Acushnet a choice. only on our needs not on our wants. As exhibited with the The major responsibility of any democracy is participa- town’s recent technology upgrades, emergency radio tion. Last year’s town election featured ZERO contested upgrades, updated accounting systems, updated school races. I challenge the voters of Acushnet to let their voice safety & security, purchase of two new ambulances and the be heard. Our town democracy needs new ideas and affordable purchase of a refurbished fire ladder truck. direction to keep moving forward and remain strong. The Board of Selectmen are a diverse group of As we enter the New Year, I am thinking ahead to individuals that may not always agree, which is a reflection Acushnet’s future. that our democracy is alive and well. What course are we taking for the town and our Given the opportunity to continue my service, as your residents as we progress through the twenty first century? Selectman, I will: As I campaign throughout our three precincts, I look • Continue to work to meet the needs our great community forward to hearing from you about your thoughts and and assist our veterans with additional housing within concerns; and I ask for your vote, Monday, April 1st. the former Russell Memorial Library; • Continue the Parting Ways Building renovation at minimal cost to our taxpayers; Pine Grove Chiropractic • Implement the Comprehension Waste Water (Sewer) Personalized Healthcare Management Plan (CWMP) to provide sewerage to Dr. Carol Duphily identified areas. Massage Therapists on staff • Continue to support local farmers (and markets) and the 508-998-8444 agricultural roots of Acushnet. 934 Ashley Boulevard • New Bedford • Continue to work for all residents of our town, leaving no Like on Facebook: /pinegrovechiro one behind. In closing, I enjoy being your Selectman and am always approachable to listen and help all when possible. I respect the honor and trust the voters bestowed upon me by electing me in the past. I have always acted in the best interest of the town believing the Selectmen are not only the town’s leaders but the caretakers of the town and its people. We are elected to protect the rights of the people and lead a government you can trust while ensuring the availability of necessary services for a good quality of life Artie Leonard for all. I have worked tirelessly to ensure the town meets President/Dir. of Sales the needs of all of our citizens and I will continue working 508.441.0921 reliablesolarsolutions.com to ensure the town’s best years are ahead. [email protected] artiethesolarguy.com I respectful ask for your vote, Monday April 1st. Thank you. 1 Chace Rd., #15 E. Freetown, MA 02717 HIC#182667

Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, March 7, 2019 Page 19 Public Hearings/Legal Notices NOTE: All legal notices are available on the Neighb News website, www.NeighbNews.com, under the “Legal Notices” tab on the top of the main page. Legal ads are also available at http://masspublicnotices.org, search under “Fairhaven Neighborhood News” system is subject to the jurisdiction of the Fairhaven viewed at the Conservation Office in Town Hall, located Acushnet Wetlands Bylaw at the property located at 352 New at 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA. Zoning Board of Appeals Boston Road, Assessors Map 40, Lot 28C. Work to Whitney McClees, Agent The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving take place within Nasketucket River Basin. Fairhaven Conservation Commission notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on 2. CON-19-041 12 Gilbert Street Notice of Intent filed 3/7/19 Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall by Eunice Eble for additions to an existing single Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street. family dwelling, including elevating the structure so NOTICE OF PUBLIC PUBLIC HEARINGS that fill can be placed to eventually get the structure 1. Case # 2018.08.07B- A continuation on the case of removed from the Special Flood Hazard Area, at the HEARINGS Mr. Kevin Paim, of 561 Main Street, Acushnet who is property located at 12 Gilbert Street, Assessors Map requesting a Special Permit to be able to open and 29A, Lot 221. Work to take place within Land Subject Fairhaven Planning Board operate a hunting, fishing, and firearms retail store to Coastal Storm Flowage/Flood Zone AE. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 6:30 pm located at his 561 Main Street property. This request 3. CON-19-042 9 Goulart Memorial Drive Notice of Banquet Room, Town Hall, 40 Center Street is being made under the provisions of Article 8, Intent filed by Fernando and Diane Lemos for a Fairhaven, Massachusetts Section 3.3.1 B “11”. landscaping project at the property located at 9 Notice is hereby given that the Fairhaven Planning 2. Case # 2019.03.12A- A hearing on the case of Mr. Goulart Memorial Drive, Assessors Map 42, Lot 15G. Board will conduct a Public Hearing at the above date Marc Cordeira, of 873 Main Street, Acushnet, who is Work to take place within Salt Marsh, Buffer Zone to and location. requesting a Special Permit to be able to construct Salt Marsh, Bordering Vegetated Wetland, Buffer 1. PL-19-017 Utility pole #43216, in town public right an accessory apartment located at his 873 Main Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetland, and Land of way, adjacent to 6 Fort Street, Fairhaven, MA. Street property. This request is being made under the Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage/Zone VE. Cellco Partnership d/b/a as Verizon Wireless is provisions of Section 3.3.1 Section B “1”: Accessory 4. CON-19-043 4 Balsam Street Request for requesting a Special Permit application for installa - Apartment. Determination of Applicability filed by Sylvester J. tion of Small Cell Equipment. Installation includes (1) ***Plans are available for Public view in the Town Vercellone for the determination of whether the cylindrical antenna side mounted at a top height of Clerk’s office during their normal business hours. proposed construction of a shed is subject to the 25.9’ above ground level, two (2) remote radio heads FNN, 2/28/19, 3/7/19 jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act and the and associated wires, cable, meter and junction Fairhaven Wetlands Bylaw at the property located at boxes to an existing 33’ tall utility pole. Plans titled PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 4 Balsam Street, Assessors Map 43C, Lot 38. Work FAIRHAVEN MA SC07 rev.08/09/2017. Assessors to take place within the Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank Plat: 1 Lot No: 11. Fairhaven and Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage/Zone Copy of the application listed in this hearing notice VE. may be viewed at the Office of Planning & Economic Conservation Commission 5. CON-19-013 30 Alder Street Notice of Intent filed by Development in Town Hall, located at 40 Center Street, Monday, March 18, 2019 at 6:30 April and Joel Briner for the construction of a new Fairhaven, MA. Town Hall, 40 Center Street one-bay garage, and two additions and a new deck Wayne Hayward Fairhaven, Massachusetts on the existing house at the property located at 30 Department of Planning & Economic Development The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will Alder Street, Assessors Map 43A, Lot 15. Work to FNN: 3/7/19 & 3/14/19 hold the following Public Hearings pursuant to the take place within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, Flowage/Flood Zone V s. 40) and the Code of the Town of Fairhaven Chapter and Buffer Zone to 192, Wetlands: Beach and Bank 1. CON-19-040 352 New Boston Road Request for resource areas. Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Peter and Copies of the Melissa DeTerra for the determination of whether the applications listed in this Proposal proposed repair and upgrade of a sewage disposal hearing notice may be Town of Fairhaven 40 Center Street MAC’S SODA BAR Fairhaven, MA 02719 Is accepting bids for the acquisition of land for a new & CUSTOM CATERING Public Safety Complex. Bid specifications can be 116 Sconticut Neck Road • Fairhaven • 508-992-8615 obtained online at www.fairhaven-ma.gov or by contacting the Town Administrator’s office during To all the friends of Ireland business hours at 40 Center Street, Fairhaven MA 02719 (508-979-4023). Sealed bids will be accepted at the Town Administrator’s ST. PATRICK’S office until 1:00pm on Monday, March 18, 2019 DAY FEAST Support Local Journalism! Donate through a PayPal link on our website: Cooked to Perfection www.neighbnews.com Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Sat., Mar. 16 • Sun., Mar. 17 • Mon., Mar. 18 Lenny Fleurent Sat. & Sun, open until 8 p.m.; Mon., closing at 2 & Sons $12.00 + tax Masonry Contractors So delicious some diners return to reorder each day. 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Page 20 Thursday, March 7, 2019 Fairhaven Neighborhood News NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR CLASSIFIEDS Fairhaven Meetings Board of Appeals FAIRHAVEN ALARM SYSTEM, SINCE 1976 LOCAL ELECTRICIAN: Tues., 4/5, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Burglar, Fire and Camera Systems. 28 years’ experience. Lic. #13901A. Ask about our low rate on U.L 24-hour alarm Small jobs preferred. Old houses a specialty. Board of Public Works monitoring and FREE MONITORING. Generator hook-ups. Eric, 774-849-0425. Replace your old alarm system with a new Mon., 3/11, Arsene St., 6 p.m. system for as little as $299 Complete RAY THE PLUMBER: Professsional Conservation Commission FREE ESTIMATE: 508-992-7633 plumbing and heating service you can afford. License # 16266. Call 508-958-0925. ongoing Mon., 3/18, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. FINE FURNITURE RESTORA TION Free Estimates, Over 15 Years’ Experience. FARM FRESH EGGS Council on Aging Veneering, Hand Rubbed Finishing. $2.50 per dozen. Call 508-993-9443. Mon., 3/11, Senior Ctr., 9 a.m. Do your heirloom antiques need some TLC? 4/4 Please leave message. 4/4 Call Michael, 508-997-1079. Economic Develop. Comm. Hand Crafted Custom Furniture FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE State approved Thurs., 3/7, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. www.floatingstonewoodworks.com for Mass. license to carry firearms or FID card. Call Phil Lacerda, 508-989-6093. ongoin Finance Committee SEEKING: Outdoor/shed freezer/refrigerator. Thurs., 3/7, Arsene St., 7 p.m. Must be designed to work outside or in unheated HOUSE CLEANING shed. Call 508-979-5593. Experienced cleaner, $15/hour Thurs. 3/14, Arsene St., 7 p.m. Call 508-991-1104 ALL PHASES OF CARPENTRY Roofs, decks, Municipal Fiber Study Com sid ing. Small jobs, big jobs. Free estimates. Call PRE-EMPLOYMENT / TENANT / ROMANCE Tues., 2/26, Town Hall, 7 p.m. BACKGROUND CHECKS Dave, 508-971-0929. 3/21 Ted Silva Investigations Planning Board http://www.TSInvestigations.net Tues., 3/12 Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. CAR FOR SALE School Committee T-BIRD FOR SALE Wed., 3/27, FHS Library, 6:30 p.m. 2003 Ford Thunderbird for sale, $9500. Fairhaven Call 508-400-4494. Selectboard Neighborhood News Mon., 3/25, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Advertising rates Call Beth at 508-979-5593 Email: [email protected] Acushnet Meetings 1/16 page Board of Assessors One week run: $26.00 Tues., 3/19, Town Hall, 6 p.m. 4+ weeks: $21.00/week ($84/month) Color: $144/mo. Council on Aging 1/8 page Wed., 3/13, Senior Ctr., 10 a.m. One week run: $45.00 School Com Policy Com 4+ weeks: $31.00/week Mon., 3/4, Super. Office, 4 p.m. ($124/month) Color: $184/mo. 1/6 page vertical (only) Old Colony Budget Comm One week run: $77.00 Tues., 3/5, Old Colony Caf., 5 p.m. FOR RENT 4+ weeks: $55.00/week Selectboard ($220/month) Color: $340/mo Tues., 3/19, Town Hall, 5 p.m. APARTMENTS 1 & 2 bedroom. St. Luke’s area. 1/4 page One week run: $77.00 $850, 1st & last. No pets. Call 508-974-6715 TIDE TABLE 4+ weeks: $52.00/ week US Army Corps of Engineers, Cape Cod ($208/month) Color: $328/mo. Canal/Wing’s Neck 1/3 page vertical (only) One week run: $130.00 Mar. HIGH LOW 4+ weeks: $120.00/week 2019 a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. ($460/month) Color: $640/mo. Don’t forget to tell Thursday 7 0821 2042 0127 1348 1/2 page vert. or hor. our advertisers you One week run: $125.00 Friday 8 0859 2120 0205 1422* 4+ weeks: $105.00/ week Saturday 9 0938 2159 0243* 1457* saw their ads in the ($420/month) Color: $620/mo. Neighb News! Full Page Sunday 10 1119 2342 0421* 1632* One week run: $230.00 Monday 11 ---- 1204 0459* 1710* 4+ weeks: $178.00/week ($712/month) Color: $952/mo. Tuesday 12 0031 1257 0543* 1754* Wednesday 13 0126 1353 0637 1851* Thursday 14 0222 1450 0746 2000 Support local journalism Friday 15 0320 1551 0855 2108

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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, March 7, 2019 Page 21 From our readers Mobilizing Others — made visible community improve - As we noted earlier, the Salvation In Love – To Serve ments in benefiting these two Army and Mobile Ministries deserve As time marches on, so do the vital ministries. Coming into our fifth year, more than our applause. They need needs of impoverished people in our we are looking to make more ready, willing, and able helpers. local community. The Salvation Army improvements. Hopeful excitement generates and Mobile Ministries’ faithful alliance Our scheduled Serve-A-Thon date when enough of us go beyond to be front line soldiers in the effort to for this year is Saturday, September understanding that building a better combat and rescue many in despair - 14, 2019. Our simple goal is to country starts by adding to the value ing conditions deserve our applause. increase our fundraising and expand of the City or surrounding Town we Their commitment to feed, clothe and our community service. live in. What do you say, Greater New help with housing those least, last, We are looking for people who Bedford? That’s where you and our and lowest among us is noble, have a fundraising sphere of influence team come in! necessary, and heroic to say the least. with friends or businesses and people Steven J. Bouley, It’s not hard to imagine there are to serve as a volunteer in one of our Lift-in-Love Facilitator numbers of good folks in the Greater many projects. Please see our web New Bedford area who are not site www.lift-in-love.org for full details satisfied with simply applauding the as to our purpose and activities. Get the Neighb efforts of these two groups. If you are inspired to come Compassion moves fair-minded alongside to help, we’d like to invite News by email people to help in some hands-on way. you to our Lift-in-Love March Conven- Get the Neighb News delivered The ancient writer captures the idea tion and Luncheon to be held at the directly to your desktop. Email us at in this one compelling sentence: “A Salvation Army, located at 619 [email protected], with your city is built up by the blessing of the Purchase Street in New Bedford on full name, and we will send you your upright, but it is torn down by the Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00 very own copy of the Neighb News in mouth of the wicked.” (Proverbs 11:11) am–12:30 pm. There will be an a PDF. For the past four years, a volunteer introduction to the Ministries, a tour You’ll get it bright and early team called Lift-in-Love has conducted of the Salvation Army facility, and a Thursday morning every week a Serve-A-Thon that’s raised a Lift-in-Love presentation of this year’s without even leaving your house, or significant amount of money and Serve-A-Thon plans and opportunities. stopping on your way to work.

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Page 22 Thursday, March 7, 2019 Fairhaven Neighborhood News 4 HOWARD BEACH | MATTAPOISETT | $667,000 35 BAYVIEW AVENUE | FAIRHAVEN, SCONTICUT NECK | $499,999 Welcome to paradise! Living is easy in this recently renovated and expanded Enjoy breathtaking views looking out over Buzzards Bay. You'll be able to enjoy both waterfront Cape Cod style cottage with enchanting views of the Bay, your own the sunrise and sunset from your sprawling tiered deck. A private staircase takes you private beach and boat ramp! The elevated first floor features open concept styling directly to the ocean where you can enjoy the beach in lower tides or launch a with contemporary kitchen and living area offering granite counter tops, stainless kayak. The main level has an open floor plan, and you're able to enjoy the views steel appliances, gas stove and southerly views of Falmouth, West Island and Brandt from inside as well. The kitchen is bright and airy with room to eat in at the peninsula Island, enhanced and unobstructed by a cable railing system off of the first floor or spread out in adjacent dining area. The bathroom on the first level has been deck.The newly added second story boasts pine floors, two spacious bedrooms and updated and has a charming coastal feel.Two bedrooms are located on the first level full bath. Below you will find an outdoor shower and abundant storage. The sizable and two additional bedrooms are on the lower level. The lower level also has a yard leads to an outbuilding used as a deluxe shed. Howard Beach is a private laundry room, plenty of storage and a designated workshop area. Seller will convey enclave but without association dues and is tucked away at the end of the road, a deep-water mooring with sale of home. Home has 50-year roof installed less than yielding very little traffic except for immediate neighbors. 10 years ago. Newer insulated windows. Furnace and hot water tank replaced in 2016. In 2018 seller rented the home seasonally bringing in $70,000 in revenue. For further information on this property or to schedule a showing, please For further information on this property or to schedule a showing, please contact our listing agent, Danielle Cyr-DeFrias. contact our listing agent, Elizabeth Moses. Mobile: 401.919.2199 | Email: [email protected] Mobile: 508.801.8268 | Email: [email protected] HOWE ALLEN REALTY WE OFFER A FRESH APPROACH TO THE PRACTICE OF BUYING AND SELLING REAL ESTATE

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