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The little paper with a big voice! Volume 8, Issue 47 • December 12, 2013 Teeming with information you need. (And some you don’t need, but will be glad you have anyway.) Benoit Square Gazebo is star of the show
The North Fairhaven Improvement Association held its annual lighting of Benoit Square, the first year with the new Gazebo. Santa came and the neighborhood children sang Christmas Carol in the chilly air on Friday, 12/6. See page 16 for story and more photos. Photo by Beth David. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.com. Visit us at www.Facebook.com/NeighbNews to see more photos of this and other events. Individual photos are available for purchase. Also Inside: • Selectboard: page 4 • Myra Lopes laid to rest: page 23 • Acushnet Town Mtg: page 12 • Planning Board: page 18 From Fairhaven Neighborhood News Volume 8, Issue 47 The Editor Thursday, December 12, 2013 WEST ISLAND — Copyright 2013 Elizabeth A. David A day late and many dollars short. Editor: Beth David News Correspondents/Photographers: Mali Lim, Okay, let’s see how fast I can Jean Perry, Michael Smith, Heidi Winnett write this letter. I told my printer it would be a half-hour Published weekly on Thursdays by and it’s been 45 minute already. Fairhaven Neighborhood News, LLC, at First, we have lots of fun 166 Dogwood Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 [email protected] stuff this weekend, with all the www.NeighbNews.com Old Time Holiday happenings 508-979-5593 • Fax: 508-991-5580 going on. If you don’t have that Beth David, Publisher holiday cheer, or just can’t find Contributions: The Neighb News accepts press releases, editorial contribu tions and letters to the editor at the above address; by email that Christmas magic, then Fairhaven is the place to be preferred, in the body of the email, not as an attachment. If mailed by this weekend. See page 3 for details. USPS or faxed, editorial must be typewritten, 500 words or fewer. Unfortu - You also might want to check out page 24 for a very nately, The Neighb News is not able to pay money for contributions at this brief account of how one woman found some holiday time. Contributors agree, by virtue of their submissions, to grant The Fairhaven Neighborhood News, LLC, the right to publish submissions in cheer in the simple honest act of a stranger. print and online. Contributors also verify, by virtue of their submissions, Now, onto some town business. The Planning Board that they own the right to publish the work submitted. Any claims of (page 18) voted on the marijuana bylaw. It now needs to be copyright infringement will be referred to the contributor, who will also passed at Town Meeting. Meanwhile, at their next meeting, be responsible for any and all costs associated with said claims. they will consider making a change to the covenant on the Advertising: Call or write for rate card and sample issue or visit our G. Bourne Knowles property. 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For free email subscription, send to NeighbNews@ Remember, we only have one more issue this year. After comcast.net and include your first and last name. next week we will be taking two weeks off, so if you have Copyright 2013 Elizabeth A. David any listings to get in, better send ‘em early. Well there’s lots of other good stuff in here, but I’ve got Contents Acushnet Town Meeting...... 12 to run. Be sure to tell our advertisers you saw their ads Classifieds ...... 21 here. And, if you can swing it, try to send a COVER: Benoit Square Lighting...... 16 few bucks or a few cans or something Fairhaven Planning Board ...... 18 to the food pantry. Details below. Fairhaven Selectboard ...... 4 Until next week then...See ya, Happenings ...... 6,7,8 Legal Notices/Public Hearings...... 21 Letter from the editor...... 2 Support the Food Pantry Letters from our readers...... 26 Maggie’s Wallet ...... 24 The Shepherd’s Food Pantry at the Long Plain United Methodist Church in Acushnet spends more than $5,500 each month to Myra Lopes laid to rest ...... 23 keep the shelves stocked. It serves more than 120 families each Recipe of the week...... 10 week and has seen a sharp increase in families seeking food. Recreation Center this week...... 14 Tax deductible donations may be sent to Shepherd’s Pantry, PO Senior Center this week ...... 14 Box 760, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Visit www.shepherdspantry.org Tides ...... 21 Upcoming meetings/Fairhaven & Acushnet ...... 21
CORRECTION CLARIFICATION In our Planning board meeting last week, we Ms. Cripps also sought to clarify that when she said misidentified the lots that board member Kaisa Cripps used the phrase “businesses like that.” In an email she referred to. The lots she referred to for removal from the wrote: “The quote ‘businesses like that’ occurred while Registered Marijuana Dispensary overaly district were: discussing foot traffic in the area, as well around my Lots north of Bridge Street and east of 240, Lots south of statement we as a board and town need to push forward Bridge Street and west of 240. with a new Master Plan. Old Time holiday this weekend Fairhaven’s is holding its annual unwrapped toys to be given toneedy tours of the English gothic church Old-Time Christ mas this weekend, children and for the United Way food built in 1904 by Henry Huttleston 12/14 & 15. Many events are free. Here drive. Free. Accessible. Rogers. A $1 per person donation is is a run-down of events. For more The Brick Church Fair suggested. Accessible. information, call the Fairhaven Office Sat., 12/14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Soup & Sandwich Luncheon of Tourism, 508-979-4085. First Congregational Church, 34 Sat. 12/14, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pancake Breakfast Center Street. The church will be alive at the Harrop Center of Unitarian Sat., 12/14 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, with activity. Craft Vendors, Baked Memori al Church, 47 Center Street. at Leroy Wood School, 60 Sconticut Goods, Auctions, raffles and much Prices vary. Neck Rd. Sponsored by the Wood more. The “Heavenly Treasures,” Ornament Crafting School PTO: $5 pp. Photos with Santa second-hand shop will be open all Sat., 12/14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at from 10 a.m. to noon. Donation of day. Lobster roll luncheon will be Art on Center, 15 Center St. Accessible. canned goods welcome. Accessible. served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or Make your own holiday ornaments, Town Hall Sing until sold out. Chowder and hotdogs two ornaments for $5 (no limit). Sat., 12/14 at 6:00 p.m. at Town will also be available. Accessible. Cookies, hot chocolate and art exhibit. Hall, 40 Center Street. Sponsored by Holiday Marketplace Christmas Carol Sing the Fairhaven Improvement Associa - The Unitarian Memorial Church Sun., 12/15, at 1 p.m. at Trinity tion. Caroling on the Town Hall Steps, Holiday Market place on Sat., 12/14 Lutheran Church, 16 Temple Place a special visit from Santa; hot cocoa from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the parish TLC Play and Learn Campus Youth and treats inside Town Hall after house, 102 Green Street. Choir and other voice ensembles will Santa leaves. All are welcome. FREE. Stress-free shopping with a variety sing carols and other Christmas Accessible. of fine crafters’ booths, baked goods songs. A Sing-along will follow. All are Town Hall Shops and the Women’s Alliance holiday welcome. Free will offering. Accessible. greens. Free Admission. Accessible. Sat., 12/14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Service of Lessons & Carols Town Hall, 40 Center St. Non-profit Gothic Church Tours Sun., 12/15 at 4:00 p.m. at Unitarian and church groups have booths to Unitarian Memorial Church Memorial Church, 102 Green St. sell holiday related items and more. Sanctuary Tour, on Sat., 12/14, from, Seasonal readings and music Entertainment provided by Fairhaven 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Unitarian Memorial performed by Music Director Dwight music students. Drop boxes for new, Church, 102 Green Street. Guided Thomas and the choir. Accessible.
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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, December 12, 2013 Page 3 Selectboard sets tax rate, approves e-government fees By Beth David mean that individual properties will against it. Editor only increase by 2.5%. Some will “It’s fee after fee after fee,” insisted The Fairhaven Selectboard voted actually see a decrease because of Mr. Haworth. “So we’re nickel-and- to approve the Board of Assessors the drop in property values. Others diming people.” recommenda tion for a tax rate, will see an increase because of the Dorian Des Lauriers told the board although the numbers still must be increase in the tax rate, if their that the user fee is in lieu of a approved by the Mass. Department of property values did not go down. software licensing fee, which would Revenue. At a mid-day meeting on The total levied by the town cannot undoubtedly be more expensive for a Monday, 12/9, the Selectboard also exceed 2.5% of the previous year. The town the size of Fairhaven at a voted, with dissension, to approve proposal will have to be approved by minimum of $5,000. He also said that the fee structure with Des Lauriers Mass. DOR, which will make sure the the 3% fee was half of the usual Municipal Solutions/GeoTMS, which numbers comply with the law. amount. The lower fee structure was will allow the public to apply for The difference in percentage created, he said, because the tow various permits online. between the com mer cial and resi - worked with SRPEDD (Southeastern The proposed FY2014 tax rate for dential rates did not change. Regional Planning & Economic residential properties is $11.48, up The board also signed the contract Develop ment District) and grouped from $10.77; and a commercial rate of with Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions Fairhaven with other towns. $23.16, up from $21.58. The tax rate is for their GeoTMS software which Mr. Espindola, said that business the amount a property owner pays allows the public to apply for permits owners told him the 3% was “well per thousand on the assessed value through the town’s website. At issue worth” it because of the time it will of a property. from the last meeting, was a 3% fee save architects, contractors and The average homeowner will see that Select board member Geoffrey home owners. an increase of about $50 per year, Haworth objected to because it The board voted 2-1, with Mr. according to Selectboard Executive would be assessed even if people Haworth opposing, to sign the Secretary Jeffrey Osuch. applied inside town hall. contract. The system should be up Due to Proposition 2 1/2, the town Mr. Haworth said he had no and running in a couple of weeks for is allowed to increase the amount of objection to people paying a premium most departments. money raised on the tax levy (with for the con venience of applying Building Inspector Wayne Fostin property taxes), by a maximum of online, but said he felt it was unfair said his department is ready to go, 2.5% on the total levy. That does not for those who physically went to and it will be the first department town hall to be online. Director of Planning and assessed the Economic Development Bill Roth, extra fee. said he needed a little more time for Selectboard some of his forms and the more member Bob complicated fee structures. Espin dola, a long- Other departments will go online time proponent of one by one. The Fire Department may the plan and the have software compatibility and con - board’s point nectivity issues, but Mr. Des Lauriers person on the said he was certain they could be project, said all worked out. permit needed to The only real issue was with the be entered into Board of Health, as the health agent the system be - had not completed the training and cause trans- had not scheduled a time to do so. parency and Once the system is online, access to records property owners will be able to fill are a big part of out all the forms via internet for the reason for various permits, such as building, using the system. electrical, plumbing, etc.; for dog In the course of licenses, beach stickers, etc. Users the discussion, it will have the option of paying online also became clear or going to town hall to pay. Some that those who permits will still require the user to use credit cards go to town hall to see officials, but the would have to pay application process will already be an additional 3% done. The system will flag any processing fee to problems so people should not face their credit card the issue of returning more than once companies. Mr. to fill in gaps in the process. Haworth called The company also offers online- that fee “hidden,” real-time chatting with a representa - and argued tive during regular town hall hours.
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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, December 12, 2013 Page 5 AROUND TOWN HAPPENINGS appreciated. Old Time Holiday Please drop your toys or donation Festival of Carols Fairhaven’s Old Time Holiday off by Dec. 15, at 151 Balsam Street, For All Ages at the Unitarian Weekend will be held on Sat. & Sun., the residence of Bob and Cathi Konicki, 12/14 & 15. The weekend includes craft Memorial Church, 102 Green St., Fair - who have volunteered to assist the haven on Sun., Dec. 15, at 10:30 am fairs, caroling and visits from Santa. Marines in this worthy project, or at See details on pages 3 and 28. We will gather to learn about and Howe Allen Real Estate, 43 Center sing many of the carols and songs Street, Fairhaven. that enrich our holiday season. Sing-A-Long Children in grades 1 and above will The Church of the Good Shepherd, Candlelight Vigil join the adults for this intergenera - 357 Main St., Fairhaven, will hold a Vigil for non-violence and to honor tional service. Childcare will be avail - Christmas Concert and Sing-a-long those who have died by violence, by able in Harrop Center for younger with organist, Maurice Greer on the Southeastern Mass. chapter of children. For more informa tion visit Friday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. We Parents of Murdered Children, for the UUFairhaven.org. Accessible. look forward to sharing the joy of family and friends who have suffered Christmas with you. Anyone a loss from a violent death. At The interested in singing or playing an Unitarian Memorial Church, 102 Book Discussion instrument should contact Kathy Green Street, Fairhaven, on Sunday, “The Great Gatspy,” a novel by F. DeCosta at 508-245-2792. 12/22, at 5 p.m. Scott Fitsgerald, will be discussed on Bring a picture of your loved one to Thurs., Dec. 19th at 10 a.m., by the be hung on our memorial tree and Millicent Library's Book Discussion Christmas Trees words or a poem to share. Refresh - Group, in the Library’s Conference Troop and Pack 55 Fairhaven is ments after the vigil. Room. Walnut Street entrance. holding its Annual Christmas tree POMC is a non-profit national Accessible. All are welcome. fundraiser, selling both wreaths and organization for families and friends Refreshments. Christmas trees. Prices from $30–$55; who have endured the pain of losing a The book, which has a fast moving $10–$15 per wreath. Located at Mike loved on from violence. We offer plot, is about a Long Island, and Wayne’s on Rte. 6 in Fairhaven. support, advocacy and education to mysterious millionaire whose efforts The scouts will be selling Monday members and to the public. We meet to recapture the love of a beautiful through Friday from 5:00 PM to evey third Thursdsay of the month at woman ends in tragedy. 7:30PM, Saturday & Sunday from 9:00 the Unitarian Church in Fairhaven. The book is available at the library AM to 7:30 PM. and will help you load from 6:30–8:30 p.m. We welcome and can be reserved at www.Millicent your tree. Employees of Mike & anyone who needs the help and Library.org. Future dates and book Wayne’s will collect money during the support during the aftermath of selections are also listed for this early hours on weekdays. murder. discussion group. For more All Proceeds Benefit Cub Scout For more information call Anne at information please contact Norma PACK 55 & Boy Scout TROOP 55 617-947-1639, or Sue at 508-993-6610, Markey at 508-993-3745. Fairhaven of the First Congregational or visit www.pomc.org Church. Spread the Warmth Bicentennial Book Toys for Tots Mobile Loaves and Fishes is The Fairhaven Bicentennial souvenir The Fairhaven Fire/EMS is an collecting warm clothing, coats, hats, book is now available! With nearly 100 official Toys for Tots drop off station. mittens/gloves and blankets. Any new color photographs, the book covers This is the 5th year that we have or gently used items will be all the Bicentennial events: the worked in conjunction with the Marine distributed weekly in downtown New incorporation ceremony, fireworks, Corps and have had great success in Bedford to area homeless. Drop Maritime Day, the Moving Wall, the collecting toys for needy children in boxes are located in the Fairhaven Grand Parade, and more. It lists all our area. Toys for Tots accepts new, Town Hall and the Fairhaven Fire donors, and includes some fun facts unwrapped toys for boys and girls of Station. For large donations please about Fairhaven in 2012. all ages. The box is usually collected call Jenn at 774-263-9280 to arrange It’s a great keepsake of the fun- in mid December so please drop off pick up. Please remember those in filled year during Fairhaven’s 200th toys early. The collection box is need of warmth this winter. Birthday. The book is on sale at Mike located in the lobby of the fire station & Wayne’s Uniforms at 163 Huttleston at 146 Washington Street and toys can Food Drive Ave., Art on Center and Euro at be dropped off 7 days a week. What A Find! Consignment Center & Main St., Millicent Library, Furniture is again conducting a 45 Center Street. WI Toys For Tots Holiday Food Drive benefiting our Cost is $10. It will also be available West Island is sponsoring a Toys local food pantries. Please drop off at Town Hall during the Old Time for Tots gift drive. Your generous any canned or boxed donations by Holiday Weekend. For further donation of a new toy or money to December 18 to What A Find, 154 information you can e-mail purchase a new toy will be greatly Huttleston Ave., Rt. 6, Fairhaven. [email protected]
Page 6 Thursday, December 12, 2013 Fairhaven Neighborhood News HAPPENINGS OVERTOWN and animal enrichments each call to RSVP. At the United Fisher - Holiday House Tour Saturday. man’s Club, 639 Orchard St., New The New Bedford Preservation The Holiday Zoobilee admission Bedford, on Dec. 14. Five dollar Society will hold its 22nd annual prices for Zoo Members are $9/adult suggested donation for adults at the Holiday House Tours this weekend. and $6/child and the pricing for Non- door. RSVP is required by emailing The Candlelight Tour will be held on members are $14/adult; $11/child and [email protected] or leaving Sat., 12/14 from 4–8 p.m.; the after- all children under 3 are free. The Zoo a voicemail at 774-955-0551. Further noon tour will be on Sun., 12/15 from will be closed for regular admission details are at www.wocotmadi.org 1–5 p.m. on December 14 & 21, 2013 and is After official welcoming remarks at All are invited to tour the city’s open exclusively for Holiday Zoobilee six o’clock, a buffet-style dinner from historic homes, beautifully decorated from 11:00am-4:00pm. For more 6:30-8 will feature Cameroonian and for the season on this time-honored information about Holiday Zoobilee, American cuisine. Appearances and holiday event, which will feature please visit www.bpzoo.org. remarks from Cameroonian and local costumed portrayals and the popular dignitaries will be followed with peppermint pig scavenger hunt. Tour performances by Queen Dayenu of at your own pace beginning at Gallery Toy Drive Join the New Bedford Firefighters’ France, Georgette Adjie of Cameroon X, 169 William Street, where the and Quinn Charmer of New Bedford. holiday raffle and silent auction will Union and United Way of Greater New Bedford in their 15th Annual toy drive Students from Our Sisters School will be held during tour hours. also present Cameroonian dances. Tickets are $23. Call 508-997-6425 to provide toys to local youth this holiday season. Dolls, trucks, building All proceeds will go to assist or visit www.nbpreservationsociety. cultural exchange programs in New org for more information. toys, toddler toys, games and movie and gift cards for teens are needed to Bedford and to support development All proceeds will benefit the work of a regional center devoted to an of the society in its efforts to maintain make this season bright. All of the items collected will be exchange between the U.S. and Africa and promote historic preservation in of solutions to social problems. New Bedford. separated and delivered to local nonprofit organizations that serve youth. Some organizations that have Music at St Anthony Benefit Concert received toys from the drive in the Come and create happy memories See the Harpoon Harmonizers in past include: Greater New Bedford of Christmas. On Sun., Dec. 15, at concert on Sat., Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Women’s Center, Schwartz Center for 3:00 p.m. the Spirit of St. Anthony at the Pilgrim United Church of Children, NorthStar Learning Centers, Choir celebrates this joyful season Christ, corner of Purchase and School Donovan House and HarbOUR House/ with their annual Christmas Concert Streets, New Bedford. Accessible. Family Preservation Program. These and Caroling sing-along. Free Trolley Tickets at Door: adults, $10; children agencies will distribute the toys to ride to the church from the Whale’s 12 and under $5. Proceeds benefit children through their various Tooth ferry parking lot in downtown Pilgrim Church programs. holiday activities. New Bedford. New, unwrapped toys can be Enjoy the 50 voice choir directed Christmas Pageant dropped off at any New Bedford Fire by Cassandra Morgan, accompanied Come and celebrate the Birth of Station from 8am-6pm Donate toys by Isleila Rodrigues on piano, and Jesus in song and tableau at the Holy now through Mon., Dec. 16. many star quality soloist singers and Family-Holy Name Pageant on Sun., Please do not contact the New musicians. Hear the gigantic St. Dec. 15th at 3 p.m. at St. Lawrence Bedford Fire Department with toy Anthony’s historic 1912 Casavant Church. $2 donation and a canned requests. Please contact United Way organ played by Steven Young. One of good for the needy will be taken at of Greater New Bedford with any the best parts of the event is when the door. Come and bring your questions at 508-994-9625 ext. 20. the 5,500 lights are all turned on in grandparents, friends, and neighbors! the 100 year-old church, highlighting Christmas Blessings to all our Party w/a Purpose the art and structure of the building, family and friends throughout this The New Bedford Chapter of including the multitude of life size Holy Season! May you have a happy, WOCOTOMADI (WOrld COming angels. Complimentary hot chocolate healthy, and peaceful New Year! TOgether to MAke a DIfference), will and cookies served by the North End present a benefit celebration with Business Association. Zoobilee dignitaries representing state, local The Christmas program promises The Buttonwood Park Zoo's and Cameroonian governments, and to meet the high expectations set by second annual Holiday Zoobilee featuring performances of singers this choir. The reputation of the Spirit offers visitors the chance to and dancers. The purpose of the of St. Anthony Choir is growing and experience the holidays in a unique event is to honor the work of gaining popularity. St. Anthony way. The Zoo is open exclusively for WOCOTOMADI and thank all its church is a spectacular venue and Holiday Zoobliee on Saturdays, supporters. inspirational holy space. Come and December 14 & 21 from 11:00am- WOCOTOMADI is an international sing along, and find some of the spirit 4:00pm. Visitors will be able to learn non-profit organization dedicated to of the season. how the zoo's animals stay active the exchange of culture and aid. For info call 508-993-1691 or visit through holiday themed keeper chats Open to invited guests, so please www.saintanthonynewbedford.org.
Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, December 12, 2013 Page 7 HAPPENINGS/OTHER LATITUDES Time Exchange will hold a Meet, Marking of Lobster Gear (322 CMR Tide Calendars Greet, and Share on Wed., Dec. 18, 3.04 and 4.13); (6) Groundfish Rolling Back by popular demand is the from 6-8pm, at the Smith Neck Closures Clarifications (322 CMR Westport River Watershed Alliance’s Friends Meetinghouse, 594 Smith 8.12); (7) Reorganization of Bluefish 2014 Calendar. Each month is Neck Road, in South Dartmouth. Regulations (322 CMR 4.05 and 6.18). depicted with a beautiful photograph All members, friends, and others of the Westport landscape or river, interested in the Time Exchange are and most useful is the daily tide Gala Fund-raiser invited to share food, tell exchange Buzzards Play Productions is information. Photos were provided stories, get to know each other, by local photographers. celebrating its first official season welcome newcomers, discover more with a Gala Fundraiser and invites The calendar is $15 and available about timebanking (also called time at the WRWA office, 1151 Main Rd. in you to join in the celebration at our exchange), and even join on the spot. theater, 3065 Cranberry Highway, Westport and at the following West - Those attending are invited to port businesses: Partners, Country Wareham, on January 25th from bring instruments and perhaps make 7 p.m.–midnight. Tickets are $35. Woolens, Lees Market, The Westport some informal, festive music together. Apothecary, and A.S. Deams. Appetizers, a cash bar and enter - The Time Exchange is about mak - tainment will be provided. Support Order online at www.westport ing friends and finding new ways to watershed.org or call 508-636-3016 BPP and all the local artists and help each other and our community entertainers who’ve helped BPP and have them sent directly to your by giving and getting service hours. home or gift recipient. bring theatre, comedy, music and so We will meet and greet, then eat, play much more to Wareham and the Proceeds benefit the programs and visit. Please RSVP to 774-955-0551, that support WRWA’s mission: to South Coast. We’ll look back at the or email Bob Bailey at exchange past year, where we are now and restore and protect the Westport [email protected]. Visit River and its watershed. where the future will take us! Join us exchangetime.org for a fantastic evening and support the local arts! December in VT Fish Meeting Buzzards Play Productions is a Downtowns and ski villages are all Under the provisions of M.G.L. c. local non-profit theatre that has been decked out for the holiday season iN 30A and pursuant to the authority producing family friendly theatrical Vermont. Choose from slopeside found at M.G.L. c. 130 § 2, 17A, 38 and productions since 2011. Now a events and special offers at ski 80, the Division of Marine Fisheries 501(c)3 organization, 2013 is the first resorts, plus festive holiday lodging (DMF) and the Marine Fisheries official season of Buzzards Play deals at inns statewide. Enjoy Advisory Commission (MFC) have Productions. In addition to theatre, bustling shops and vibrant galleries scheduled a public hearing and pub lic the venue houses 3065 LIVE, a fully in Vermont’s 24 Designated Down- comment period to accept comment functional music venue which brings towns. Several towns host the 50/50 on proposed regulations to amend in acts from all over the country. Challenge, a series of holiday events 322 CMR 3.00, 4.00, 6.00 and 8.00. and sales that ensure a jolly good Meeting will be held on Thurs., time for shoppers filling hard-to-stuff Bubbleology Dec. 19, at the Jonathan Bourne Have you ever wondered “How stockings! For a complete list visit Public Library Community Room 19 http://www.vermontvacation.com/ bubbles do that?” The answer will be Sandwich Road, Bourne, MA 02535, revealed when Keith Michael Johnson from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. returns to the new Ocean State Miracle on 34 + Public comments will be accepted Theatre in Warwick with his enor- Piano Bar until 12:00 PM (Noon) on Thursday, mously popular production. December 26, 2013. Please e-mail all Bubbleology will be presented on Ocean State Theatre Company public comments to jared.silva@ (OSTC) is proud to announce the Sat., Dec. 14, at 11 a.m., at 1245 state.ma.us or send to 251 Causeway Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI. continuation of their Piano Bar Street, Suite 400, Boston, MA 02114. Series. “Under the Mistletoe” will be Single tickets are $10.00 each. Dis- For further information or to count rates are available for groups held following select evening obtain a copy of the full proposed performances of the company’s of 20 or more by calling (401) 921- regulations please contact Jared Silva 1777 x112. Tickets are on sale at the current production, the New England by phone (617-626-1534) or through e- premiere of the popular holiday box office Monday through Friday mail ([email protected]), or from 12 noon – 6:00 pm, Saturdays favorite, Miracle on 34th Street, The visit our website (www.mass.gov/ Musical. Free. from 12 noon – 4:00 pm, and from 12 marinefisheries). noon until curtain time on Tickets for the Dec. 13, 14, 20 and The Dec. 19 public hearings will 21 performances are on sale at the performance days. Tickets are also include: (1) Winter Flounder Manage - available online 24 hours a day at box office, 401-921-6800 or online at ment (322 CMR 6.03); (2) Asian www.OceanStateTheatre.org. www.OceanStateTheatre.org and via Horseshoe Crabs (322 CMR 6.34); (3) telephone during normal box office Expand the Small Mesh Squid Fishery hours by calling (401) 921-6800. Time Exchange Meet (322 CMR 8.07); (4) Authorization to Introduce your child to the magic The Dartmouth and Westport Sell Non-Conforming Aquaculture of live theatre at the new state-of-the- members of the Southeastern Mass. Raised Finfish (322 CMR 14.02); (5) art Ocean State Theatre!
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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, December 12, 2013 Page 9 Recipe of the Week High school has possible “sexting” case Sour Cream Rolls By Beth David charges. 2 1/4 cups flour Editor “We are no immune to the 2 tbs sugar The Fairhaven School Department problems out there in society,” said 1 envelope rapid-rise yeast sent out a press release and the High Ms. Kohler. “We are trying to help 1 tsp salt School place calls to parents kids make better choices.” 3/4 cup sour cream announcing an investigation into a She said the school resource case of “inappropriate material” that officers have been informed since the 1/4 cup water “may have” been seen by students. beginning and were investigating. 1 tbs butter or margarine School officials were careful not to She said that they had not foind 1 large egg say what exactly the material was, or and probable cause for criminal Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, how many students were involved, charges. undissolved yeast and salt in a citing student privacy. Fairhaven police department large mixer bowl. Heat sour Several parents, however, said that spokesperson Kevin Kobza would not cream, water and butter until very a partial picture of a naked comment on the case specifically, but sophomore girl was sent to another said that it is illegal to send a picture warm; add to flour mixture. student via cellphone, known as of anyone under the age of 18 in Beat 2 minutes at medium “sexting,” but using an application “various stages of undress.” It is speed with electric mixer, that does not keep the picture on the considered child pornography, even occasionally scraping mixture; screen for long. The result is that if sent by a person of him or herself if add egg and remaining flour to police and school officials are having the person is under 18. make a soft batter. difficulty proving that anything Sgt. Kobza also said that Spoon evenly in 12 greased 2.5” happened at all. “inappropriate material” could mean “At this point in time, there is no a variety of things, not only naked muffin cups. Cover, let rise until probable cause that a crime has been photos. double in size, about 1 hour. committed. As a result, this remains a Sources in the school, however, Bake in 400° oven for 15–18 school matter,” reads the press confirmed to the Neighb News that minutes or until golden brown. release. sexting was being investigated. Remove from pan and cool on In a follow-up interview, FHS It is unclear how many students wire rack. Principal Tara Quirk Kohler would were involved. By Lucy Peixoto not give any more details, except to Sgt. Kobza said that police would say that all students involved are need concrete evidence, such as a the minors. picture still being on a cell phone, in To share a recipe Ms. Kohler said her main concern order to charge someone. was “restoring the dignity” of the ••• with your neighbors students involved and not making the Mail to 166 Dogwood St., Fairhaven, matter any worse for those involved. MA 02719; fax to 508-991-5580; She emphasized that the activity LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: email to neighbnews@ comcast.net did not rise to the level of criminal www.Facebook.com/NeighbNews $ 95 With Coupon 508-992-6622 Reg. $13.95 OVER 30 YEARS Exp. 1/31/14 EXPERIENCE GREAT CUT 10 NN Fairhaven, MA Fairhaven Walk in 7 days Quality Remodeling & Finish Work • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks Sconticut Square Mon.-Fri., 9–8 All Types of Interior & Exterior Remodeling • Fully Insured Next to Subway Sat., 9–6 508-991-7200 Sun., 10–5 MA H.I.C. Reg. #125134 • MA Const. Sup. Lic #007769 • EPA Lead-Safe Cert.
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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, December 12, 2013 Page 11 Acushnet votes to abolish Board of Public Works By Jean Perry ing themselves accountable to nobody Neighb News Correspondent ought not to be trusted by anybody.” The Acushnet Board of Public Mr. Howcroft spoke of the Works got the boot, 125 boots to be struggling citizens who were “hit with precise, when Special Town Meeting an unfair bill,” and was cut off by members on 12/9 voted in favor of Moderator Robert Francis. eliminating the BPW in a decisive “This is not about the water rates,” majority vote of 125-37. said Mr. Francis. “I don’t want The article called for an amend - discussion on the water rates.” ment to the town charter abolishing Oh, but it was about the water the BPW, leaving the Selectboard as rates, whispered some voters in the lawful successor of the authority attendance among themselves. And and responsible for all matters in the that was not the only time water rates Department of Public Works. would be brought up that evening. The Special Town Meeting came as Following Mr. Howcroft, Edward a result of a petition signed by 271 Hardy brought up his outrageous Acushnet residents, mostly angry water bill, but promptly stated that over what they considered a sudden he was not there that evening for that. Roland Lavallee, who initiated the citizens and unexpected hike in their water His concern was over taking his right petition to have the Acushnet Board of bills because of a new universal $168 away to vote out BPW members and Public Works eliminated, addresses Town base fee. hold them accountable. Meeting on Monday, 12/9. The measure “This is the democratic process in “Don’t give up your right to vote,” passed overwhelmingly and will now have to be approved by the legislature. Photo by action,” said Selectboard Chair Leslie Mr. Hardy advised residents. Jean Perry. Dakin, “and we will honor the will of Gail Rodrigues, a former Finance you people tonight.” Committee member, said the problem Selectboard Member Kevin Gaspar Some residents took the floor and is that no one runs against those said it was not the Selectboard’s spoke in favor of the charter change seeking to be elected to the BPW and objective to take over the BPW, and while others spoke to preserve the the seats cannot even be filled. She the last thing he wanted to do was status quo, mainly concerned that the also asked what the financial impact arbitrarily change the water rates “on change would deprive the citizens of of eliminating the BPW would be to a guess” without enough forethought. their right to vote, or vote out, the Town. He added that day-to-day duties members of the BPW if they were Mr. Dakin offered up some “facts would have to be delegated to town dissatisfied with their performance. and history” on the BPW and brought employees “lightly” to avoid budget First to take the floor, current BPW up how poor communication is increases and overburdening of Member Norman Fredette cautioned between the BPW and other town responsibilities. voters against jettisoning the BPW boards, and the expired water Finance Director Cathy Doane said saying, “Be careful what you wish for contract with the City of New Bedford she normally does not speak at town ’cause you just might get it.” that has not been negotiated since meetings, but she wanted everyone “I just don’t like the concept of 2010. He was interrupted by the present to hear about her “compli- getting rid of a board and adding moderator to stick to Ms. Rodrigues’s cated relationship with the Board of responsibility to a different board,” question about financial impact. Public Works and with other elected said Conservation Commission Mr. Dakin continued, though, boards” and how often she is not Member Robert Rocha. saying the Selectboard has what it included in many of their financial School Committee member John takes more than the BPW to oversee decisions, yet she often takes the Howcroft quoted Thomas Paine when the DPW on a day-to-day basis and heat for them. urging voters to vote in favor of the then stated, “I’d say there are She said the BPW is a group of charter change. “A body of men hold - significant savings to be had.” ACUSHNET: cont’d next page Roxann’s Doggy Daycare for Small Breeds & Pupppies Now Available Gardening Center 508-763-5351 Custom Wreaths: Decorated and undecorated, or design your own. Pick your own decorations and we will create it for you. Centerpieces • Greens • Cemetery Pots & Baskets Organic Handmade Soap: Makes a great gift! 111 Main Street Gift Certificates Acushnet, MA 02743 www.diamondintheruff.com Open Every Day 189 Alden Road • Fairhaven • 508-961-1624 Kelli Tomlinson
Page 12 Thursday, December 12, 2013 Fairhaven Neighborhood News ACUSHNET: cont’d from previous page elected volunteers who are hard to The man who initiated the petition hand count on the vote, Mr. Ciopper get a hold of with only one full-time to eliminate the BPW, Roland made a motion for a secret ballot, due and one part-time clerk. Lavallee, told residents not to fear to the nature of the vote and the DPW “I think they do the best they can that they are giving up their right to workers who may feel intimidated with the manpower they have,’ said vote out board members who do not openly casting their votes. The Ms. Doane, “but there simply aren’t perform their duties, reminding motion was seconded but only a enough people to serve the residents voters that they can always vote out handful of people voted in favor. today.” the Selectboard members. During the hand count, the future Former Selectperson Mike Ciopper Paul Pelletier, a former FinCom of the BPW was clear, just by looking had harsh words for Ms. Doane, member who recently sought around at the sea of raised hands questioning her own availability, and appointment to the BPW but was flooding the gymnasium of the Ford later telling to the Neighb News after rejected because the Selectboard Middle School. the meeting that Ms. Doane also found his method of expressing The next step is for the holds a full-time accountant position interest unacceptable, spoke in favor Selectboard to vote at their next for the Town of Rehoboth and is now of keeping the BPW intact saying, “I meeting on 12/16 to petition the serving as a full-time employee to can’t see why we’re eliminating a General Court to approve the charter both towns. board just because of one issue.” change and move it through the In follow-up phone interviews, He advocated helping the BPW legislature. Until then, it is status quo, however, Town Administrator Alan instead of dumping them, eliciting with the BPW still intact and con - Coutinho, Ms. Doane, and the applause from some in attendance. tinuing to perform its elected duties. assistant accountant for Rehoboth all Selectboard Member David Wojnar After the meeting, Mr. Fredette said confirmed that Ms. Doane’s position later stated, “This is not Board of he did not take the vote personally. with Rehoboth is part-time, with Mr. Selectmen versus the Board of Public Reacting to the outcome of the Coutinho stating that Ms. Doane’s Works. It’s about who’s going to vote, Mr. Dakin stated confidently, hours with Rehoboth do not conflict manage things on a day-to-day basis.” “We (the Selectboard) have the with her contract hours of 9-4 with Joseph Francis doubted that the expertise, the experience, and the Acushnet and that she has “an water rates would be any lower if the resources to manage this…the Board impeccable reputation with the Selectboard had authority at this time of Public works is composed of Department of Revenue and with the saying, “Just look at the tax rates!” volunteers who are inexperienced.” Town of Acushnet.” As the moderator called for the •••
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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, December 12, 2013 Page 15 Benoit Square welcomes Santa Claus at annual lighting By Beth David decorated the square in some pretty children just stared at the big man. Editor cold weather getting ready for the big The square is located near the old Santa Claus visited the annual night. Oxford School at the junction of Main lighting of Benoit Square courtesy of This year, the new gazebo, and Adams Street. The public is the antique fire truck on Friday, 12/6. installed on October 31, took center invited to use the square and enjoy Greeting him was a hardy crowd of stage, with the Christmas tree inside the lights at any time. neighborhood children, with their and lights all around the gazebo. Santa will make several adults in tow, singing Christmas Inside the NFIA headquarters, appearances in Fairhaven this Carols and “Here Comes Santa Claus” Santa handed out coloring books and weekend for Old-Time Holiday events, at just the right moment, led by crayons. A few brave young’uns made including the Town Hall Sing on Natalie Hemingway in her festive sure to take advantage of the Saturday (see page 6 for listing). “Mrs. Claus” outfit. situation and ask for things on their Contact the Office of Tourism for a Members of the North Fairhaven Christmas lists. Jackson Ponte, 4, said full list of events, 508-979-4085, or visit Improvement Association, including he wanted a dinasaur that turns into a http://fairhaventours.blogspot.com/ 10-year-old Alexander Dasneves, car (a transformer), while other
ABOVE LEFT: Mrs. Claus greets a youngster at the annual lighting of Benoit Square in North Fairhaven on Friday, 12/6. MIDDLE: Jackson Ponte poses for a shot after asking Santa for a Transformer. RIGHT, L-R: Emmalyn Botelho and Irelynn Potvin pose with Santa. BELOW LEFT: Carter Bourgeois shakes the big man’s hand after receiving his coloring book and crayons. BELOW RIGHT: Santa Claus makes his grand entrance on the antique fire engine. Photos by Beth David. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.com. Visit us at www.Facebook.com/NeighbNews to see more photos of this and other events. Individual photos are available for purchase.
Page 16 Thursday, December 12, 2013 Fairhaven Neighborhood News Acushnet lights up the fire station for the holidays By Beth David with marshmallows AND whipped Editor cream. With lots of laughs, singing and hot Santa arrived on the fire truck as chocolate the town of Acushnet children sang “Here Comes Santa greeted Santa Claus and held its Claus,” led by the Ford Middle School annual lighting of the fire station on choir and Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher Sunday, 12/8. Sponsored by the as Emcee. Firefighters Association and the Miss Apple Peach Bethany Police Association, the event Fernandes, Jr. Miss Apple Peach Amy included Christmas Carols, time with Pringle, and Miss Massachu setts Santa, free cookies and hot chocolate Junior High Camryn Kruger also joined in the singing and the festivi - ties inside the fire station.
TOP RIGHT: A little girl can barely contain herself during the singing portion of the program while waiting for Santa to arrive at the annual lighting of the fire station in Acushnet on Sunday, 12/8. ABOVE TOP LEFT: Waylon Aguiar doesn’t look too happy on Santa’s knee, while it’s all smiles for Levi Aguiar and Skye Dwelly. Meanwhile Savannah Dwelly and Santa share a knowing look. ABOVE LEFT: The fire station in Acushnet is all lit up for the season. ABOVE RIGHT: Morgan Roderiques has Santa’s full attention as she tells him what she wants for Christmas. Photos by Beth David. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.com. Visit us at www.Facebook.com/NeighbNews to see more photos of this and other events. Individual photos are available for purchase. New Bedford lights up the common The City of New Bedford held its annual lighting of the Clasky Common Park located on the corners of County, Pearl and Pope Streets on Sunday, 12/8. Mayor Jon Mitchell and several city councilors were on hand to greet Santa. The Showstoppers and the Parker School Chorus entertained hundreds of hardy souls who turned out on a frigid night. Free hot chocolate and visits with Santa added to the festive atmosphere as people waited for the lights to go on. The display will remain until after New Year’s. LEFT: Santa’s sleigh at take-off is one of the more impressive displays at the Clasky Common Park. This year it’s along Pearl Street. The display includes a reindeer barn, “Santas Around the World,” and thousands of lights. Photo by Beth David. it in color at www.NeighbNews.com
Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, December 12, 2013 Page 17 Planning passes proposed marijuana dispensary bylaw By Jean Perry “You can’t keep them out,” Mr. acknowledged the moratorium, Neighb News Correspondent Roderiques stated, and you can’t which is separate from the RMD The Fairhaven Planning Board, keep the options you don’t like out bylaw, is “still a little iffy” with no except for one member, is satisfied either, he added. “You can’t segregate Special Town Meeting in sight. “We with its bylaw for zoning registered the law for your own preference.” won’t let that fall through the cracks.” marijuana dispensaries (RMDs) and Mr. Fleurent carried on, prompting Board Member Peter Nopper this voted 12/10 to forward it to Town Mr. Roderiques to challenge Mr. time disclosed at the beginning of the Meeting after a 7-1 vote before eight Fleurent to “an hour-long debate” public hearing that he owns a supporters and one opposed in over medicinal marijuana and business within the proposed overlay attendance. constitu tional law, if only the chair district. There was minimal discussion over would allow. Also at the meeting, the board the details of the bylaw which “piggy- “But you’re here on a zoning continued until 1/14 the hearing for back” the State’s regulations with matter,” Mr. Roderiques said to a now BlueWave Capital’s plan to construct additional town restrictions on red-faced Mr. Fleurent. a solar facility at 211 Mill Road. The zoning. The bylaw would limit RMDs “And until you have…a consti - plan, for the most part, conforms to to an overlay district the board tutional designation next to your the Town’s solar bylaw, but details created within the existing industrial name,” said Mr. Roderiques, “then such as screening and “selective zone on Alden Road by special permit you can worry about that.” cutting” of trees requires further granted by the Planning Board. Ms. Cripps concurred with Mr. discussion. If an RMD is coming to Fairhaven, Fleurent and remarked on the The board continued the public “This is how I’d like to see it done,” incongruence of federal law and state hearing for Mary Vander Pol’s Earle said Chairperson Wayne Hayward. law. Street definitive subdivision after an An existing proposal for an RMD informal, but lengthy, discussion with has identified the former Lottery Engineer Ken Ferreira who was office on Pequod Street as a possible ordered to appear for an update location. That building falls within the before the board would agree to overlay district, and when Mr. You can’t keep them out... another continuance at the Hayward asked Compassionate Care applicant’s request. Clinic President Shelley Stormo if she You can’t segregate Board members expressed their found the bylaw acceptable, she said the law for your ongoing concerns over drainage and, absolutely. most notably, the encroachment of a “I think it’s reasonable,” said Ms. own preference house on the proposed street. Stormo. “I don’t see any problem with Mr. Hayward strongly urged Mr. it.” [John Roderiques] Ferreira to relocate the street farther Much of the discussion stalled on away from the house or else the plan Board Member Rene Fleurent Jr.’s could not be approved. The matter opposition to medicinal marijuana was continued until 1/28. and the state’s regulations allowing The board also discussed recom - RMDs to cultivate in one location and “Oh, another constitutional mending to the Selectboard that a retail in another. lawyer,” uttered Mr. Roderiques. chicane (street island) on Oliver “So they could set up a farm stand Worst-case scenario, commented Street remain, despite a petition from in our town,” said Mr. Fleurent. Mr. Hayward, it would all take place in 50 residents and a letter from BPW Board Member Kaisa Cripps also the industrial zone, thanks now to the Superintendent Vincent Furtado expressed concern over splitting up bylaw. requesting the removal of the chicane the use, stating that she thought the Resident Diane Hahn told the for traffic flow and safety. board’s intent was to have “all board that, as a potential client of the The board recommended a 12-foot aspects have to happen at one RMD, she thought board members cut in the chicane to allow for full facility.” might still hold a misconception on turn-around access for two “These are treatment centers,” said the type of person the business properties and that the costs are not Mr. Hayward. “Again, this is a special would attract and an “older way of borne by the Town. permit…it gives us a lot of latitude.” thinking about medicinal marijuana.” At the board’s next meeting on “I’m not in favor of this bylaw to “I’m not the kind of person who is 12/17, members will discuss the begin with,” Mr. Fleurent reminded going to go over there, buy my dime possibility of changing the covenant everyone. bag, and smoke my doobie in my back on the G. Bourne Knowles property “We don’t need to go down that yard,” said Ms. Hahn. PLANNING: cont’d on page 21 road,” said Mr. Hayward. Resident But Mr. Fleurent said he felt Richard Clark of 20 Main St., Fairhaven • 508-997-4794 strongly that, “They shouldn’t be Timothy Street [email protected] www.originalpierce.com allowed to just sell in this town.” told the board, “I Hours: Mon.–Fri., 12-5 • Sat., 12-4 Finance Committee Chair John would urge the ORIGINALS BY PIERCE & CO. Roderiques, attending the meeting as strongest Creators of handcrafted scrimshaw, a resident, lectured Mr. Fleurent on restriction.” pocket & sheath knives, jewelry, decor, desk & bar jurisdiction and the law. Mr. Hayward accessories, artifacts and premiums using Genuine Shed Antler and Fossilized Tusk. 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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, December 12, 2013 Page 19 Three local authors offer books in time for Christmas From Press Release Materials Network (USA) Oracle award for Bad Lucky Number: $10.95; Round Three local authors, including two lifetime achievement. Corners: $17.43 from Fairhaven, have recently The book is available at Baker Available at Baker Books in Dart - released books, just in time for the Books in Dartmouth, at the Bookstall mouth and Partners Village Store in gift-giving season. in Marion and on Amazon. com. List Westport. Or order from the author Fairhaven resident and folk music price is $14.00 for personalized inscriptions: legend Maggi Peirce has published A Another Fairhaven resident, 508-992-4123 or [email protected]. Belfast Girl, weaving stories of a Clement Beaulieu has just published Round Corners is also available on girlhood on “the singing streets” of his second mystery novel, both set in Amzon.com and iUniverse.com Ireland, marriage in Scotland, and New Bedford in the 1930s and 1940s. New Bedford native Jennifer De arrival in America. Those of you who You know Clem because you’ve Sousa, now a surgical RN, in Fall remember Tryworks will remember seen his accountant sign on the neck. River, has written about her struggle her from the coffee houses held there. “When I’m not doing income taxes, with Lupus in Metal Butterfly: Lupus, “I am a Belfast girl: reared in the I’m having fun conjuring up fantasy,” the enemy that lurked within in me. singing streets of Northern Ireland’s he writes. The book was written to uplift those capital city, married in Scotland and The characters of both novels are struggling with personal or medical finally arriving in America in 1964, based on stories or recollections from issues. It’s a story that reiterates that where kindly circumstances hailed my earlier days, as part of a large anything is possible with the proper me in the late 1960s as a singer and French Canadian family, living in the guidance and attitude. storyteller of her native land.” So triple deckers of New Bedford. Being “I had a great upbringing and could Maggi Kerr Peirce sums up her a fan of mystery novels and TV have been anything I wanted,” De remarkable life as a bearer of her programs, I’ve woven these larger- Sousa said. “It was my life goal to native song culture from Belfast to than-life persons into tales of become a nurse so that I could give the American folk music revival of the suspense and ambiguity. back what others have given me. late Twentieth Century. Also a As an enthusiast of the serial Jennifer was born at St Luke’s revered storyteller, Maggi (no “e,” she movies of the past, both novels call Hospital in New Bedford and was was named for an Irish breakfast for more. Bad Lucky Number diagnosed with a Hemangioma. As cereal) has been featured at the concludes — the end for now. And she grew, the Hemangioma spread National Storytelling Festival and Round Corners ends with more to be down the left side of her face leaving received the National Storytelling revealed. BOOKS: cont’d on page 21 Dr. Brian K. Bowcock Fairhaven Chiropractic Office • Auto Injuries • Job Injuries • Neck • Low Back • Board Certified Injuries Injuries in Orthopedics • Headaches DOT Exams by Appointment Call 508-997-3600 Nos falamos Portugues Most insurances accepted, including United Healthcare & HMO Blue
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Page 20 Thursday, December 12, 2013 Fairhaven Neighborhood News NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR CLASSIFIEDS SNOW PLOWING & SEWING ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, GIFTS & WE BUY UNWANTED CARS AND TRUCKS MORE: Acushnet. Call 508-995-0985 or 508- Fairhaven Meetings ong Pay $200 & up cash. Call 508-400-5551. ong 542-6262 (cell). Ongoing Board of Appeals FAIRHAVEN ALARM SYSTEM, SINCE 1976 2001 BMW 330i. Premium pkg. & Sport pkg. Har- Tues., 1/7, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Burglar, Fire and Camera Systems. mon Kardon Stereo, leather, moon roof, automatic. Ask about our low rate on U.L 24-hour alarm 110,000 miles, $7399 OBO. Call 508-326-2448 Board of Public Works monitoring and FREE MONITORING. Mon., 12/16, Arsene St., 6 p.m. Replace your old alarm system with a new SEMI-RETIRED ELECTRICIAN: system for as little as $299 Complete 40 years experience. Lic. #E21920. Community Preservation FREE ESTIMATE: 508-992-7633 Small jobs preferred. Old houses a specialty. Paul Days 508-965-7446. 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Call covenant was placed on the property Acushnet Meetings 508-958-0925. 10/10 in 2006 when Town Meeting voted to FOR SALE: 2013 Haulmark Passport Cargo rezone it from single family to multi- Board of Health Trailer, 6X12 (Black), Ramp rear door, Rear family. The covenant restricts the size Tues., 12/17, Parking Ways, 6 p.m. stabilizer jacks, Roof vent, GVWR 2,980 lbs, of the buildings, the number of units to Selectboard Must Sell $2,500, Call Ron 774-451-4521 12/19 50 and the bedrooms to two per unit. Mon., 12/16, Town Hall, 4 p.m. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD IN THE NEIGHB NEWS: Only $7 for three lines, $1 each In March of 2010, the Planning additional line. Call Beth at 508-979-5593. Board voted to remove the covenent, TIDE TABLE but the Selectboard did not. It US Army Corps of Engineers, Cape Cod FREE EXERCISE BIKE Good condition. Canal/Wing’s Neck Displays calculate distance, calories. etc. Call requires both boards to remove the Chris at 508-542-0758. covenant. ••• Dec. HIGH LOW 2013 a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. CASH PAID. JUNK CARS AND TRUCKS BOOKS: cont’d from page 201 $300 and up. her with a massive birth defect. After Thursday 12 0341 1607 1034 2151 12/191 Call 508-809-0848. 12/19 six constructive plastic surgeries her Friday 13 0439 1703 1117 2226 FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE State approved image improved drastically, and she Saturday 14 0531 1752 1153 2303 for Mass. license to carry firearms or FID card. Sunday 15 0617 1837 ---- 1224 Call Phil Lacerda, 508-989-6093. ongoing became more comfortable with her self appearance. At the age of 17 she ------2342* almost died in Lisbon Portugal, and Monday 16 0700 1919 ---- 1254 was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Tuesday 17 0739 1959 0023* 1327 Public Hearings/ Erythematosus (SLE). In 2005, she Wednesday 18 0816 2038 0106* 1403 Legal Notices had a major flare triggering her heart Thursday 19 0853 2118 0148* 1439 and kidneys leading her to Conges - Friday 20 0928 2158 0231* 1514 Board of Appeals tive Heart failure and Renal Failure. Saturday 21 1005 2239 0312 1550 The Fairhaven Board of Appeals will hold a She had been on dialysis for a year, *= Predicted minus tides from -0.1 ft. to -1.0 ft Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at and was on a transplant list. However, **Predicted minus tides from -1.1 ft to -2.0 ft or more 6:00 PM in the Town Hall to consider the follow - by a miracle of God her kidneys ing petitions: 1. Petitioner: Nicholas Costa, RE: 16 started functioning again. Like snowflakes, my Holcomb Street, Plat 25, Lot 134, Certificate “Happiness and faith are the keys #21320; 198-23-4B: A Special Permit is to a better life,” De Sousa said. “The Christmas memories required for Building Trades as a Home Occupation. miracles in the book give people the gather and dance — each 2. Petitioner: Route 6 Properties, LLC, RE: 4 hope and courage needed to fight Shirley Street, Plat 26, Lot 13M, Book 6196 their own battles.” beautiful, unique and and Page 344; 198-18: Short 15’ of the req - uired 20’ front and rear setbacks within a Busi- The book is available on Amazon. too soon gone. ness District. com and at iUniverse.com. Cover Peter DeTerra, Chairman price: $16.95. Deborah Whipp
Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, December 12, 2013 Page 21 Developer says north turbine foundation issue not “significant” By Beth David stabilized. The turbine started spin- who value quiet and good health, that’s Editor ning again on December 5th. Mr. Shah something that was taken from them.” The north turbine on Arsene Street said the next scheduled maintenance Meanwhile, on the legal front, the in Fairhaven is spinning again, after is in the spring and it would not be group of neighbors has been buoyed being off for 11 days after a scheduled surprising if additional work is by developments in Falmouth, where inspec tion found that the base had needed at that time. the Selectboard and the Zoning Board dropped down .19 inches in one spot. Louise Barteau, who has been of Appeals are battling each other. The cure called for pouring in a actively opposed to the WT’s on The ZBA has ruled the turbines there cement-like substance and waiting for Arsene Street, said the problem with a nuisance and a judge agreed and it to dry. Meanwhile, crews also did the north turbine is just one in a long ordered them to be shut down from 7 some minor repairs to the outside of line of problems with WTs in a variety p.m, to 7 a.m. and all day on Sundays the base. of other cities and towns in Massa - and holidays. The Selectboard did not According to Sumul Shah of Fair - chusetts and Rhode Island. comply, causing the judge to issue a haven Wind LLC, the issue of the tilting “It doesn’t give you confidence,” public verbal slap. windmill was not significant, because Ms. Barteau said that the fact it was such a small measure. that the judge issued an injunction, He said it took very sophisticated The turbine is safe. The bedrock means the issue is serious and that instruments to find the problem, and the neighbors’ case has a that settling into the soil is not unex - is not moving. The anchors “reasonable chance” to succeed. pected in the first couple of years. “What’s important in this case is “It’s not unusual for it to settle,” aren’t moving. It’s the soil in the court recognized the harm said Mr. Shah, adding that the the gap between the bedrock being done to the Andersons,” said repairs are covered in the warranty. Ms. Barteau, naming a couple in the He emphasized that the .19” is a and the foundation (that is Falmouth case. “The judge looked at very small amount and that the the medical evidence and financial tower sways in the wind up to eight settling) [Sumul Shah] records and saw a reasonable inches anyway. chance for them to succeed, and by “It’s about achieving perfection,” not granting the injunction it would said Mr. Shah. she said. “I think we’ve worried all cause them harm.” He said the situation is not the along about public safety.” Ms. Barteau also attended a hear ing same as in Charlestown, where the She said neither she nor people at the state house where Falmouth turbine sank three inches, which, is she has consulting are worried that residents were allowed to testify “really significant.” The turbine in the turbine would “fall down.” about the harm they have suffered Charlestown has a different anchoring “The worry is that those things are since those turbines started spinning. system and is in different soil. built to be very balanced,” she said, She said the Andersons showed In Fairhaven, both turbines are so it if it is “out of kilter at the top,” “great courage” for continuing to fight anchored in bedrock. There is a small then there will be increased pressure for their rights when people have area, a few feet, of soil between the on gears and it will create more noise. “scoffed at them.” bedrock and the concrete base of the Noise has been the biggest issue “It’s so good to hear a judge say ‘we turbine, and that is where the settling with the turbines, with neighbors hear you and are listening to you.’” took place. complaining that their quiet neigh - Ann Ponichtera DeNardis, the “The turbine is safe. The bedrock bor hood has been ruined. They are attorney representing the neighbors is not moving. The anchors aren’t unable to sleep and have suffered opposed to the wind turbines, did not moving,” said Mr. Shah. “It’s the soil in health problems as a result. return several calls for comment. the gap between the bedrock and the “We always hope that nothing will That case, which seeks to revoke the foundation,” that is settling. happen. We never want anyone to get building permit for the construction Mr. Shah said he bolts have been hurt,” said Ms. Barteau. “If it fell over, of the turbines, is due back in tightened and the foundation that would be obvious. For the people Superior Court on 12/17. ••• Fairhaven Snow Parking Ban No vehicles shall be permitted to Street to Pleasant Street only from the garage, any vehicle interfering with remain on the hydrant side of all north side of the street to the south the work of removing or plowing streets in Fairhaven from December 1 side of the street to coincide with the snow or ice from any way, and the to March 31 from midnight to 8:00 am Rogers School parking ban. There cost of such removal with all storage and also during the time of any shall be a snow parking ban on charges resulting there from shall be snowfall or snow removal operations. Pleasant Street from Center Street to paid by the owner of such vehicle. On streets with no hydrants, NO Union Street only from the east side The Fairhaven Police Department vehicles shall be permitted to remain to the west side of the street to will strictly enforce this Parking Ban. either on the east side of streets run - coincide with the Rogers School Violators will be towed and/or ning north and south or on the north parking ban. ticketed. side of streets running east and west. The BPW is authorized to remove, By Order of: FAIRHAVEN BOARD OF Exceptions: There shall be a snow or cause to be removed, to some PUBLIC WORKS ban on Center Street from Chestnut convenient place, including a public
Page 22 Thursday, December 12, 2013 Fairhaven Neighborhood News Myra Lopes laid to rest By Beth David that what we should all strive or,” seems that Myra did that with all of Editor said Mr. Murphy. us.” Myra Lopes, author, teacher, He told a story of how her son told He also said the number of people community volunteer and Fairhaven an elderly woman that she could in the room with her when she died history lover, was laid to rest at count on Myra for help if she needed was “incredible,” people from all Riverside Cemetery on Thursday, it. The woman misunderstood and aspects of life. 12/5, after a mass at St. Joseph’s treated Myra as though she were “for “Myra taught me that each person Church in Fairhaven. She was 82 hire,” but she did it anyway. When in her room needed to be treated years old. asked why she did it, she replied respectfully and love, and I will carry Fr. Chris Santangelo told a nearly “Why wouldn’t I, she needed a on that mission as we all should,” he full church that Catholics are sup - helping hand.” said. “Seeing the goodness in each posed to live a life that makes them “Can we not all learn from this type other, despite our differences. I get it ready to be called to heaven at any of generosity of giving of ourself,” Myra and WE get it Myra and you are time. He said Myra “gave very said Mr. Murphy. still teaching us till your last breath.” generously of herself,” and was a He also stressed how she instilled At a graveside service at Riverside teacher and mentor. a sense of community service in her Cemetery, just a stone’s throw from Selectboard chair and fellow children and grandchildren, creating the mausoleum of her precious Henry Rotarian Charles Murphy gave the a lasting legacy. Huttleston Rogers, a large “F” in the eulogy, telling those present that “Myra looked for the good in Fairhaven High School’s blue leaned Myra was a hero. He quoted Mother people,” said Mr. Murphy, and she against the casket. Mourners then Theresa, who spoke at a Rotary worked tirelessly to make Fairhaven a went to the Century House for a International convention and said, brunch and to reminisce about their “we must love until it hurts. If we A big “F” in old friend. Fairhaven High love, we begin to serve.” School’s blue and Monika and Trey Whalley said they “Myra Lopes was the example of white leans lived near Myra for years in a house serving and loving till it hurt and till against the coffin that was owned by Trey’s Uncle she took her last breath on earth,” of Myra Lopes at Louie, so the two families had a long said Mr. Murphy. her graveside history. He explained that Myra had a heart ceremony at When their daughter was born, Riverside condition as a young girl, keeping her Cemetery on 12/5. they needed someone to watch their out of school until she was nine. An author who older daughter. They asked Myra to “Amazing that one of the smartest wrote many books be on call and she readily agreed. women I personally know started about Fairhaven “She was the first responder,” said school at a later age,” said Mr. history, Myra died Trey. Murphy. “She was passionate about at the age of 82 What they didn’t know was that education and setting goals.” on 11/30 Myra was “a mess” about it, accord - Myra’s house growing up always better place each day. “Myra was ing to one of her daughters, said had room for one more. totally present when you would share Monika. But she never let it show to “Many of you here can agree that something with her and then hold the Whalleys. Myra lived this example each day of what you said in the utmost “She was always so nice to the her life and her married life,” said Mr. confidential way. girls,” said Monika. “She was also so Murphy. Mr. Murphy said that Myra was a thoughtful. Always so thoughtful.” He also took time to praise Myra’s prolific letter writer, “from Queen “She put people before personali - marriage and make a little fun of her Elizabeth to Jackie Kennedy to the ties,” continued Monika, noting that cooking. Pope and she always received a Myra would talk to people even if she “Myra was so devoted to Curt, personal letter back...she was our disagreed with them. what an example of a loving married Fairhaven Queen and truly a Dignitary “The whole town just seems so couple that we all have to treasure,” in our Town, yet she would be seen deflated,” she said. he said. Then he told a story of how sweeping Center Street to make sure Sheila Tunstall McKenna said she Myra learned to cook Japanese food our town looked its best prior to any served on two time capsule commi - when Curt was traveling to Japan for special guest arrival,” said Mr. ttees with Myra. The only reason she work. Murphy. served on both committees was bec- “Curt reflected that she turned Married for 58 years, Myra also ause she knew Myra was on them, too. meat to leather,” said Mr. Murphy, but imparted some advice on marriage. “She was such a joy to work with,” then insisted that Myra probably did “She would always tell you the said Ms. Tunstall McKenna, adding that a great job cooking Japanese foods. secret of keeping a good marriage live she is very high-energy. “I’m Type A. She took classes for everything, is keeping the romance alive, the She had a very calming affect on me.” sewing, cake decorating and typing respect, have common interests in “The last thing she said to me was when she wanted to write her first each other, growing with each other Sheila, I love you. You are a very book no matter what your age, listening special friend,” said Ms. Tunstall “She was a woman of vision and (even with your hearing aids out) and McKenna emotionally. determined to share stories and make compromising to make each other “She was one of a kind,” said one this world a much better place...isn’t feel important,” said Mr. Murphy. “It man who did not want his name used.
Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, December 12, 2013 Page 23 Maggie’s Wallet: A True Christmas Tale By Beth David raced back to the Dollar Tree. wallet didn’t leave their names, but Editor “You have your whole life in your Maggie wants them to know how Maggie Galley was having a rough wallet,” she said: credit cards, IDs, much she appreciates their honesty. Christmas season. First, she was money, photos. “I just couldn’t believe it,” said spending a lot of time taking care of She went inside and asked if Maggie. “It’s Christmastime. People people close to her who were sick or anyone had turned in a wallet. need money.” hurt, or otherwise just needed her to Someone had. And it was in the parking lot, where help them with things, including her She opened it, sure that the money, it would be so easy for someone to son who broke his foot and needed and quite possibly the credit cards, walk off with it. mom to do some running around. would be gone. “I just feel that someone was there “It’s just been a bad year,” said Ms. “I didn’t expect, if I did get it back, watching out for me, to teach me a Galley, admitting that her Christmas that the money would be there.” lesson,” she said. spirit was sorely lacking. But it was. All of it. Every dollar. A lesson about Christmas magic, In short: she was dreading “It just helped me so much,” said perhaps? Christmas, not looking forward to it. Ms. Galley. “It re - Retired and on a fixed income, stored Christmas The Gift that Fits Maggie will tell you that she has to for me. and it Everyone: Gift watch every single dollar. That’s why restored my faith she shops at places like the Dollar Tree, in people for me. I Certificates where, undoubtedly, many people are never expected to from YiaYia’s. in the same financial boat as she is. get my money She went there earlier this week to back.” CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: buy her Christmas Cards. They are The store clerk Buy $100 in gift certificates, less than a dollar there. told her that get a $20 one for you* Then she went to Howland someone found it *Offer expires 1/1/14 Greenhouses to buy a wreath. in a carriage in Once a week That’s when she realized she didn’t the parking lot Merry Christmas go Greek! have her wallet with her; a wallet with and turned it in. Yia Yia’s Pizza Cafe $50 dollars in it. The people who & Happy New Year 381 Sconticut Neck Rd. She absolutely panicked, and turned in the 508-990-1919
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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, December 12, 2013 Page 25 From our readers Everyone is in cahoots! tested. It doesn’t mean that those neighborhoods of those most hurting. In meetings that are closed to the hours are the only hours that it is too William Booth is a marvelous public, Fairhaven Town officials, loud — it only means that those were example of a man with the right heart, Fairhaven Wind LLC, the MA DEP, and the hours they looked. acting like Jesus with his sleeves the MA CEC are discussing a Based on the actual test results, rolled up. mitigation plan for the turbines. logic, and statistics, if the turbines A seriousness of purpose takes The reason for this mitigation plan were monitored 24 hours a day, it is shape when a legitimate opportunity is that the MA DEP found multiple likely that we would find the turbines arises to share a hopeful message measured exceedances of the state in violation at all times of day, all with despairing folks. When the noise regulation caused by the times of year, and in all types of audience is least, last, lost, and turbines over the course of a year weather and wind direction. lowest among us as far as social, from August, 2012 to June, 2013. If the town of Fairhaven accepts monetary, and educational standards On the 10 nights over a year, (just Fairhaven Wind’s faulty logic and are concerned, the opportunity 10!) that the DEP tested, they found math as the basis for mitigation, they becomes more of a direct challenge. the turbines violated state noise are signing on to continue to harm What could or would you say to regulations on 5 out of those 10 some of the town’s residents. someone in the midst of being nights. They did not test at all in the Moreover, they are agreeing to do so battered in their personal, social, months of December, January, and in a process that does not include the spiritual, and/or financial life? Could February. They only tested between impacted turbine neighbors, and that you honestly look them in the eye and the hours of 12 and 4 a.m. and they process is clearly being driven by walk away believing you offered did not test in the rain. those who stand to gain the most — something that could make a Despite the promise by Laurel Fairhaven Wind, LLC. difference? Carlson of the MA DEP to the Before making any more decisions If uneasiness has arisen in you, residents of the town to shut down regarding the turbines, the town please listen and be guided by what the turbines if they were found to be could, and should, make a genuine William Booth didn’t just say but did too loud, the MA DEP has refused to effort to listen to those who are in action. He went to the script of God act on behalf of the impacted harmed, and to do due diligence by that said go into all the world and neighbors. seeking truly independent expert make disciples. He relied on what God The Fairhaven Board of Health acoustical advice on behalf of the said about seeking Him and His initially did the right thing and called neighbors. Kingdom first and all the other things for the turbines to be shut down from That would be the fair and right would be taken care of. He believed 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in order to give some thing to do. that if he served the least of God’s relief to the neighbors. They later Louise Barteau, Fairhaven children, he would be serving God directly. revoked that decision under Salvation Army’s work considerable pressure from Fairhaven Friends, the question remains: Wind, LLC and their various and rooted in Christian faith what could you possibly say to sundry supporters. It is my privilege to be a volunteer someone in the midst of human Fairhaven Wind has subsequently with the Salvation Army Ministry in despair? Real love is God alone come up with a mitigation plan that is New Bedford. The work that is done because that is His nature. Any other based on faulty logic and math. They there speaks for itself, especially with human variation of love doesn’t claim that the turbines are only too those who struggle in our community qualify as divine. “It’s not by might or loud under the specific conditions during this pressure-packed holiday power, but by my Spirit,” saith the and at the specific times that they season. The faithful effectiveness of Lord. Real hope is the anchor of our were tested. Majors Gilbert, BethEllen Parkhurst, soul and the vision God is willing to For example, the DEP never tested and their year round staff is most give us to see beyond this life into His in the rain, (because the instruments admirable and truly remarkable. Heaven with the eyes of our can’t be used outdoors in the rain). All of this wonderful work has its understanding heart. To Fairhaven Wind that means that roots in a man who lived in another When we focus on the essence of the wind turbines are never too loud country a century and a half ago. William Booth’s message, we see in the rain. Any intelligent and logical William Booth, the founder of the Jesus Himself telling people He loved person knows that that is a false Salvation Army, has grown to become them and He alone was their eternal conclusion. The only thing it tells us one of the great heroes in the Hope. The only way a true message of is that they didn’t test in the rain. Christian faith and one of mine in hope gets through to anyone is when In fact, many of the neighbors have particular. It was in the midst of the it is transmitted from God’s heart — told me that the turbines are the fog of human despair that he the source and place of real love and loudest in the rain. relentlessly set out to share the lively hope. Fairhaven Wind also wants us to greatest, most encouraging, and most Steven J. Bouley, Fairhaven believe that the turbines only need to profound message known to man. He be turned off between 12 a.m. and didn’t do it from a cushy pulpit, slick It is Christmas in 4 a.m. because that is the only time television studio, or pastor’s study. the heart that puts the MA DEP found violations. He started by walking through the Between 12 a.m. and 4 a.m. is the streets of London, England in the Christmas in the air. only time period that the MA DEP sweaty, bloody, and foul smelling W.T. Ellis
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