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The little paper with a big voice! Volume 16, Issue 28 • July 22, 2021 Teeming with information you need. (And some you don’t need, but will be glad you have anyway.) Into the foggy night

James Nevells*, going out on his first fishing trip mugs up to the camera with a strong man pose as the scalloper Karen Nicole leaves port from Fairhaven, Mass., on Sunday, 7/18/21, at around 8:15 p.m., while other crew members are on deck, and a man fishes off the dock in the background. See page 17 for Karen Nicole in the fog. Photo by James Mahaney. *Fixes omission from previous versions (name). 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 16, Issue 28 WEST ISLAND — Thursday, July 22, 2021 A day late and many dollars short. Copyright 2021 Elizabeth A. David Editor: Beth David Well, the election is Monday Photographers/Correspondents: and we have our last minute Elizabeth DaCunha, Mary Macedo surprise (see page 3). The turf Jean Perry, Glenn C. Silva project has caused a bit of Published weekly on Thursday by controversy. And we have lot of Fairhaven Neighborhood News, LLC, at 166 Dogwood Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 letters (pages 24,, 25, 26), and Beth David, Publisher they’re all about the election. [email protected] www.NeighbNews.com A lot of work went into getting this recall election to 508-979-5593 • Fax: 508-991-5580 happen. 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By Beth David Monroe in a phone interview, the cuts lighting around the field; and adding Editor in sports programs, staff that left and accessible permanent bathrooms. The turf project at Fairhaven High other expenses that were curtailed Mr. Monroe said the SC was led to School was controversial from the due to COVID-19 restrictions, resulted believe that they could get away with start, not for the project, but for the in the $800K surplus. using a trailer or portable toilets funding. Last October, the project was The accusation that the School instead of building permanent supposed to be funded by Town Committee purposely did not bathrooms. But after all the plans Meeting by borrowing $1.2 million. publicly acknowledge the surplus were made, they were told that they But when it seemed like TM would funds is simply not true, said Mr. needed to build bathrooms on site. not get the required 2/3 vote for Monroe. He said the SC was notified He said they discussed how to borrowing, Superintendent Robert in January by Dr. Baldwin that some spend the money, “All along the Baldwin amended the article to take funds would be available due to way...starting in January.” the money from the town’s stabiliza - COVID. The SC discussed using the After the SC awarded the contract, tion fund, which only requires a funds for repairs to the wheelchair they sent the procurement to Interim majority vote. It passed. ramp at the administration building, Town Administrator Wendy Graves Now, towards the end of the repairing or replacing benches at the for approval. campaigning for the special election, middle school, and a list of other Ms. Graves said in an email that which is Monday, a new controversy things. she received the $2,181,366 procure- has sprung up around the project. Meanwhile, the turf field project ment form after Town Meeting. She Stasia Powers, who is on the School was moving along and some contacted the school to ask where Committee and is running for Select additional work was recommended the additional money was coming Board in that special election, has by the consultant. Mr. Monroe said from and Mr. Monroe responded. Ms. been criticized for supporting the the original amount from Town Graves said she also contacted the project, and also for supporting the Meeting, plus $200,000 from the trust town auditor and town counsel to use of $800,000 in additional funding. fund, was for the turf field only. The make sure it was all legal. The extra funds are money from consultant recommended work to the At that point, it was just a done last year’s budget that did not get bleachers, or at least wrapping them deal. spent due to COVID-19. According to and using underneath for storage; But then information starting School Committee Chairperson Brian fixing the fencing and updating the TURF: cont’d next page

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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 22, 2021 Page 3 TURF: cont’d from previous page circulating on social media about the controversy is due to politics and the Select Board would have known additional $800K, with accusations election. In a letter in this week’s sooner. and criticism about spending the issue (see page 25) he wrote: “...most He said Select Board Chairperson money on “extras” at the field, and of what is being said is political noise Dan Freitas’s contention that they complaints that the public was not generated from the incompetence just found out two weeks ago was not notified. and lack of leadership at Town Hall. true, as the Interim TA had the Ms. Powers responded to the The same people that are throwing information in mid-June, a timeline criticism in a statement in last week’s rocks are the same people that that Ms. Graves’s email corroborates. issue, saying the extra funds were due criticize the condition of our Mr. Monroe said the department to the “extraordinary circumstances facilities/fields.” would have been open to listening to caused by COVID-19.” In the phone interview Mr. Monroe the town about other uses for the She said it was important to said that the previous town adminis - money. include some of the alternates, such trator had frequent meetings with the “Of course we want what’s best for as updating the lighting ($400,00), school department during budget the town,” said Mr. Monroe. “We did which will reduce the impact on season. The current Interim TA, he what we were elected to do.” neighbors. said, only met with the SC once, and “No educational programs were that was at their request. He noted that all committee cut to fund this project,” wrote Ms. The first he heard of it being a members live in Fairhaven. Powers. “Special Ed services remain controversy, he said, was when he Mr. Monroe said there is no way of intact and in fact will be expanded to saw posts on social media. knowing if the information was improve Social/ Emotional Services in He said the accusation that anyone strategically released on social media the coming year.” tried to hide the information is simply to hurt Ms. Powers’s chances in the The funds will “deliver a more not true. election. But the timing is suspect. complete project” said Ms. Powers. “All I know is the information was The recall election is on Monday, She and Mr. Monroe both stressed there,” said Mr. Monroe, adding that if 7/26 (see page 19). Voters will decide that school department money is there had been “trust and a if they want to recall Mr. Freitas, and under the purview of the school relationship” between the school then will decide among three committee to spend. department and town hall, the candidates: Leon Correy, Cameron Mr. Monroe said that the whole interim town administrator and Durant, and Stasia Powers. Free First Congregational Blood Pressure Clinic Church, UCC Fairhaven Town Hall Banquet Room 34 Center Street 40 Center St., Fairhaven July 28, 2021 • 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Fairhaven, MA August 11 & 25, 2021: • 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 508-993-3368 Lenny Fleurent & Sons Masonry Contractors 508-996-0861 HEAVENLY TREASURES Over 60 years’ experience Thrift Store Jobs big or small — we do them all Specialists in Steps and Chimneys GRAND Floors • Patios • Fireplaces • Stone Walls RE-OPENING Fitzgerald Company Your Hometown Roofing July 31 • 10:00 a.m. Specialist for 25 Years

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Page 4 Thursday, July 22, 2021 Fairhaven Neighborhood News AROUND TOWN HAPPENINGS tendent and reigning Massachusetts • Bottle Rockets Wednesday, Aug. 5 Cand night online Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Robert at 10:00 PM Join Toby Dills and See the candidates running for Baldwin will be leaving his post this learn the science behind bottle Fairhaven Select Board in the special August as he recently accepted a rockets. Construct your own recall election (see page 19) answer position as the Executive Director of rockets and watch them blast-off ques tions at a forum sponsored by the Massachusetts Interscholastic on the Unitarian Church lawn. Rain Fairhaven Government Access TV Athletic Association (MIAA) and the date is the following day, Friday, at and the North Fairhaven Improve- Massachusetts School Adminis- the same time. We will call you if ment Association, from 6/29/21. trators Association (MSAA). the event is rescheduled. Find the link at https://www. Baldwin announced his resignation • Animal Trivia: Thursday, Aug. 12 fairhaventv.com earlier this week in an internal email at 2:00 PM Join us for trivia on the to faculty and staff. His anticipated library lawn. This event is for Candidates on Radio last day of employment with families and kids, recommended Visit https://wbsm.com/author/ Fairhaven is August 20, 2021. ages 8+ (younger siblings are marcusferro/ to hear the candidates welcome!). Play as a team to running for Fairhaven Select Board in Manjiro Fest Canc. answer questions about the most the special recall election (see page The Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship biodiverse region of our world, and 19) as they answer questions from Society wishes to announce that the its many wonderful and colorful Marcus Ferro and his listeners. International Manjiro Festival which creatures! We will be using the Kahoot app. has been held for many years in • Millicent Library’s Annual Teddy October on the odd numbered years Recall Election Bear Parade - Saturday, Aug. 14 at For two weeks in April, a group of will not be held this year due to 10:00 PM Bring your favorite teddy concerned citizens collected concerns about international travel bear (or any stuffed animal), and signatures to recall Select Board during the COVID-19 pandemic. enjoy the fun! This year's Teddy Chair Daniel Freitas. Through Our friends should be on the look- Bear Parade will feature snacks, persistence and dedication the group out for a smaller autumn event to be bubbles, and a show from Daisy D. collected more than the required held in Fairhaven later this year. Dotts. signatures needed. On July 26th the Inquiries may be made by calling town will head to the polls to vote on the Society at 508-858-5303 or e-mail - this important recall. Since Freitas ing Gerry@ WMFriendshipHouse.org SAVE THE DATE refused to resign even after publicly Car Show stating that he would more than once, Millicent Events The North Fairhaven Improvement we have a two part ballot. Residents The following events will be held at Association and the Legendary Street must answer the question of recalling the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Rods Car Club present a Car-Truck- Freitas first and then choose the Fairhaven. Accessible. To register, or Bike Show on Sun., 8/15, from 9 a.m.– candidate that they think would best learn more call the library at 508-992- 3 p.m. at Livesey Park, Fairhaven. serve the town moving forward. 5342, email [email protected], or visit Featuring raffles, awards, food, music This group was able to educate the http://www.millicentlibrary.org/events and more. Vehicle registration, $15 public about the reasons why this • Baby Storytime Every Tuesday, fee plus one canned good for the food recall needed to happen and now 9:30 AM Bond with your baby over pantry. Interested non-food vendors urge everyone to get out and vote. books! Each weekly Baby Storytime should email northfairhaven The town has the opportunity to fix includes early literacy fun with [email protected] what is wrong and make some stories, songs, play, and lots of Proceeds will benefit local veterans important changes. This is the time to snuggles and love. Baby Storytime organizations, food proceeds to change our political climate in town, happens outside on the library benefit the NFIA. hire a Town Administrator who is a lawn. Families are encouraged to leader that can work for all the bring blankets, chairs, shade or Early American Mon residents of the town and move whatever you need to be Monday afternoons, 12:30 to 3:30 forward in a positive way for the comfortable. This event is weather p.m., through August 9, Fairhaven future of Fairhaven. This town dependent, we will call you if Visitors Center lawn, 141 Main Street, deserves better. storytime is canceled. Recom- Fairhaven WEATHER PERMITTING Please contact us if you have any mended 0-18 months. A new weekly program for history questions at all about the election on • Animal Trivia: Deserts Friday, July buffs called “Early American Monday.” Monday, July 26th. If you need to 23, 2:00 PMśJoin us for trivia on the Reenactors late Colonial and early know where to vote, or need a ride to library lawn! Play as a team to Federal period will be set up at the polls. Call or text 508-306-1669 answer questions about desert different stations on the lawn of the animals like fennec foxes, Academy Building to talk to the Baldwin Resigns burrowing owls, horned lizards and public about life during the late 1700s Dr. Baldwin Resigns as Fairhaven more. We will be using the Kahoot and to demonstrate early American Superintendent after 16 years app. This event is for families and skills.For more information, email After 16 years of serving as the kids, recommended 8+ (younger [email protected] or Fairhaven Public Schools Superin- siblings are welcome!). call 508-979-4085.

Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 22, 2021 Page 5 HAPPENINGS OVERTOWN 8pm Sonata Saturdays Farmers Market • Sunday, August 15: Church of the “Summer in the Seaport” with From June through October: Mon- Good Shepherd Wareham. Concert Sonata Saturdays, The Drawing days at Brooklawn Park, Thursdays at 1, 3 pm; Concert 2, 5pm Room, 36 N. Water Street, in the Buttonwood Park, and Fridays at Because of the Covid pandemic we Center of New Bedford Clasky Common. All markets will are offering two 50-minute concerts Join us for art, music, flowers, & operate from 2pm - 6pm and accept per day, with spaced seating and bubbles on the 4th Saturday of the cash, credit cards, SNAP, HIP, WIC, limited capacity. Advance reserva- month, through September. and Senior Farmers Market Coupons. tions are possible via e-mail: On these select dates, New Learn more about Coastal Foodshed [email protected] or Bedford Symphony Orchestra at coastalfoodshed.org, or find them telephone: 508-999-6276 ext. 222 musicians will be on the Front Porch on social media at @coastalfoodshed. The entrance to our concerts is by of The Drawing Room treating the donation at the door. neighborhood to an outdoor per- Walk-in Vax Tax-deductible contributions to formance from 4-6pm. To expand access and raise MLE Wareham are possible online at There will be wine tastings, locally- awareness of availability of vaccina- www.MLEWareham.org or via check, grown flowers in the bouquet bar, tions, walk-in appointments are now made out to MLEW c/o NBSO. and, of course, artful treasures inside accepted to receive an immunization (Address: NBSO, 128 Union St., Suite The Drawing Room. Stop by and at more than than 250 of Stop & 204; New Bedford, MA 02740) experience something beautiful this Shop’s pharmacy locations across the Summer In The Seaport! Northeast, however customers can Musician Schedule: still schedule appointments on Stop Vaudeville Redux • July 24: Raluca Dumitrache, violin The Collective is ringing in the & Shop’s website. Customers can return of the roaring 20’s by reviving and Antoaneta Anguelova, violin simply walk-in to their nearest • Aug. 28: David Rubin, violin and one of this country’s most popular pharmacy to receive either the theatrical forms, Vaudeville! We are Maureen Heflinger, viola Moderna and Pfizer series, or single- • Sept. 25: Fariba Hunold, violin, presenting an original two act show, dose Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) highlighting some old favorite Maureen Heflinger, viola, and vaccine. Shawn Wang, violin. Vaudeville sketches and original Note: We’ll have some chairs set up sketches and acts that pay homage to around the block, but you may want Music the performers of the age-old art to bring one of your own to secure a From Land’s End Wareham form. seat! and the NBSO Everyone in attendance should We are thrilled to be able to offer break out their pinstripes and flapper you live concerts again this year and dresses because not only is this a Free Concerts look forward to welcoming you to our show, it’s a 1920’s themed garden Summer Sound Series presents free performances! Supported by the party! Let’s all dress up like it’s 1921 concerts, Thursdays, 2–7 p.m., at the Wareham Cultural Council of the and have some drinks and food while beer garden in Custom House Square Mass Cultural Council we watch the show. Audience can in downtown New Bedford. Bring Session I with Diane Walsh, piano, bring food and snacks for a picnic food, meet friends, grab drinks, enjoy Ariadne Daskalakis, violin, Sebastian while you watch. Beer, wine and soft music. Bring a lawn chair and lounge Gottschick, viola and Paige Riggs, drinks will be available for purchase. in the park, or sit under the tent and cello, performing Mozart’s Quartet in In partnership with the Rotch- have a drink from the on-site bar. E-flat and Brahms’ Quartet in A Jones-Duff House and Garden • July 22 Monteirobots, Jazz • Fri., 7/23: New Bedford Whaling Museum, and The Allen C. Haskell • July 29 Mark T. Small, Blues Museum. Concert 1, 6 pm; Concert Public Gardens, The Collective will • Aug. 5 Djim Job Cabo Verdean 2, 8pm perform these live shows at both of • Aug. 12 Kim Trusty, R&B/Soul/Jazz • Sat., 7/24: Marion Music Hall. these privately owned, public • Aug. 19 The Jethros, Bluegrass Concert 1, 5:30 pm;Concert 2, 8pm gardens and local gems of New • Aug. 26 Rebecca Correia, Indie Pop • Sun., 7/25: Church of the Good Bedford, MA. Presented by the City of New Shepherd Wareham Concert 1, Reservations required. Email Bedford in partnership with the 3 pm; Concert 2, 5pm [email protected] or visit Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. Session II with Cynthia Roberts https://www.thecollectivenb.org/ and Ariadne Daskalakis, baroque new-page-1 or call SAVE THE DATE violins, Sebastian Gottschick, July 22 and 23 Rotch-Jones-Duff Frozen Polish Food Sale baroque viola and Phoebe Carrai, House and Garden Museum 396 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church baroque cello, performing works by County St. New Bedford MA 02740 basement 235 North Front St. New Haydn, Bach, Frescobaldi and Doors at 6:30pm Bedford, Sat., 7/31, from 10 a.m. to Scarlatti August 13 and 14 Haskell C. 1 p.m. Pierogi, golambki, (stuffed • Friday, August 13: New Bedford Gardens, 787 Shawmut Ave. New cabbage) and cabbage soup, etc. We Whaling Museum, Concert 1, 6 pm; Bedford MA 02746 Doors at 6:30 thank you for enjoying our delicious Concert 2, 8pm Four Top Table $100 Single Seat food. • Saturday, August 14: Marion Music (No Table) $18 Hall Concert 1, 5:30 pm; Concert 2,

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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 22, 2021 Page 7 Page 8 Thursday, July 22, 2021 Fairhaven Neighborhood News Acushnet Selectboard recognizes several residents By Mary Macedo some resignations. Selectboard Chair - appreciation letter. Neighb News Correspondent per son David Desroches announced Mr. Desroches also announced that At its meeting on Monday 7/12 the the resignation of Ray LeBlanc from Roger Cabral would be resigning from Acushnet Selectboard recognized the Bylaw Review Committee. Mr. his position as Town Moderator. Mr. police officer James Costa on is Desroches said Mr. LeBlanc has Desroches said Mr. Cabral is moving retirement, and recognized Fairhaven served the town for 30 years and to a neighboring town and they High Valedictorian Sean Brown, and appreciates all he has done for the appreciate his time serving Acushnet. Council on Aging Director Heather town. Mr. Desroches said August 21st will Sylvia. Selectboard member Kevin Gaspar be Mr. Cabral’s last day as Town The Selectboard first announced said they should send Mr. LeBlanc an ACUSH: cont’d on page 11

LEFT: State Rep. Chris Hendricks (center) and Acushnet Council on Aging Director Heather Sylvia hold the Massachusetts Heroine Award she received that was presented to her at the Acushnet Selectboard meeting on 7/12/21. L-R: Acushnet Selectboard members David Wojnar and Kevin Gaspar, Rep. Hendricks, Ms. Sylvia, Acushnet Selectboard chairperson David Desroches. Photo courtesy of the Acushnet Selectboard. RIGHT: Acushnet Police Officer Jimmy Costa has a little fun on what was presumably his last day of work on 7/16/21, wearing a hat that says “the legend has retired.” Mr. Costa was recognized at the Acushnet Selectboard meeting on 7/12/21. Photo from the Acushnet Police Department Facebook page. Jane Kalife Paul, Realtor At the Museum of 508-971-9824 Fairhaven History JANEY JUST SOLD: “The Colonial Club” painted wooden sign $460,000 2 Family 379 Bowen St., Fall River jpaul@ 6 Bedrooms, jackconway.com 2 Full Baths Finished Basement Garage, Driveway, Large Yard LIGHT Custom Auto ON? Sales & Service The Colonial Club, of Fairhaven, was organized in 1912 from a nucleus consisting of the “Colonial Dames” who took part in FULL SERVICE DEPT. OPEN the centennial celebration of the town. In 1916, the building at 6 Cherry Street was left in a trust by Martha Coggeshall for use Diagnostic Service • Check Engine Light by the club. The club is still in existence but no longer is Tune-ups • Brakes • Batteries housed at the Coggeshall House. Alternators/Starters • Radiators • A/C & Heating The museum is open at the Academy Building, 141 Main Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719, Saturdays from 14 So. Main Street • Acushnet, MA 02743 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Huttleston Marketplace. 508-984-5667 The Fairhaven Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. MASS. INSPECTION

Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 22, 2021 Page 9 Recipe of the Week Dear Frankie Peach Cobbler When is a arrived that first day, they told me 4 cups peaches ripe, peeled, Dear Family a that they knew how upset I was about pitted and sliced Family? losing my family. They promised me 1/2 cup sugar that they would be my forever family. 2 tablespoons cornstarch Dear Frankie, I want to believe them, but I’m not My family and sure I can ever trust another family, 1 tablespoon lemon zest I were in the 1 tablespoon lemon juice no matter how nice they seem. Texas flood. The Fearful, Boomer Cobbler: water had risen 1/2 c butter unsalted, cut in cubes Dear Boomer, to the second I can only imagine the terror you 1 cup all-purpose flour story of our 1 tablespoon baking powder experienced facing a devastating, life- house by the threatening event and losing your 1/4 teaspoon salt time the rescue 1/2 cup sugar granulated Frankie family on the same day. boat arrived. My It will take time and ongoing caring 1 large egg parents and sib - for you to trust your new family will 1 teaspoon vanilla extract lings had to climb out the window on be yours forever. From what you say 1 cup milk the second floor to get into the boat. about your family, it seems they Preheat oven to 375° When I jumped onto the window- understand what you have been To make the filling, add peaches, sill to follow them, the man who came through and your need to trust that sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and to rescue the family told me his boat they will be your family forever. lemon juice to a medium-sized was only for families and another Families who adopt dogs who have saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rescue boat would come for the dogs. been in a disaster are different than simmer for 5 mins. Stir continu- I stood on my hind legs at the window other adoptive families. These ously until peaches start to soften. for two hours, watching and waiting. families chose to adopt traumatized Melt the butter in a 9x9 baking The whole time I stood there, the dogs because they want to help them dish in preheated oven. same question kept repeating in my recover from past hurts and live To create the cobbler batter, head, “Why didn’t my mom or dad tell happy lives. Your family has commit- add the flour, baking powder, salt, the boatman I was a member of the ted to providing you the time, family?” patience, and understanding so that sugar, egg, vanilla, and milk to a The next day my mom came to the bowl and whisk until the flour is you will eventually come to trust dog shelter to tell me our house was them. I hope knowing that you live just combined. inhabitable, and the family had to Pour the peaches into the with a family that wants you to move away to my grandma’s house. believe in them as much as you do baking dish over the melted That’s when she told me, “We can’t butter and pour the batter evenly might offer you some comfort. take you with us, but I promise I will Best, Frankie over the peaches. help the shelter find you a good © 2021 Geneva Woodruff Bake in the oven for 40-45 mins family.” Comments and letters can be sent to or until golden brown. Serve She did keep her promise. I now immediately with some ice cream. live with a lovely family. When I FRANKIE: cont’d on page 21 508-992-6622 Arion Anezis OVER 40 YEARS John Zolotas EXPERIENCE Fairhaven, MA 2 River Avenue Quality Remodeling & Finish Work • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks Fairhaven All Types of Interior & Exterior Remodeling • Fully Insured 508-994-1133 MA H.I.C. Reg. #125134 • MA Const. Sup. Lic #007769 • EPA Lead-Safe Cert. Moby Dick Marina www.mobydickmarina.com

Page 10 Thursday, July 22, 2021 Fairhaven Neighborhood News ACUSH: cont’d from page 9 Moderator, as well as his last day as Mr. Richmond thanked Mr. Costa for Heroine of Massachusetts Award from an Acushnet resident. his patience and commitment. State Representative Chris Hendricks. Selectboard member David Wojnar Mr. Gasper also thanked Mr. Costa Mr. Hendricks said he was presenting thanked Mr. Cabral for his out - for his years of service. the award to Ms. Sylvia for her standing service and said Mr. Cabral “Let me know when the retirement outstand ing work during the COVID- was a jack of all trades and voice of party is,” said Mr. Gaspar laughing. 19 crisis. reason within the town. Mr. Richmond asked if the Mr. Hendricks thanked Ms. Sylvia Mr. Desroches said that there will Selectboard would allow Mr. Costa to for all she has done, adding that the be an opening for Town Moderator be a special officer, so he can still people at the Council on Aging and they will leave the position open help out the police department absolutely love her and that she has for a month and decide on a appoint- occasionally with police details. made such a difference in their lives. ment at the next meeting.A The board voted unanimously to The Selectboard commended Ms. Anyone interested in the position make Mr. Costa a special officer. Sylvia on her outstanding work. should send a letter of interest to the In another matter the Selectboard In other business, Fire Chief Kevin Selectboard. presented Fairhaven High Valedic- Gallagher appeared in front of the Mr. Desroches said whoever is torian Sean Brown with an official board to get approval for the Assess- chosen as Town Moderator will hold citation of congratulations for his ment Center and Deputy Officer the position until the next election in academic achievement from the position. At the last Selectboard May, 2022, when the person can run Selectboard. meeting Mr. Gallagher presented the for reelection. Mr. Brown said he will be attending information and the board members In another matter the board the University of Massachusetts wanted time to think/look it over. acknowledged the retirement of Amherst to study computer engineer - The board voted unanimously to police officer James Costa. Mr. ing and he will be living on campus. approve the new position and assess - Desroches said that the town Mr. Wojnar said he has had the ment center. appreciated his service for the last 33 good fortune of knowing the Brown’s The board also discussed the years. family and he is so proud of Mr. AFCSME union wage and classifica - Police Chief Chris Richmond said Brown’s accomplishments. tion plan. Mr. Desroches said he he wanted to celebrate Mr. Costa for Also at the meeting, Council on wanted more time to look it over. Mr. his years of service and wished him Aging Director Heather Sylvia was Gaspar agreed and the board tabled the best of luck in his next chapter. presented with the Commonwealth the issue until the next meeting.

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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 22, 2021 Page 11 HAPPENINGS OTHER LATITUDES Saturday, July 31. summerflicks/ Concessions from Carnival For more information, visit Showcase Cinema de Lux will be Dartmouth Carnival by Fiesta marionartcenter.org, call the MAC at available to complete your movie Shows from Thurs., 7/22 to Sun., 7/25. 508-748-1266, or email experience! Enjoy take out at a variety At Dartmouth Mall. Tickets: $30–$40 [email protected]. of Patriot Place restaurants. plus gate fee. Megapass, per person, • July 28 The Croods: A New Age 9:00 per day: $40/online price for PM EDT Enel Plaza, 2 Patriot Place unlimited rides, $45 on-site. Unlimited Free Vax Clinic Items to bring: Blanket & Chairs ride specials $30/$35 for Thurs. & COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic, quick Sun. only. Visit https://www. and easy vaccination at no cost to fiestashows.com/fs/dartmouth- you, Sat., 7/31, 9 a.m.–noon, Acushnet Art Exhibit carnival/ for more info. Council on Aging, 59 S. Main St., The Mattapoisett Free Public Acushnet. Pfizer vaccine; individuals Library, 7 Barstow St., is hosting an 12+ are eligible. Walk-ups welcome or exhibit of local artist Kim Barry’s Art Auction register at https://curative.com/30583 paintings and pottery in the library Summer Art Auction Days at the to register. from July 28–August 20. Mattapoisett MAC (Marion Art Center), July 28-31, artist Barry has a bachelors and 300+ auction items displayed salon- masters of Fine Arts. She was head of style in the MAC galleries. 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As well the folks would consider dangerous jobs: 30 would have been lost. We have expectations do not align with Massa- Commercial fisherman, Submersible removed about 30 trees and planted chu setts General Law in regards to pilot, tall ship sailor. All have come 30. I would like to do better. I have the powers and duties of a Tree with life insurance as well as health. been working very closely with the Warden. The Tree Department has none. This BPW with both them helping us, and The mandate of a Tree Warden seems like a big liability to the town our team them. Our department has according to Massachusetts General should someone in my department gotten some praise in the last three Law is “the care and control of all get badly hurt or mortally injured. I months and some criticism as well. public shade trees”, with exception to am trying to get answers to this and All expected, and most deserved. those along state highways and in failing. The current funding for the entire parks. There is more to it than that As a publicly elected official and but that’s the big part. Tree Department is a little over taxpayer I can’t let this current system Current expectations from the stand. The financial risk to myself, my $70,000 dollars per year. The other town agencies and the public Department has myself the Tree employees who are both young are that the Tree Department is parents, and the town are too great. I warden, whose compensation is responsible for any issue regarding a have been talking to numerous public $7200 per year and two part time tree for a town of 12 square miles and officials about this. Some want it employees who can work up to 19 16000 residents. I get calls that hours per week each at a current rate include 24/7 365 emergency response better and understand the problems, of $17.67 per hour with no other to blocked roadways, branches in the others choose to ignore requests for benefits. We have a very nice bucket road, broken curbs cracked side walks, information and help. truck purchased a little over a year roots in pipes, stained driveways, and During town meeting I opposed the ago and a wood chipper that can chip clogged pool filters to mention a few. Tree Warden position of becoming an up to a 16” tree. Very impressive and It is expected the appointed, rather than elected one. Tree Warden is That is because it was not articulated BUSINESS CHECKING the first as to how that would fix anything. If responder to a there were logical solid reasons this were to fix things, it should have been Earn a great dividend with our tree blocked roadway any time presented to the town meeting and Partner Business Checking of day or night the current sitting Warden for their every day. support, which would have most Balances $1,000 to $9,999.99 Balances $10,000+ The Tree De- likely swayed the vote in favor. APY* APY* part ment cannot I believe the Tree Department come close to needs to be merged with the BPW. 0.05% 0.35% keeping up to They are responsible for maintaining demand in regards and keeping clear our town’s road- • All transactions included to current expecta - ways. The BPW also has a park • Mobile Remote Deposit tions. We fall department and if you have looked • $20 credit towards ordering checks further behind into the canopy of our parks you will • Business credit card available each week despite see a dire lack of maintenance. The the 25 hours a BPW already has an insured 24/7 on Visit one of our neighborhood branches or reach week I have been call staff who deal with road out to our team for more information. putting into cus - emergencies. tomer service, I made a campaign promise of | 508.994.9971 alltrustcu.org managing my fixing a broken system. I had hoped to FAIRHAVEN | FALL RIVER | NEW BEDFORD team and trying do this by means of hard work, logic to fix a broken and cooperation. I had hoped to *APY is annual percentage yield. APY is accurate as of 06/24/2021. system. prevent change driven by crisis. Membership requires a $5.00 Core Business Savings. Thrive Business Every week we Checking has a minimum opening deposit of $100.00; minimum Things are going to get messy for a average daily balance to waive the $10.00 monthly service fee is $2,500. do not do pre- bit. But as it’s said sometimes it’s got The Partner Business Checking has a minimum opening deposit of ventive mainte- to get worse before it gets better. $1,000; minimum average daily balance to waive the $20.00 monthly nance to the We live in a great town. Let’s make service fee is $10,000. 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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 22, 2021 Page 15 New Book by HHR descendant exposes family scandals Press Release early life in Fairhaven and generosity illustrated book is $24.95. Visit Andrew Coe’s latest book, “Pirate’s to its townspeople are amply docu - https://www.fourwindspress.com/ Gold: A Gilded Age Saga of Family, mented in the book. pirates-gold for a sneak peek. Money and (Maybe) Murder,” tells the In 1909, his children inherited story behind one of America’s $49,000,000 (billions in today’s greatest old money fortunes, dollars). “Pirate's Gold” looks unveiling the colorful lives, scandals beneath the tabloid headlines to and tragedies of Fairhaven’s Rogers uncover the lives of his son, Colonel family. H. H. Rogers Jr., and grandchildren Heavily illustrated, “Pirate's Gold” Millicent and Harry. Their struggles unreels like one of those old pre-Code over money, love, and control left a Hollywood movies. The Rogers family trail of heartbreak and tragedy in fortune was amassed by its patriarch, their wake. one of the great Gilded Age Robber Millicent's troubled marriage to Barons. Henry Huttleston “Hell- Count Ludwig Salm was one of the top Hound” Rogers helped found news stories of the 1920s. In 1935, her Standard Oil and gained renown as a brother Harry was implicated in the notorious Wall Street “pirate.” His notorious shooting of a Broadway star. Perhaps, suggests the book, being born into wealth isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Andrew Coe is a writer and author of award-winning books on food history and articles in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Saveur, Gastronomica, and other ABOVE: Author Andrew Coe, a direct publications. He is also a direct descendant of Henrry Huttleston Rogers, descendant of Henry Huttleston holds up a copy of his book, “Pirate's Gold,” Rogers. being released on 8/10/21, about HHR's “Pirate’s Gold” will be published on fortune and the Rogers family scandals. Photo submitted. BELOW: The back cover August 10 by Four Winds Press. It will explains that it is the story of the heirs of be sold at area bookstores and all Henry Huttleston Rogers, Fairhaven's online outlets. The 362 page, heavily famous son and benefactor. Fairhaven HS 1961 grads have 60th annual get-together The ladies of the Fairhaven High “We were a special class, reuniting town could this last sixty years. we School class of 1961 celebrated their every year, but this one is a big one!” went through Brownies, Girl Scouts 60th reunion with a luncheon at wrote Betsy Lebeau to the Neighb and Junior High. We still love and Seaport Inn and Marina on 76/25/21. News. “Our lasting friendship is so remember our wonderful teachers.” They traveled from across the country important to us. Many are friends She added: “It was the best of to celebrate their long friendships. since first grade. Only in this beautiful Fairhaven High School. Full of love.”

The ladies of the Fairhaven High School Class of 1961 celebrating their 60th reunion at a luncheon at Seaport Inn Marina on June 25, 2021. PICTURED: Vicky Pelezia Green, Beverly Snow, Nona Smith, Nancy Moss Lacerda, Marsha Muracho, Joan Dellecese, Cathy Kearly, Joanne Longden, Diana Bangs Tate, Carolyn Martin, Edna Cushing Ayotte, Betsy Medeiros Lebeau,Joyce Lombard, Betty Jane Martin, Maureen Cunningham, Peg Chase, Carolyn Deblois Sylvia, Carole Labadie Hall. Photo courtesy of Betsy Lebeau. Page 16 Thursday, July 22, 2021 Fairhaven Neighborhood News Karen Nicole chugs off into the fog

The scallop boat, Karen Nicole, disappears into the night fog around 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, 7/18/21, after leaving port from Fairhaven, Mass. Photo by James Mahaney.

Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 22, 2021 Page 17 BPW discusses Anchor décor at Cooke Park; paving BMX track Mary Macedo fundraising that has gone into the buried there. She said a scientist Neighb News Correspondent track. came out and did ground penetrating At its meeting on Monday 7/12 the The board voted unanimously to radar at the park in 2017 and said that Fairhaven Board of Public Works allow Mr. Rotondo to relocate the there could potentially be 60 burial discussed moving/asphalting the BMX pump track, as well as pave it. graves at the park. BMX pump track at Macomber Park, In another matter the board met Mr. Wotton stopped Ms. Vilandry. and adding an anchor to the décor at with Joseph Ingoldsby about using and told her that there is no need to Cooke Park. money from the Cooke Park gift bring up all the Cooke Park issues The board met with Michael account to hire a temporary from years ago. Rotondo, of the BMX pump track at employee to water the flowers. Ms. Vilandry then explained that a Macomber Park. BPW Chairperson Mr. Ingoldsby also wanted to thank man name William Wood could Brian Wotton said he has heard about the neighbors of Cooke Park, other possibly be buried there and in Mr. Mr. Rotondo’s big plans. volunteers, and Gary Lavalette for Wood’s Will it says his burial ground Mr. Rotondo said he is looking to helping plant and maintain the should not be defaced in anyway. move the BMX bike track to a flowers at the park. He also thanked Mr. Wotton said no one is disputing different location in the park where Mr. Lavalette for his donation of that there are burials at Cooke Park, ground is higher to prevent it from seashells. but said they were there to talk about flooding when it rains. They are also Mr. Ingoldsby said it has been hard the anchor. looking to pave the pump track as for him to water the flowers by Mr. Wotton said Mr. Lavalette well. himself so has been paying a college wants to put the anchor in the Mr. Rotondo explained that they student $15 and hour to do it. It takes drainage area. will start fresh with a new track, level about two hours each day. Ms. Vilandry said she is opposed it out, restore everything back to Mr. Ingoldby asked if they could to the anchor being placed anywhere grass, and then put the new track at the park, and suggested they on higher ground at the park and put it somewhere else, like Fort then asphalt the new track. Phoenix or at the entrance to Mr. Rotondo said this track Ms. Vilandry said she is town near the Seaport. would be more permanent, easier Mr. Hobson said he did not to maintain, and allow bikers to use opposed to the anchor being understand what the big deal it all year round. was about putting the anchor Mr. Wotton said where the track placed anywhere at the park, there. is now it is a very damp area and Ms. Vilandry said it is a constantly gets flooded. Mr. and suggested they put it problem because the park is a Wotton said it is a great idea to burial ground. move it to higher ground. somewhere else, like Fort Board member Marcus Ferro Mr. Wotton said that he loves to said he did not see how putting see the pump track getting so Phoenix or at the entrance an anchor there would be much use. He recently spoke with defacing the burial ground. The some of the neighbors who to town near the Seaport. anchor is a memorial itself and originally opposed the pump track was found in that area of town. when it was built a few years ago, Ms. Vilandry said it would not and Mr. Wotton said the neighbors be following the legal Will of love the track now and think that Mr. use the Cooke Park gift account William Wood. Rotondo has done a great job with it. money to pay the student. Mr. Ferro said that that is a matter BPW Superintendent Vinnie The board voted unanimously to of interpretation or practicality. Furtado said he requested some hire the student as a temporary Mr. Wotton said the anchor is money from the town to hopefully employee and pay him out of the gift supposed to be a memorial for people help out with the paving of the track. account. lost at sea. Mr. Furtado said if the BPW gets the In a related matter the board Ms. Vilandry said Mr. Lavalette money they have requested they will discussed the possibility of putting a wanted the anchor to be in memorial definitely help Mr. Rotondo with memorial anchor at Cooke Park. Mr. of Captain Whitfield. some of the cost. Furtado explained that an old anchor Mr. Wotton said that that had not Board member Cameron Durant was found in Fairhaven. Mr. Lavalette, been decided and that the assump- said he supports the pump track who is a member of the Historical tion was that the anchor was going to 100%. Commission, asked if it could be be in memorial of anyone lost at sea. Vice-Chairperson Robert “Hoppy” placed at Cooke Park as a memorial. Ms. Vilandry said to put the anchor Hobson said that Macomber Park is Town Resident Karen Vilandry at Fort Phoenix. one of the most underutilized areas in attended the meeting to voice her Mr. Wotton said there is already an town and he is so glad the pump track concerns about the anchor being anchor at Fort Phoenix. is bringing more residents in to use placed at Cooke Park. Ms. Vilandry said to put another the park. Ms. Vilandry explained that a few anchor there. Mr. Wotton said he has loved the years ago research was done at Mr. Wotton asked why this anchor community involvement and the Cooke Park to see if bodies were BPW: cont’d on page 22

Page 18 Thursday, July 22, 2021 Fairhaven Neighborhood News Recall election is Monday The Fairhaven special town official. election is scheduled for Applications may be submitted in Monday, 7/26 person, by mail, fax, or by e-mail; The field is set, with three however, the local election official candi dates on the ballot: Leon must be able to view the signature of Corry, Cameron Durant, Stasia the person requesting the ballot. If Powers. the application is being submitted by The ballot will have a e-mail, a scanned copy of the request question asking voters if they must be submitted. want to recall Select Board Polling Places member Daniel Freitas, with a Polling Places for the Town Election “yes” or “no” vote. Then are: Precinct 1, Town Hall; Precinct 4, voters will be asked to pick a Fire Station Meeting Room; Precincts candidate. 2 & 3, Hastings Middle School; If the plurality of voters Precincts 5 and 6, Recreation Center choose “yes” to end Mr. Polls are open from 10:00 AM to Freitas’s term early, then he 8:00 PM will no longer be on the board You may register to vote any day as of 7/26. from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday The next part of the ballot through Friday in the Town Clerk’s asks voters to choose a Office, on-line or through a mail-in candidate. The candidate with regis tration form. the most votes will win the election and will be eligible to Voting By Mail be sworn in by the town clerk. If you plan to vote by mail, be sure Friday, July 23, 2021- to submit your application as soon as 12:00PM (noon) Last day/time possible. Please allow enough time to request an IN-PERSON for the ballot to be mailed to you and Absentee Ballot in the Town for you to return the ballot by Clerk’s office. In-Person Election Day. For your convenience, Absentee ballot applications you may drop off your Mail-in ballot (to vote in the Town Clerk’s at the Town Clerk’s office, or simply RECALL BALLOT INFORMATION: The office) must be received by 12 drop it through the mail slot on the Special/Recall Election ballot will look a little different p.m. on Friday July 23, 2021. In- outside door on the east side of the than the usual ballot. First: Voters will be asked to person absentee voting should front entrance to Town Hall. All choose whether they are FOR or AGAINST the ballots being mailed from inside the Recall of Select Board Chairperson Dan Freitas. If be arranged ahead of time. you are FOR the Recall, which means you wish to If you are a voter with a United States must be received by have him REMOVED from office, then you will fill in permanent physical disability, your local election official no later the FOR THE RECALL oval. If you are AGAINST the you may file a note from your than the close of polls on Election Day. Recall, which means you wish to have him REMAIN doctor to that effect with your in office, then you will fill in the AGAINST THE Don’t forget to RECALL oval. Second: That question will be followed local election official. Voters by the list of candidates who wish to fill the vacant with permanent physical seat should the recall pass. Voters will be asked to disabilities are sent completed choose ONE of the candidates listed — OR write in applications at the beginning VOTE a candidate of their choosing — to replace Mr. of each year, to be signed and Mon.,7/26, in Fairhaven Freitas, should the recall pass. ABOVE: A sample of returned to their local election the actual ballot for the 7/26 election in Fairhaven. Recall Electdion

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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 22, 2021 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” 2020, May 5, 2020, June 2, 2020, and July 7, 2020, Acushnet and August 11, 2020, and September 2, 2020.) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Zoning Board of Appeals Asking for a continuance to December 1, 2020 per Fairhaven The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving applicant’s request. Asking for continuance to notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on August 3, 2021. Conservation Commission Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. via Zoom 2. Administrative Appeal by A1 Crane re: 86-88 Monday, August 2, 2021 at 6:30 pm Meetings: Middle Street. REF#:ZBA-AA-02: Administrative Remote https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85991461766?pwd= Appeal from a letter dated April 7, 2020 from the Fairhaven, Massachusetts UjAvL1gvRUFQZldpTERzVUJ6dlUyZz09 Building Commissioner stating that the operation on Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, these Meeting ID: 859 9146 1766 the site is in violation of the Mixed Use zoning regula - public hearings will be conducted via remote means. Passcode: 893188 tions. (see attached-Exhibit 3) (continued per appli - Members of the public who wish to access the One tap mobile cant’s request to September 2, 2020 Meeting, see meeting may do so in the following manner: +13126266799,,85991461766#,,,,*893188# US attached.) Previously continued to August 3, 2021. https://zoom.us/j/94206482500?pwd=ZEZsUlhWRlB (Chicago) 3. 7 Delano Street. Leblanc, Karen. REF #: ZBA- QVlVMWjNoeWxNaVIrQT09 +16465588656,,85991461766#,,,,*893188# US 2021-028. 198-16: Special Permit request for 5 or CALL 1-929-205-6099 (New York) chickens, not to exceed 6 chickens, in a RA District. Meeting ID: 942 0648 2500 Dial by your location Continued from June 1, 2021. Passcode: 353006 +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) 4. 133 Chestnut Street. Guillotte, Kevin & Willow No in-person attendance of members of the public will +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Hawk. REF #: ZBA-2022-005. 198-9:Variance be permitted, and public participation in any public +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) request from the required setback of 10’ to a hearing conducted during this meeting shall be by Meeting ID: 859 9146 1766 proposed 7.5’ for a proposed sun deck. remote means only. Passcode: 893188 5. 33 Chestnut Street. Hebert, James. REF #:ZBA- The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold Find your local number: 2022-006. 198-9:Variance request from the required the following Public Hearings pursuant to the Massa - https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbwVcjHBRT rear setback of 30’ to the proposed side addition rear chu setts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 40) 1. Case #2021.04.20B A continuation on the case of setback of 14’7”. Variance request from the required and the Code of the Town of Fairhaven Chapter 192, Daniel Furtado who is requesting two Variances from rear setback of 30’ to the proposed rear sundeck Wetlands: the Board for construction of a two-car garage with setback of 8’1” 1. CON 023-238: 1 Bay Street Request for Determina - living space above located at 22 Ludlow Street, The applicant also seeks a finding from the board the tion of Applicability filed by Gerald Corkum for the Acushnet; owned by Barbara Piche. This request is existing non-conforming structure may be extended to paving of the existing driveway at the property being made under the provisions of Section 3.3.1 “E” include the side addition, front addition and rear located at 1 Bay Street, Assessors Map 28A, Lot 412. (3) and 3.3.1 “E” (5). sundeck and that the alteration is not substantially Work to take place in Land Subject to Coastal Storm 2. Case #2021.08.03A A case of Randall DeTerra, of more detrimental than the existing non-conforming Flowage. 193 Leonard Street, Acushnet, who is petitioning the use to the neighborhood. Information regarding remote meeting access, Board for approval to be able to construct an 6. 77 Cottonwood Street. Pincince, Debra L. REF #: listed above, will also be provided on the Conservation additional dwelling on his 193 Leonard Street lot. ZBA-2022-007. 198-16: Special Permit request to Agenda posted on the Town’s website at least 48 hours This request is being made under the provisions of park a 28’ recreational vehicle (RV) on the property at prior to the meeting. Zoning By-Law Section 3.3.1, which allows “One 77 Cottonwood Street, Map 43C, lots 163 and 164 Copies of the applications listed in this hearing Single Family Dwelling per Lot”. year round. notice may be viewed electronically at: https://www. 3. Case #2021.08.03B A case of Laureano A. Costa, of 7. 33 Point Street. Cabana, Wade & Wanda. REF fairhaven-ma.gov/conservation-commission/pages/ 175 South Main Street, Acushnet, who is petitioning #:ZBA-2022-008 Determination from the Zoning current-filings the Board for a Variance to be able to construct a Board that the increase in height (current 14.1’ to Geoff Haworth, Chair, Fairhaven second-floor apartment over the 20% floor area proposed maximium of 35’) and square footage (838 Conservation Commission ration. This request is being made under the sq feet to 1009 sq feet) is not more detrimental to the FNN: 7/22/21 provisions of Section 3.3.4 “E” (5). neighborhood, pursuant to MGL 40 section 6. ***Plans are available for Public view in the Town 8. 123 Weeden Road. Aguiar, Kyle J. REF#: ZBA- Town of Fairhaven Clerk’s office during their normal business hours.*** 2022-009 FNN, 7/22/21, 7/29/21 198-9: Variance request from the required front lot Notice of Public Hearing setback of 50’ to a proposed 23.5’ setback. FY 21 Community Development Block Grant Fairhaven Zoning Board of 198-9: Variance request from the required rear lot Application setback of 50’ to a proposed 15.1 setback. Town of Fairhaven will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 Appeals Public Hearings 198-9: Variance request from the required side P.M. on August 9, 2021, Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. setback of 30’ to a proposed 14.0’ setback. Fairhaven, MA. The purpose of the hearing is to seek Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street 198-9: Variance request from the minimum lot area of public comment on the Town’s FY2021 CDBG applica - Fairhaven, Massachusetts 50,000 sq feet to a proposed 7.225’ tion, which will request funding for reconstruction of Public Hearing In-Person in Banquet Room 198-9: Variance request from the minimum frontage Hedge Street (Phase 3), from Main Street to or via Zoom requirement of 200’ to the current and proposed 85’. approximately House #70. The Town intends to apply Join Zoom Meeting 198-9: Variance request from the maximum lot for up to $800,000 for this project and general https://zoom.us/j/94115137952?pwd=MXpoVWpKTF coverage of 25% to the proposed 29.1% administration. The grant will be administered with BEUmluT1pWSCtiVzJCQT09 198-9:Variance request from the maximum building private consultants. The performance of prior year’s or call 1-929-205-6099 coverage of 10% to the proposed 29.1% CDBG awards may be discussed. Meeting ID: 941 1513 7952 Proposing a 1200 finished square foot addition to Any persons or organizations will be given the Passcode: 361259 extend kitchen and living room. opportunity to be heard. The public may attend in The applicant also seeks a finding from the board that person or via Zoom. Written comments may be 1. Administrative Appeal by Fairhaven Shipyard re: the existing non-conforming structure may be submitted to Paul Foley, Director of Planning & 7 Union Street. REF#: ZBA-AA 01: Seeking reversal extended to include the side addition, front addition Economic Development, [email protected], 40 of zoning determination by the Town of Fairhaven and rear setbacks; as well as the height to the Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719. The meeting room Building Commissioner dated February 20, 2020. maximum of 35’ and that the alteration is not is handicap accessible and the Town will make (Application attached) – Continued from April 7, substantially more detrimental than the existing non- reasonable accommodations for the disabled with prior conforming use to the notice to the Select Board’s Office. Remote access is neighborhood, pursuant to available per below: MGL 40, Section 6. Join Zoom meeting: 9. 159 Sconticut Neck https://zoom.us/j/99141051236?pwd=MURuYjNnMWN Road.Gendron, Roy. VVkRRaEdwanZhU1lDQT09 REF#: ZBA-2022-010. or CALL 1-929-205-6099 198-23(B):Special Meeting ID: 991 4105 1236 “WE GO WHERE THE PROBLEM TREES GROW” Permit request for a Passcode: 222240 Home Occupation Daniel Freitas, Chairman, Fairhaven Select Board • TREE REMOVAL • LOT CLEARING Plastering Business. 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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 22, 2021 Page 21 BPW: cont’d from page 18 was any different than all the other got done. Wotton, adding that he makes a memorials at Cooke Park. Mr. Wotton Mr. Durant suggested they wait motion to move on because they have said he saw no issue with it. before taking a vote to talk to the better things to do. “I am so done with this park,” Mr. Historical Commission. The board voted to table the Wotton said. Mr. Hobson said he did not think signage and anchor discussion until Ms. Vilandry said there needs to be they should vote on signs when there the next meeting. respect that the park is a burial is nothing about it on the agenda. ground. She said they would not put Mr. Durant suggested they post - that anchor at another cemetery. pone the topic until next meeting and Appreciate Mr. Hobson said he does not discuss it with the Historical understand why Ms. Vilandry and Mr. Commission. this news? Lavalette are always against each Mr. Wotton said he thought they other, and they have been hearing should just approve the anchor at the Only with your support, can we about Cooke Park issues for 10 years. park and move on. He said that Ms. continue to cover the number of Mr. Hobson said he thought the Vilandry and the Historical Commis - town meetings we do. The Neighb anchor would look beautiful as a sion should work together to come up News covers more Fairhaven and memorial. with a memorial plaque to be placed Acushnet meet ings than any other Resident Doug Brady voiced his at the park. news paper. thoughts via Zoom, saying they Mr. Wotton also said that Ms. You can help by donating as should compromise and satisfy both Vilandry is very passionate about the little as $20. If each of our loyal sides. Mr. Brady suggested putting a park and he could appreciate that. readers donated $20 a year, we’d plaque at Cooke Park stating what the Mr. Coelho said he agreed with Mr. be secure financially. memorials are sitting on. He also Hobson that they should not vote or Send to 166 Dogwood Street, suggested putting up signage stating discuss putting a plaque at the park Fairhaven, MA 02719, or visit our that it is a burial ground. because it was not on the agenda and website at www.NeighbNews.com Mr. Durant said he agreed that they there might be some residents who and use the PayPal link. should put up some signage, and would want to speak about it. And don’t forget to tell our noted they were supposed to put a “We will table this and go through advertisers you saw their ads in sign there years ago, but it just never this rigmarole again,” said Mr. the Neighb News.

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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 22, 2021 Page 23 From our readers Not a Done Deal - Yet connecting his skill set to what is Town, as a past President of the West Voting Mr. Freitas out of office on needed most in Fairhaven. Island Improvement Association, July 26 will clear a path for one of the Moreover, I think it is imperative Recording Secretary of the Fairhaven three worthy candidates and return that Mr. Espindola become the Chair Improvement Association, and a civility and reason to Fairhaven of the Selectboard going forward. proud Red Hatter, etc. As such, I know government. Every positive initiative he brought a good leader when I see one. I do not know the candidates before the board was intentionally Over the past 30 years of his life, personally, but I have heard good blocked to the detriment of Cam was lockstep with my husband, things about them all. So, I listened Fairhaven. Fairhaven would be in a Manny Pereira, and me volunteering intently during the “Meet the decidedly better position had Mr. in Town. We spent many times Candidates” livestreamed on Espindola been chair as tradition together at Sunday breakfasts, FairhavenTV.com and did a close read dictated. Despite all the insults, put- Chinese auctions, Candidates Nights, of their published statements. They downs, and abuse that Mr. Freitas FIA summer concerts, seasonal all correctly listed the issues/ hurled — Mr. Espindola was steadfast beautification efforts in the center of problems Fairhaven faces and and determined in advocating good Town, among other activities, conveyed all the right sentiments and government practices. His dedication instilling in him a strong work ethic wish lists — who could disagree? and leadership have been truly and a kind heart. But Cam Durant went beyond the stellar, and Fairhaven is indeed I know why Cam works as hard as identification of the problems and fortunate and honored by his he does — my three great- gave clear-eyed insights about “HOW” endurance and example. granddaughters. I once worked to he would approach the challenges Likewise, the candidates have the make my neighborhood on West and HOW he has successfully best interests of Fairhaven at heart, Island a better place, and Cam now handled similar issues during his and they will be worthy contenders works to make all of Fairhaven better. career. In doing so he demonstrated as Fairhaven moves forward. But for In the past few years, the BPW has his expertise — not simply by saying this election I am voting for Mr. fulfilled their decades old promise to “I have expertise” — but by showing Durant because he has demonstrated pave dirt roads (and our bay thanks HOW that expertise was (and will be) a depth-of-understanding on the them!), worked to protect our kids by deployed to approach and solve issues. He clearly has the manage- adding stop signs on Causeway Road, problems. ment skills, dedication, and passion and was a part of a town-wide team to Likewise, all have impressive educa - to help implement the change make the bike path safer with the new tional credentials and backgrounds, Fairhaven needs NOW. traffic barrier. but I was looking for not simply that The Recall of Mr. Freitas is not a I could go on and on (and for those they had acquired the requisite done deal until this Special Election who know me personally you know knowledge but HOW they would put removes him. For the sake of how true this is) but to simplify that knowledge into action. Fairhaven, and the civility we hold things, please vote Cam Durant for What impressed me most about dear, please make your presence felt Select Board on July 26. Mr. Durant was that he was direct and by voting on July 26. Terry Pereira, West Island, Fairhaven detailed in his concrete examples Cathy Delano, Fairhaven, Concerned Citizen School Committee Chair regarding Fairhaven’s priorities. In supports turf choice, recall every instance he offered a more in- Terry Pereira Supports depth perspective. All his answers As the Chair of the Fairhaven were deeply thoughtful — not simply Durant School Committee (SC), I have stayed “we need this or that” — but well- In my 87 years, I never thought I out of the recall. I felt it was reasoned and circumspect as to the would get the opportunity to write a inappropriate given my role. challenges at hand and the im - letter of support for my grandson, Unfortunately, due to the climate in mediacy needed to course correct. “the candidate.” I have enjoyed being town, I feel I have no choice but to say involved in many aspects of the He made a compelling case — ably LETTERS: cont’d next page

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Page 24 Thursday, July 22, 2021 Fairhaven Neighborhood News LETTERS: cont’d from previous page something. pride that I have never lied and that issues facing our town employees are Fairhaven taxpayers may agree or the 1000’s of hours I have given to my the high costs of health insurance, disagree with how the SC expends town have been with dignity and and Cam is well versed in finding real funds. MGL Chapter 37 gives SCs the respect. If the people feel that I made solutions. Please give Cam considera - sole authority to determine how their wrong decisions for our schools, they tion, he is the right person at the right budget is spent. SC members are can speak at the ballot box. I am fine time for the right reasons. elected to be stewards of those funds. with this as it is the right of the Ronnie Manzone, Fairhaven Budget and funding discussions are people. Regardless of what my future held at public meetings where public holds, one thing I know is that Dan Durant Explains His Plans comment is always taken. This was Freitas is bad for Fairhaven. We must As Election Day approaches, I especially the case this year due to move beyond middle school behavior would like to share my vision of the the extraordinary circumstances with and bully tactics that have become Town and some of the great COVID-19. commonplace. We must hire the best accomplishments we can achieve The Fairhaven SC wants to provide TA for our town, not one that will be together. the best facilities for our students. We his puppet. Recall Dan Freitas! Our Future Starts With a Strong have done this by advocating for two Brian Monroe, Fairhaven Base: All residents of Fairhaven are new elementary schools, rehabbing School Committee Chair the owners of the Town; they have a Fairhven High School with window right to be heard and to have the best restoration, technology upgrades, the Manzone Supports Durant services provided. The Select Board restoration of Room 7, installing a While I do realize there is an should protect the residents’ state of the art lighting system in the upcoming recall vote, I do understand investments in the Town. We must Performing Arts Center, and new Town Meeting voted to expand our protect every tax dollar from windows, doors, roof, and tiles at the existing Select Board members to frivolous spending to ensure a strong middle school. We feel that our five. I will say we do have a group of financial future. I believe we should students deserve the same facilities good people interested in serving in reexamine the approach to how we as nearby communities. Most cur - this capacity. I would like to recom- engage with residents and business, rently have turf fields. GNBVT has two! mend Cam Durant for a position on and I plan to do so as a member of the In addition, Fairhaven has an the board. Having served as a Select Board. amazing school district that has Selectman in the past, I do under- In addition, our valued Town received several accolades. Our stand the responsibilities of running employees have not been properly Superintendent has recently received this community. A person needs to be supported. Too many times they have several prestigious awards. FHS kind, respectful, smart, have knowl - been used as political pawns and earned high national and metro-area edge of the community, understand publicly criticized. That will not rankings in the 2021 Best High the function of our town government happen with me. As an Operations Schools (US News and World Report). and above all, know how to bring Manager and certified HR profes- The bottom line is there is an people together. I do believe Cam sional, I know the Town’s success is election happening and most of what Durant has the right stuff to do great achieved through supported, en- is being said is political noise things in our town. gaged and valued workers. When generated from the incompetence Cam’s service on the Board of elected, I will safeguard a system and lack of leadership at Town Hall. Public Works has given him the total where we will create a cohesive The same people that are throwing knowledge of our infrastructure, our atmosphere of job collaboration and rocks are the same people that town above ground and below. He satisfaction which will benefit all in criticize the condition of our understands the major issues like the Town. facilities/fields. Some questioned the federally mandated nitrogen removal My role as a Select Board Member process taken by our contractors. upgrades, and many other needed and Leadership Task of a Town They have used leaked and false upgrades regarding our services. Administrator. This is why the Town information all of which is wrong or These issues will need real knowledge Administrator search is so crucial to incomplete. and the understanding to solve them. the present and future success of We hired some of the best Cam’s done a great job on the Board Fairhaven. We will find a leader who contractors in the business and they of Public Works and deserves our works from the trenches rather than are unfortunately being treated just confidence in him. one who delegates from a desk. The like the firm that was hired for the TA Cam will bring his knowledge in TA is the chief culture officer at Town search. This is the Fairhaven we live human resources with him to the Hall. We must ensure daily operations in right now. It is an environment Select Board. Cam is a Certified and avoid undue internal and created by a leadership vacuum. It is Human Resource professional and external influences, including the an environment created by Dan Freitas. that knowledge is so important to all Select Board itself. The Select Board’s When he doesn’t like something, he of us. Understanding personnel issues, role is to set policy, the Town uses his bully pulpit, sends messages hiring process, diversity, employment Administrator’s role is to manage our to try and intimidate, or he has his laws, the list is long. In regards to employees in a responsible way. With political goon squad attack. diversity, I personally feel great about an engaged Town Administrator in I will not apologize for the what he will bring to the office. We place, we will provide stability, and decisions I have made. I will not be have long awaited a person with this stop the attrition of employees seen bullied or intimidated. I can say with type of knowledge. One of the major LETTERS: cont’d next page

Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 22, 2021 Page 25 LETTERS: cont’d from previous page over the past few years. of Fairhaven must learn to walk and for our School Committee to cooperate First Responders — Our Town chew gum at the same time. Cost and find common ground. This will Heroes. Our first responders should savings cannot wait. not be easy. be acknowledged. The Police and Fire When we focus on working I believe that, with her demon - Departments must have the best together by rebuilding our base of strated leadership and knowledge of equipment and a secure environment strong, unified employees, we will the School Department budget, to work and live. Currently, the public once again have smooth operations. staffing and operations, Stasia Powers safety building is cramped, the police Together we will move forward with will be the perfect complement to our station does not have the proper one common goal, doing what is best Select Board. She can help us build holding facilities, and the building is for Fairhaven and all its people. the bridge we need and move plagued with mold. I look forward with great excite- Fairhaven into an MOU that will As we acquire more details ment in leading that charge as a provide budget certainty and concerning the future public safety member of the Select Board. I eliminate the types of surprises, lack complex (learning about costs and respectfully ask for your vote on July of communication and misinforma tion negotiating the purchase of a parcel 26th. we have experienced in the past year. of land), I make this promise: I will be Espindola Supports Powers Stasia understands that, as a completely transparent. I will not I appreciate all three candidates member of the Select Board, she will allow a single dollar to be wasted in who have put themselves out there need to view Town Finances through the course of this project, while at the for this special election. It is not easy a different lens. Whereas in the past, same time ensuring every need of our to do what they are doing. And would her only focus was on the needs of first responders is met. look forward to working with any one the children in our School system, I believe, as advocated by [Police] of them. Select Board members must consider Chief Meyers, a public safety Social I am writing in support of Stasia the needs of our School Department Worker is needed for residents that Powers. alongside those of our Town Hall, require advocacy instead of the There has been enough divisive- Public Works, Public Safety, Recrea- judicial process. This position is ness in Fairhaven recently and I tion, Council on Aging, Harbor Master, fiscally responsible and moves us in believe in building bridges and better Tourism … the list goes on. She has the right direction. Having a social communication among our boards pledged to see the needs across the worker assist during the current and committees. Town and to do what is in the best mental health and opioid crisis is a This area is so important that our interest of the Town on the whole. much needed position, and will also Select Board “Goals and Objectives” And let’s not lose sight of the very decrease the Town’s liability. Further, document (which can be found on critical process that has been placed our fire fighters need more line under the Town Administrator on hold, screening and hiring of the dispatchers — trained public safety section of the web site) lists “Identify Town’s next Town Administrator. professionals are the vital first step in and advance opportunities for Stasia has the experience and critical saving lives. coopera tion between Town depart - thinking skills required to ensure the Responsible Common Sense ments, Fairhaven Public Schools, Town makes the right move in this Approach and My Role as a Member of neighboring municipalities, non-profit extremely important decision. the Select Board. As a member of the organizations and regional govern - I believe that she is the perfect BPW, I see firsthand how hard our ments as ways to improve services candidate to serve as the first woman employee’s work. As a collective and reduce costs” on our newly named Select Board and bargaining team member, I am proud I have stated my interest in having that she will leave a very positive to have protected tax dollars and the Town move forward with a impression on the Town, if given the achieved a fair agreement when some Memorandum of Understanding chance. My wife Ann and I will be exempt workers were receiving (MOU) between the Town and the voting for her on Monday, July 26th unprecedented five figure pay raises School Department, who has the and we hope that you will consider in a single year. The general fund largest budget in Town. The doing the same. allocations do not fully support Massachusetts Department of Bob Espindola, Fairhaven infrastructure and our public Revenue (DOR) recommends this for Mr. Espindola is a member of the infrastructure employees. our Town and I believe this should be Fairhaven Select Board I will bring ingenuity and think a top priority moving forward. In my outside the box and apply a common- opinion, lack of cooperation and If you believe you can sense approach. We will explore a communication between the Town make a difference, merger of our Highway/Parks Depart- and the School Administration ments with the Recreation Depart- (including the Select Board and the then you will make a ment. This will eliminate duplicate School Committee) has recently spending and allocate more towards resulted in significant controversy difference. Believe in our green space. When this was that could have been avoided if there yourself, your family and proposed to the current Select Board, were such an agreement in place the response was that nothing could between the Town and the School your community and be done without a DOR report. While Department. We have an opportunity you will win. I fully support an external review of for very significant improvement in our municipal operations, the Town this area but it will take willingness Lindsay Fox

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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 22, 2021 Page 27 Why you should vote for Stasia Powers

“To me, there is no doubt that Stasia Powers is the strongest candidate to help our Select Board get back on track as quickly as possible. Her temperament, integrity, and leadership style would be a great compliment to our Board.” Bob Espindola - Select Board Member

“She has experience in non-profits, local environmental organizations, budgets, managing volunteers and staff. I know that on day one she will be able to start in this important role with the background and experience we need for our community.” Ann Richard - Sustainability Committee Chair

“Her service on the Fairhaven School Committee for the past 14 years has prepared Stasia well for the challenges of the Select Board, and in my opinion she is the logical choice in the upcoming election.” Bob Foster - President, Fairhaven Alumni Association

“She is a person of the utmost integrity. She puts in the time, does her homework and is unafraid of taking a leadership role because she cares so deeply about Fairhaven.” Carolyn Nunez

“What impressed me the most about Stasia was her kindness, laugh, accessibility and her willingness to work with others for the greater good of Fairhaven. Stasia made everyone feel welcomed and valued.” Mark Badwey

“A vote for Stasia is a vote for the well-being and future of our community.” Ken Pottel

“Stasia has shown through her 14 years on the school committee that she has the background and necessary knowledge to guide the town in the proper direction.” Peggy and John Rogers STASIA INTEGRITY & EXPERIENCEPOWERS SELECTBOARD www.facebook.com/StasiaSelectBoard [email protected] Paid for by the Committee to Elect Stasia Powers