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The little paper with a big voice! Volume 9, Issue 32 • August 28, 2014 Teeming with information you need. (And some you don’t need, but will be glad you have anyway.) They’ve gone baaacckkkk!
Most Fairhaven students started school this week, with preschool and kindergarten starting next week. ABOVE: New fourth-grade teacher Monica Homer high-fives her students as they leave for the day on Tuesday, the first day of school for the Wood School on Sconticut Neck Road. Several students said they were scared or nervous on their first day back and that they were looking foward to ice cream for their afternoon snack. Kaia Short said she was nervous all day, but that it was still “pretty good.” Her big sister Silje said it was “kind of scary,” but since it was her second year at the school, that wore off pretty quickly. Principal Amy Hartley-Matteson said the day went off without a hitch, although the system of keeping students grouped by grade in the driveway seemed to break down after awhile. Only time will tell if the system will hold up throughout the year. Photo by Beth David. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.com Also Inside: • Planning Board: page 4 • Acushnet: page 16 • Conservation Comm: page 4 • Osprey platform sawed: page 12 From Fairhaven Neighborhood News Volume 9, Issue 33 The Editor Thursday, August 28, 2014 WEST ISLAND — Copyright 2014 Elizabeth A. David A day late and many dollars short. Editor: Beth David News Correspondents/Photographers: Michael Smith, Usually I’m amazed at some John Stapleton, Ryan Feeney of the cool things people and volunteers do and my faith in Published weekly on Thursdays by humanity is “restored.” Then Fairhaven Neighborhood News, LLC, at there are the days when I’m 166 Dogwood Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 [email protected] reminded why it needs www.NeighbNews.com restoring in the first place. 508-979-5593 • Fax: 508-991-5580 Sometimes, people just.... Beth David, Publisher well, you know...pick your Contributions: The Neighb News accepts press releases, editorial contribu tions and letters to the editor at the above address; by email profanity. preferred, in the body of the email, not as an attachment. If mailed by Someone smashed in the window of the truck that USPS or faxed, editorial must be typewritten, 500 words or fewer. Unfortu - belonged to Lance Corporal Matthew Rodriguez (see page nately, The Neighb News is not able to pay money for contributions at this 13). His fiance is driving it around these days. Someone time. Contributors agree, by virtue of their submissions, to grant The Fairhaven Neighborhood News, LLC, the right to publish submissions in decided to steal her purse, and inside was the poem that print and online. Contributors also verify, by virtue of their submissions, she had written for Matthew, that was found in his helmet that they own the right to publish the work submitted. Any claims of when he was killed in Afghanistan last December. copyright infringement will be referred to the contributor, who will also This is just wrong on so many levels and so sad on so be responsible for any and all costs associated with said claims. many more. You smash a car window to steal a pocket - Advertising: Call or write for rate card and sample issue or visit our book? Really? It’s summer in New Bedford, you should be website at www.NeighbNews.com. going to the beach (it’s free) and enjoying the sun, not The Fairhaven Neighborhood News, LLC, reserves the right to refuse advertising and editorial for any reason. The Neighb News will not assume terrorizing people so they are afraid to leave their stuff any liability, financial or otherwise, for errors in ads or in editorial inside their own vehicles. The family is being very content submitted by contributors. The Neighb News will run a correction generous and just wants the poem back. I think the person on the inside front cover to rectify any misprints or errors in the previous who stole it should be forced to wash the cars of the week’s issue. Readers, advertisers, and writers are responsible for Rodriguez family once a week for a year, and do it right. notifying The Neighb News of any inconsistencies or errors in the paper. Advertisers are responsible for all claims made in their ads. The Neighb Maybe that’ll teach him (or her) to keep his hands to News is not be liable in any way for claims made by advertisers. himself. Advertisers are responsible for their own content. We will, to the extent Back in Fairhaven, some nasty little piece of work sawed reasonable, try to verify any claims that seem unreasonable or unlikely to down the osprey platform that volunteers put up just a be true. Readers are encouraged to report any problems with our couple of months ago (see page 12). So, what’s the problem advertisers. Subscriptions are available for 6 months (24 issues) or one year (48 with an osprey stand? You object to seeing wildlife in the issues) at $1.75 per issue for a total of $42.00 or $84.00 respectively. Also marsh? The stand was supposed to be put on town land. available for free online at www.neighbnews.com, www.northfairhaven.org, Maybe it was a little too close to the property line? Ever www.westisland-ma.com. For free email subscription, send to NeighbNews@ hear of going to a meeting? You just cut it down? comcast.net and include your first and last name. The volunteers who put it up are just disheartened and Copyright 2014 Elizabeth A. David will simply move it, don’t want to rile the neighbors or make a criminal case out of it. I think the person who did Contents it should be forced to help put up five osprey nests and Acushnet Selectboard...... 16 Classifieds ...... 21 should be forced to go out for a whole year counting birds. Happenings ...... 6,7,8 These are birds that were here way before you, Buster Legal Notices/Public Hearings...... 20 (or is that Ms. Buster?). The least we can do is help them Letter from the editor...... 2 make a comeback. And what about the rest of us, your Letters from our readers...... 17 neighbors? Almost everyone likes to see the big birds back LCpl Matthew Rodriguez poem stolen...... 13 by the shore. What’s your problem with that? Recipe of the week...... 10 Forget it, don’t even tell me. I don’t care. You need to Recreation Center this week...... 14 learn to keep your hands to yourself. Senior Center this week ...... 14 Taking a saw to property that is not yours is not only Tides ...... 21 wrong, it IS criminal. Upcoming meetings/Fairhaven & Acushnet ...... 21 The ironic thing? Our story on the installation of the platform back in June had this headline: “Ospreys have CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS friends in the neighborhood.” Yeah, right. In last week’s issue we made a mistake in a listing in Whoever you are, you should be ashamed of yourself. I our happenings section on page 6. The Lobster Roll Dinner wonder how you’d like it if someone took a saw to your at Our Lady’s Haven is eat in or take out. house. Also, in our Conservation Commission story, we noted Onto cheerier matters: The big FESTA is this weekend that Mr. Ristuccia said a right of way for the Papas house (see page 3). Remember: best malassadas on planet “would be” in the deed, meaning that it is something that EARTH...no exaggeration. Just be prepared to wait in would have to be, or should be in the deed, not that it line a long time for them. was something that would, in fact, be on the deed in that But it’s worth every minute. particular instance. Well, out of space and time. We apologize for any confusion our errors may have Until next week then...see ya, caused. Fairhaven’s big little feast is this weekend This is the weekend of the Our and statues, including the life-sized association. Lady of Angels Portugese Feast in statue of Our Lady of Angels carried For more information: call Fairhaven. The “big little feast” will be on the shoulders of the men of the 508-990-0502. held at the OLOA Feast Grounds, 7 Jesse St., Fairhaven, on Saturday, August 30 to Monday September 1. Hours are: Sat. 5 p.m.–Mid.; Sun. Noon–Midnight; Mon. Noon–10:00 p.m. Procession on Main Street will be on Monday at 1:00 p.m. A traditional Portuguese “festa” with live music, game booths, Portu - guese & American foods, auctions, kids’ activities. Activities include game booths, traditional Portuguese foods including malassadas, linguica, carne espito, cacoila and bifana. You’ll also find clamcakes, hot dogs, cotton candy and ice cream. The Port wine is, of course, a must to try, the beer is sure to be cold and the malassadas still warm. Park at St. Mary’s Church. Sponsored by Our Lady of Angels Catholic Association. On Monday, ABOVE: The men of the Our Lady of Angels Catholic Association carry the large statue there is a traditional religious proces - of Our Lady of Angels down Main Street in Fairhaven on Monday, 9/2/13, as part of the sion on Main Street from St. Mary’s annual procession for the OLOA feast. The statue weighs nearly 800 pounds and is Church to Benoit Square and back. carried from St. Mary’s Church to Benoit Square and back. Neihb News file photo by Beth Features local marching bands, clergy David. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.com
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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, August 28, 2014 Page 3 Planning Board to hold public hearing for new medical building By Beth David been gathering information from the from one of my uncles,” said Mr. Editor various departments. The open space Fleurent. “The town has definitely lost At its meeting on 8/19, the Fair - plan was conducted in 2008/09 and is a great man and a very devoted man.” haven Planning Board scheduled valid until September of 2015. “I served with Chan for many public hearings on September 23 for Board member Rene Fluerent, who years. He was very adamant,” said two special permits: a proposal to ran the meeting in the absence of Gary Staffon, adding that Mr. Hayward build a 10,000 square foot medical chairperson Wayne Hayward, has been thought of the whole town when he building at 214 Huttleston Avenue pushing for the board to update the made decisions. (behind Frontera Grill); and a pro - town’s Master Plan, which has not been He said they did not always agree, posed additional parking lot on Mill updated since 1995. It will allow the but, “I appreciate his service.” Road near the former AT&T building. town to plan for future development. In other business, the board voted The board also approved a Form A The plan will look at current zoning to release the Community Develop - request, which will allow Lauren and future buildout possibili ties, and ment Block Grant funds. This round Francis to divide her property off will recommend any changes in of grants means the town has Jerusalem and Sconticut Neck Roads. zoning, etc., to help the town reach received nearly $8 million from the Although the access to one of the goals and principles set out in the program. The money will be used for lots did not have the required plan. There will be a public hearing infrastructure and other improve - frontage on Jerusalem Road, the before the plan is adopted. Any ments to two neighbor hoods in north board approved the plans because bylaws changes will have to be Fairhaven. the “historical access” is there. approved by Town Meeting. Board member Francis Budryk The access to the lot with the The board also took the time to took issue with the area being house on it, known as “Smugglers acknowledge the death of, and to designated a “slum.” Road,” is narrow and turns off from remember, long time board member “I didn’t know we had slums in Jerusalem Road. The other two lots Channing Hayward, whose son Wayne Fairhaven,” said Mr. Budryk. have the required frontage. All three is the current chairperson. Mr. Roth explained that the designa - lots are conforming lots. “He took the job seriously and did tion as a slum and blight area takes The measure passed 5–1 with the best he could for the town,” said into account the aging infrastructure Kaisa Cripps opposing. board member Jeff Lucas. of a 200-year-old town, including lack The board also discussed the Mr. Fleurent, whose uncle was also of drainage, no sidewalks and the progress on the town’s Master Plan. a long time PB member, said he did presence of lead paint in houses. Economic Development Director/ not know Chan Hayward personally. Some of the money will go to home - Planner William Roth said he has “But I heard quite a few stories owners to renovate homes. ConCom approves shed, continues most other requests By Beth David Several neighbors complained that “We just don’t want our quality of Editor they did not know about the other life diminished,” said Mr. Stevens. The Fairhaven Conservation Com - hearing until it was too late. Linda Rogers said she did not mission made some progress in One concern that neighbors had understand how a house could be getting items off their agenda at their was the loss of a path to the beach approved in such a swampy area. meeting on Monday, 8/25, but still that meandered off Morey Lane, “It’s just so soaking wet down continued most hearings which is a paper street, onto the there,” said Ms. Rogers. They approved a shed for David Papas property. Joyce Wilson took issue with and Sharon Armistead of 5 Almond David Bancroft of 7 Morey Lane said having to hear it from the Street; approved a plan to replicate he did not understand how a project “grapevine,” and “all of a sudden” wetlands by Michael Ristuccia on advertised as Cedar Street was now there are two houses “in a swamp.” Bass Creek Road; and approved a going to be on Morey Lane, which he “It affects all of us,” she said, and second single family home proposed described as a 12-foot dirt lane. questioned how much more traffic by Jimmy Papas on Cedar Street near Geoffrey Haworth, who chaired the would be using “this little dirt road.” Morey Lane. meeting in the absence of chairper - “Our quality of life goes,” she said. At the last meeting Nickolas Papas son Jay Simmons, said the move Mr. Papas tried to assure neigh- was approved to build a house on would cause “much less damage to bors that the quality of life in the Cedar Street. Jimmy Papas now wants the wetlands.” neighborhood would not change, that to build a house, also on Cedar Street, Abutter Ken Stevens said that there he was hoping to share in it. but at the Morey Lane end of the were other issues not brought up at “I know change is tough,” said Mr. property. The ConCom had suggested the other meeting and he wanted just Papas. the change to minimize disruption to to be able to “air the facts.” He said there would be one house the wetlands. The notices listed both Mr. Haworth would not let him at the end of Morey Lane, so the Jimmy & Nickolas Papas. speak about the proposal that had traffic would not increase, except by Neighbors showed up in force to been approved. use by one single family home. oppose both projects, but were There was also some confusion as Mr. Haworth told neighbors that limited to discussing only the Morey to whether or not the time limit had the ConCom’s scope was limited and Lane house, because the other public passed for the neighbors to file an they looked at what was best for the hearing was closed. appeal with DEP. CONCOM: cont’d to page 20
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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, August 28, 2014 Page 5 AROUND TOWN HAPPENINGS To order a butterfly or for more WI Breakfast Buffet information about the event, contact Ft. Phoenix Race LAST ONE OF THE SEASON! Southcoast VNA Community Affairs at Runners and walkers of all abilities Sun., 8/31, West Island Commu - 508-973-3470 or email scvna are invited to participate in the 14th nity Center, 41 Causeway Rd., West [email protected]. annual Ft. Phoenix 5K Road Race/ Island, Fairhaven, 8–11 a.m. Walk. This 5k (3.1-mile) event will By the West Island Improvement kick off on Sun., Sep. 7 at 10 a.m. and Association. $7 adults, $4 children Katie Brienzo Walk is open to runners and walkers of all under 12. Tickets are available at the Join us on Sat., 9/13, at the Our ages. The race will be held rain or door. Accessible. Lady of Angels Feast Grounds, shine. The race net proceeds will located at 7 Jesse Street, Fairhaven benefit organizations as determined for the 3rd ANNUAL KATIE BRIENZO each year by the Race Committee OLOA Feast MEMORIAL WALK!!! The walk is This weekend, see page 3 for details within the following categories: approximately 1.5 miles. Registration Sports, Community, History, and is $15 ($20 on Walk Day) and the First Education. Raising of Big Flag 100 to register receive a free Katie Cash awards, t-shirts, medals and There will be a Flag Raising at Brienzo Memorial Walk T-shirt. ALL other prizes in various categories. Fairhaven High School, corner of proceeds from this event benefit the Register on-line at http://www. Main Street and Route 6, using the consumers of M.O.L.I.F.E., Inc., Katie's JBRace.com. Sign up on race morning “Big Flag” to commemorate Labor favorite charity. Katie was also a from 8:00 to 9:30 am at Ft. Phoenix Day. The event will be held at 9:00 consumer at M.O.L.I.F.E. and it was State Reservation. a.m. Monday morning (Sep. 1st) and her home away from home. The staff is sponsored by LIUNA (Laborers’ there helped her not just overcome International Union of North America her disability, but to thrive as an Boating Courses #385, 115 Alden Rd., Fairhaven, MA.) independent young woman. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary in The public and especially all Pre-Register at http:// molifeinc. Fairhaven will be offering two boating involved the labor movement are com/events/ You MUST include your courses beginning on Sept. 8, from invited to participate in the ceremony PayPal confirmation number on the 7–9 p.m. at the USCG Auxiliary, 80 and listen to Marisa Rebelo sing The Registration Form when mailing it in Middle Street, Fairhaven. Cost is $40 National Anthem. to show proof of payment. for each course for materials. Please bring a non-perishable food For more details or to register, visit Butterfly Release item for the MO Food=Life food http://a0130605.uscgaux.info pantry in New Bedford. Boating Skills & Seamanship Southcoast® Visiting Nurse Asso- Sailing Skills & Seamanship cia tion will host the third annual Registration begins at 11am and the walk begins at 12 noon, sharp! For boaters, sailors, fishermen, “Hope Takes Flight: A Butterfly personal watercraft operators. 14 Release” on Saturday, September 13 Rain or shine. There will be music by DJ JT Stevens, raffles, games, and face weeks (Mondays) of class. Final Exam from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fairhaven and Graduation Dec 15, 2014 Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Avenue painting. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Many insurance companies will in Fairhaven. All proceeds will benefit offer discounts on boat insurance to Southcoast VNA’s Hospice Program. individuals who successfully com- More than 200 live butterflies at Thrift Shop Sale plete one of these courses. approximately 2:30 p.m. to honor and Half price on clothes at Heavenly Individuals who successfully remember loved ones who have died. Treasures Thrift Store, 34 Center St. complete the course and exam are Other activities will include musical Fairhaven, on 8/30, Sept. 3, 6, 10 & 13 awarded certificates and cards. performances by the Sonaré Chamber Both the novice and the Ensemble and Wayne Cabral, Farmers Market experienced boater will benefit from inspirational readings and a special The Fairhaven Farmers Market is lessons in boating terminology, boat recognition of Hospice staff members held every Sunday from 1–4 p.m. on equipment, boat handling, boat and volunteers. A silent auction and the lawn of Fairhaven High School. trailering, lake boating, rules of the prize raffle will also be held Buy local produce, herbs, vegetable road, navigation, medical/safety throughout the afternoon, and light plants, desserts, cookies, jams, honey, awareness, weather, engines, radios, refreshments will be served. The cheese, eggs, meat all from local and how to read a chart, buy a boat, event will take place rain or shine. farmers. As well as all the wonderful tie a knot and call in a mayday. Butterflies to honor a loved one food there will be soap, local can be purchased before September photography, rope crafts, face Traveling Boutique 2 for a $25 minimum donation, and painting and henna. will include a listing of a loved one’s The Traveling Boutique Shopping We also have space available for Day will be held on Wednesday name in the event program book. non-profit groups to join us through - The event is presented by Mallard September 3, 11:00am-2:00pm, at out the summer. For more informa- Atria Fairhaven, 391 Alden Road, & POPS Printing, with additional tion please contact Ann Richard the support from BayCoast Bank, Mill Fairahven. Featuring designs by: volunteer market manager at 508-991- Alfred Dunner Unique jewelry, Bridge Holdings LLC, and Surprenant 8315 or [email protected] & Berneski PC. Scarves, Purses & More!
Page 6 Thursday, August 28, 2014 Fairhaven Neighborhood News HAPPENINGS OVERTOWN
Church, New Bedford (corner of Anthony Credit Union in New Run, Row, Hops County and Union Streets). Bedford, and the Bookstall in Marion. 8/30 (NEW DATE): Run, row and Starting date: Tuesday, 9/2. Call hops pursuit race at the Low Tide 508-644-2419. Yacht Club on Saturday, 8/30. Race Call for short plays your sailboat from New Bedford to Culture*Park is now accepting Wepecket and back, then row in, Schwartz Ctr Walk submissions of original plays for the drink a beer (or other beverage) to The 26th Annual Walk to Benefit 12th Annual Culture*Park Short Plays win. Best viewing at Ft. Taber and the Schwartz Center for Children will Marathon, taking place Saturday, along East Beach be held on Sun., Sept. 14, starting at November 22, in downtown New Contact Commodore Ed Lobo, 774- 8:30 a.m. at Fort Taber in New Bedford, in the Whaling Museum 501-2097, ed_lobo@comcast. net for Bedford. Register at SchwartzCenter Theater. Deadline for play submis - registration information. Walk.org sions to reach Culture*Park is The Low Tide Yacht Club is located The 3.5-mile loop around Fort Friday, October 3, 2014. at the Fort Taber Military Museum Taber starts at 8:30 a.m. with check-in The plays will be presented as building, 1000B So. Rodney French and family-friendly activities and staged readings by an ensemble of Blvd., New Bedford. The club is music to follow. The Walk start time is actors and directors. For more actively seeking new members. Visit 9:30 a.m., after a few words from New information, email culturepark.ed@ www.lowtideyc.org or call 508-996- Bedford’s Mayor. To join the ‘Walk earthlink.net, or call Culture*Park at 4230 With Us’ campaign, register at: 774-202-0588. SchwartzCenterWalk.org. Visit www.culturepark.org and The Schwartz Center for Children follow the 12th Marathon on LGBT Drop-In is a nonprofit organization with facebook... Through 11 Marathons, The LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, offices at 1 Posa Place in Dartmouth, Culture*Park has presented over 260 Transgender, Questioning) Ministry MA. It has been serving children with original short plays. Many of these at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 136 a variety of special medical and new works have received further Rivet St., New Bedford, holds a developmental needs from birth to development, full production, and/or gathering the first Tuesday of each age 21 in SE Mass. since 1947. publication. Sponsored in part by the month at 7 p.m. FREE. Join us on Services include a Day School, Early Massachusetts Cultural Council Setp. 2 for support, spirituality and Intervention Program, Outpatient fun! Come and meet new people. All Rehabilitation Services, Regional are welcome. Free Friday at Zoo Consultation Program, Pediatric The Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Specialty Clinics, and a variety of Hawthorn Stree, New Bedford. will Poetry & Spoken other programs. For more have free zoo admission this Friday, Word information visit: schwartzcenter.org August 29, thanks to the Highland LIVE! Poetry and the Spoken Street Foundation’s Free Fun Friday Word in the Galleries Thursday Gourmet Dinner F-R program. Visit www.bpzoo.org September 4, from 7–9 PM On Tuesday, September 2, at 6:30 The Zoo will be open 9:00am- Join New Bedford’s Poet Laureate p.m. award winning Portuguese 5:00pm with last entry at 4:15pm. Pat Gomes and friends for an evening Chef, Jose Rego, will prepare gourmet Train and Carousel rides will be of poetry and spoken word at 3-course dinner at the Top Shelf Bar available for standard ticket prices. NBAM/AW! next Thursday. From 7 to and Grille. This is a fundraising event 8 p.m. there will be an open mike for the SPIRIT OF SONG ENSEMBLE, a Ministry session for traditional poetry. At 8 newly merged Community group of 75 Worship Him Ministries Intl is we’ll shift gears and spoken word will singers plus instrumentalists, under Launching empowerment services in take over the podium. Everyone is the direction of Cassandra Morgan. New Bedford. Starting Sept. 7, from invited to come and share a work or Cassandra Morgan is pleased to 9–11am every Sunday. WHM is just sit back and enjoy the night as announce that two popular musical located at 651 Orchard Street Suite the words flow. groups recently merged to form the #304 New Bedford. WHM specializes To celebrate this first time event, Spirit of Song Ensemble. The first in outreach ministry: reaching the admission will be free starting at performance for the ensemble will be destitute, homeless, gang bangers, 6:30 p.m. Join us! a Christmas Cantata to be held in and prostitutes. WHM was estab - December at Our Lady of Guadalupe lished in 2005 and has reached 6.2 at St. James Church. billion souls on their radio broadcast. Singers Invited The Christmas Cantata will be Singers are invited to join the Other outreaches of the ministry open to all to attend, and since only include conferences, feeding the acclaimed Greater New Bedford donations will be collected, the Choral Society. Requirements: blend homeless, clothing the poor, and fundraising dinner will defray many of empowerment services that with your section, pay nominal fees the costs. Tickets are $35 and are for music, etc. No private audition. encourage its members to follow suit. available by calling 508-942-6483 or For more information about WHM Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 508-264-8010. Tickets are also avail- 7:30–9:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian or any of our programs...please visit able at Top Shelf Bar and Grille, St. our website atwww.whmintl.org
Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, August 28, 2014 Page 7 HAPPENINGS/OTHER LATITUDES from 2-4 pm; www.booksoncape.com/ 11:00–11:45: Gary Langevin Fireworks in Boston 9 West R. Orleans, MA; 508-255-4590 12:00–12:45: Lemon 714 Fireworks will light up the skies Visit https://www.historypress.net 1:00–1:45: One Cent Peep Show over Boston Harbor on Saturday to or http://www.wrussellwebster.com 2:00–2:45: Neal McCarthy Problem celebrate the Boston Arts Festival 3:00–3:45: Girl Friday taking place along the waterfront. 4:00–6:00: Murphy’s Law You’ll have a great view of the Movies on the Block Free movie, corner of Westminster Sunday, 9/8: fireworks from anywhere along the 10:00–10:45: Gonsalves Tae Kwon Do waterfront in the North End, Down - St. and Union St., Providence, RI. Every Thursday at dusk, througoh 11:00–11:45: IG Mills town, South Boston, East Boston, and 12:00–12:45: The Stumblurs Charlestown. A barge anchored September. FREE to the public. Next up: 8/28, The Wizard of Oz; 1:00–1:45: Walk the Line between East and South Boston will 2:00–2:45: Buzzard Blue provide the launching site. 9/4, Dazed and Confused; 9/11: The Goonies. 3:00–3:45: Dirty Sanchez The free fireworks show is on 4:00–6:00: Shipyard Wreck Sat., 8/30, from 9–9:30 p.m. The Arts For more information, visit http:// www.shopdowncity.com/ Contact Acushnet town hall for Festival takes place from noon to more information: 508-998-0200; 6 p.m. on 8/30 and Sun., 9/1, at http://www.acushnet.ma.us/ Christopher Columbus Park. Fish Meeting See more at: http://www.boston- The New England Fishery Manage - discovery-guide.com/boston-labor- ment Council is hosting a peer review Save the date! day.html#sthash.Turixr1F.dpuf for the recent stock assessment As part of Dartmouth’s 350th update developed by NOAA Fisheries birthday celebration, the Dartmouth Pig Roast/Poker Run for Gulf of Maine cod. Natural Resources Trust is hosting The two-day meeting will be open the Amazing Reserve Race, a fun Sunday, 9/7, Kickstands up at competition that will take teams of Noon, American Legion Post 265, 71 to the public and held at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel, 250 four to locations around Dartmouth Hope St., Acushnet. $20 per person, on Sun., 9/21. Register at www.dnrt.org $5 for poker run. Market Street, in Portsmouth, NH on Call 508-998-6938 for tickets. Thurs. and Fri., 8/28 & 29. It will Benefits Honor Flight New England: begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday and Rummage Sale www.HonorFlightNewEngland.com 8:30 a.m. on Friday. Smith Neck Friends Meeting will Visit http://www.nefmc.org/press/ sponsor their Annual Rummage Sale press_releases/2014/PR_GOMcodPee on Sat. 9/6 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm., Chicken BBQ rReview%20(3).pdf for details. 594 Smith Neck Road at the corner Join us for food and fun on Sun., of Rock O’Dundee Road, Dartmouth, 8/31, at 1 p.m., rain or shine for a Accessible Call 508-994-5108. Chicken BBQ, at Freetown VFW Post Cruise Night Mother’s fur coat and Dad’s tweed 6643, 89 Middleboro Road. Tickets: Thurs. 8/28 is Cruise Night in Acushnet, 5:30–8:30 p.m. In the jacket and sister’s prom dress as well $15; children 10 & under, $10. as favorite toys all find their way to Proceeds support cancer research. center of town. 50's band, Food Vendors. The Acushnet E.M.A.’s this intriguing bargains galore sale. Menu includes: Charcoal grilled Area residents have been cleaning half-chicken, baked beans, potato Support Group Will be serving up their (Pure Charcoal) Hamburgers & out their closets and providing the salad, cole slaw, bread & butter, corn Ways and Means Committee with on the cob, watermelon, lemonade, Cheese Burgers, and the Dave burger. Don’t miss it! plenty of bargains in sweaters, shoes, cash bar. For tickets call Marcia Vaile, winter clothing and children’s items 774-328-6936m or Claudia Ostiguy, blankets and towels. 508-995-7613 Apple-Peach Fest Also for sale will be books and Save the Date! household items ideal for that Farmers Market Acushnet’s signature event: the student either furnishing a new dorm The Acushnet Farmers Market is 35th Apple-Peach Festival will be held room or returning to college. There open for the season. We will also host on Sat. and Sun., 9/6 & 7, at the Long will be some antique treasurers multiple classes and cooking Plain Museum, 1203 Main St. including originals paintings. demonstrations. Features musical entertainment, Held rain or shine in Fellowship Every Saturday from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. demonstrations, food, crafts booths Hall, coffee and donuts are on sale for through September, rain or shine, at and activities for children. early risers. Proceeds benefit the on - Stone Bridge Farm 186 Leonard St., Festivities on both days start at 10 going projects of the Meeting House. Acushnet. a.m. and go until 6 p.m. Sunday’s Parade begins from Pope Park at 10 Internships Book Signings a.m. Free parking and admission at The Massachusetts Clean Energy Captain Russell Webster, USCG Ret. the museum. Shuttle bus from Center (MassCEC) connects recent will be signing copies of his book, The Acushnet Middle School. graduates with paid internships at Sol e Mar Tragedy Off Martha’s Entertainment Schedule Mass.-based clean energy companies. Vineyard, at the following bookstores. Saturday, 9/6: To learn more about the program, Booksmith Musicsmith, Aug. 30, 10:00–10:45: Voices in Time visit masscec.com/intern. Page 8 Thursday, August 28, 2014 Fairhaven Neighborhood News With Coupon $ 95 Reg. $13.95 Exp. 10/31/14 $ * Any GREAT CUT 10 NN large, Fairhaven Walk in 7 days one- Sconticut Square Mon.-Fri., 9–8 off Next to Subway Sat., 9–6 topping 508-991-7200 Sun., 10–5 2 pizza Who Makes the Magic? A Nikommo Island Tale With Bedtime Version Once a week Yia Yia’s Pizza Cafe By Beth David go Greek! 381 Sconticut Neck Rd. Available for Nook; and for Kindle and other ebook formats on Amazon.com (corner of Seaview) Only $1.49 We deliver! A Christmas tale of magic on a small island. 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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, August 28, 2014 Page 9 Recipe of the Week Elf’s Landscaping takes it Shrimp Salad with Spicy Dressing 1 pound cooked, tail-on shrimp 1 large ripe avacado peeled and sliced in 12 wedges Lettuce leaves Green and black olives to garnish 1 cup sliced green onions Spicy dressing (below) Dressing 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup oil 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp cumin 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp hot sauce In blender, blend dressing on high, 1 to 2 mins. Place in dish. Line salad plates with lettuce leaves. Arrange shrimp with sliced avocado on lettuce. Top with olives and green onions. Top with dressing. Submitted by Chanda Coutinho The Elf’s Landscaping Fairhaven-Acushnet Little League team celebrates after taking the Major League Championship. They went the whole season through the playoffs and championship series with only one loss. FRONT ROW: Niko Tavares, Troy Lopes, Ian Conte, Logan Berube, Christian Letourneau. SECOND ROW: Nate Roderiques, Isaiah To share a recipe Lopez, Boston Rodrigues, Seth Cruz. BACK ROW: Coach Tim Lopes, Coach Dave with your neighbors Rodrigues, Coach Jay Cruz, Manager Todd Letourneau, Coach Ben Berube, Coach Matt Roderiques. Submitted photo. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.com Mail to 166 Dogwood St., Fairhaven, MA 02719; fax to 508-991-5580; Elf’s Landscape defeated Century the league’s best pitchers Brady email to neighbnews@ comcast.net House 16-4 in Game 2 to win the Bennett and Troy Lopes. Fairhaven Acushnet Little League Both kids pitched outstanding Major League championship in from the start of the game. Seth Cruz A professor is someone Acushnet. The hotly contested (1-for-1, double, walk, 1 run) lined a championship series featured the top double to right field to get the game who talks in someone two regular season teams. going. Logan Berube (1-for-3, HR, 2 Elf’s jumped out to a Game 1 lead RBI’s) followed in the first inning with else’s sleep. with a 2-1 victory. Game 1 featured a a 2-run homerun. Elf’s carried a 2-0 W.H. Auden classic pitcher’s duel between two of SPORTS: cont’d on page 21
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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, August 28, 2014 Page 11 Osprey nest platform vandalized
Photos clearly show that the osprey platform in the marsh near Priest’s Cove was purposely cut down. The platform was installed last June. Photos courtesy of a neighbor. The osprey stand that volunteers effort to erect the platform, said she did not installed in the marsh near Priest’s Cove in want to make a criminal case of it. May (see our 6/5/14 issue) was cut down last “If somebody had an objection, we week, probably on Monday, 8/18. Ospreys would’ve moved it,” she said. have been making a comeback since their The platform was discussed at a public devastation in the 1970s from DDT. hearing in a conservation commission Platforms for the osprey to nest on meeting. She will need to go back in front of recreate large dead trees that used to line the ConCom to replace it or move it to the coasts. The osprey prefers a high perch, another site. preferably near the water. Ospreys feed Some fledglings had been sitting on the exclusively on fish, which they catch live. platform, leading her to believe they were Fairhaven has another platform near looking for a place to nest next year. Winsegansett Pond on Sconticut Neck and a “Buzzards Bay was named for the pair has used it for two seasons, producing osprey,” said Ms. Groh. “There should be two fledglings last year and three this year. hundreds of them flying around and they Katherine Groh, who spearheaded the just need a place to nest.” North Turbine out with synchronization problems Fairhaven’s north turbine has not the controls whereby the power from the past 30 days. The assertion that been spinning for several weeks due the turbine needs to be put onto more power is being consumed than to a synchronization problem, accord - NSTAR’s system in sync with NSTAR’s produced isn’t even accurate for the ing to the developers. system.” North Turbine, let alone the whole Project owner Gordon Deane said In response to a question about facility. During the last 30 days, the in an email that the north turbine “parasitic power,” or the power the South Turbine has produced 122,387 itself does not have a problem, the turbine uses for its operating systems kWh of power, way over what is being problem is the communication when it is not producing power, consumed.” between the turbine and NSTAR. Sumul Shah, whose company The turbine should be back online The problem started when a operates the turbine, said that power in a matter of days. fluctuation in the NSTAR grid, most it consumes is small. The north turbine has had likely due to a surge, caused some “Even with the turbine's issues of sporadic problems with synchroniza- fuses to be blown. late, the turbine has consumed 850 tion with the grid. The south turbine “It’s important to note that we kWh over the past 30 days, which is has not had the same problems. know of no problem with turbine,” about normal for this time of year,” The public can track the power wrote Mr . Deane. “It is operable and worte Mr. Shah. “In contrast, the production of Fairhaven’s wind capable of generating power. It’s in turbine has produced 5656 kWh over turbines at www.fairhavenwind.info/ Water restrictions lifted Water restrictions in Fairhaven and the base plate. email by DPW superintendent Vinnie and Mattapoisett have been lifted. That required pulling the pump Furtado. The restrictions were put in place on out, which put the well out of service. “As a result, we are back in August 10 after bacteria were found in The town has two other wells to draw business and both Mattapoisett and the Tinkham Lane well. water from. Mattapoisett also draws Fairhaven have lifted their respective The public works department fixed water from the same system. water bans,” wrote Mr. Furtado. the roof and fabricated a new base After those repairs were made, Water was never unsafe for plate. Crews used a camera to check including re-installation of the pump, drinking, as the bactera was found on the well to find possible trouble new samples were taken and revealed the pre-treatment side of the process. spots, leading to the replacement of “zero bacterial hits,” according to an
Page 12 Thursday, August 28, 2014 Fairhaven Neighborhood News Boat poker run raises $10,000 for Kennedy-Donovan Center From Press Release Materials create a lot of media buzz about the The first annual Nopper Marine event and was lucky to get lots of Poker Run was a smashing success, media outlets to post about the event exceeding all expectations by for free,” said Kerry Nopper. “Word of organizers. They had hoped to raise mouth amongst our friends and around $5,000, but ended up turning customers all quickly spread and in a donation of $10,000 to the everyone was on board. We formed a Kennedy-Donovan Center. poker run committee with our friends “Leading up to the event I did and they were a great support system in helping to secure vendors for entertainment, trophies, tee shirts and other services. The Seaport Inn and Marina in Nopper Marine held it first annual Boat Fairhaven was also extremely Poker Run on August 16. ABOVE: a boater generous in donating the event shows off a little during the poker run. space and putting in new docks LEFT: Boats line up at the first annual just to hold our event.” Nopper Poker Run Submitted photos. See Twenty-nine boats entered them in color at www.NeighbNews.com the event. Wind conditions cut Skater Cat. Hardest Luck award went it short, though, with boats only to Brian DaSilva of Attleboro, who able to make it to two stops: a had an engine break out in the bay house boat in Woods Hole and and also owns a 35-foot Fountain. the Chart Room in Cataumet. “We are beyond thrilled to be able Everyone enjoyed dinner, to do this for the school that does so dancing and some games of much to support children and adults poker back at the Seaport Inn with developmental delays and disa - and Marina at the final stop. bilities,” said Ms. Nopper. “We had so The Best Looking Crew award much positive feedback from the went to Rob Sullivan of Fair - participants and guests. At the end of haven, who owns a 35-foot the day, they hoped we would go on to Fountain. The Best Looking do a second event next year. So we are Boat went to Gerry Arata of up for the challenge and are under - Attleboro, who owns a 46-foot way to start prepping for next year!” Rodriguez family heartbroken over stolen poem A poem written for Lance Corporal took his last breath,” wrote his be returned to Rodriguez, PO Box Matthew Rodriguez of Fairhaven who mother Lisa on her Facebook page. 51141, New Bedford, MA 02745. Matt’s was killed in combat in Afghanistan “When HE DIED DEFENDING YOU and mother wrote that she will return a on December 11, 2013, was stolen your right to live as you choose!” $25 gift certificate to the return from the truck he owned. His fiance The truck was in the parking lot at address.’ Julia wrote the poem to Matt and he Riccardi’s in New Bedford on Sunday, “If you return more, I will increase carried it in his helmet. It was 8/24. The window was smashed and the amount,” she wrote. returned to his family after he was Julia’s pocketbook, with her money Anyone who knows anything about killed. and credit cards, was taken. the theft is asked to respond to the “The poem was with him when he The family is asking that the poem above address or contact police. Ice bucket challenge has local giving option PRess Release Douglass girls with college expenses. The Douglass Family College Fund The Ice Bucket Challenge, a social With the Ice Bucket Challenge Team hopes this initiative will media phenomenon that has brought continuously spilling into news feeds provide not only monetary but national attention to Amyotrophic across social media and over $4,000 emotional support to Mary, Casey, Lateral Sclerosis, has kindled heart - raised so far, the Douglass Family and Brooke as they continue to heal warming support for one Fairhaven College Fund has received over - and move forward with their lives. family. whelming support from Ice Bucket Members of the community who Fairhaven resident, Ken Douglass, Challenge participants and the wish to donate can do so online at passed away July 24, 2014 after a 14 Southcoast community; including www.gofundme.com/douglassfamily year battle with ALS. He left behind a Fairhaven Chief of Police, Michael fund wonderful wife, Mary, and two Myers and WBSM radio personality, For more information about the beautiful daughters, Casey and Philip Paleologos. Anonymous Douglass Famliy, visit http:// Brooke. As a symbol of their donations ranging from $10 to $1,000 community.als.net/thedouglassfamily friendship and heartfelt condolences, have also been made — some in effort. friends created a fund to assist the honor of other ALS patients.
Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, August 28, 2014 Page 13 Fairhaven Fairhaven Senior Center Recreation Center 508-979-4029 • 229 Huttleston Ave Supportive Senior Day Care Program, 9-3 • 508-993-9455 Open Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Respite Care: one day, half-a-day. Regular rates apply. Fri., 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Closed Sunday • 227 Visit our new website at: Huttleston Ave, 508-993-9269 http://fairhavenma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FairhavenMA_COA/index http://fairhavenma.virtualtown hall.net Mall Trips Kool Kids Sept. 3: Newport Grand Sept. 10: Plymouth Shopping After School Program Entertainment Register NOW. NEW EXTENDED TIME. Fairhaven Recreation is running Second & Fourth Thursday, 12:30–2:30 p.m., $2 donation. an after school program, in your ele - Featuring the OT’s band. mentary school this fall! Registra- tions are being accepted now. Sign up Special Activities for the week or just one day. Children will meet in the cafeteria, have a Sand for Seniors South Coast LGBT Seniors snack, do homework and play sports The Fairhaven Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans - and games. This program runs from Disability is sponsoring a fall preven - gender seniors meet on the 4th the end of the school day until 530pm tion program this winter called Sand Wednesday of the month from 5–7 every day that school is in session. for Seniors. The commission will be for supper and socialization. This is a We also offer sibling discounts!! Call delivering five gallon buckets filled nice opportunity to meet new friends. or come down to the rec for info. with a sand/salt mix to seniors 60 Please call Fairhaven senior center and over, and residents with disabili - by the Thursday before to reserve. Soccer with Jake ties, to use on their icy walk ways. Senior Discount Day Trip Exciting program that teaches The bucket will be delivered to your Next Salvation Army Trip is basic soccer skills while developing home in early November. If you October 6, to the Swansea store. strength, balance, coordination, would like to receive a bucket, please Only 14 seats so call the Fairhaven listening skills and team work. Jake call the Fairhaven Senior Center at COA at 508-979-4029 to reserve your will ensure your child has a positive 508-979-4029. seat, $2.00 donation is suggested. soccer experience. Hope Takes Flight Facts about Fats Sept. 18 to Oct 23 on Thursdays. Hope Takes Flight butterfly Presentation, Wed., Sept. 10, 12:00 By Jacob Dompierre. 3:30-4:30 Member release: Sat., 9/13, from 1–4 p.m. noon. Jamie Bucherri from Coastline $40.00 non-member $50.00 Ages 4-8 South Coast VNA’s Hospice will be will be discussing the facts about fats holding its annual fundraiser at the and we serve a healthy low fat snack Goju-Ryu Karate Fairhaven Council on Aging. for all to try. This course introduces students Butterflies can be ordered directly through the South Coast VNA at 508- Wellness Walking Group to traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Meets at Buttonwood Park Zoo karate. Learn basic blocks, strikes, kicks 973-3470 or through the Fairhaven Council on Aging. There is a $25.00 (front door) at 10:00 a.m. on the first and at least one kata (forms). Karate Saturday of each month For all ages. develops self-confidence, strength, donation for each butterfly ordered. agility and respect for oneself and Please call the Fairhaven COA @ (508- Health Awareness Fair others. Instructor Elizabeth Rapoza 979-4029) and ask for Anne Silvia for September 22, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. holds two black belts, in Okinawan more information. at the Fairhaven Council on Aging. Goju-Ryu and in Korean Tang Soo Do Single Seniors Free to Vendors but raffle prizes will Karate. She is a former national and Single Seniors Supper Club first be appreciated. Table and chairs New England overall black belt and third Tuesday of the month. If you provided Please call Anne Silvia at champion. Wednesdays from Sept 17 are single senior 60 or older and would the Fairhaven COA to RSVP by 9-17- to Oct 22 from 615–715 PM. Cost: $40 like to attend, please call the Senior 2014 at 508-979-4029 or email at members/$50 non-members, age 7-13 Center by Monday at 508-979-4029. [email protected] Home Alone Class Ongoing Programs Designed to encourage children to Call 508-979-4029 for days and times be more independent. 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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, August 28, 2014 Page 15 Acushnet to stick with quarterly water/sewer bills By Michael Smith back. Gallagher, who went before the board Neighb News Correspondent The board will stay with the to discuss the placement of a sing for The Acushnet Selectboard on quarterly billing cycle for now and the town’s 9/11 Memorial. Chief Monday, 8/25, discussed the possi- see how the first year of the new rates Gallagher said the Depart ment of bility of switching from quarterly to goes. Transporta tion ‘looked favorably” tri-annual water and sewer bills. Chairperson Kevin Gaspar sug - upon the fire department’s request to Board member Garry Rawcliffe gested putting the issue before Town erect a sign on Route 105 to direct initially made a proposal to the board Meeting to find out if residents would traffic to the 9/11 memorial site at the of having tri-annual billing at the last prefer monthly billing. fire department on Russell Street. meeting, where the idea of staggering “I’d like the town to weigh on this Location of the brown 24 x 36-inch the water and sewer bills so they sign would be on the South Main would not coincide with other town Street portion of Route 105 to guide billings was not looked on favorably visitors to the site. by the town’s Finance Department Changing it up will cause Noting the amount of increased and collector’s office. traffic in the area from people out Town Administrator Alan alot of confusion for our of town the chief said, “The thought Coutinho said he believed going to is the sign would possibly help billing three times a year wouldn’t residents as they will be some folks looking for the site.” make much of a difference in easing If the sign works, Chief Gallagher the burden on residents. calling the office. It will not said there could be another sign Town Collector/Treasurer Kristie erected on one of the town roads. Costa spoke before the board on the alleviate any of the work The $370 cost of installing the sign impact tri-billing would have on the in the collector’s office. will come from the 9/11 Memorial collector’s office. Fund. “If we went to a tri-annual billing, [Acushnet Collector/ The board approved the the impact on the office would be requestunanimously. somewhat minimal,” said Ms. Costa. Treasurer Kristie Costa] The Selectboard also set a date However, she noted that of October 27 for the next Town residents are used to the quarterly Meeting. According to Mr. billing and going to a tri-annual Coutinho, the deadline for billing might create dissatisfaction. issue,” said Mr. Gaspar. submission of town articles would be “Changing it up will cause a lot of On the issue of setting the on October 24. confusion for our residents as they minimum usage for water, the board Mr. Gaspar read a proclamation will be calling the office,” she said. “It voted unanimously to install a 2,000 from the Quequechan Chapter of the will not alleviate any of the work in cubic feet minimum of water usage Daughters of the American Revolu - the collector’s office.” for billing purposes. tion to recognize the week of Ms. Costa said she believed going In a related matter the board also September 17 as Constitution Week, to tri-annual billing would be a step agreed to place on file the certifica - marking the 227th anniversary of tion of water and signing of U.S. Constitution. sewer rates for The board agreed unanimously. Utopia’s Path 2015. Herbs • Spices for culinary, medicinal & spiritual use The lone Hand-made tea, incense, bath, smoking blends, appointment of Don’t forget to tell our herbal supplements, candles, soaps. the meeting was advertisers you saw their Available online at www.utopiaspath.com or at Acushnet Fire 665 Orchard Street, New Bedford Chief Kevin ads in the Neighb News! Hours: Sun. 12-5; Tues. & Thurs. 10-7; Wed., Fri., Sat. 10-5; closed Mon. Buy 5 Days Doggy Daycare Get 1 FREE 508-763-5351
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Page 16 Thursday, August 28, 2014 Fairhaven Neighborhood News From our readers Students can opt out of Mattapoisett Friends sought after and ruthlessly PARCC testing looking for antiques persecuted by this radical Muslim It’s hard to follow all of the changes Donations of high end antiques, sect namely ISIS who are wanton taking place in public education. Oriental rugs, fine art, important killers of the worst sort who kill and We’re toldc schools are using the paper collectibles, sterling and gold behead children and rape women. Common Core State Standards, and at are being sought by Mattapoisett Their stated intentions are world the same time we’re told Common Friends Meeting as part of its fund- dominance and the annihilation of Core is a national set of standards. raising efforts to restore its historic Israel and the United States. The Articles are released with reference to meeting house. methods they employ are the Common Core being “global” Frank McNamee of the Marion indoctrination and radicalization of standards. What’s going on? Antique Shop has agreed to handle their followers and any and all It’s important to understand one of the sale of vetted items at its annual methods of death and destruction to the prime objectives behind the November auction. A mid-September achieve it whether it be suicide Common Core State Standards is to deadline has been set for this bombings like 911, and the Boston remove “local” control from our particular sale. Vetting will be done bombing, that’s the methods they will public schools. by Mr. McNamee. employ. They will recruit others to It aims to put an end to local input A receipt for income tax purposes, carry out these missions. God forbid concerning the education of our for the full value of any item sold, will when they get the atomic bombs and children. be given to the donor by the church. they explode them in our country. I This year school committees in Mr. McNamee is also helping the can only say they are on the march each school district voted either to cause by reducing the seller’s now and it will happen if they are not continue using the MCAS test or to commission by half for which the stopped. have students take the Common meeting is grateful. It's gotten to the the point where Core-related Partnership for Assess- Two donations have already been even the Vatican has denounced ISIS ment of Readiness for College and accepted. One is an 1871 scrapbook for the wanton slaughter of innocent Careers (PARCC). Those that voted in with articles pasted over a partial victims and the ever growing threat of favor to use PARCC, furthered the logbook of the New Bedford whaling Islamic terroists and and called for implementation of Common Core. ship Courier, covering the last part of military action in the form of bombing If your school committee voted to a voyage begun in 1829. Two articles these barbarians. use PARCC, while you desire to in the scrapbook deal with Pres. So what does our commander in retain “local” control of your schools, Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. cheif do? He dithers while innocents send them a message through your Another is a type of metate, called are being slaughtered in Iraqi. He's on action. Inform your child’s school a grinding stone or grinding slab, a two-week vacation in Martha's administrator and classroom teachers carved by pre-Columbian Mayans Vineyard where the most difficult that you excuse your child (opt them from one piece of stone. It is decision he makes is what golf club to out) from PARCC testing. accompanied by two mano stones, use when he's putting. Your administrators should inform hand-held carved stones for grinding I say wake up America before it’s you that schools are “held harmless” corn and other grains. too late. John Pond, Fairhaven this year, which means the testing To date, the Friends Meeting has doesn’t count. The test doesn’t count, raised more than $82,000 toward the so there’s no penalty on your child’s estimated $245,000 restoration academic record for not taking it. project. Phase 1 of the work is You will most likely meet resistance expected to begin next month. Get the Neighb but don’t be fooled, you ARE able to For more information, call Brad Hathaway at (508) 758-3579. News by email excuse (opt out) your child from the Get the Neighb News delivered test. directly to your desktop. Email us at Take this action now, as a message The ISIS humanitarian threat and Masscare in Iraq NeighbNews@comcast. net and we to the education establishment that will send you your very own copy of you want to retain local control of I wonder how much longer we Americans can count on staying free the Neighb News in a PDF. your public schools. Once local You’ll get it bright and early control is gone, it’s gone for good. when we can idily stand by when innocent women and children are Thursday morning every week Tell your administrators, “No thanks.” without even leaving your house, or Michelle Furtado, Fairhaven being slaughtered in Iraq. Christians and other religious sects are being stopping on your way to work.
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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, August 28, 2014 Page 19 Public Hearings/Legal Notices Conservation Commission Determination of the following matters as required by construct 10,800 square foot Medical Office Building The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131 Section 40 and parking and landscaping within the 100’ buffer a Public Hearing on September 08, 2014 at 6:30 P.M. in as amended. zone to BVW. the Fairhaven Town Hall. Purpose is for the Request for • Notice of Intent Applicant Richard Barnes Location Jay Simmons Chairman, 214 Huttleston Ave. Plot 30A Lot 91 Purpose Fairhaven Conservation Commission CONCOM: cont’d from page 4 said Lorraine. Bachand. “All of a sud- Mr. Haworth saying they have no wetlands. den I can’t put a tree in my yard, I have funds for it, which is why they “And that other house is the best to ask permission. I am a taxpayer, endorsed the current proposal. thing to put in a swamp?” said Ms. and darn good one. I’m old school.” The commission will visit the site Wilson. She complained that she had to ask on 9/7 and the owner will cut a path The board voted to approve the permission to remove poison ivy “on through the brush to allow members proposal and to issue the order of land that has belonged to my family to reach the ditches. conditions at the next meeting. for over 100 years.” The hearing was continued to 9/8 However, they issued the conditions Mr. Rockwell explained that the In another matter, the ConCom at the end of the same meeting along work exceeded the permit, causing continued to its 9/8 meeting a request with the conditions for the previously the violations. by Amy Lorvidhaya to install an in- approved Cedar Street home. The “I don’t believe it’s right,” said ground pool at 33 Bayview Avenue. conditions will be recorded when Lorraine. “I have to ask permission to Next-door neighbor Hedy Albert Conserva tion Agent Wayne Fostin put wood chips?” told the Commission that she was returns from vacation. Mr. Haworth told her that the com- worried about the project causing The matter of removing some trees mission’s job is to protect the environ - increased flooding on her property. from two Jeannette Street properties ment. He said many properties have She described the area as sloping caused some repetitive discussion as been destroying wetlands, “ruining down towards her house. the ConCom insisted that the the planet.” “My property sits right at the property owners get a professional “I understand that,” said Lorraine. bottom of the hole,” said Ms. Albert. restoration plan done and the owners “But I just want to give you my opinion.” The board will conduct a site visit tried to get the ConCom to tell them The hearing was continued to 10/6 on 9/7 and discuss it on 9/8. exactly what they needed to do to to give the Bachands time to have the Luis Pacheco withdrew his request satisfy the commission. restoration plan created. for beach nourishment at 307R “This is something that needs to be A proposal by New Phoenix Renova - Sconticut Neck Road. After seeing professionally done,” said Mr. Rockwell. tions to clear out existing drainage pictures of the rocky beach, commis - Owner Lee Bachand and Gerald ditches at the former Fairhaven Drive- sion members one by one made it Randall kept asking if they could just In property at 172 Bridge Street, met clear that they saw a “rocky shore,” remove the wood chips, and the com- with some resistance by ConCom not a beach. mission kept repeating that they members and Mr. Rockwell. “A rocky beach is a living beach,” needed a plan to fix the damage they The petitioners contended that said ConCom member Simone Bour - had caused. they have the right to clean out geois, explaining that a sandy beach Mr. Rockwell told the owners that existing ditches. Mr. Rockwell is not, and is created by erosion. no notice of intent was filed, no disagreed, saying the property was She said filling in the rocky beach permit was issued for erosion control. wetlands and should not be altered. with sand will “destroy flora and fauna.” “If you have a lawn and wood chips There was some discussion as to Mr. Haworth agreed, saying simply: in an active zone, that’s a violation,” whether or not the property was so “It’s not a beach.” said Mr. Rockwell. wet because the ditches were not A hearing for a request for The issues include removing trees draining properly because they are determination for Jay Johanson for an in a wetland, a drainage pipe, some blocked, or if the property is after-the-fact filing for an asphalt wood chips and some lawn area. historically a wetland area. driveway at 565 Sconticut Neck Road “Can you show us the area we Talk about how the work would was not heard because the petitioner altered,” asked Mr. Randall, and affect flooding on Bridge Street did not show up. repeatedly asked to be told what to bandied back and forth as to whether In other business, the board: do to fix it. or not it was irrelevant to the • Approved the verifica tion of a The ConCom repeatedly answered ConCom’s mission. wetland line for Thomas and that he needed to hire a professional Speaking for owner Bob Contreres, Barbara Ferreira, stating that a to create a restoration plan. Craig Horsfal told the commission the previous wetland verification was Lorraine Bachand, 71, who is Lee’s intent was simply to clean out still valid. The conservation agent mother and lives next door, was also existing ditches so they will work the will need to verify the date of the included in the violation because some way there were designed. original approval. trees on her land were also cut down. Mr. Rockwell said he was concerned • Continued a hearing to verify the She admonished the commission, that the ditches will move water into wetland line for Carapace LLC, 250 telling them that she had lived there the bay. Bridge Street (car dealer ship), to her whole life and there once was a A Department of Public Works 9/8 to conduct a site visit on 9/7. shack in the woods they used for ditch also drains into the private • Approved a plan by Michael warming up after ice skating. property and there was some Ristuccia to replicate wetlands on “Now you tell my daughter she disagreement on whether or not the his property at Bass Creek Road can’t do anything to the property,” DPW should be doing the work, with instead of elsewhere in town.
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Century Figueiredo (1-for-3, double, 1 run) led House’s other hits came from Nate Thursday 28 1024 2242 0321 1544 off the sixth with a double and Carter Figueiredo (single), Bryce Duprey Friday 29 1104 2323 0358 1622 Owen (1-for-3, single, 1 RBI) drove (single), Carter Owen (double), Saturday 30 1149 ---- 0435 1702 him in with a single. Niko Tavares had Timmy Lawrence (single) and Aidan Sunday 31 0011 1240 0515 1747 a hit for Elf’s while Brady Bennett Milton (single). Logan Berube pitched Sept. HIGH LOW contributed with a hit for Century an outstanding game holding Century 2014 a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. House to 3 runs over 5 innings. House. Elf’s pitchers Troy Lopes and Monday 1 0105 1335 0601 1844 Boston Rodrigues pitched a solid Boston Rodrigues were outstanding, Tuesday 2 0201 1431 0701 1953 and were supported by solid defense sixth inning to give Elf’s Landscape Wednesday 3 0257 1528 0810 2101 from Niko Tavares and Isaiah Lopez. their first Fairhaven Acushnet Little Brady Bennett pitched great with League Championship. Thursday 4 0358 1632 0917 2207 only allowing 3 hits and striking out 5. “I am extremely proud of the way Friday 5 0505 1736 1025 2316 In Game 2, Elf’s jumped out to a 2-0 our team played and what these kids *= Predicted minus tides from -0.1 ft. to -1.0 ft lead in the top of the first off hits by accomplished the whole year,” said **Predicted minus tides from -1.1 ft to -2.0 ft or more Logan Berube and Ian Conte. Century Manager Todd Letourneau. “They House quickly answered as Brady have a never-give-up attitude. It’s Bennett (3-for-3, double, single and a been a team effort all year long. The HR) drove in Bryce Duprey (1-for-2, atmosphere was great and to see all What we want walk, single) to tie the game 2-2. In the the support these kids got during the is to see the child in third inning the Elf’s bats came alive season was amazing. I couldn’t have to score 7 runs. Elf’s pushed a few asked for a better group of kids, pursuit of knowledge, more runs through in the 4th and 6th parents and league to be part of.” and not knowledge in inning. Elf’s hits came from Boston Elf’s Landscape would like to take Rodrigues (2 singles, walk), Seth Cruz this time to thank Century House’s pursuit of the child. (double, 4 walks), Troy Lopes (single, Marc Duprey and his team on a great George Bernard Shaw double), Logan Berube (single, season. double), Christian Letourneau •••
Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, August 28, 2014 Page 21 Health Impairment or Specific reports, progress reports, etc.]. School Department Learning Disability. School districts are required to Child Search For further information regarding destroy these materials seven years screenings and evaluations or after the student transfers, graduates, 2014 - 2015 eligibility for programs, and/or or withdraws from the school The Fairhaven Public Schools services, please call the Special system. Destruction of these records seeks to identify all children in need Education Department at 508-979- will begin on or after September 30, of special education services. The 4000, Extension 117. Referrals are 2014. Should you wish to obtain your Fairhaven Public Schools provides all accepted throughout the year. records, you must contact the Special children with an opportunity to Fairhaven Public Schools does not Education Office at (508) 979-4000 participate in the public school discriminate on the basis of age, prior to September 29. programs and, in accordance with handicap, sexual orientation, race, Please note that permanent federal and state regulations, religion, creed, gender, or national records (the student's transcript) provides special education programs origin. shall be maintained by the school designed to meet the needs of department and may only be children who are attending not only destroyed 60 years following his/her public schools, but also private Notice of graduation, transfer, or withdrawal schools at private expense and whose from the school system. parents reside in Fairhaven. Destruction of Fairhaven Public Schools will Student Record arrange for the screening and Please be advised that, in The test of courage evaluation of children aged 3 through accordance with applicable state comes when 21 who are unable to progress regulations, the Fairhaven Public effectively in regular education School district will be destroying the we are in because of a disability. Disabilities are temporary student records on file for defined as an impairment in one or students who exited the Fairhaven the minority. more of the following areas: Public Schools seven or more years The test of tolerance Autism, Developmental Delay, ago (students who have not attended Intellectual Impairment, Sensory since 2007). Temporary student comes when we are Impairment (Hearing or Vision), records include all special education in the majority. Neurological Impairment, Emotional records [copies of Individualized Impairment, Communication Education Programs (IEPs), test Ralph W. Sockman Impairment, Physical Impairment, BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY Stop harassing phone calls Free initial End collection letters consultation Get peace of mind and a fresh start Competitive rates Dedicated to helping consumers get through difficult times John P Murray, Esq. 58 North Water Street • New Bedford, MA • 774-202-2932 Boat Slips 508-992-6622 Arion Anezis OVER 30 YEARS John Zolotas Available: EXPERIENCE Starting at Fairhaven, MA Indoor rack $75/foot Storage Available Quality Remodeling & Finish Work • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks Moby Dick Marina We have WiFi All Types of Interior & Exterior Remodeling • Fully Insured 2 River Ave. • Fairhaven • 508-994-1133 • www.mobydickmarina.com MA H.I.C. Reg. #125134 • MA Const. Sup. Lic #007769 • EPA Lead-Safe Cert.
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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, August 28, 2014 Page 23 Friday Night Seafood Spectacular Fridays, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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GAS & REPAIRS
Time for your sticker? Weʼre a MASS INSPECTION STATION
AC RECHARGE: $6999
$20 OFF ANY REPAIR* FREE OIL CHANGE & TIRE ROTATION* with repair of at least $300
FREE OIL CHANGE* with repair of at least $200
WEDNESDAY SPECIAL — Oil & Filter Change: $14.95 (up to 5 quarts)
FRONT BRAKE PADS: $69.99
REAR BRAKE PADS: $69.99
Offering customer pick- Used Oil & Filter Change up and drop-off or use (Max. 5 quarts/oil)* of our courtesy vehicle Car 95 Includes FREE Sales 19 Safety Check Stickers Done 7 *With coupon. Maximum 5 quarts/oil. Days a Week Not to be combined with other offers. Exp. 9/30/14 OPEN SEVEN DAYS Fairhaven Getty • 371 Huttleston Ave. • Fairhaven, MA • 508-992-8723