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Ex-highway chief Editor Display Advertising | Weekly Publications music, instrumental and vocal, frey Osuch and William Roth, But Finance Committee Rodrigues said he wouldn’t Select Board Chairman Sisson seeks new trial with inspirational readings, planning and economic devel- Chairman John Roderigues name an earlier rationale for Robert Espindola read two REIGN DANCE will be presented at 4 p.m. on FAIRHAVEN — A bid by opment director, both argued argued vociferously against obtaining the Mill Road site letters from major business Former Westport High- Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14, town offi cials to acquire 31.7 for the acquisition, saying it the acquisition, describing it — which was for a new public interests in that area, including way Surveyor Harold "Jack" at the Unitarian-Universalist acres of farmland at 211 Mill would add to the town’s tax as a possible boondoggle and safety complex — but said the one from Southcoast Health Sisson, convicted last Church of Fairhaven. Heather Road was overwhelmingly base and, once developed, comparing it to other attempts plans for the site kept changing. that was provided as a hand- summer of larceny for trad- Church will lead the Dartmouth defeated by Town Meeting provide residents with higher involving land “that came back He also criticized town offi cials out. The letter from Michael ing town equipment without High School String Ensemble authorization, wants a new in a special selection by Corelli. members on Dec. 9. It was a paying jobs. to bite us,” including on Scon- for keeping “this whole thing Bachstein, vice president at trial, according to court A stained glass depiction of the stunning defeat for an eff ort by “I think this article is one of ticut Neck. Some dated back under the radar” even though Southcoast Health, supported records. Sisson, who is on luminous manger scene will selectmen to acquire about half the most important discussions to the 1990s, but Roderigues it was in the works since last the town’s proposed land pur- probation for two years, said refl ect the spirit of the read- of the remaining open space this town is going to have about was apparently alluding to the April. “The driving force wasn’t chase. “The land transaction Westport police offi cers' ings, the familiar carols, organ in Fairhaven that is available its economic future,” Osuch wind turbines on town land even mentioned tonight,” represents a real opportunity testimony was inconsistent music, and congregational for commercial or business said. Roth said if the town when he said, “We’ve seen an Rodrigues said in an obvious with evidence presented at singing. Dwight Thomas, church development. didn’t acquire it, “It would be ongoing enterprise that pretty reference to the combined SEE MILL ROAD, A2 his trial. Sisson, 61, also said organist, will lead the choir in the evidence was insuffi cient carols from the countries of to warrant his conviction. A Italy, France and England. The motion hearing for a new trial church is accessible from the was held last week before Center Street entrance, while all Judge Julianne Hernon in Fall Green Street and Union Street River District Court. Hernon entrances will be open. Early did not issue a ruling, but arrival is encouraged to assure scheduled a Jan. 12 hearing seating. For more information, on the matter, according to please call the church offi ce at court documents. Westport 508-992-7081. police said Sisson traded in property without solicit- Toy drive ing a proper bid when he The Fairhaven Police Union is transferred a town-owned sponsoring a toy drive for local mower and attachments to needy families. If anyone would a Millbury company. Sisson like to make a donation, the said he did not intend to do department is asking people anything wrong and off ered to drop off a new, unwrapped to retrieve the equipment toy in the front lobby of the from Millbury when offi cials Community Weekly Publications Open Rates told him he had violated the Fairhaven Police Station. It is asking for toys for children of state's open-bidding statute. all ages to brighten the Christ- DARTMOUTH mas holiday for less fortunate children in our community. All contributions are welcome and UMass students stage will be greatly appreciated. peaceful protest Traffi c study As protests popped up Jacob Rose and Matt Beauparland are taking in the moment under a steady rain after defeating Melrose, 14-7, in the MIAA Division 3 Championship on across the nation in the wake Saturday night at Gillette Stadium. RYAN FEENEY/CHRONICLE Executive Secretary Jeff rey of grand jury decisions not Osuch told selectmen Dec. 1 to indict police offi cers in that State Rep. William Straus the Michael Brown and Eric and representatives of AT&T, Garner cases, students at Dartmouth Indians are Super Bowl champions Titleist and other companies UMass Dartmouth staged a had discussed traffi c fl ow and protest of their own. More The Dartmouth High School football team climbed over its fi nal hurdle, using a fast start and a stellar defense to hold off Mel- street lights on Mill Road at a than 100 people attended rose, 14-7, in Saturday night's MIAA Division 3 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. More photos by The Chronicle's Ryan recent meeting. Osuch said the Members of the Ford Middle School Chorus lead the Christmas carols at the Acushnet Fire Department on Sunday night, Dec.