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Fairhaven Neighborhood NewsAFREE!publication of all things FairhavenIncluding event listings from Cape Cod to RIThe little paperwith a big voice!Volume 6, Issue 27 • July 28, 2011Teeming with information you need.(And some you don’t need, but will be glad you have anyway.)Quick lightning storm clears the beachesLightning fills the sky behind Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven at 12:45 p.m. on July 23, 2011. The surprise thunderstorm brought vividlightning as the bulk of the cell went over Dartmouth and headed into Buzzards Bay just skimming West Island. A lightning strikemanaged to blast away the top half of a utility pole at the end of Wilbur's Point in Fairhaven, just a few hundred yards from Hoppy’sLanding. See story on page 25. Photo by ML Baron. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.com and on www.WestIslandWeather.comAlso Inside:• Public Official arrested: page 3• Board of Public Works: page 12• Livesey Park Fun Fair: page 16• Happenings: page 6, 7, 8

Fairhaven official arrested for A&B impersonating police officerFairhaven Police Press ReleaseFairhaven Police responded to theSeaport Inn and Marina Friday night,7/23, after receiving a call from a maleparty who claimed he had just beenassaulted by a police officer. Whenofficers arrived, they quickly deter -mined that the suspect in this casewas not a police officer, but rather anemployee of the Seaport Inn, identi -fied as Joseph Morra. The victim inthis case was a handicapped man whorequires the use of a cane to walk.According to the victim, he washaving a difficult time parking hisvehicle in a space designated forhandicapped motorists. The problemstemmed from another vehicle, whichwas neither equipped with a handi -capped license plate nor a placard,that was taking up two handicappedparking spaces.The victim explained to police thathe began taking photographs of theoffending vehicle with his cell phone.He stated as he was, he wasapproached by Morra, who was thevehicle owner. The victim informedpolice that Morra displayed a badgeto him and ordered him off theproperty while uttering severalinsulting expletives. Morra thenallegedly poked the victim in thechest and sternum several times,then shoved him, nearly knockinghim to the ground.As the victim attempted to takeMorra’s photograph with his cellphone, Morra reportedly slapped itfrom his hand, causing it to break intoseveral pieces on the pavement.While officers were speaking withthe victim, Morra came out of theSeaport and yelled at them to get thevictim off the property, using abarrage of profanity and derogatoryremarks. Morra, who is an electedmember of the Fairhaven PlanningBoard, an appointed associatemember of the Fairhaven Board ofAppeals, and a constable appointedby the New Bedford City Council, wasarrested Monday evening andcharged with assault and battery on adisabled person, intimi da tion of awitness, impersonating a policeofficer and malicious destruc tion ofproperty valued at over $250.Morra’s arrest came after a warrantwas issued Monday morning by aclerk magistrate from Third DistrictCourt for these offenses. He is alsoscheduled to appear in court laterthis week to answer to felonyBig doin’s in the neighborhoodvandalism and larceny charges whichstem from a separate incident thatoccurred in August of last year, whenhe allegedly stole steel fence polesfrom Jerry’s Auto, which abuts theSeaport property.Morra, who is not, nor has everbeen, a police officer was arrestedwithout incident by Officers MatthewBotelho and Daniel Dorgan.He was arraigned in Third DistrictCourt on Tuesday, 7/26, and releasedon $1,000 cash bail.Joseph Morra, elected to the FairhavenPlanning Board and appointed to theFairhaven Board of Appeals, was chargedwith assault & battery on a disabled personat the Seaport Inn, where Mr. Morra is theMarina & Function Manager. Photo by theFairhaven Police Department.A family from Brookline MA will soon occupy their part-timesummer residence in this new pre-fab cottage by on Balsam Streeton West Island which went from a concrete slab on stilts to arecognizable house in a matter of days. LEFT TOP: Workers puttogether a pre-fab house (BOTTOM) on West Island on Monday,7/25/11. ABOVE: The big crane is visible from the West IslandCauseway. Photos by ML Baron. See them in color atwww.NeighbNews.comFairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 28, 2011 Page 3

Walk, Rock & RollA 3-mile walk through historicPoverty Point in FairhavenA Charity Event to Benefit CommunityNurse & Hospice Care. Hosted byRoyal Fairhaven.alWakock kRo& RollRock Walk,at T The RoyalaTheh&RyaRRoloalRoyll l(Rain or Shine) Saturday, Sept. 10 (Rain or Shine)8 a.m.–11 a.m.Awardsgiven for teamspirit, highestpledge totalsfor individualsand teams.at Royal Fairhaven184 Main Street, FairhavenJoin us under the tent for:• Music • Refreshments• Foot massages by Blue Lotus Holistic• Face painting, bounce house, magician & animalballoons for the kids • Pets on leashes welcomeGet your pledge form today! Forms available at:Royal Fairhaven184 Main StreetFairhaven, MA 02719508-997-3193Contact: Lee AllaireCommunity Nurse &Hospice Care62 Center StreetFairhaven, MA 02719508-992-6278Contact: Linda Quinnwww.communitynurse.comThanks to the generosity of our sponsors, 100% of walker contributions will benefit thehospice program at Community Nurse & Hospice CareFairhaven NeighborhoodNewsThe little paperwith a big voice!A free publication ofall things FairhavenBarley FamilyHealthcare &RehabilitationFAIRHAVENIMPROVEMENTASSOCIATION Page 4Thursday, July 28, 2011Fairhaven Neighborhood News

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FYFA RegistrationFairhaven Youth Football andCheer Registration Thursday, July28th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at OxfordSchool in Fairhaven. For additionalinformation please contact CherylDuarte at 508-916-1695For all registered participants ourseason begins on Monday, 8/1/2011.Please be at Livesey Park by 5:45 p.m.Practice is from 6:00-8:00 p.m.Local Rum RunnersRum Runners of Sconticut Neck andBeyond, will be the topic of MichaelSilvia and Kevin Hodson’s lecture onFriday, July 29th, 7:00 p.m. at theFairhaven Town Hall, 40 CenterStreet. Accessible by the WalnutStreet entrance. New Bedford, Dart -mouth, Fairhaven, and the sur -rounding areas were favored shorelanding spots for rum runners.Several known landing areas will bediscussed.The 18th Amendment, whichbanned the sale, transportation andmanufacturing of alcohol during the1920’s led to gangsters supplying themillions who wanted it. Rum runnerswere active during these days ofProhibition. Boats, in the darkness ofthe evening, trying to avoid thegovernment’s “Coast Guard”Revenuers from stopping the illicitdistribution of alcoholic beverages,stealthily unloaded their illegalinventory.The topic has been extensivelyresearched, and will provide aninteresting evening for all ages.Refreshments will be served.Although the lecture is free,donations are welcome.The evening’s presentation isorganized by Mark Badwey. For moreinformation, please contact BarbaraAcksen, President, Fair havenHistorical Society, 508-993-0317.Farmers MarketFairhaven Farmer’s Market everySunday from 1-4pm now through thefall, on the corner of Main Street andRoute 6 on the lawn of Fairhaven HighSchool.Stop by to support the market andpurchase local produce. We aredelighted to have many of the samereturning farmers this season, alongwith some new faces for the market.AROUND TOWN HAPPENINGSFree ConcertsThe Fairhaven ImprovementAssociation will again provide its freeconcert series “Concerts Under theStars” Thursdays from now throughAugust 11. Concerts are presented infront of the Fairhaven Town Hall.Attendees are encouraged to takeblankets or chairs for seating on theLibrary lawn. In the case of rain, theconcert WILL be held in the TownHall Auditorium. Balloons and doggietreats are provided by Southern MassCredit Union. Come join us for apleasant evening 's entertainment!JULY 28: Yester-Daze. If youremember John, Paul, George andRingo, you’ll love this group. Spon -sored By: Compass Fisheries & SMCUAUG. 4: Critical Mass. Well, theygot the band back together after allthese years and they are debutinghere for us tonight. A special treat.Playing that easy listening kind ofrock ‘roll we all remember. SponsoredBy: Acushnet River Safe Boating Club& SMCUAUG. 11: Billy Couto & The AfterHours Band. Billy and the boys arehere for you to sing and play “thatgreat old music of the 40’s and 50’sthat you can dance to. Sponsored By:Fairhaven Lumber & SMCUDonate to Yard SaleThe Church of the Good Shepherd,357 Main St., North Fairhaven, is nowaccepting donations for its AnnualYard Sale, which will be held, rain orshine, on Saturday, August 20, from9–4. Donations can be dropped off atthe church on Thursdays from 10 to2, during Book Cafe hours. For moreinformation, call 508-991-8596.Thrift Shop OpenHeavenly Treasures at FirstCongregational Church 34 CenterStreet in Fairhaven has lots & lots ofnew household items. Come check itout! Open 10–1, Wed. & Sat.Strike Out CancerThrough August 3, customers atparticipating Taco Bell®, KFC® andPizza Hut® restaurants, and ThePaper Store locations, will be askedto contribute $1, $3, or $5 to theJimmy Fund’s “Strike out Cancer”campaign. In return for theircontributions, customers receive abaseball pin-up on which they canwrite their name. The pin-ups willthen be displayed in stores, showingcustomers how easy it is to make adifference in the fight against cancer.Participating restaurants: aco Bell: 33Alden Rd, Fairhaven; Pizza Hut: 21Fairhaven Commons Way, FairhavenFor more information visitwww.jimmyfund.org.At the MillicentAt the Millicent Library, 45 CenterSt., Fairhaven, in the LibraryAuditorium, Walnut Street entrance.Accessible. To register, call thelibrary at 508-992-5342, or email JaneMurphy (jmurphy@sailsinc.org).Ongoing ProgramsToddler Storytimes Tuesdays 9:30and 10:30 a.m. Hear stories, singsongs and rhymes and interact withother toddlers (ages 1–3) during freeplay. Siblings welcome.Big Kid Storytime Fridays 10–11a.m. Listen to stories, participate insongs and rhymes and make a craftevery week! Ages 3 and up. Siblingswelcome. NO STORYTIME on Fri., 7/29Baby Storytime Fridays 11:15 –11:45 a.m. Sing, dance, bounce andplay! Ages birth to 18 months.Siblings welcome. NO STORYTIME onFriday, July 29th.Teen Group! This year’s TeenTheme is “You are Here!” Parties,Movies, Manga and Anime, Crafts,Game days, Raffles and more; yourinput is appreciated! Check out theonline calendar for more info.Teen Tuesdays Teen Yoga onAugust 9th from 2-3 followed byanother 2 hours of fun.Visit the library calendar athttp://www.millicentlibrary.org/.New trail openThe Fairhaven-Acushnet LandPreservation Trust has opened a newtrail to Deacons Cove and ShipyardHill. Look for land trust sign on thewest side of Sconticut Neck Road, afew hundred yards north of theShipyard Farms sign.The trail through the Fields atShipyard Farm is also open.Next year the FALPT is leaving thefields uncut to encourage fieldnesting birds. They hope to get someblue birds.Page 6Thursday, July 28, 2011Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Tall Ship in HarborThe US Coast Guard’s Tall-ShipEagle, will be docked in New Bedfordthis weekend and open for tours bythe public. On Thursday, 7/28, theshiop will anchor in Buzzards Bayovernight. Friday, approximately8:45 a.m., the Eagle will set a courseto the inner harbor with New Bedfordfire boats providing water-cannonwelcome. Visitors may wish to viewthe sail-in into the harbor, which willinclude a fire-boat welcome, cannonsalutes from Fort Taber and FortPhoenix and a parade of Auxiliaryboats, from East Rodney FrenchBoulevard, Ft. Taber Park, the NewBedford Hurricane Barrier or FortPhoenix in Fairhaven.The ship will moor to New BedfordState Pier for welcoming ceremoniesthat are by invitation only.Public visiting hours at NewBedford State Pier will be Fridayfrom 1–5 p.m., Saturday from 1–7p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7p.m. Free parking will offered by theCity of New Bedford be at the ElmStreet Garage in downtown NewBedford with free trolleys andshuttles to State Pier. Disabilitiesparking will be available on State Pier.The Auxiliary, reserve and activeduty sides of the Coast Guard willstaff an information booth on the pierwith “give aways” for the kids and thefamous “Coastie” Safety Boat toentertain everyone.Saturday morning will alsofeature a 10:00 a.m. dedication ofthe flag-pole at Coast Guard Parkadjacent to the State Pier toCommodore-Captain Worth Ross, thefirst Commandant of the Coast GuardAcademy, who subsequently retiredto New Bedford. Auxiliary Division 6will “adopt” the flag pole and will bemaintaining the National Colors, theCoast Guard and Auxiliary ensignsthat fly from it,.The Eagle will depart New BedfordMonday at 12:00 Noon but will nothave visiting hours that day.Portuguese FeastNew Bedford’s famed Feast of theBlessed Sacrament will be held fromThursday, 8/4 through Sunday, 8/7at Madeira Field.Portuguese food, entertainment,and many activities for kids andadults, including the huge Carne deHAPPENINGS OVERTOWNEspeto barbecue pit. For details, visithttp://portuguesefeast.com/ or call508-992-6911.Proposals wantedThe Women’s Fund at the Commu -nity Foundation of SoutheasternMassachusetts has awarded over$650,000 in grants in support ofwomen and girls since it began grantmakingin 2005. The organization isnow accepting proposals for aplanning grant of up to $20,000 for aprogram partner who will deliver theLife Work Project services incollaboration with the Women’s Fund.Interested organizations mustsubmit a full proposal by September12, 2011. The Women’s Fund willreview all submissions and make adecision by October 31, 2011.You may download the RFP andview the FAQ’s at http://www.womensfundsema.org/grant-apply.html. If you have additional questionsplease email jdoyle@cfsema.orgWheelchair FlagsDuring the month of August, NewBedford’s Commission for Citizenswith Disabilities will providereflective wheelchair safety flags toNew Bedford residents, in an effort toenhance their visibility to traffic.Applications for the flags will beprocessed in the order they arereceived from August 1 throughAugust 15. Employees with theDepartment of Community Serviceswill then schedule appointments todeliver and install the flags atlocations throughout New Bedford.To request a wheelchair safetyflag, please contact the DianeFigueira, City of New Bedford’sAmerican Disabilities Act (ADA)Coordinator at (508) 979-1638 or byemail at diane.figueira@newbedfordma.govor stop by the DowntownSenior Center, 560 Pleasant St.Monday through Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm. The Wheelchair Safety FlagProject is sponsored by theCommission for Citizens withDisabilities and Brewer BannerDesign Co.Whaling MuseumThe following events are at theNew Bedford Whaling Museum, 17Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford.Accessible. Phone: 508/997-0046;www.WhalingMuseum.orgStorytellerInternationally acclaimed story -teller Len Cabral comes to theWhaling Museum on Thursday, July28 at 7:30 p.m. for a free publicprogram in the Cook MemorialTheater. A great grandson of a CapeVerdean whaler whose grandparentsimmigrated to America from theislands off the coast of West Africa,Len’s strong Cape Verdean ancestrycomes alive in his exuberant retellingof African, Cape Verdean, andCaribbean folktales as well as originalstories and tales from around theworld.FREE. Admission to museumgalleries after 5:00 p.m. is “buy oneget one free.” The galleries are openuntil 8:00 p.m. on July 28.This program is funded in partthrough a grant from the Educationthrough Cultural and HistoricalOrganizations (ECHO), administeredby the United States Department ofEducation, Office of Innovation andImprovement.Herman Melville DayHerman Melville Family Daycelebrates the 192nd birthday of thefamed author of “Moby-Dick” onSaturday, July 30 from 10:00 a.m. to2:00 p.m. with a full day of freechildren’s activities including awhale of a birthday cake.The annual celebration featuresspecial guests, art, music, poetry, andstory reading for children 12 yearsand younger and takes place in theJacobs Family Gallery, museum plaza,and the Cook Memorial Theater.Regular admission applies to all othermuseum galleries.Children must be accompanied byan adult.Herman Melville Family Day ishosted by the museum’s educationdepartment in partnership with theMelville Society Cultural Project, NewBedford Whaling National HistoricalPark, and the Massachusetts CulturalCouncil.Free Concert+At the Whaling ParkSummertime is the best time toenjoy free entertainment in your localnational park! 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friends will perform stories and singsongs from the sea in the garden areaof New Bedford Whaling NationalHistorical Park, 33 William Street,New Bedford, on Thursday evening,July 28 from 6:30 to 7:15 PM as partof its Thursday evening summerconcert series. Accessible.Then, on Saturday, July 30, from12 noon-2 PM, Ken Bizarro willdemonstrate model ship building inthe garden, while Ruth and Abby, the1850s ladies, offer hands-on crafts forchildren. The Saturday afternoonactivities are part of the park’sMaritime Heritage series. Theconcerts and maritime crafts areoffered free each week at the parkduring July and August.For more information, call thevisitor center at 508-996-4095, or go toYard Sale FRAnimal Advocates will hold a HugeYard Sale for abandoned and needydogs and cats on July 30 & 31 at 153Rockland St., So. Dartmouth, from 9a.m. to 3 p.m.Items are furniture, jewelry,glassware, toys, housewares, tools,books, plants and gardening stuff, petitems, etc.Funds raised will spay and neuterabandoned dogs and cats, and petsliving with people strugglingfinancially.We happily accept yard sale itemsfor our good cause, call us at 508 991-7727 or 774-888-9008 or animaladvocates@comcast.net AnimalAdvocates is a nonprofit charitableanimal organization preventing petoverpopulation.Bottle & Can DriveThe Junior Friends of theMattapoisett Free Public Library areholding a bottle & can drive at thelibrary, 7 Barstow Street. Accessible.Take your returnable bottles andcans to the library on Sat., July 30,between 9&10 am. The JuniorFriends would be glad to recycle anduse the proceeds to support thelibrary.Nature & KidsTwo August Summer Conversa -tions beginning at 7 pm at Appone -STILL OVERTOWNwww.nps.gov/nebe.Bioneers Early Reg.Register before August 1st toreceive your super early birddiscount, saving you 50% off the fulladmission fee for the 2011 Connectingfor Change: A Bioneers by the BayConference. The 7th Annual BioneersConference presented by the MarionInstitute is an annual three-day,solutions based gathering that bringstogether a diverse audience to createdeep and positive change in ourcommunities.Planned for the remarkable 2011three-day conference are over fortyafternoon workshops focusing ontopics such as education, health andhealing, food and farming, greenHAPPENINGS/OTHER LATITUDESgan sett Meeting House, 856 RussellsMills Road, Dartmouth. Accessible.The public is invited and lightrefreshments will be served. Forfurther information call ChristinaStyan 508-999-3526.On Thursday, August 4, filmproducer Camilla Rockwell “MotherNature’s Child: Growing Outdoors inthe Media Age.” PBS ProducerRockwell provides a look at theincreasingly rare exposure to naturein children’s’ lives, and the impact ithas on their development.Thursday August 11 MelissaColeman “This Life is in Your Hands:One Dream, Sixty acres and aFamily undone” presents herriveting memoir about growing up onher family’s organic farm at theepicenter of Scott and HelenNearing’s Back to the land movement.A story about the pursuit of idealsthe risks of trailblazing and thetragedy of loss.The Summer Conversations seriesis sponsored by local Quakermeetings Smith Neck Friends,Westport Friends, Allen’s NeckFriends and New Bedford Friends andco-sponsored by Baker Books.Admission is free and donations tosupport the series are alwaysappreciated. This summer the seriesof lectures is supported in part by agrant from the Dartmouth CulturalCouncil, a local agency supported bythe Massachusetts Cultural Council.business, spirituality and youthempowerment, just to name a few.Other attractions include familyprogramming, an exhibition hallfeaturing sustainable businesses andorganizations, a film fest, music, artinstallations, a farmers’ market, local& organic food and an extensiveYouth Initiative program.All Keynote presentations will takeplace at the Zeiterion Performing ArtsCenter in downtown New Bedford,MA. Workshops and other programswill take place at various locationsthroughout the historic downtownarea.For more information or to registerfor the 2011 Connecting for Changeconferences visit: www.connectingforchange.orgOn Allens PondUnless otherwise noted, meet forall programs at the Allens Pond FieldStation, 1280 Horseneck Road,Westport, MA 02790. For moreinformation, or to make a reservationplease call 508-636-2437, or emailallenspond@massaudubon.org.Junior Bird Club, FREE: Aug 1,9/5, & 10/3; 6-7 PM. Join us for indoor/outdoor hands-on, birding activitiesand projects for children of all ages.Beach Rambles, FREE: EverySaturday in August and Sept 3 & 24,10 AM-11:30 AM. Join a Sanctuarynaturalist and stroll the Allens Pondbeach, discover beach flora andfauna, and learn about theirmysteries.Volunteer Trail Days, FREE: EveryTuesday in August: 1-4PM. Help uskeep our trails clear and maintained!Join a dedicated crew of staff, internsand volunteers. Call or email for moreinformation.Stars of Summertime, MembersFREE; Non-members $5: Select nightsafter 9pm. Help us launchobservation sessions to learn thestars and asterism of summertimewith Greg Stone! We will pick the firstclear night each week beginning July25 and then pick another clear nightthe week of August 1st, another theweek of August 18th and the finalsession will be scheduled the week ofAugust 25th. Viewing commences onehour after sunset. Call to register.Page 8Thursday, July 28, 2011Fairhaven Neighborhood News

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Recipe of the WeekBoston Clam Chowder24 chowder clams1/8 lb. lean salt pork2 tbsp. butter1 cup finely diced onions2 tbsp. flour4 cups clam broth1 1/2 lbs. potatoes, cut into 1/4inch pieces3 cups milk1 cup heavy creamsalt and freshly ground pepper totaste2 cups waterShuck and chop clams as fine aspossible. There should be about1 1/14 cups.Dice the salt pork and cook in akettle, stirring frequently untilrendered of fat and slightly crisp.Add half the butter.Add onions and cook, stirringuntil wilted. Sprinkle with flourand stir. Add the clam broth withwater, stirring vigorously with awhisk. Add the cubed potatoes.Bring to a boil and simmer 20-30minutes, until potatoes are tender.Add the finely chopped clamsand continue to cook 5 minutes.Stir in the milk, cream, salt andpepper. Bring to a simmer andswirl in one tbsp. of butter.Serve immediately and withcommon or pilot crackers.Makes 10-12 servings.Page 10To share a recipewith your neighborsMail to 166 Dogwood St., Fairhaven, MA 02719; fax to508-991-5580; email to neighbnews@comcast.netFairhaven Computer RepairA local repairman for the local community!17+ years’ experience!• Virus & Spyware Removal• House Calls• On-Site Service 24/7• Repairs • Installs• Upgrades • Networks• Laptops • Wireless508-991-0169By Bob HobbsSpecial to the Neighb NewsAllstars are district champsThe Fairhaven Little League AllStars are District Chanps. TheAllstars went on to sectionals andwon their first game 7-2, defeatingGrafton at Shaw Road Complex onWednesday night.Winning seven games in districtplayoffs was an amazing feat, settingthem up for a shot at States inWilliamstown. Fairhaven got greatpitching and hitting from the Furtadotwins Noah and Ian. Also outstandingwere Val Hipolito, and Ryan McKenna.Cory Bergeron and Matt Braley wereoutstanding defensively.Other big contributors were IsiahMancha, Marq Adams, JakeAshworth, Brett Enos, Andy DeMello,Nolan Rodericks, and Van Aiello.In a game played in Hyannis theAllstars lost 4-3 in the State SectionalGame. Kevin McKenna pitched forfive strong innings superbly. JakeAshworth had three big hits includinga home run. Bergeron was out -standing on defense.In Braintree on Friday, the Allstarslost a heartbreaker, 4-3 ,eliminatingthem from tourney. Brett Enospitched in the heartbreaking loss.Bergeron and Braley had big hits forFairhaven.Congratulations to Coach Furtadoand team on great effort. I do notthink any Fairhaven team everaccomplished the success that thisteam has.KatmanTravel Teamin NCIn a sixty teamtournamenteighteenThursday, July 28, 2011A Little Bit of Sportsforandunder, the Katman defeated theMaryland Orioles in the first game onSunday 7-2. On Monday they lost tothe Dixie Chicks 5-0. Locals on theteam are Kelsey Perrone-Sovik, KaylieMoniz, Jessica Collins.Pros on ProsNew Bedford BaySoxTook in a New Bedford Baysoxgame versus Holyoke last week. TheNew England Collegiate BaseballLeague is alive and well at Walsh Field.Although they were beaten 4-3, theNBSox looked good facing a six-footseven Stanford University pitchernamed Chris Jenkins, who was beingscouted by a Giants Scout.Locals like Andy Lalli, fromMiddleboro via Maine, Westport'sNick Frias via Northwestern, and theMessier brothers from New Bedford.Nice to see local kids on Baysox,which are comparable to the CapeCod League.Local FootballHow about the Whaling CityFootball Clippers off to great start 2-0.BaseballRed Sox best team in baseball,should let Josh Reddick play rightfield, and sit Drew down.Go Pirates GoNice to see small market team dowell.Mariners and A's should join theInternational League. They seem toplay like minor leaguersWe are always lookingfor consignments.Call for informationA government that robsPeter to pay Paul canalways depend on thesupport of Paul.George Bernard ShawWHAT A FIND!Consignment Furniture & Home DécorLooking to downsize?Furnishing your first place?Looking to redecorate?Hours: Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat 10–5:30Fri 11–7 • Sun 1–4 • Closed Monday154 Huttleston Ave. (Rte. 6), Fairhavenwhatafindconsign@aol.com • 508-997-0166Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Once a weekgo Greek!We deliver!We acceptcompetitors’ couponsWe serveBeer & Wine51 Main Street, Fairhaven CenterGift Certificates for all OccasionsTrusted by your friends andfamily since 1961$2off*Any LargeSpecialtyPizza****Does NOT includeseafoodWe now havegluten-free crustYia Yia’s Pizza Cafe381 Sconticut Neck Rd.(corner of Seaview)508-990-1919*With this coupon, one coupon per order. Not to becombined with other offers. Exp. 8/5/11CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN 2011Go where you KNOWthe food is ALWAYSgood...for EVERY meal!$2 offAll purchases of at least $20With this coupon. Exp. 8/5/11.Not to be combined with other offers.Complete Menu of Chinese &American SelectionsCall 508-992-8668 for take-out.Open every day 11 a.m.-10 p.m.NOW OPEN ON MONDAYSJRs Auto ShopCydsCreativeKitchen2331 Acushnet Ave.New BedfordCELEBRATINGOUR SIX YEARANNIVERSARYDinner Special: $35 for 22 Appetizers, 2 Entrees, 1 bottle of WineMon.–Thurs. (closed Tues.)We Deliver: Wed., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. (only)Open Daily, 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Closed Tues. • Beer & Wine Available130 Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven • 508-999-2527Daily Lunch Specials: 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Dinner: 4–9 p.m.$200OFF *Any LunchMonday throughFridayOn meals of $6.29 and upOpen Daily, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. • Sunday, 6 a.m.-1 p.m.*Must present coupon. Offer expires 8/5/11. Limit $2 per person. Maximum $4 percoupon. Not valid on weekly specials. Cannot be used with any other promotionsQUALITYWORK —AFFORDABLEPRICESWe areprepared tohelp youwith allyourautomotiveneedsChuck Akin & Bruce Labossiere276 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven508-994-2078Open:Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. • Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.355 Huttleston Ave.Route 6, Fairhaven508-990-8724More than300 wines tochoose from1926 Purchase St.New Bedford508-999-4724This week’s specialsBud & Bud Light 30 pack................................... $ 2149 + dep.Coors Light 30 pack ............................................ $ 2049 + dep.Heineken 24 loose bottles.................................... $ 2379 + dep.Absolut Vodka 1.75.............................................. $ 29 99Captain Morgan Rum 1.75.................................. $ 29 99Jim Beam Bourbon 1.75 ...................................... $ 24 99Christian Bros. Brandy 1.75 ............................... $ 19 99Gordon’s Gin 1.75 ................................................ $ 16 99Kahlua 750 ........................................................... $ 19 99Kendall Jackson Chard 750................................ $ 11 99George Duboeuf Cotes du Rhone 750.................. $ 6 99Foxhorn Wines 1.5. All Varietals ........................... $ 7 99Open Mon.-Thurs., 9-10; Fri. & Sat., 9-11; Sun., 12-6Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 28, 2011 Page 11

BPW agrees on Superintendent; promotes for garage foremanBy Joyce E. RowleyNeighb News CorrespondentAfter two months of searching, theFairhaven Board of Public Workshired Vincent Furtado for the positionof superintendent. He emerged with abig smile from the executive sessionheld Monday, 7/25, to work out theterms of his contract as BPWSuperintendent. BPW ChairpersonGeoffrey Haworth and BPW memberswelcomed him to Fairhaven.Board member Kathleen Sturte -vant was absentMr. Haworth later said that theBoard was happy to find Mr. Furtadoafter an exhaustive search interview -ing many candidates. The two-yearcontract will be finalized at the 8/8BPW meeting after review by Towncounsel. His salary will be com -parable to the last BPW superin -tendent, according to Mr. Haworth.“I think [Mr. Furtado] will be anexcellent fit for the Board and theTown. I can’t wait to get him aboard,”said Mr. Haworth. Mr. Furtado’santicipated start date is Monday,August 15th.The BPW meeting began with anexecutive session to review theproposed superintendent’s contract.The job offer was voted on 7/11inopen session. A second executivesession was held to review thecontract with Mr. Furtado on 7/25.Mr. Furtado, who is the City of NewBedford Wastewater Superintendentand worked for the City for 20 years,later said the move is “bittersweet.”“I’ve enjoyed working there andthe people [in New Bedford],” saidMr. Furtdao. “It’s an opportunity forme to move up the ladder. I can takewhat I’ve learned and use it to benefitthe Town of Fairhaven.”Mr. Furtado holds the highestlicense possible for wastewatertreatment (Grade 7), water treatmentwater distribution (Grade 4), and avoluntary license in wastewatercollection system (Grade 4). He stillholds a laboratory license, and hashazardous waste certification.In another matter, the BPWinterviewed candidate MitchellRusinoski for Working Foreman MotorEquipment Repairman. He was theonly candidate for the job. Mr.Rusinoski has worked in the positionfor the past 1½ years, as a fill-in. Hewas recommended by the police andfire departments, and HighwaysuperintendentJohn Charbon -neau.While the fourBPW memberspresent said theybelieved Mr.Rusinoski was agood candidate,they also hadclear ideas ofchanges theywanted to see inthe garage nowthat he was to bepromoted.Mr. Rusinoskisaid he wanted tostart a log of allwork that wasdone, includingparts used, andwork completiontime. He said hecon sidered set -ting aside time on Fridays to locateand organize the shop’s tools. He alsowanted to start classes for themechanics.Mr. Haworth emphasized a need tokeep the garage clean, as it had beenin the past.Mr. Rusinoski was promoted to thenew position provided he obtains a4E hoist license within six months in a4-0 vote. The vote included a pay rateof $23.48, which is what Mr. Rusinoskihas been making as a fill-in for theposition.The BPW also received informationon the proposed Acushnet Riverrivewalk plans by Nancy Durfee,environmental planner at SoutheastRegional Planning and EconomicDevelopment District. Ms. Durfeeshowed possible trail routes andpartners for the proposed 8.0-miletrail, which she said would take aboutten years to complete.In Fairhaven, a number of scenicoverlooks have been planned onTown property such as Marsh Island,and the Taber Street and CherryStreet pumping stations.John Medeiros, a Fairhaven resi -dent who owns property along theproposed trail said he would donate apiece of property on Veranda Streetfor a public access point.“I’d like to give one piece [of land]at the end of Veranda, not aseconomic value, but [for the] qualityof life for people in the neighbor -Vincent Furtado and the Fairhaven Board of Public Works haveagreed on terms of a contract for Mr. Furtado to becomesuperintenent of the public works department in Fairhaven. AfterTown Counsel approves the contract, Mr. Furtado will be officiallyhired on August 8 with an anticipated start date of Aug. 15. He iscurrently the City of New Bedford Wastewater Superintendent.Photo by Joyce Rowley. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.comhood,” said Mr. Medeiros. In addition,he said he had a purchase and salesagreement with Nye Oil with anunderstanding that Nye will allow avista on that property.Board members generally thoughtthe proposal was good, but wereconcerned about funding, main -tenance and security.Vice-chairperson Robert “Hoppy”Hobson asked if it would beaccessible by bicycle and whether itcould be done sooner. He was alsoconcerned about the Town’s ability tomaintain it. Mr. Haworth also askedthat call boxes for emergency aid beincluded in the plans, as BPW learnedfrom building the Phoenix Trail.Ms. Durfee said the trail wasplanned for both bicycles andpedestrians. The timing is based onhow long it takes to fund, permit, andbuild similar projects in the region.As to funding, Ms. Durfee said thatthey had already submitted theproject as an enhancement project tobe included in the regionalTransportation Improvement Plan(TIP). As such, it would be eligible forfederal funding.In Board Updates, Mr. Riley askedwhen the new West Island Beachrestroom was going to be available.Katherine Tripp, AdministrativeAssistant, said that a portablegenerator was needed to power thefacility.BPW: cont’d on page 21Page 12Thursday, July 28, 2011Fairhaven Neighborhood News

By Bob HobbsSpecial to the Neighb NewsThe Livesey Club Senior YankeeAssociation journeyed to YankeeStadium for the Thursday, 6/30, gameagains the Brewers. Of course, theYanks bombed the Brewers 5-0behind the pitching of CC Sabathia.The Yankee Seniors were led byLivesey Club goes on Yankee ExcursionManny Demanche, Skin Soiuza, BobDuarte, Jim Madruga, Lou Stevensand Bob Pimental.They also invited senior Red Soxfans to enjoy the stadium and thewinningest franchise in sports.Led by George Lebeau, GlennCosta, George Chadwick, CharleySouza, BillyLeblanc, and Anthime Brunette.Also, a thank-you to Leo Tremblayfor the Supervan ride. All wereimpressed wi th the state-of-the-artstadium, disappointed that Jeter didnot play, unimpressed with $12.00beers, $6.00 hot dogs and ice cream.•••LEFT: Super Yankee fans Jim Madruga (L) and Lou Stevens traveled to New York to see the Yankees beat the Brewers on 6/30/11.RIGHT (R-L, foreground to back, middle row): Charley Souza, Bill Leblanc, George Lebeau, Glenn Costa, Bob Pimental, MannyDemanche, Skin Souza at the Yankees game on 6/30. Photos courtesy of Bob Duarte. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.comFairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 28, 2011 Page 13

FairhavenRecreation CenterOpen Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.;Fri., 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Closed Sunday • 227Huttleston Ave, 508-993-9269http://fairhavenma.virtualtownhall.netShopping in Maineon your ownCome with us as we head toKittery Maine for a chance to fill yourChristmas list. The bus will leave theRec. Center at 7am and return at7:30pm. Light refreshments will beavailable in the morning. All childrenmust be accompanied by an adult.Date: October 22th Cost $30.00Deadline for registration Oct. 9thSalem, MA, onyour ownJust in time for Halloween! Go withus on a coach bus to Salem, MA. Seeall the haunted happenings and visitghostly places on your own. Busleaves the Rec at 2pm, and returns at11:30pm.Date: October 29th Cost $30.00Deadline for registration Oct. 24NYC on your ownShopping, sightseeing in the bigapple…why not? Enjoy a day in NewYork City as we travel in a luxurymotor coach. Drop off is atRockefeller Center and pick up is atthe Madison Street Library.Bus leaves from the FairhavenRecreation Center where coffee anddonuts will be available upon arrival.Pre-registration is required! Allchildren must be accompanied by anadult. For more information, pleasecall Fairhaven Recreation at 508-993-9269. Bus leaves Rec at 630am andreturns at 10pmDate: November 26th Cost $50.00Deadline for registrationNovember 20thALYSSA NIEMIEC TENNISACADEMYAt Fairhaven Recreation going onnow, call for more information orstop by!Fairhaven Senior CenterVisit our new website at:http://fairhavenma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FairhavenMA_COA/indexMALL TRIP/WED.:Aug. 3: Hyannis Mall , Xmas Tree Shop and Trader Joe’sMALL TRIPS/AugustAug.10: Plymouth ShoppingAug.17: Swansea Mall & SeekonkPlazaAug.24: Providence Place Mall andWhole FoodsSchedule noticeBecause of the summer schedulewe have had to make some changesto our schedule here at the seniorcenter. Call us to check the scheduleso you won’t miss your favoriteactivity, 508-979-4029Ongoing ProgramsCall 508-979-4029 fordays and timesA/G Consumer Mediator; Bingo; ;Board Meeting/monthly; Bridge;Caregiver Support & Edu ca tionGroup; Computer Training; Friendsof Elderly/ monthly meet ing; AGrant is available for heating yourhome; Grocery Shop ping; LineDancing; Live Band; A Matter ofBalance; Medical Transpor tation;Nutrition Program/meal served;Osteo porosis class; Outreach Coor -dinator; PACE Fuel Assistance;Pitch; Reassurance Program; Shop -ping; Supportive Senior Social DayProgram; Tai Chi; Walking Clubs.Upcoming TripsNEW Activitiesstarting in JulyChair massage: Every Monday, 9a.m., with April Carreau, $3.25 per10 min. session. Call Senior Centerfor appt. Walk–ins welcome.Footcare: Next session, Wed.,8/10, starting at 9 a.m., with LindaKrasner R.N. Assessment ofPodiatric Health, foot massage, nailtrimming, cleaning, smoothing ofcorns and calluses. Call SeniorCenter to make an appt. Fee $28.00Personal Fitness Trainer DaraMidwood beginning Mon. July 1112:00-2:30 and throughout summer.Fee $24.00 for 45 min. session. CallDara at 508-221-8361 to make appt.Outdoor CafeTUESDAYS only: Coffee andpastries at our new outdoor cafestarting at 9 a.m. Come support thesenior center and enjoy breakfast ina lovely outdoor setting (weatherpermitting)Wellness CenterEvery Tues. & Thurs., 9:30-11:30any Fairhaven senior or caregiver ofa senior will be able to meet withthe nurse Lisa Russell RN, byappoint ment or walk-in.With NancySept. 11: Duck Boat Tours. Boston. Shopping at Quincy Market and FanuelHall4-DAY TRIP: Mon.–Thurs., Sept. 19-22. Lancaster Show Trip & the DutchCountry. Insurance for this trip is available, please inquire.Reserve your seat for these events. Call Nancy at the Fairhaven Senior Center,508-979-4029.With GeorgeJuly 20: Lobster Bake at Captain Jack’s & Mohegan Sun CasinoAug 17: Newport PlayhouseCall 508.979.4029 or after 3pm George Arruda @ 508.995.5638.508-979-4029 • 229 Huttleston AveSupportive Senior Day Care Program, 9-3508-993-9455Page 14Thursday, July 28, 2011Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Having Elective Surgery?Before you check in, check us out for post-op care.We provide top-notch rehabilitative care after surgery.From our home to your home...We don’t think of ourselves asa nursing home, and ouratmosphere proves it. Weare a home to our residents,OUR NEWLY RENOVATED FACILITY INCLUDES:Media Room, Computer withOn-Line Access, Full ServiceSalon, Beautiful Courtyard,Variety of Therapeutic andand we provide everythingyou need to feel comfortable,engaged and entertainedduring your short-term stay.Social Activities, Library,7 days a Week RehabServices, and Friendly andCaring Staff.Please call for a tour. We’re sure that when you visit us,you’ll want to make Alden Court your place to spendyour short or long-term stay! (508) 991-8600 Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center389 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719 • 508-991-8600A simple adjust to say: I truly enjoyreading the Neighb Newsevery week!from Louise DupreATRIA FAIRHAVENYou deserve the bestMany senior living communities talk about quality,but at Atria Fairhaven, it’s the cornerstone of whatwe do. With strict standards in place to ensurethe highest quality lifestyle possible, you canrest assured that Atria’s commitment to you is acommitment to excellence.Call today to schedule a visit!391 Alden Road | Fairhaven, Massachusetts508.994.9238 | www.atriafairhaven.net730-46777Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 28, 2011 Page 15

Fun Fair livens up Livesey Park on a hot Sunday afternooonBy Beth DavidEditorPhotos this page by Beth David.See them in color atwww.NeighbNews.comLivesey Park was home to theannual North Fairhaven ImprovementAssociation’s annual Fun Fair onSunday, 7/24. A classic car show,games for children, cow chip contest,raffles and food created the funneighbor hood event. Old music, tomatch the classic cars, filled the air.This year, the car show was movedunder the trees, keeping it cooler foreveryone.According to organizers, a quick,but heavy, rain storm in the morningscared away some car showparticipants, but there was still a lotto see.Bob Sylvia won Best of Show forhis 1971 Chevy Camaro. RichardGalligo won the 50-50 raffle, and in theCow Chip contest, Brodeur Machineswon $500 that they promptly donatedback to the restoration of BenoitSquare. Paul Gomes also won $350 inthe cow chip contest.B r e n n a nBenevides, 10,walked over fromhis house in theneighborhoodwith his dog, Lily.Mr. Benevidessaid he likedlooking at thecars best.Activities forchildren andadults includedgames of skill,with toys forprizes. For just adollar, partici -pants got a fewtickets and couldtoss a frisbee intothe frog’s mouth,knock downducks with a sandbag, fish for ducksin a pond, dig forclams, or putt onthe mini-green.A handful of vendors sold old carrepair books, and a hair salon didBob Sylvia won best of show for his 1971 Chevrolet Camaro at theNorth Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Fun Fair on Sunday,7/24 at Livesey Park in Fairhaven.glitter and painted hair.The event is a fund-raiser for theNFIA, which provides free and lowcost events in North Fairhaven.The cars in the classic car show were the big attraction at the Fun Fair at Livesey Park in Fairhaven on Sunday, 7/24. The annual eventis sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association.L-R: Activities for children included a bounce house, fishing for ducks in a pond, a mini puttinggreen, and a frisbee toss.Page 16Thursday, July 28, 2011Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Former COA Director Grace Nadeau speaks outBy Beth DavidEditorGrace Nadeau said it didn’t takelong for her to figure out that the lastFairhaven Council On Aging Directorprobably got terminated through nofault of her own.“Within seven or eight weeks I said‘oh my God,’ problems exist here Ihave never experienced’,” said Ms.Nadeau.She said the biggest problem is theCOA Board, specifically ChairpersonJoseph Borelli and board member AlBorges who interfere with the dailyoperation of the senior center.According to Selectboard chair -person Michael Silvia, though, it isjust not that simple.“We had a meeting that she wasinvited to attend to present herselfand she chose not to attend themeeting,” said Mr. Silvia.Ms. Nadeau said that the specificreasons for her termination that sheBy Beth DavidEditorThe Fairhaven Board of Healthvoted 2-1 on Monday, 7/26 to deny avariance to the Narragansett StarCafe which would have allowed dogsin the dining area on the outdoordeck. Board Member Dolores Catoncast the opposing vote.Cafe owner Lori Shubert has beenpursuing a variance to become “dogfriendly” for the past several months.According to Ms. Shubert, sheconstructed the deck specifically toallow dogs to dine with their owners.She said town officials knew of herintentions, but when the time came toget the necessary permits, she wasdenied. She has appeared in front ofthe Board of Health on severaloccasions.After meeting with Ms. Shubert,the board compiled a list of require -ments for letting dogs near the foodareas in restaurants. All three boardmembers, Chairperson PeterDeTerra, Jeannine Lopes and DoloresCaton, stated on several occasionsthat they wanted to work out a way toallow dogs on the deck. .Board members said, however,that they continuously receivecomplaints about Ms. Shubert’s dog,Brody, who runs freely around theproperty. Complaints range from theread in press reports from thatmeeting (see 7/21 issue), such as herschedule, a conflict about installationof a time clock, and conflicts withstaff members were simply not true.She supplied copies of emails andletters that seem to support herposition that the board had agreed tolet her take Friday afternoons offwhen she first started so she couldclose out cases in Connecticut; andthat she was willing to install the timeclock, but wanted to wait until thenext fiscal year.She also provided a letter signedby eight staff members praising her.Another letter specifically asks theSelectboard to “dismiss any rumorsregarding problems with Grace andme not having a productive workingrelationship. These are not true!”Ms. Nadeau said that Mr. Borellithreatened her and was physicallytoo close, that he reported imaginaryviolations to Coastline Elderly, andHealth board says down with doggie deckdog being dangerously close to Route6 and unleashed, to running in andout of the building, where food isserved.The board met several timeswithout voting to gather informationand input from residents, as well as totalk to Ms. Shubert about variouscompliance issues.In the end, a fax from the owner ofthe building clinched the deal.“We got a fax from the owner of theproperty that he doesn’t want anydogs on the property due to liability,”said Mr. DeTerra, although the boardhad reservations anyway.“We felt it was a public healthissue,” said Mr. DeTerra about theboard’s hesitation to allow dogs onthe deck.Ms. Shubert, however, said, “itseems to be about personalities andcontrol, not about what’s right orwhat’s best for my company.”Mr. DeTerra said the board mademany suggestions, such as eye-hooksaway from the building for leashingdogs, that would have made itpossible to grant the variance. Hesaid Ms. Shubert refused to acceptany restrictions that the boardwanted to place.Ms. Shubert said that the vote onMonday also seems to apply to herdog. She said Brody has been stuck inthat he simply wants to control everyaspect of the senior center.Last November, Deborah Jenkinsleft the director’s position, saying shewas forced out. At the time, problemswith the Social Day Program taking uptoo much room in the center seemedto be at the center of the dispute, aswell as problems with the COA board.Mr. Borelli was the chair then, too.The Social Day Program seems tobe part of the problem again. Theprogram charges $30 per day forsupervised activities. According toMs. Nadeau, the state requires a“boundaried” area for SDP.Many people who use the center,though, felt the social day clientswere being discriminated against bybeing separated.“I looked around and saw thatthere was no room for a variety ofseniors to come in,” said Ms. Nadeau.She finally felt she had made spaceCOA: cont’d on page 26the car since then because herattorney told her to get it in writingthat Brody can be on the property.Mr. DeTerra said that Brody is anissue between Ms. Shubert and herlandlord,“That’s between those two, as longas he’s not inside the building,” saidMr. DeTerra.Ms. Shubert said her attorney willdecide what action to take next, butthat she will definitely pursue theissue, either through an appealprocess, a plea to Town Meetingdirectly, or “a trip to Superior Court.”“It’s a loss for me, a loss of comfortfor my dog,” said Ms. Shubert.She said if she does not get a lettersaying that Brody can be on theproperty, “then it only proves mypoint. We’ll find out if Brody gets tostay or if they’re being deceitful.”Mr. DeTerra said the board’s refusalto grant this particular variance doesnot mean they would never grant one.“We’re a very open-minded board,”he said.But Ms. Shubert disagrees. Shesaid Mr. DeTerra in particular hasbeen “negative since the day I walkedin there.”“Maybe it’s just not a dog friendlytown,” said Ms. Shubert. “I knowDolores Caton doesn’t feel that way.At least I had one person on my side.”Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 28, 2011 Page 17

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Page 20Public Hearings/Legal NoticesJULY 28, 2011PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT andNOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST THE RELEASE OF FUNDSTown of Fairhaven, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719Contact Person: Michael Silvia, Environmental Certifying OfficerTelephone: (508) 979-4023Fax: (508) 979-4079TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS:These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertakenby the Town of Fairhaven.REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDSOn or about August 16, 2011, the Town of Fairhaven will submit a request to the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of theHousing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) as amended for the purpose of the followingFY11 CDF-1 projects:Housing Rehabilitation: This project involves rehabilitation of at least 3 units of single and multifamilyhousing in the Cushman Park Target Area. Estimated cost: $116,234. It is categorically excluded under HUDregulations at 24 CFR Part 58 Section 58.35 from National Environmental Policy (NEPA) requirements.Spring Street Infrastructure Improvement Project: The project will undertake the reconstruction of theexisting drainage, the installation of 560 LF of new sidewalks and the replacement of the existing sidewalks,the replacement of 665 LF of existing sewer main, the resetting of curbs and repaving of the street surface. Theproject area is Spring Street, from Main Street to Green Street, within the Cushman Park Target Area. Estimatedcost: $671,307. It is subject to HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58.36 and an Environmental Assessment.These projects involve engineering, program delivery expenses and general administrative activities, whichare exempt (24 CFR 58.34 (a) (3)).FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT: The Town of Fairhaven has determined that the Spring StreetInfrastructure Improvement Project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, anEnvironmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.Additional information for both projects is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at theOffice of Planning & Economic Development, Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA and may beexamined or copied between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.PUBLIC COMMENTS: Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR tothe Fairhaven Selectmen’s Office at the above address. All comments received by August 15, 2011 will beconsidered by the Town of Fairhaven prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.Comments should specify which notice they are addressing.RELEASE OF FUNDS: The Town of Fairhaven is certifying to the Commonwealth that Michael Silvia, inhis capacity as the Environmental Certifying Officer, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts ifan action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental review process and that theseresponsibilities have been satisfied. The Commonwealth’s approval of the certification satisfies itsresponsibilities under the NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Town of Fairhaven to useProgram funds.OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS: The Commonwealth will accept objections to its release offund and the Town of Fairhaven’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submissiondate or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases:a) The certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Town of Fairhaven;b) The Town of Fairhaven has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUDregulations at 24 CFR part 58;c) The grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurredcosts or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by theCommonwealth; ord) Another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that theproject is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part58.76), and shall be addressed to the Mass. Small Cites Program, Massachusetts Department of Housing andCommunity Development, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300, Boston MA 02114. Potential objectors shouldcontact DHCD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.Signed:Michael SilviaEnvironmental Certifying OfficerTown of Fairhaven40 Center StreetFairhaven, MA 02719ReportersThe Neighb News is actively looking for reporters. We needpeople to sit in meetings, take notes, and then write a storyabout what happened at the meeting. You have to be able tokeep quiet during the meeting, be objective, and write a logicalnarrative.Please call 508-979-5593 if you are interested. You do notneed reporting experience, but ability to write is necessary. Ifyou use double negatives, or if you do not know what a doublenegative is, please do not call. Thank you.Thursday, July 28, 2011Support ouradvertisers.Conservation CommissionThe Fairhaven ConservationCommission will hold a PublicHearing on August 8, 2011 at 6:30P.M. In the Fairhaven Town HallEast Room (2nd floor). Purpose is forthe Request for Determination of thefollowing matters as required byMassachusetts General LawsChapter 131 Section 40 as amended.• Request for Determination Appli -cant Fernando A. Lemos Location 9Goulart Memorial Drive Plot 42 Lot15G Purposes remove overgrownand rotted trees from buffer zoneand VE flood zone.• Request for Determination Appli -cant Erin & Jacqueline RosparicaLocation 15 Paul Street Plot 28C Lot66 Purpose construct two storyaddition within the 100’ buffer zoneto BVW.Respectfully submitted,Andrew Jones, ChairmanFairhaven Conservation CommissionFairhaven MeetingsConservation CommissionMon., 8/8, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.Fairhaven Cultural CouncilMon., 8/15, Nemasket Bldg., 6:30 p.m.Historical CommissionWed., 8/3, Academy Bldg., 7 p.m.School Building CommitteeMon., 7/25, FHS Library, 6:00School CommitteeWed., 8/10, FHS Library, 6:30SelectboardMon., 8/1, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.I myself have never beenable to find out preciselywhat feminism is: I onlyknow that people call me afeminist whenever I expresssentiments that differentiateme from a door mat or aprostitute.Rebecca West, “Mr Chesterton in Hysterics: AStudy in Prejudice,” “The Clarion,” 14 Nov1913, reprinted in “The Young Rebecca,” 1982Pine Grove ChiropracticPersonalized HealthcareDr. Carol DuphilyMassage Therapists on staff/Acupuncture508-998-8444934 Ashley Boulevard • New BedfordFairhaven Neighborhood News

Press ReleaseSouthern Mass Credit Union ofFairhaven, Massachusetts, hosted aU.S. Armed Forces Collection Drivefor the fifth consecutive year. Severallocal businesses collaborated withSMCU to make this year’s drive moresuccessful than ever.“I would like to personally thankNickies Hair Design, Dr. Askew ofDartmouth Dental, Dr. JamesSchweidenback of Family Dentistry,Jane Thomas of Periwinkles,Fairhaven Stop & Shop and thestudents at Leroy L. WoodElementary School for helping thecredit union expand our collectionefforts as a way to thank our soldiersfor their dedication in serving ourcountry,” said Dan Waltz, Presidentand CEO of Southern Mass CreditUnion. “This year’s drive was a hugesuccess due to the group effort ofparticipating local businesses, creditunion members, family members andfriends.”Why does SMCU sponsor acollection drive? Because soldiersmay pack for a three-day mission thatcan turn into an unexpected threeweekmission placing soldiers insituations with no access to dailyincidentals. Soldiers need the samebasic daily items we take for granted.Items collected included hardcandy, gum, zip lock bags, hand andbody lotion, powder, sunscreen, soap,toothbrushes, toothpaste, dentalSouthcoastFLEAMARKETArion AnezisJohn ZolotasIndoor rackStorage AvailableSMCU donates to US armed forcesOpen Every Sun., 9-4251 Brook St., New Bedford(Cor. of Nash Road) • 508-910-2282Free Admission (up to 2 people)with this coupon. Exp. 8/5/11Space AvailableWide selection of Antiques, Gifts,Furniture & much more.LUNCHEONSPECIAL:Lobster roll with FrenchFries & Pickle$8 99Moby Dick MarinaOpen 7 Days for Lunch & DinnerBoat SlipsAvailable:Starting at$75/footWe have WiFi2 River Ave. • Fairhaven • 508-994-1133 • www.mobydickmarina.comfloss, cup of soup and magazines.SMCU’s Vice President MemberServices Debra Tower andreceptionist Jean Kowal (whocoordinated the businesses)presented the donations to the U.S.Armed Forces located in Rehoboth,Mass. The U.S. Armed Forces will shipthe items to strategic locationsoverseas for soldiers to access.For more information on how youcan help orcontributeitems for oursoldiers,contact theU.S. ArmedForces officelocated inRehoboth at508.233.7543.SouthernMass CreditUnion, head -quartered at123 AldenRoad inFairhaven andwith a branchoffice at 2926AcushnetAvenue in NewBedford, is afull servicecommunitycredit unionwith approxi -mately $189FBC Construction, Inc.Nick’s ServicesNicholas J. CostaElectricianMA Lic. 10986B508-993-0344Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 28, 2011 Page 23No JobTooSmall• Free Estimates• Fully Insured• 24-HourEmergency ServiceAll Improvement ProjectsResidential & CommercialNew Construction • AdditionsRemodeling • Kitchens • Windows • DecksStorm Doors • Siding • Roofing, etc.Licensed and Insured: CSL 84295 • Reg. 119870More than 20 years of experienceCall 508-990-3768Errands & MoreCatering to Working People, Elderly & HomeboundWe are not just a taxi service, but will keep a watchful eye on mom or dadfor doctor’s appointments and other needs • CompanionshipCall Maureen at 508-994-3141million in assets, three offices and9,801 members. SMCU offers a varietyof competitive savings, checking,auto loans, mortgage loans andequity lines of credit to anyone wholives, works or attends school inBristol, BarnstableSMCUwishes to thank everyonewho graciously donated items makingthis drive even more successful thanthe first.•••U.S. Armed Forces accepting donations from Southern Mass CreditUnion. L-R: Debra Tower, SMCU Vice President Member Services,Specialist Demeris from the U.S. Armed Forces office Rehoboth, MAand Jean Kowal, SMCU Receptionist. Submitted photo.Verification of CORI checkavailable on request“Keeping YourHometownEnergized”CompleteElectricalServices

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ML’s Eye onthe WeatherA weekly weather report from MLBaron of the West Island WeatherStation: westislandweather.comLightning clears the beachWhat appears to be a summerpattern of strong thunderstorms,another surprise thunderstormimpacted the Greater New Bedfordarea this weekend which wasrecovering from a stifling heat wave.Beach goers at several local beacheswere caught off guard as the stormmoved in quickly early Saturdayafternoon. The darkening skies didn’tintimidate many until vivid lightningand thunder suddenly overtook thearea. Bathers scrambled with theirbeach blankets and umbrellas to thesafety of their cars.Although the storm passed in lessthan 45 minutes, numerous treeswere downed including a fewconfirmed lightning strikes.Brockton, Plymouth, Martha’sVineyard and Nantucket reportedtrees down from lightning and/orwind. One strike apparently set ahouse ablaze in Tiverton. One of thelast utility poles at the end of Wilbur’sPoint in Fairhaven was struck and thetop half was blown off. As the stormcell exited off South Dartmouth andinto Buzzards Bay, The NationalWeather Service issued severethunderstorm marine warnings andto The Elizabeth Islands, Cuttyhunkand Martha’s Vineyard.The West Island Weather StationAXIS weather cam captured theimpressive wall of heavy showers offshore and what appeared to be theearly stages of a funnel cloudformation.This is the sixth significantthunderstorm to southeastern MAwith damage reports since theTornado outbreak in Springfield, MAon June 1. Other storms impactingthe region include June 9, July 8, July12, July 13 and this weekend onABOVE: Beachgoers scramble to get off the West Island Causeway beach just after noonunder darkening skies on Saturday, July 23. Thunder & lightning struck during stiflingheat. BELOW: The West Island Weather Station AXIS weather cam captures animpressive wall of heavy showers off shore and what appeared to be the early stages ofa funnel cloud formation. Photos courtesy of ML. Baron, www.WestIslandWeather.comSaturday July 23.Although thunderstorms arecommon during the dog days ofsummer, the destructive intensity ofthese isolated storms concentratedin the local area is rather unusual.The West Island Weather Stationrecorded .10 of rain with a wind gustof 22 MPH out of the ESE as the stormskimmed by the island by about 1mile to the west. The sun returnedjust after 2 PM for the remainder ofthe day.For more on storm damage reportsfrom The National Weather Serviceenter this link: http://www.westislandweather.com/Data/latest.nwus51.KBOX%20JUL%2023%202011.pdfFor more storm photos visit:www.westislandweather.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=11964490For storm video from the WestIsland Causeway visit: http://www.westislandweather.com/apps/videos/ForecastFRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with achance of showersand thunder -storms. Highs inthe mid 80s. Lowsin the lower 70s.Chance of rain 40percent. FRI DAYNIGHT: Mostlycloudy with achance ofshowers andthunderstorms.Highs in the mid80s. Lows in thelower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.SATURDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs inthe upper 80s. Lows around 70. SAT.NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Highs in theupper 80s. Lows around 70.SUNDAY: Mostly clear. Highs in themid 80s. Lows in the upper 60s.SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lowsin the upper 60s.MONDAY: Partly Cloudy. Highs inthe mid 80s Lows in the upper 60sMONDAY NIGHT: Partly CloudyLows in the upper 60sTuesday: Partly Cloudy. High: 73Tues. Night: Mostly Cloudy. Low: 71Wed.: Partly Cloudy. High: 77 Wed.Night: Partly Cloudy. Low: 73The island ocean temperature is74.3. Hurricane Bob 20th Anniversaryis in 22 days (August 19, 1991)The next Full “Corn” Moon risesAugust 13 at 6:57 PMAppreciate ML’sWeather Eye?Help support the WIWS by donatingthrough our secure website. Click onthe “donate” button on the bottom rightcolumn. All major credit cards accepted.Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, July 28, 2011 Page 25

for other programs such as Yoga andother more physical classes, as wellas allowing the social day clients tohave real programs, such as craftsand ceramics.“You can’t do programming forseniors with special needs withouthaving a calm, quiet environment todo it in,” said Ms. Nadeau.She said everything was workingfind, then Mr. Borelli returned fromFlorida and started demandingchanges.Ms. Nadeau said the problem wasnot the lack of space, but that theboard interfered with her every move.“I was undermined, even when[Borelli] was out of state. I wasundermined at every turn, and to me,that’s not what a board does,” shesaid. “I worked with several boards. Iknow how a board works. I’mcomfortable with a board.”She said she made changesgradually, so as not to disrupt thingstoo much, but every change was metwith resistance. She said staffmembers generally came around toher way of thinking, but Mr. Borelliwould not even try.Ms. Nadeau said she created aHappy Retirement Vavo!COA: cont’d from page 17wellness center that was supposed tostart with exercise programs andprograms for both physical andemotional health.Mr. Silvia said the problems werenot just with the conflicts betweenthe social day program and the rest ofthe center. He said Ms. Nadeau’srelationships with Selectboard andCOA board members were strained.“We were directing her to workwith the COA and institute things liketime clocks, things that were broughtup in prior meetings,” said Mr. Silvia.“I think she also needed to make aneffort to work with the board, whichwas not seen. The time clock was adirect vote of the Board of Selectmenand the Council on Aging and she justrefused.”As for the interference of the boardmembers in the daily operation of thecenter, Mr. Silvia said, “I feel we’veaddressed it.”He said the Selectboard, whichappoints COA board members, wantsa board that acts within its purview.The crux of the problem seems to ea philosophy on how the spaceshould be used, and for what kind ofprogramming.“The senior center should be foreveryone,” said Ms. Nadeau. “Theyhave no idea of the field of aging as itis today.”She said she contacted the paperbecause she felt her side was notbeing told.“I simply was not being heard. Iwas literally pleading for support,”she said. “I think this was just politicsbeing played out. I do not feel I gotthe support in any way.”“We had directed her to at leastmake a better effort,” said Mr. Silvia,“It was in the probationary period. Ifelt it wasn’t working, that she wasn’tthe right fit for the community.”Ms. Nadeau said she is confidentshe will find a job because herqualifications are “stellar.”“I have no reason to hold my headdown,” said Ms. Nadeau. “I tried topersevere in circumstances I nevercould’ve imagined.”According to Mr. Silvia the newsearch committee is made up almostentirely of professionals in geriatrics,and not politicians.Mr. Borelli did not return a phonecall to comment for this article.Ray’s Take-OutLocated at Surf ‘n’ Turfs164 South Main Street • Acushnet508-933-3112Open Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–7 p.m.Now ServingClub SandwichesAndAll your favorite seafood.Good Portions,Good Food,Good PricesNolan Richard Vieira, two-year-old grandson of Lina Vieira “vavoVieira” surprised her with flowers, balloons and happy retirementwishes on her last day at the Lincoln School in New Bedford onFriday, 6/24. Mrs. Vieira retired after 35 years as a special needsteacher for the New Bedford School system! Submitted photo. Seeit in color at www.NeighbNews.com$2 off your$20 orderwith this adCredit Cards AcceptedPage 26Thursday, July 28, 2011Fairhaven Neighborhood News

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