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Feb. Vaca. Art WeekArt on Center has a variety ofamazing classes for children andteens to explore on FebruaryVacation Week. All classes held at theCenter, 15 Center Street, Fairhaven.Music and Movement: Especiallyfor the little ones, we exploredifferent types of stretches and funmovement set to music. Age 3-6. Tues.& Thurs., 2/18 & 20, from 10-11amPaint the Masters: Van Gogh,Monet or Picasso, no matter whichone is your favorite this acrylicpainting class will show you how torecreate a masterpiece of your own!All materials are provided. Tuesday2/18, 12-2pm Ages 7+ Cost: $20Design your own sketchbookincluding a canvas wrap cover. Theterm “Color Field” describes a style ofabstract painting characterized bylarge canvas “fields” of color. Create aone-of-a-kind sketchbook. Wed. 2/1910:30am-12:30pm Ages 13+ Cost: $25Life Drawing: Increase your knowl -edge of the effects of light on form,volume and line. This is a great classto begin your studies in art or toimprove your drawing skills. Wed.2/19, 1-4pm Ages 13+ Cost: $15Suminagashi Painting: “Inkfloating”is the ancient Japanese tech -nique of painting on water to createmarbleized effects on paper. Use thefinished print to make cards, journalcovers, etc. Thurs. 2/20 1-4pm Ages12+ Cost: $22 Also “Create your ownpainted Sumi fan” class for ages 7-11.Cost: $20Wearable art: Jocelyn Souto willbe teaching two great “no sew”classes. All materials provided. No-Sew Tutu: Fri. 2/21 10:30am-12noonAges 10+ Fee $25 “No-Sew T-shirtScarf: Fri., 2/21 12:30-2pm Ages 10+Fee $20Class sizes are limited and prepaymentis required for most classes.Call 774-206-1709 or send an email toinfo@artoncenter.org Art on Center isa non-profit 501(c)3 arts organization.Fhvn Dems CaucusOn Sat., Feb. 22, members of theDemocratic Party who are registeredin Fairhaven will caucus to elect ninedelegates and three alternates toattend the party’s state convention inJune. The caucus will commence at 10a.m. in the auditorium of the MillicentLibrary at 45 Center St. in Fairhaven.AROUND TOWN HAPPENINGSParticipants should enter by theWalnut Street side entrance to thelibrary. Accessible. Registration willbegin 15 minutes prior to thescheduled start time of the caucus.Individuals wishing to run as adelegate or vote at the Fairhavencaucus must be registered Democratsin town as of January 31, 2014. Theofficial purpose of the caucus is toselect delegates to the 2014 Mass.Democratic Convention, where Mass.Democrats will vote to endorsecandidates for statewide office. Theconvention will be held at the DCUCenter in Worcester on Friday, June13 and Saturday, June 14, 2014.The caucus is open to all registeredDemocrats in Fairhaven and theDemocratic Town Committee wel -comes participants. Details on therules can be found atwww.massdems.org. For FairhavenDemocratic caucus information,please contact Rich Taber, Chair at508-542-6748. For general informationon the Convention or the DemocraticParty please call 617-939-0800 oremail contact@massdems.org.Winter EncampmentSaturday, February 22, 2014, 8:30a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Academy Buildinglawn, 141 Main Street, FairhavenThe Fairhaven Village Militia, theFairhaven Office of Tourism andguests present a historical winterencampment at the AcademyBuilding on the west lawn ofFairhaven High School. Talk to periodcostumed men and women about lifein the 1770s. See military drilling,flintlock musket and cannon firingdemonstrations and camp cookingdemonstrations and more. For moreinformation, call 508-979-4085 oremail FairhavenTours@aol.com.Book Group“Hotel on the Corner of Bitter andSweet, a Novel” by Jamie Ford, is thenext book selected by the MillicentLibrary’s Morning Discussion Group.The group will meet to discuss thebook on Thursday, February 20.The novel is set in the ethnicneighborhoods of Seattle duringWorld War II, and Japanese intern -ment camps of the era. It is a heartwarming story of widower Henry Lee,his father, and his first love, KeikoOkabe.All are welcome to come to the10:00 a.m. meeting in the library'sconference room, which is accessiblefrom the Walnut Street entrance. Thebook is available at the library andcan be reserved by visitingwww.MillicentLibrary.org.Future meeting dates and bookselections are also listed at this site.Discussions last about an hour. Formore information, please contactNorma Markey at 508-993-3745.Outdoor AdventureJoin the Buzzards Bay Coalition forFamily Bay Adventure Week, a freeseries of three eco-challenges to testand grow your family’s knowledge,creativity and connection to BuzzardsBay. We’ll enjoy a variety of activitiesthat will teach you about your localenviron ment while providing a funway for your whole family to worktogether.Obstacle CourseTuesday, Feb. 18 from 10-11 a.m.at West Island Town Beach (end ofFir Street, Fairhaven)Scavenger HuntWednesday, Feb. 19 from 10-11a.m. at LaPalme Farm (end of BlainStreet, Acushnet)OrienteeringThursday, Feb. 20 from 10-11 a.m.at Buttonwood Park (meet at thetennis courts by the Zoo parking lot)All events are FREE. Registrationis required. To RSVP, email bayadventures@savebuzzardsbay.org orcall 508-999-6363 ext. 219.These programs are part of theCoalition’s Bay Adventures series:programs designed for explorers ofall ages to get outside and discoverBuzzards Bay. To learn more, visit www.savebuzzardsbay.org/BayAdventures.Tea & Open HouseHistorical Tea & Open House,Sunday, February 23, from 1:00 to4:00 p.m., at Coggeshall MemorialHouse, 6 Cherry Street, Fairhaven.The Fairhaven Colonial Club holdsits annual open house and tea inobservance of the town’s anniver -sary. Visit this historical home andsee the collection of Fairhaven artand artifacts on display in this largecolonial-revival home built in 1908.Free. The historic building is notwheelchair accessible.Page 6Thursday, February 13, 2014Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Diesel Workshopfor WomenDeadline to register: 2/15 for twodayworkshop, March 15-16, at theMack Boring & Parts Company, 59Tarkiln Place, New Bedford.The two-day workshop willfamiliarize you with the propermethods of performing basic engineservice and emergency repairs, withtwo-thirds of your time working onthe engines yourself.On Saturday, you’ll get anintroduction to diesel engines andperiodic maintenance with lots ofopportunitites to do some workyourself. Sunday you’ll kick into highgear with hands- on work focusing onthe diesel engine’s lubrication, fuel,cooling and electrical systems. Atake-home reference manual is alsoincluded.This excellent opportunity withMack Boring is based on a minimumof seven and not more than 15women. Fee is $425 for NationalWomen’s Sailing Association members(add $45 for NWSA membership) andincludes workshop, training materialsand lunch. For more information,contact Claire Gerrish at 978-979-7241or email: wsf@womensailing.orgA Program of the Women’s SailingFoundation, c/o 146 South GreatRoad, Lincoln, MA 01773.Marine Corps LeagueThe Greater New Bedford MarineCorps League invites you to attend aninformational session about theMarine Corps League. Learn aboutopportunities, accomplishments andbenefits of your local detachment.All Male and Female Marines andFMF Corpsmen are invited to thePoirier Post VFW at the corner ofAppleton St and Ashley Blvd. (nearNB vocational high school) on Thurs.Feb. 13, from 7–8:30pm. Refresh -ments will be served.Check out our website atGNBMCL.ning.com. Call Rick Seguin508-496-9023 or Pete Lantz 508-505-6311 for more information.YTI AuditionsAuditions for Squabbles, byMarshall Karp, on Feb. 13 & 14, at7:30 p.m. at the handicap accessibleYour Theatre, Inc. at St. Martin'sChurch, 136 Rivet St. at County St.,HAPPENINGS OVERTOWNNew Bedford. Parking and entrance atrear of church on County St.For further information call YourTheatre, Inc. at 508-993-0772, ore-mail to info@yourtheatre.org. Visitwww.yourtheatre.orgRiver & RailSymposiumNoted historian, Kingston Heathwill lead a weekend symposium onenterprise and industry in NewBedford titled “The River and theRail” February 15-16 at the NewBedford Whaling Museum.The Port of New Bedford’s his -torical evolution as a manufacturingand commercial center providesvaluable perspective on the growthchallenges it faces today — managingocean resources, cleaning up acentury of pollution, and mapping apath forward for other maritimerelated industries while preserving itsfishing industry.Starts at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday,February 15; ends on Sunday at 12:30p.m.Registration: $65 (non-members$75); students $50 with valid i.d.Includes all sessions, Saturday’scomplete breakfast, luncheon,refreshments, Sunday’s continentalbreakfast and admission to allmuseum galleries. Saturday break -fast and keynote lecture only: $30.To register, call 508-997-0046 ext. 100,online: www.whalingmuseum.org.Feb Vacation atWhaling MuseumThree great American Presidents –George Washington, Abraham Lincolnand Teddy Roosevelt – will visit withchildren at the annual Presidents’ DayBirthday Bash Monday, February 17,from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at theNew Bedford Whaling Museum.Come explore how the FoundingFathers influenced New Bedfordhistory, participate in a scavengerhunt, create your own soapscrimshaw, and more. Children willhave the opportunity to dress as theirfavorite president and have theirphotograph taken beside the famousResolute Desk, created from the sameship’s timbers as the one used in theOval Office.Children must be accompanied byan adult. Presidents’ Day events inthe Jacobs Family Gallery and WattlesFamily Gallery are free. Regularadmission rates apply to all othermuseum galleries.Presidents’ Day kicks off a week ofevents for school vacation week thatincludes special tours and hands-onactivities each day, culminating with“All aboard the Lagoda” on Friday,February 21.For details call, (508) 997-0046, orvisit www.whalingmuseum.orgFeb. Vacation ArtFebruary vacation classes runFebruary 17-21, in Downown NewBedford. By Artworks and held at theNB Art Museum, 608 Pleasant St.Toreserve your place call 508-984-1588.Tweens on Wheels/Clay, Film,Acting and Video, Paper-macheAnimals/Birds, Make it and Useit!/Clay Beginner to IntermediateVarious prices and times/dates. Visithttp://artworksforyou.org/programs/kids-programs/Bouchard Spill MtgThe Natural Resource DamagesTrustee Council for the BouchardBarge-120 oil spill released a draftrestoration plan (RP) and environ -mental assessment (EA) for shoreline,aquatic and recreational useresources impacted by the 2003 spillin Massachusetts and Rhode Island.The Trustees will hear commentson the draft plan at a publicinformation meeting on Thursday,Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in the CommunityRoom of the Keith Middle School, 225Hathaway Blvd., New Bedford.Review the Draft and submitcomments through Sunday, March 23,2014. A hardcopy of the Draft RP/EAis available in the City of Fall Riverand Town of Bourne public libraries.The electronic version of this DraftRP/EA document is available forpublic review at the following websites:http://www.darrp.noaa.gov/northeast/buzzard/index.htmlhttp://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/cleanup/nrd/Comments on the Draft RP/EAshould be submitted in writing to:NOAA Restoration Center, Attention:Buzzards Bay RP/EA ReviewCoordinator, 28 Tarzwell Drive,Narragansett, R.I. 02882;buzzardsbay.rp.ea.review@noaa.govFairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, February 13, 2014 Page 7

Fish Stock WorkshopA workshop hosted by the Mass.Marine Fisheries Institute (MFI) on“Fishery Monitoring and SurveySelectivity” will be held Feb. 24–25 atthe Waypoint Event Center in NewBedford (185 MacAuthur Boulevard,New Bedford; and Feb. 26 at theWaterfront Grille (across the street,at 36 Homer’s Wharf).The MFI is coordinating an End-to-Scholarship BrunchThe Irene Erickson CroteauScholarship will hold its 6th AnnualScholarship Brunch on Sun. Feb. 16,at the Century House, 107 SouthMain Street, Acushnet.Doors open at 11:00, brunchserved at 12:00. Tickets: $22 adults/$12 children 12-6. Children 5 andunder free. For tickets call Marybethat 774-217-0474Raffles. Great food...to benefitscholarships for local high schooland college students.Bluebird Nest WalkBluebird Nest Box Walk Saturday,Feb 22, 2014 1:00 pm–3:00 pm at theAllens Neck Trail Head, Allens NeckRoad South DartmouthJoin us at the Allens Neck trailhead (part of the Allens Pond WildlifeSanctuary) for a FREE bluebird nestbox training session and nature walk.The walk is free and open to anyonebut will focus on teaching partici -pants how to monitor nest boxes onour property as well as their ownprivate properties. You will visitapproximately 30 nest box sites alongthis three mile hike while learninghow to attract and monitor bluebirds.You’ll also have the chance to join theAllens Pond Volunteer Bluebird NestBox Monitor Program. Please bringyour questions!Meet at the Allens Neck parkinglot, located off of Allens Neck Road inSouth Dartmouth. Dress for an out -door walk and bring a water bottle.Fishing FundraiserOn Sat., Feb. 22, the NortheastSeafood Coalition (NSC) will host afundraiser, including a raffle andauction, with the proceeds going toSTILL OVERTOWNEnd Review of New England Ground -fish Stock Assessments, and thisworkshop topic was identified at arecent scoping meeting in thatprocess.This workshop on fisherymonitoring and survey selectivity willbe describing current data collectionprograms and soliciting feedbackfrom the fishing industry to comple -ment the technical recommendationsfrom a recent data collection programHAPPENINGS/OTHER LATITUDESbenefit the work of the NSC inadvocating on behalf of the region’sstruggling groundfishermen. Theevent will take place from 6-11 pm atThe Gloucester House, 63 RogersStreet in Gloucester, Mass. Ticketsare $100, and will go directly tohelping NSC continue to work for ourfishermen and fishing communities.Admission to the event includesdinner and live music from the bandJust Like Newman. The NSC will alsobe hosting an auction and a 50/50raffle, awarding $18,500 in prizemoney. The winner of the raffle willtake home $10,000, with $5000awarded to the runner-up. Third prizewins $2,000, with $1,000 and $500going to fourth and fifth place.To purchase tickets or to find outmore information, contact ChristineSherman of the Northeast SeafoodCoalition at 978-269-4555. To learnmore about NSC visit http://northeastseafoodcoalition.org/ orcall 978-283-9992.Free ConcertsRunning Brook Vineyards andWinery has announced the lineup forthe Local Music & Wine Winter Series.Music events are always free at theDartmouth winery. The winery isopen every day noon to 5. RunningBrook, established in 1998, is locatedat 335 Old Fall River Road, NorthDartmouth MA just minutes fromFaunce Corner Road and I-195.Wes from Georgia will play onFebruary 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. TheDelta Charlie Trio returns onFebruary 15 for another eveningperformance starting at 5 p.m.The winter series concludes inMarch with performances by reggaeband Dubbest on March 1, DeltaCharlie Band on March 8, Midlifereview by NMFS. A draft agenda isbelow. Given the wide scope of thesetopics, the workshop is expected toprovide an overview and broadrecommendations for a longer-termapproach to improving fisherymonitoring and surveys.The meetings are open to allinterested parties who register bycontacting Emily Keiley, ekeiley@umassd.edu. Please register no laterthan Monday, February 17th.Crisis on March 15, Wes from Georgiaon March 22 and a special Wine ClubParty on March 29 with James Gagneof Shipyard Wreck.Running Brook will be holding theLocal Music & Wine music seriesnearly every weekend in 2014.Visit runningbrookwine.com orcall (508) 985-1998.My Funny ValentineOcean State Theatre Company(OSTC) is proud to announce thecontinuation of their Piano BarSeries. “My Funny Valentine” will beheld following select eveningperformances of the company’scurrent production, Neil Simon’shilarious comedy, Laughter on the23rd Floor.The theatre’s lobby will betransformed into an intimateperformance space, at which patronswill be entertained by cast members,OSTC alumni, and staff members,while enjoying beverages and latenight appetizers, which will beavailable for purchase from thetheatre’s lobby bar.“My Funny Valentine” will bepresented following Friday and Satur -day evening performances of Laughteron the 23rd Floor on Feb. 14 & 15.Attendance at the per formancepreceding the cabaret is notrequired. The lobby doors will openfor the cabaret at 9:30 pm. Thetheatre is located at 1245 JeffersonBoulevard, Warwick, RI. Admission isfree, but seating is limited, so reserva -tions are strongly recommended. Call(401) 921-6800.LIKE USON FACEBOOK:www.Facebook.com/NeighbNewsPage 8Thursday, February 13, 2014Fairhaven Neighborhood News

ENTERTAINMENT:Thurs., 2/13: Scarlett, 7–11 p.m.Fri., 2/14: James Gagne, 8–Mid.Sat., 2/15: The Relics, 9 p.m.Fri., 2/21: Jeff Dunn Band, 8–Mid.MONDAY NIGHT PIZZA SPECIAL:Two for one (eat-in only) • 6 p.m.–MidnightHours: Mon.–Sat., 11:30–2 a.m. • Sun., Noon–2 a.m.136 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven • 508-992-BEERVisit: www.IceHouseBarGrill.comGeneral ContractorLicensed General Contractorfor 33 yearsOur Services Include All Aspectsof Your Interior/ExteriorRemodeling NeedsMaterials Supplied by ABC Supply CompanyMarc A. Gadbois • 508-992-0226MA Const. Sup. Lic. # 003000MA Home Imp. Lic. #127675EPA Lead Safe CertifiedFully InsuredCall theCompanyyou TrustAUTO LOANSNew • Used • Purchase • RefinanceModel Years 2009–2014Federally insured with NCUAYOUR CARPETCLEANINGPROFESSIONALSAT YOURPLACE, OR OURSCONVENIENT RUG & CARPETDROP-OFF CENTERWall-to-Wall • Orientals • Area Carpets • BraidedIN YOUR HOME:Call Cyclone and our uni formed, professional crew will take care ofyour wall-to-wall carpets. You just pick up the phone.AT OUR PLACE:Drop off your area carpet one day and pick it up a few days later.ALL carpets are machine scrubbed and extraction-rinsed for a cleanthat only Cyclone can give. Don’t just clean it, make it Cyclone-clean.KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:Do you have smoke, fire, or water damage due to flooding, fire, orfurnace malfunction? You have the right to choose your contractor.We are experts in water and smoke removal/restoration:from cleaning to complete reconstruction.CYCLONE CLEANING SERVICESProudly serving Greater New Bedford for 40 yearsCyclone: a name you can trust.833 Mt. Pleasant St. • New Bedford508-995-8816 • Anthony DavidVisit www.CycloneCleaning.com to learn about all our cleaning services1.74% as low as APR*Term 5 yearsOther rates and terms available.Protect your purchase with optional GAP insurance.Apply online at southernmass.com orcall 1-866-484-2264.123 Alden RoadFairhaven, MA 027192926 Acushnet Ave.,New Bedford, MA 02745508-994-9971www.southernmass.comUse Smart Phone to Apply*Actual savings based upon personal credit history. Annual Percentage Rate = APR. Term 5 years; Automobile costper $1,000=$17.42. Above APR reflects a .50% rate reduction for automatic payment from a SMCU CheckingAccount for remainder of loan. Available on model years 2009-2014 and requires a minimum down payment of 5%of the purchase price or NADA value, whichever is less. Available to qualifying members based upon establishedunderwriting guidelines and creditworthiness. Refinancing existing SMCU loans excluded. This offer may bewithdrawn or modified at any time without prior notice. Some restrictions may apply. APR effective 1/1/2014.Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, February 13, 2014 Page 9

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Text and photos by Beth DavidEditor“She says ‘imagine having a sonwho’s 80,’” recounts Marion Makin’sson Russell, to which he responds:“Imagine having a mother who’s 102.”“She’s got grandchildren in theirfifties,” he adds.And so it goes whenever 102-yearoldMarion Makin is surrounded byher children (a son and daughter; oneson died at 33), grandchildren andgreat grand children (no one seems tohave an exact count of either), andone great-great granddaughter.Born Marion Gibson in England,Ms. Makin has survived a sister wholived to be 89 and a brother who diedin infancy. Up until a little more than ayear ago, when she fell and broke herarm, she was living alone. She movedto Alden Court just before her 101stbirthday.Before that, she lived at DanaCourt for more than 20 years.Asked for her secret to living to be102, Ms. Makin looked up like it wasthe dumbest question she ever heard.“Because I lived past a-hundredand-one,”she said with a big smile.Seriously, though, her advice tothose wishing long life?“Just be a good Christian,” shesaid. “That’s my advice.”She added that not drinking andnot smoking also help.With her mind still sharp and hertongue still sharper, Ms. Makin is fullof life and entertains (okay, embar -rasses) her family wherever they go.She still studies her bible everymorning, “when it gets light out.” Shealso reads historical romances, maga -zines, newspapers and anything elsethat’s around.“I read constantly,” she said. “I haveall my life. I started with the Bible.”Family members recount thestories surrounding a woman whowas divorced at a young age, was astrong single parent, and who alwaystold it like she saw it, never one topull a verbal punch.Marion’s son David was killed at theage of 33 while he was serving as SeniorChief Machinery Technician in theCoast Guard on the USCGC Cuyahoga.In 1978 an Argentine coal freighter hitthe Cuyahoga resulting in 11 deaths,including MKCS David Makin.Russell Makin said his father diedfrom a stroke while out at sea fishing.Russell’s son David was in the CoastGuard when he got news of his uncle’sMarion Makin: making it to 102death.“We’ve all been oriented with themarine trades,” said Russell.When relatives discuss the feistymatriarch, the conversation mostlyrevolves around her sharp tongue,especially in public.Called “Momma Makin, Nana” orsimply “Grandma,” Marion can turn aphrase and heads at the same time.“A little bit too much sometimes,”said Russell. “She certainly has aknack for insulting people.”“In her mind she’s kidding withpeople,” said Marion’s daughter,Judith Pinard. “But she’s actuallyinsulting them.”“She tells it like it is,” said FarahABOVE: 102-year-old Marion Makin holdsup a paperback she received for her birth -day. BELOW: Her patience with a news -paper photographer runs out.Costa, a friend of the family whoenjoys talking to Ms. Makin about theold days. “She’s a very smart woman.”“She’s always been like that. Shesays whatever is on her mind,” saidgranddaughter Debra Lemonde.Karen Fostin was seven when shemet her adopted “Nana.”“She was always there for me,because my mother died when I wasyoung,” she said, adding that Marionhelped Ms. Fostin with her babieswhen they were born. “I tell her she’sa brat and she calls me a rat-fink.”“If you have thin skin, you’re in thewrong place,” said Jeff McAfee who ismarried to Marion’s granddaughter.Marion’s work life is also cause fordiscussion. She worked at Cornell-Dubilier, Advanced Cup and theNorwood Research Center. She saidthey wanted her back at Cornell-Dubilier and when she didn’t go, theplace shut down. But, somehow, thetiming doesn’t quite work out.There’s no confusion, thoughabout her artistic ability. Professionalartist Ashlee (Brienzo) Lentini saidthat her adopted Nana was her“number one artistic influence,” andgave Ashlee her first paint set.Marion’s paintings hang in herroom and Ashlee still has a drawingthat Marion made of Buddy theBeagle, Ashlee’s childhood pet.On the domestic front, Marion wasalso adept at making and preservingjams and jellies.Ashlee said, though, that what sheremembered most, was support forher artistic ambitions and advice onhow to make her illustrations better.“She’s got a sharp wit and asharper tongue,” said Ashlee. “Butthat was the cool part. She’s genuine.She let’s you know if she likes you,and better yet, she lets you know ifshe doesn’t.”Ashlee said that Marion is a“creature of routine,” and that’s whatkeeps her going strong.“She lived on her own until 100.How many people can say that?”Karen Faria of Fairhaven saidMarion is fun to take to lunch, and hercommentary on everyone around heris entertaining, albeit somewhatembarrassing at times.“She makes us laugh,” said Ms.Faria. “She has no filter at all.”The group at the table said thatMarion always takes great care withher clothes, always matching hershoes with her outfit.The oldest family story, though,might be that Marion came toAmerica on a ship when she was twoyears old. A relative gave her a locket,a family heirloom, and Marion threwit in the ocean. Why?“Because I was two,” she would say.After eating her banana cream pie(she’s not particularly fond of cake),Marion had no patience for thefoolish questions of a reporter.She said she no longer painted, butthere was no need to put that in thepaper. Why not?“Because it’s none of theirbusiness. And it’s none of yours,” shesaid forcefully. “I’m not a-hundredand-twofor nothing y’know.”“She’s a little firecracker,” said onerelative walking out the door.Page 12Thursday, February 13, 2014Fairhaven Neighborhood News

By Beth DavidEditorFairhaven swore in three newpolice officers on Monday, 2/10,bringing the department back up toits full complement of 32 patrol officers.The department has 39 officers,including the chief and six sergeants.Jason Tavares, Marcy Haaland andChristopher Bettencourt graduatedfrom the police academy and startedpatrols this week.“I’m excited,” said Mr. Tavares, 30.“I just can’t wait to go out there andstart my new career.”He was with the Bristol CountyHouse of Correction (HOC) for sevenyears.He said he left that job to be apolice officer because, “It’s just beena lifelong goal of mine, since I was akid.”His girlfriend, Julie Haaland (norelation to Marcy), said she was alittle bit nervous about his new job,“but it’ll be okay. He’s strong.”Mr. Bettencourt, 29, was also withthe HOC, but said he always wantedto be a police officer, especially inFairhaven, where he grew up andwants to raise his daughter.Fairhaven PD welcomes three new officers“I want to protect the town,” saidMr. Bettencourt. “To make it a goodplace for her to grow up.”Mr. Bettencourt received the 100%award at the academy, given to theperson who gives 100%, 100% of thetime.“They chose me because I workhard,” he said simply.His wife Elizabeth said she was“very happy for him. I’m very proudof him,” although she admitted tobeing “a little nervous.”He was a Marine serving inAfghanistan, though, so, she will getused to it, she said.Ms. Haaland, 42, worked at theBristol County HOC for 15 years. Shesaid it was just time to move on. Shewas looking for a “change of scenery,”when she saw this opportunity.She especially likes theopportunity to work for her hometown. She said the academy was“difficult, but rewarding at the sametime.”“I feel elated,” she said, adding thatalthough she knows it’s a large jobahead of her, “I’m glad to be at thispoint.”“I feel great that she’s achieved thegoal she set for herself,” said Marcy’shusband John. “And I feel nervous alittle bit.”“They’re motivated, disciplined,professional, excited to be here andare looking foward to serving thetown of Fairhaven,” said Sgt. KevinKobza, the department’s trainingofficer. “Their performance in theacademy was exceptional and theydemonstrated a degree of profes -sionalism that represents the finesttraditions of the Fairhaven PoliceDepartment.”The three new officers will startout riding with an experienced officerfor 3–4 months, according to PoliceChief Michael Myers. He said it is thefirst time in a very long time that thedepartment has had a full comple -ment of officers.“I’m very excited,” said ChiefMyers. “They all proved themselvesjust through the training.”He said the process of hiring policeofficers is long, difficult, andexpensive. It involves extensivebackground checks, a battery ofphysical and psychological tests, andthe police academy, which is 800hours of training.L-R: Jason Tavares and Marcy Haaland can’t contain their smiles as they are sworn in with fellow police officer Christopher Bettencourtby Fairhaven town clerk Eileen Lowney on Monday, 2/10 in the Fairhaven Town Hall. The addition of the three new officers brings thetown up to its full complement of officers. Photo by Beth David. See it in color at NeighbNews.comFairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, February 13, 2014 Page 13

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Acushnet looking to save on retirees; DOR reports on BPWBy Michael SmithNeighb News CorrespondentFinancial consultants addressedthe future of benefits for Acushnettown retirees during a presentation tothe Selectboard on Monday, 2/10.Acushnet Finance Director CathyDoane introduced the presenters tothe board to kick off the one hour andforty-five minute presentation, butnot before Ms. Doane told the boardthat the town possesses a surplus ofnearly $400,000 in overlay funds.OPEB stands for Other PostEmploy ment Benefits, or moreplainly, “a community’s health, dentaland life liabilities for your retirees,”said Chuck Patterson, a repre -sentative from Bartholomew, thetown’s investment advisors.Mr. Patterson provided a powerpoint presentation on OPEB and howit will affect Acushnet if leftunchecked. He said that he was notgiving legal or tax advice, but only anoverview of what OPEB is and meansfor Acushnet.“If you don’t deal with it, its goingto effect the town down the road,” Mr.Patterson said, adding that ifAcushnet does not deal with OPEB, itcould lead to tax increases and areduction of services.Mr. Patterson also talked abouthow crucial the town’s bond ratingcould be affected if OPEB is notaddressed.“One of the main questions a bondrating company will ask a town is if youaddressed OPEB,” said Mr. Patterson.“OPEB could very well affect if a towngets to borrow money or not.”Factors for growth of OPEBliability, Mr. Patterson said, includenumber of participants, annual healthcare costs, and assumed rate ofreturn on investments.In funding OPEB, Mr. Pattersonmentioned potential funding optionsto the board including: Acushnetdedicating a percentage of townrevenue; free cash; a dedicatedrevenue stream; establish costsharing structure with employees;and pension funding.Mr. Patterson also briefly men -tioned strategies in alternativeinvestments and specific risks thetown would be taking.Selectboard member David Wojnarasked how many municipalities in thestate have undergone tackling OPEB.Mr. Patterson answered that close to100 communities are addressing theissue.“Once it’s in, it’s there,” said Mr.Patterson of money planned forretiree benefits. “Rating agencies liketo see a plan.”Steve Lemanski, a principalconsultant from Milliman Actuarial,followed up by talking about optionsfor funding.Mr. Lemanski provided the boardwith three baseline scenarios,including front-loading contributions,and how they could invest moneyinto the trust, while showing itsfuture projections when fully fundedin 25 years.Any plan would need a “reasonableset of time to build up somethingmeaningful,” said Mr. Lemanski,adding that 20 years would not beA loss of water that isunaccounted for was alsodiscovered in the probe...costing taxpayers over$150,000 a year.reasonable for a trust to be fullyfunded.Town Administrator Alan Coutinhosaid the trust should be addressedeach year as a line item budget, butalso asked Mr. Lemanski if there werefuture changes in the law, could thetown use the money to pay currentemployees.“The purpose of an OPEB trust isto pay retirees, nothing else,” said Mr.Lemanski.Ms. Doane concluded thepresentation by recommending thatthe board use the $400,00 surplustoward the OPEB liability to ease taxrelief on taxpayers.“If we don’t start funding ourliability, we will see an increase intaxes. We also need to protect thetown’s services,” she said.Mr. Wojnar decided not to vote onthe issue until all municipal commit -tees hear the information and havetheir say on the matter. Selectboardmember Kevin Gaspar Sr. supports it,he said, but agreed with Mr. Wojnar tohave further discussion with theboard on the materials presented.The board voted unanimously totable the matter for further review.The ongoing saga of the AcushnetBoard of Public Works came closer toa conclusion when Zack Blake, arepresentative of the Department ofRevenue, spoke to the board of hisdepartment’s report on the financialmanagement of the town’s Board ofPublic Works.The report was requested by theSelectboard.Mr. Blake said that their Decemberreport probes into the practices ofthe BPW and interviews with severalpeople including Acushnet TownAdministrator Alan Coutinho, FinanceDirector Cathy Doane, and varioustown officials.“Based on our observation, we sawa lot of leadership issues,” said Mr.Blake of the BPW.The report stems from publicoutcry of years of controversialpractices by the municipality, whichincluded questionable rate increases,sewer-billing practices, and construc -tion costs.Town meeting voted in December2013 to eliminate the Board of PublicWorks and transfer oversight to theSelectboard.One finding Mr. Blake noted in thereport was a long expired purchaseagreement with New Bedford by thetown’s BPW, which Mr. Blake saidexpired more than five years ago.The report also mentions the lackof a capital improvement plan by theBPW.“This is an aging infrastructurefrom the 1920’s that needs to betackled with a long-term plan,” saidMr. Blake of Acushnet’s water andsewer system.A loss of water that is unaccountedfor was also discovered in the probe,which stated an annual loss of 20%,costing taxpayers over $150,000 ayear. Mr. Blake pointed toward agingmeters as part of the issue.Recommendations by Mr. Blakeinclude reviewing the sewer ratestructures, establishing a capitalimprovement program, and address -ing the expired New Bedford waterpurchase agreement in order to movethe department forward.“The whole lynch-pin of this reportis having the Selectboard oversee theBoard of Public Works,” said Mr.Wojnar.Page 16Thursday, February 13, 2014Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Page 18BPW holds abbreviated meeting, with abbreviated boardBy Michael SmithNeighb News CorrespondentOn a cold night, the FairhavenBoard of Public Work’s went with athree-member board with Vice-Chairperson Robert “Hoppy” Hobsonpresiding over the February 10meeting. Chairperson Steven Rileywas unavailable to attend the start ofthe meeting. Kathy Sturtevant wasalso not in attendance .The board began by meeting withManual Fontes, of Mercury HeavyEquipment, a subsidiary of Long BuiltHomes, who came before the boardrequesting approval to be the town’snewest drain-layer.Mercury Heavy Equipment iscurrently a licensed drain-layer inDartmouth and New Bedford.The board, after hearing Mr.Fontes’ qualifications, was “quiteIndoor Doggy Daycare for All Breeds508-763-5351111 Main StreetAcushnet, MA 02743www.diamondintheruffspa.comKelli Tomlinsonsatisfied” in accepting Mr. Fontes as adrain-layer for the town and he wasunanimously approved for licensure.Due to deteriorating road condi -tions on her road, Susana Lachatsought out the board in seekingsupport to pave Billy’s Way in fiscalyear 2015. Ms. Lachat has beenpetitioning the issue to be on a townmeeting agenda.Billy’s Way, currently a dirt road, isan accepted street in Fairhaven,according to Ms. Lachat, who wouldalso accept gravel.“My yard receives a tremendousamount of water,” said Ms. Lachat tothe board.Board member Mike Ristucciasympathized with Ms. Lachat, “Weknow there are certain roads thatneed to be addressed, but the key isthe funds. You have my support to getThursday, February 13, 2014Errands & 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 508-994-3141that done, but it’s up to the monies.”Mr. Ristuccia then wished Ms.Lachat well at town meeting.“If we get more than $300,000, wecan do your street,” said boardmember Brian Wotton.Mr. Hobson said that the boardtries to pave at least one dirt road ayear, but does not know how muchmoney they will receive yet.“If it’s not done this year, it most cer -tainly will next year,” said Mr. Hobson.In items for action, PavaoConstruction was awarded a finalpayment of $8,141.90 by the board forimprovements to the Main and ParkStreet roadways.Fairhaven Director of Planning andEconomic Development Bill Roth fileda request for $350,000 in Chapter 90BPW: cont’d on page 21Did Fairhaven health inspector inspect the wrong place?By Beth DavidEditorRumors have been bouncingaround town, and Facebook has beenabuzz with an allegation that theBoard of Health has been musclingout veteran Health Inspector SusanGriffin because she cited a personjust a little too connected to a boardmember. Throw in a shouting matchin the middle of the day, executivesession minutes that haven’t beenreleased, and a sudden need to rewriteMs. Griffin’s job description andre-arrange her hours after 9 1/2 years,and the situation has all the earmarksof small-town shenanigans.Getting to the bottom of it is noeasy task, either. Board membersrefuse to return calls or cite the confi -dentiality of executive session, theHealth Agent simply says it’s a“personnel matter,” and therestaurant owner in question threatensto sue anyone who writes about it.Ms. Griffin said the whole messstarted back in November when sheinspected Scramblers restaurant andfound a number of minor violations.She said the problem was not theseverity of the violations, but thatowner Donald Santos was “”very rudeand sarcastic, not cooperative andverbally abusive,” and told her hewould just call “Pat,” which is writtenin her official report from 11/25/13.Even that is not a big deal, shesaid. The real problem arose whenshe called Health Agent Pat Fowle,who told her to call BOH chairJeannine Lopes. Ms. Griffin hadalready tried to call Ms. Lopes. Ms.Griffin also tried to call BOH memberPeter DeTerra, who reportedly getsscraps from Scramblers for his farmanimals.Ms. Griffin said the problem is thatshe no longer feels she is gettingsupport from the board. In the past,when she had an unruly restaurantowner, which happens onlyoccasionally, either Ms. Fowle or aboard member would meet her at theestablishment and they would walkthrough together, but no one wouldaccept her calls that day.She went back to Scramblers withMs. Lopes on 12/12/13 and theviolations, which were mostly fordirty horizontal surfaces and a lack ofthe proper kinds of cleansers, were all“OK,” which is written on the report.That day, she said Mr. DeTerraconfronted her in the town hall BOHoffice, yelling at her to go back andBOH: cont’d on page 22Verification of CORI checkavailable on requestPine Grove ChiropracticPersonalized HealthcareDr. Carol DuphilyMassage Therapists on staff/Acupuncture508-998-8444934 Ashley Boulevard • New BedfordLike on Facebook: /pinegrovechiroFairhaven Neighborhood News

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from people who might want to starta farm.”“The question is whether a publicresource should be handled thisway,” said Mr. Manfredi.Mr. Cox explained that the townhas a moratorium on additionalaquaculture farms and that he hasalready turned away some peoplewho have asked.Mr. Thomas suggested that towncounsel be consulted, since the mora -torium may not allow the expansion.“It would be really sad if we didn’thave an aquaculture farm in town,”said Mr. Taylor. “There’s so muchseabed in the town that’s under -utilized because it’s gone to mud.”Two representatives from the DMFsuggested that the town create amanagement plan for the water. Theboard decided to hold off on a voteuntil that plan could be created.“We do want to protect our waterand we do want to have aquaculture,”said Selectboard chair CharlesMurphy. “We need a plan.”All three board members voted tohave Mr. Cox work on a managementplan for the bay.CRS designationIn another matter, the Selectboardheard from Susan Sullivan about theCommunity Rating System, whichwould allow Fairhaven residents toget a discount on flood insurance. Toreceive the CRS classification, a com -mu nity must pass certain criteria.The designation can give up to 20%off flood insurance to individualproperty owners.Building Inspector and Conserva -tion Agent Wayne Fostin said he hadbeen trying to navigate the website,but was having trouble with an errormessage at the same point each timehe tried. He also said he had justlocated his copy of the CRS Coordi -nator’s manual, a five-inch-high, 630-page binder, with the instructions onhow to apply for the designation.A major sticking point is that alltown buildings in flood zones musthave flood insurance. Hoppy’s Land -ing and some of the pump stations inlow lying areas do not.“That’s a major hurdle to over -come,” said selectboard memberGeoffrey Haworth, adding it would bea financial cost to the town.“So that’s it? asked Ms. Sullivan.Mr. Fostin, however, said that hebelieved there were exceptions toSELECT: cont’d from page 4that rule.Ms. Sullivan and several otherpeople in attendance offered to helpwith research or other tasks thatmight help the process along.“I understand it’s work, it’s morework,” said Ms. Sullivan, adding thatthe designation for the 5% was lesswork than the maximum 20%. “Whenyou’re paying thousands of dollars,five percent can seem like an awful lot.”A resident who said she was arealtor in Fairhaven told the boardthat “buyers don’t want anything todo with property in flood zones,” andalso offered to help.The Board instructed Mr. Fostin topursue the designation.Resident ignoring codesThe board also heard a complaintfrom Debra Bertrand of 54 AdamsStreet, charging that Mr. Fostin didnothing to remove a wood-framedplastic-covered, tem porary structurethat her neighbor placed so close tothe property line that she is unable toopen her car door in the driveway.Mr. Fostin said he had done whathe could but the owner would notcomply. The board authorized the useof town counsel to handle the matter.Ms. Bertrand, however, was notsatis fied and wanted an explanationof what she said were inconsistenciesin Mr. Fostin’s handling of theincident. She said he accepted averbal assurance from the neighborthat an agreement had been reachedwhen it had not, yet she was requiredto submit a letter disputing it.“Why did they not have to putanything in writing and I had to do allthe due diligence,” asked Ms.Bertrand. “Why was I just left hangingagain and again?”This led to a testy exchange betweenMs. Bertrand and Mr. Haworth, withMs. Bertrand’s friend jumping intothe fray to defend her friend and alsoto complain about Mr. Fostin.“Sitting here going over whatalready happened isn’t going to fixyour problem,” said Mr. Haworth.The board authorized funds fortown counsel not to exceed $1500.Union Wharf slips not freeThe board also heard from Mr.Hobson about some slips at UnionWharf being used by people for free. Ifsomeone pulls his boat for a period oftime, it is common for someone elseto use the slip, but is generally some -one who has a paid slip at a differentspot on the dock. Mr. Hobson said thepractice was being abused by peoplewho have not paid. They are gettingfree dock space. The boardauthorized Mr. Cox to charge a fee forboats using the spaces temporarily.Slips for residents are $1500/yearand Mr. Cox said he would probablypro-rate the cost based on that figure.Rogers/Oxford CommitteeThe board also heard from theRogers/Oxford Study Committee,which gave recommenda tions as theboard had requested in the fall.The committee recommendedremoving the portables from bothsites before offering the propertiesfor sale; and only selling lot 9 of theRogers School with deed restrictionsthat include retaining the originalarchitecture of the original buildingand requiring that any additionconform to the neighborhood.The board took under advisementthose recommendations, but pressedthe committee on finalizing theamount it would ask for in the townmeeting article. The number wasrevised to $4,000 for an appraisal ofthe Rogers site. The Oxford site hasother complications, including apaper street and unclear lot lines.Conference fee too high?Just before the meeting ended, Mr.Espindola pointed out a $351 expensefor a conference that Mr. Haworthattended. Mr. Espindola said he neverwould have voted for the expenditureif he had realized that Mr. Haworthwould be staying in a hotel in Bostonfor two nights.“People travel every day to Boston,back and forth,” said Mr. Espindola.Mr. Haworth countered that therewas a cocktail hour on Friday and hedid not want to drive home afterdrinking. He also said the mileagewould add up to 215.Mr. Espindola pressed his point,that Boston was not far enough awayto warrant a hotel bill.Mr. Haworth mumbled somethingabout saying something he would“regret. Honestly,” he began, but Mr.Murphy stopped him.“Let’s move on,” he said.Editor’s Note: Editor/Publisher BethDavid has a beneficial interest in theCottage Realty Trust, which abuts theTaylor Seafood property on GoulartMemorial Drive.Page 20Thursday, February 13, 2014Fairhaven Neighborhood News

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Call RobertFerguson, 508-991-4677. ongoingPAUL’S PAINT: Exterior and interior painting.and small carpentry jobs/repairs. Call Paul at508-961-7350. 3/20YEAR ROUND WEST ISLAND RENTAL AVAIL3/1. Unfurnished 1 BR cottage w/office, modkitchen, w&d & screen porch on double lot.$900/mo +. No smokers, pets considered, refrequired. Contact Al @ smayal@comcast.netAKC YELLOW LABS born 1/11/14. Ready3/8/14. First shots, vet checked. Call 774-328-8418. $700. Fairhaven, Mass. 2/20READINGS by psychic/medium & local authorSue Bellwether. After 10,000 readings she stillgets messages from beyond. 508-965-1147. 2/20TIDE TABLEUS Army Corps of Engineers, Cape CodCanal/Wing’s NeckFeb.2014HELP WANTEDRocky’s Ace Hardware Store Manager posi -tion available in our Fairhaven store. Pleasesend resumes to Karen Gravelin, 40 Island PondRoad, Springfield, MA 01118 or kgravelin@rockys.com. Rocky’s Ace Hardware is an equalopportunity employer. 2/13Northeast Maritime Institute is currently look ingfor an honest, hardworking individual to assistwith the upkeep and maintenance of all areas ofour facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning,painting, landscaping and everything in between.Applicants should possess basic carpentryskills and be able to perform heavy lifting whennecessary. A valid Driver’s License is required.This is a full-time position. Interested individualsshould submit a resume to: Northeast MaritimeInstitute, Att: Heather Correia, 32 WashingtonStreet, Fairhaven, MA 02719. EOE 2/20HIGH LOWa.m. p.m. a.m. p.m.Thursday 13 0644 1905 0010 1406Friday 14 0721 1943 0028 1302Saturday 15 0800 2022 0101 1329Sunday 16 0839 2102 0141 1404*Monday 17 0919 2142 0222* 1440*Tuesday 18 0959 2224 0301* 1517*Wednesday 19 1043 2311 0341* 1555*Thursday 20 1133 ---- 0423* 1637*Friday 21 0004 1228 0513* 1729*Saturday 22 0100 1325 0616 1834*Sunday 23 0156 1424 0727 1942**= Predicted minus tides from -0.1 ft. to -1.0 ft**Predicted minus tides from -1.1 ft to -2.0 ft or moreFairhaven MeetingsBoard of AppealsTues., 3/4, Town Hall, 6 p.m.Board of Public WorksMon., 2/24, Arsene St., 6 p.m.Community PreservationThurs., 2/13, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.Conservation CommissionMon., 2/24, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.Finance CommitteeThurs., 2/13, Arsene St., 7 p.m.Thurs., 2/20, Arsene St., 7 p.m.Government Study Comm.Wed., 2/19, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.Personnel BoardTues., 2/18, Town Hall, 3:30 p.m.Planning BoardTues., 2/25, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.SelectboardWed., 2/19, Town Hall, 6:30School CommitteeWed., 2/26, Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m.Acushnet MeetingsPlanning CommissionThurs., 2/13, Parting Ways, 6:30 p.m.SelectoardMon., 2/24, Town Hall, 4 p.m.Historical CommissionTues., 2/18, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.BPW: cont’d fron page 18funds to supplement the FrancisStreet project, which includes roadreconstruction and fire hydrantreplacement.The project is being funded by acommunity development block grant(CDBG), but it might not be enough tofinish the work. An additional $50,000would come from the Sewer Depart -ment for a total of $400,000 neededfor the project.“The town is certainly benefittingfrom what money is available,” saidBoard Superintendent Vinnie Furtadoof the financial resources availablefor such projects.“We have more than enoughmoney there,” said an approving Mr.Riley, who had arrived after being de -tained from a previous commitment.The motion was approved 4-0. Therequest will be sent to the state,which must approve use of the funds.The Board of Public Works willhave a budget meeting with theSelectboard on February 20 at 6 p.m.Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, February 13, 2014 Page 21

Conservation CommissionThe Fairhaven Conservation Commission will holda Public Hearing on February 24, 2014 at 6:30 P.M. inthe Fairhaven Town Hall. Purpose is for the Request forDetermination of the following matters as required byMassachusetts General Laws Chapter 131 Section 40as amended.• Request for Determination Applicant Patricia A.Jayson Location 82 Fort Street Plot 5 Lots 8 & 8APurpose chip seal driveway within a shaded Zone X.• Request for Determination Applicant Jimmy PapasLocation Cedar Street Plot 4 & 27 Lots 81, 123, 125,159, and 22, 341, 344 purpose verify wetland line.Jay Simmons Chairman,Fairhaven Conservation CommissionBoard of AppealsThe Fairhaven Board of Appeals will hold a PublicHearing on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 6:00 PM in theTown Hall to consider the following petitions:1. Petitioner: Brenda & Nuno Ferreira, RE: 11Lawton Street, Plat 6, Lots 52, 53, Book 10615 andBOH: cont’d from page 18inspect Scramblers. When she finallygot a word in to say they had alreadybeen re-inspected, she was nervousand felt intimidated and that she wasbeing harassed.After Mr. DeTerra left town hall,Ms. Griffin said she went to seeJeffrey Osuch, who is the designatedperson in town hall to receivecomplaints about harassment, ahostile work environment, discrimi -na tion, etc. As she was speaking tohim, Mr. DeTerra suddenly appearedat the door.She said he told her that he washer boss and he was the one sheshould be talking to.At the next meeting in January, Ms.Griffin said she wanted to talk to theboard in executive session about notbeing supported. When she got there,Mr. Santos, from Scramblers, wasthere. Mr. DeTerra, she said, told herthat if she was going to talk about Mr.Santos he had a right to be there inthe executive session. She insistedthat she did not want to talk abouthim specifically, just about thegeneral support from the board thatshe felt she was no longer getting.Somewhere along the way, Ms.Griffin said she learned that Mr.Santos gave all his “day-olds” to Mr.DeTerra for his farm animals, whichwas confirmed by several peoplefamiliar with the arrangement. Shesaid she felt she was being pressuredto go easy on him because of that.Mr. DeTerra did not respond to fivephone calls to his cell phone or houseover a two-day period to answer tothe allegations.The idea, however, of politicalpressure to “treat certain people withkid gloves,” is not new, said Ms.Griffin. She said every board over thePublic Hearings/Legal NoticesPage 151; 198-19 B: No boundary fence, wall orhedge shall exceed 6’ in height.2. Petitioner: Thomas E. Wilson, RE: 51 GrandviewAve nue, Plat 29C, Lots 563-569, Book 10273 andPage 008; 198-18: Short 14’ of the required 30’ frontsetback, short 8’ of the required 30’ rear setback ina RR District.3. Petitioner: Mark & Theresa Wright, RE: 6 MistyBay Road, Plat 43C, Lots 87, 88, Certificate #23180;198-18: Short 18.5’ of the required 30’ front setback,5% over the maximum allowed building coverage of15%; 198-22 A2: 12” higher than the 20’ maximumheight allowed for an Accessory Building in a RRDistrict.4. Petitioner: Francis Demers, RE: 40 GrandviewAve nue, Plat 29C, Lots 446-450, Book 4579 andPage 246; 198-18: 10% over the maximum allowedbuilding coverage of 15%; 198-22: 996 sq ft over themaximum allowed 700 sq ft for an AccessoryBuilding.5. Petitioner: Christopher A. Medeiros, RE: 4Meadow Lane, Plat 30, Lot 25B, Book 50 and Page5; 198-22: 260 sq ft over the maximum allowed 700sq ft for an Accessory Building.years has had their favorites, and theowners would always call their friendon the board.“But I would still cite them,” shesaid, and they would still have tocomply.“People are eating this stuff. If aninspector doesn’t do her job, peoplecould get sick,” she said, and it doesnot matter if the owner is a politicalsupporter.Now her job description is beingrevamped and so are her hours. Shesaid for 9 1/2 years she has worked 18hours a week, setting her ownschedule. She punches in at the timeclock at Town Hall to keep track ofher hours. She needs the flexibilitybecause her son, who lives with her,is on dialysis.Although minutes to the executivesession, which was about the lack ofsupport, have not been released, the“unofficial” regular meeting minutesreflect most of what Ms. Griffin saysabout the hours and job description.The board discussed, in opensession, changing her hours to 11-3,and requiring her to give them a list ofplaces she would be inspectingbefore she went to them, somethingshe never had to do before.BOH member Barbara Acksen wasthe only board member willing to talkto the Neighb News. Citing theconfidentiality of executive session,she would not discuss the details ofthe conflict. As for the reason for theexecutive session in the first place,Ms. Acksen said she was confused.“I asked a lot of questions,” shesaid, adding that she didn’t knowwhere it all was coming from. “I was inthe dark about what happened. Shesaid she wanted more support andwanted to talk about it in executivesession.”Peter DeTerra, ChairmanFAIRHAVEN PLANNINGBOARD PUBLIC HEARINGNOTICENotice is hereby given that the Fairhaven PlanningBoard will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. onTuesday, February 25, 2014, in the Banquet Room,Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA.The purpose of the hearing will be to receiveinformation and public comment on a Zoning By-Lawamendment to Section 198-28 Floodplain andNasketucket River Basin Districts. The purpose of theamendment is to update the flood map and state lawreferences within the bylaw.A copy of the application is on file for public reviewat the Planning Board Office, Town Hall from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For moreinformation or to schedule an appointment to reviewthe application please call the Planning Department at(508) 979-4082, Ext. 9.Wayne Hayward, Chairman of the Planning BoardThat meeting, which took place onJanuary 13, got loud enough forpeople in other parts of town hall tohear and ask why Mr. DeTerra was soangry. He could be heard through thedoor.As for Mr. Santos, he insists that hewas not rude to Ms. Griffin.“I’ve got no complaints with theBoard of Health,” said Mr. Santosforcefully. “There’s no argumentbetween any of us. She comes in, shedoes the inspec tion, I sign the sheetand she left.”Asked if he used his relationshipwith Peter DeTerra to ease thingsover with the inspector, he said, “easewhat over? I have no complaintsabout Sue. I like Sue, she’s a niceperson. She does her job and I got abusiness to run. There was noargument. There was no conflict.”He also said that if the allegationcontinued, “there could be a lawsuit.If you print it, I’m coming after you.”Ms. Griffin said that Mr. Santosapologized to her when she returnedwith Ms. Lopes, saying he was justhaving a bad day.When reached at work, Ms. Lopessaid she did not remember if Mr.Santos apologized on 12/12 for hisbehavior the previous week. She thenasked to be called back at home. Ms.Lopes did not return three subse -quent phone calls to her home.Ms. Griffin said she feels that allthe administrative wrangling over herhours, mileage and whereaboutsduring the day is retaliation for doingher job.“It’s so frustrating to me, becauseyou just try to do your job and do itright, and then you come acrosssomeone who’s evidently connected,”she said. “I just want my side of thestory to be told.”Page 22Thursday, February 13, 2014Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Vrîe KuntschaftGrün und Silber!VERKÜNDUNGEN AUS KATZNicht viele Orte gibt es in Tir Thuatha, die an das alte Clanthon erinnern, das vor der Finsternis dem Krieg zum Opferfiel. Kaum jemand weiß, daß in den Bergen, da wo sich die Länder der Cladhinn und Laighinn berühren, viel von demWissen über die alte Zeit lebendig geblieben ist. Dieser Ort heißt Calan.In dem kleinen Weiler Katz hat eine Gemeinschaft ein Zuhause gefunden, die sich „Verkündung der Einheit“ nennt.Die Schwestern und Brüder leben einfach und enthaltsam, sprechen viele Sprachen, sammeln die Überlieferungen derVölker Agenirons und unterrichten die Kinder der Berge.Die Macht des Wortes(Im Skriptorium zu Katz; ein Dutzend halbwüchsigerMädchen und Jungen quält sich mit Griffel undSchiefertafel, angeleitet von einem graubärtigenVerkünder, der lautlos die Pulte abschreitet, stirnrunzelndBlicke auf Tafeln wirft, ständig wechselndzwischen Kopfschütteln und Nicken. Ein Jungehebt die Hand.)„Warum müssen wir das Schreiben lernen,Vater? Es ist so mühsam. Wozu ist es gut?“„Du schreibst auf, um Deine Gedanken festzuhalten.Und Du liest die Gedanken anderer, diegeschrieben haben.“„Aber ich sage doch, was ich denke, Vater.“„Das tust Du.“„Warum aber muß ich dann schreibenlernen?“„Was sagt ihr zu der Frage?“„Ich kann eine Botschaft aufschreiben, Vater.“„Aber Du kannst die Botschaft dem Boten auchaufsagen und der sagt sie mir auf. Du mußt sienicht aufschreiben.“„Er könnte was vergessen, der Bote.“„Dein Bote hat ein gutes Gedächtnis, meinJunge, er wird nichts vergessen.“„Und wenn es sehr viel aufzusagen gibt, Vater?Dann wird er wohl etwas vergessen.“„Das macht nichts. Er weiß, was er mir aufsagensoll und ich werde es aufstehen.“„Vater, aber was ist, wenn er meine Wortebenutzen soll und nur diese? Dann muß ich siedoch aufschreiben.“„Du bist ein kluger Junge. Manchmal ist eswichtig, eine Botschaft in den richtigen Worten zuhören.“„Und wenn der Bote meine Sprache nichtspricht!“„Wähle einen Boten, der es tut. Findest Dukeinen, schreib die Botschaft auf, und dann findejemanden, der die Sprache des Boten spricht undihm klarmacht, wem er die Botschaft überbringensoll.“„Das wär’ mir nicht recht ... Kann ich demdenn vertrauen?“„Das mußt Du wohl, mein Junge.“„Aber die Druiden sagen, der Schrift kann mannicht vertrauen, Vater. Sie lügt, sagen sie.“„Wenn Du es möchtest, kannst Du Lügen aufschreiben.“„Ja ...“„Und wenn Du es möchtest, kannst Du michmit Worten belügen. Du kannst Deinem BotenLügen für mich aufsagen. Du kannst ihm auftragen,mich zu belügen. Dein Bote kann michohne Dein Wissen belügen. Du kannst sogar Lügeerwarten und doch die Wahrheit hören.“„Ja, aber ...“„Ihr müßt vertrauen, Kinder! Und ihr werdetlernen, zu urteilen. Habt ihr Vertrauen gelernt,wird die Lüge schwach und verrät sich. Ihr werdetdie Lüge erkennen, im Wort und in der Schrift.“„Aber wenn die Schrift doch immer lügt,Vater?“„Dein Oheim ist Händler, richtig?“23

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