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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
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