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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 7, Issue 7 • February 23, 2012Teeming with information you need.(And some you don’t need, but will be glad you have anyway.)Happy Birthday Fairhaven!Fairhaven town hall employees don the serious looks so prevalent in old photographs, along with the garb of 1812 Fairhaven tocommemorate Fairhaven’s 200th birthday on Wed., 2/22. On Feb. 22, 1812, Fairhaven became incorporated as a separate town. Townhall hosted an open house all day Wednesday to celebrate, complete with cake and party favors. On Saturday, 2/25, the town will reenactthe articles of incorporation ceremony, including an interesting point or two about the political limitations placed on women in1812 politics. See page 16 for story. Photo by Beth David. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.com Find us on Facebook for morephotos of this and other events.

FromThe EditorWEST ISLAND —A day late and many dollars short.I threw away my old jacketthis week. It was a prettyunceremonious affair. I didn’thave a bag in the barrel yet,after removing it for trash day,so I just threw the jacket on theground next to the trash barreluntil I could get around to Beth David, Publisherputting a bag in it.Quite unceremonious indeed.I’ve had that jacket since, oh, probably 1979 or 1980. Itwas one of my first bargain buys as an independentwoman living on my own just outside of Boston: just acheap parka-type, short jacket, dark blue. It had a hoodthat rolled up into a little compartment around the neckand closed up by a zipper. I had very long hair back then,though, and the bulge annoyed me, so I cut the hood out.I did that with all my winter coats back then. No hoods.I paid $10 for the jacket at the Bradlees in Chelsea.Bradlees stores do not exist anymore.It started out as my everyday jacket for cold, but notbitterly cold, weather. As it got older, it was a justbummingaround the campfire jacket. When I bought myown home, it became my working-in-the-yard-only jacket;but I would still run around Fairhaven in it sometimes, justto pick up something quickly at a store.It was pretty beat-up. The cuffs were frayed, there werespots on it from a 1994 attempt to power-wash spilledwhite paint from the back of my pickup truck. That was nota good idea.Even the paint blotches had mostly faded away though.But, alas, the zipper broke. It had been fussy the last fewweeks, but I could always manage to hook it up and pull itup and down. Until one day this week. No more zipper. Nomore jacket. It’s as simple as that.As I walked back and forth, toting wood into the housefor the stove, a certain wistfulness came to me whenever Ilooked at that jacket lying so ignominiously on the groundnear the trash barrel without a bag.Then I put a bag in the barrel and threw the jacket in.That jacket could’ve told a few tales, I suppose. But notanymore. Now it’s on its way to the SEMASS plant to beburned and make a spark or two of electricity for the grid.Why do I bore you with the tale of my little jacket?I don’t know. Maybe it’s the big EGO (yes, all CAPS allthe time) that I have. The anti-wind people have been veryhelpful in pointing out the size of my ego on more than oneoccasion recently.Or maybe because it’s just all about change.Change is hard sometimes. But change happens.There’s just no getting around that.Some change is good, some change is bad; some changeis seen as good by some and bad by others. But, change ishere to stay. People are born, people die; the tide rolls in,the tide rolls out, never looking the same twice, yet lookingpretty much the same all the time. One of life’s gloriouslittle enigmas.Change happens. Change is coming.And me, myself and I (and my id,my ego and my super-ego) will bewaiting for it. Until next week...Fairhaven Neighborhood NewsVolume 7, Issue 7Thursday, February 23, 2012Copyright 2012 Elizabeth A. DavidEditor: Beth DavidNews Correspondents/Photographers:Diane Kozak, Mali Lim, Jean PerryJoyce Rowley, Heidi WinnettPublished weekly on Thursdays byFairhaven Neighborhood News, LLC, at166 Dogwood Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719NeighbNews@comcast.netwww.NeighbNews.com508-979-5593 • Fax: 508-991-5580Contributions: The Neighb News accepts press releases, editorialcontributions and letters to the editor at the above address. Editorialmust be typewritten, 500 words or fewer. Unfortunately, The Neighb Newsis not able to pay money for contributions at this time. Contributorsagree, by virtue of their submissions, to grant The FairhavenNeighborhood News, LLC, the right to publish submissions in print andonline. Contributors also verify, by virtue of their submissions, that theyown the right to publish the work submitted. 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We will, to the extentreasonable, try to verify any claims that seem unreasonable or unlikely tobe true. Readers are encouraged to report any problems with ouradvertisers.Subscriptions are available for 6 months (24 issues) or one year (48issues) at $1.75 per issue for a total of $42.00 or $84.00 respectively. Alsoavailable for free online at www.neighbnews.com, www.northfairhaven.org,www.westisland-ma.com. For free email subscription, send to NeighbNews@comcast.net and include your first and last name.Copyright 2011 Elizabeth A. DavidContentsAcushnet public safety building committee.................................12Bicentennial Events............................................................................6Classifieds..........................................................................................21COVER: Fairhaven’s Bicentennial ...................................................16Fairhaven Finance Committee ........................................................17Happenings....................................................................................6,7,8Legal Notices/Public Hearings........................................................26Letter from the editor ........................................................................2Letters from our readers ...........................................................22–23Looking back .....................................................................................20A Little Bit of Sports.........................................................................10MLs Eye on the Weather..................................................................24Recipe of the week ...........................................................................10Recreation Center this week...........................................................14Senior Center this week...................................................................14Special Town Meeting votes down wind turbine foes.................18Tides...................................................................................................21Upcoming meetings/Fairhaven & Acushnet..................................21CORRECTIONSNothing this week? 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Tech Ed students at HMS create new toysA recent eighth-grade technology education class at Hasting Middle School,under the direction of teacher Bruce Riseborough, built andcreate some wonderful projects. The challenge is to design and build a machine following the design process. It is all to be done athome, with check-in dates for things like research, scale diagram and tools and materials lists. They have the full semester to work onit and can work with a partner if they have teacher approval. They are encouraged to work with an adult so it gives them some qualitytime with a parent or grandparent. LEFT: Hunter Major and Mason Bowman get ready to launch tennis balls through the “rocketlauncher.” RIGHT: Zack Baptista and Dustin Cunha holding their the hover craft that they built together. Submitted photos. See them incolor at www.NeighbNews.comYOUR TEAM FORPERSONAL INJURY& WORKERSCOMPENSATIONArthur**Cabral**Jeff*Gomes*Tom*Dussault*270 Union Street • New Bedford508-993-4600Fall River508-672-4600Taunton508-822-4600www.dussaultandgomes.com*MEMBER OF MASS. BAR • **J.D./CLAIMS ADMINISTRATORRhode Island401-861-4600Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, February 23, 2012 Page 3

February is African American History MonthFrom the Library of CongressThe Library of Congress, NationalArchives and Records Administra -tion, National Endowment for theHumanities, National Gallery of Art,National Park Service, SmithsonianInstitution and United StatesHolocaust Memorial Museum join inpaying tribute to the generations ofAfrican Americans who struggledwith adversity to achieve fullcitizenship in American society.As a Harvard-trained historian,Carter G. Woodson, like W. E. B. DuBois before him, believed that truthcould not be denied and that reasonwould prevail over prejudice. Hishopes to raise awareness of AfricanAmericans’ contributions to civiliza -tion was realized when he and theorganization he founded, the Associa -tion for the Study of Negro Life andHistory (ASNLH), conceived andannounced Negro History Week in1925.The event was first celebratedduring a week in February 1926 thatencompassed the birthdays of bothAbraham Lincoln and FrederickDouglass. The response wasoverwhelming: Black history clubssprang up; teachers demandedmaterials to instruct their pupils; andprogressive whites, not simply whitescholars and philanthropists, steppedforward to endorse the effort.By the time of Woodson’s death in1950, Negro History Week had becomea central part of African American lifeand substantial progress had beenmade in bringing more Americans toappreciate the celebration. At midcentury,mayors of cities nationwideissued proclama tions noting NegroHistory Week.The Black Awakening of the 1960sdramatically expanded the conscious -ness of African Americans about theimportance of black history, and theCivil Rights move ment focusedAmericans of all color on the subjectof the contributions of AfricanAmericans to our history and culture.The celebration was expanded to amonth in 1976, the nation’s bicenten -nial. President Gerald R. Ford urgedAmericans to “seize the opportunityto honor the too-often neglectedaccomplishments of black Americansin every area of endeavor throughoutour history.”That year, fifty years after the firstcelebration, the association held thefirst African American History Month.By this time, the entire nation hadcome to recognize the importance ofBlack history in the drama of theAmerican story. Since then eachAmerican president has issuedAfrican American History Monthproclamations. And the association —now the Association for the Study ofAfrican American Life and History(ASALH )— continues to promote thestudy of Black history all year.(Excerpt from an essay by DarylMichael Scott, Howard University, forthe Association for the Study of AfricanAmerican Life and History)About This Year’s ThemeThis year's theme “Black Women inAmerican Culture and History,”honors African American women andthe myriad of roles they played in theshaping of our nation. The theme,chosen by the Association for theStudy of African American Life andHistory urges all Americans to studyand reflect on the value of theircontribution to the nation.Women to consider: SojournerTruth (www.sojournertruth.org), RosaParks (www.rosaparks.org), EllaFitzgerald (www.ellafitzgerald.com),Zora Neale Hurston (http://zoranealehurston.com)For more information on BlackHistory Month, visit the Library ofCongress sponsored website: www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/;The Smithsonian Institute website:www.smithsonianeducation.org/heritage_month/bhm/index.html; theNational Park service: www.nps.gov/history/aahistory; and the NationalEndowment for the Humanities:http://edsitement.neh.gov/blackhistory-month#node-19469•••BOH says daytime meetings have nothing to do with wind foesBy Beth DavidEditorFairhaven Board of Health chair -per son Peter DeTerra said thatboard’s decision to hold the last twomeetings at noon had nothing to dowith Windwise, the group of residentsopposed to two industrial windturbines slated to be installed inFairhaven on Arsene Street near thewastewater treatment plant.Mr. DeTerra explained in an emailthat a Feb. 6 meeting was held on Feb2 because of a conflict with a boardmember. He said the board wanted tosend a letter to the Selectboard toclarify some issues that Windwisemembers had brought up.Board member Jeannine Lopesconfirmed that she had a conflict withthe last two meetings, but that theboard would start meeting again onits Monday night schedule.About 20 members of Windwiseattended the board meeting onTuesday, 2/21.According to an email fromWindwise’s Ken Pottel, the groupwanted to be on the agenda todemand that the board mandatenoise measuring devices in all houseswithin 3,000 feet of the IWTs .He said the board is deliberatelyavoiding the group.“We really do not know how to dealwith a town board which is doingeverything to keep us from being ableto meet with them,” wrote Mr. Pottel.Mr. DeTerra said the board neededmore time to get answers to theirquestions.The BOH was also waiting for ananswer from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection about theclaim from the group that industrialwind turbines constitute a “noisometrade” and must be sited in adesignated zone. The BOH alsosought a ruling from Town Counselinstructing them on whether or notthey had the authority to stop theIWT project.In a letter dated Jan. 20, Atty. TomCrotty responded to the board sayingthat they did not have the authorityto act.He quoted a 1974 court casestating “an anticipatory injunctioncannot be obtained where thenuisance depends upon the way inwhich an enterprise is conducted,rather than upon the essentialcharacter of the enterprise itself.”The DEP letter states thatindustrial wind turbines do not fallunder the categor requiring aseparate zone and cautioned theboard against invoking a “siteassignment process in this novelcontext.”Both letters will be available onour website: www.NeighbNews.comPage 4Thursday, February 23, 2012Fairhaven Neighborhood News

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Bicentennial EventsBicentennial ConcertProvidence Brigade Band, Sat.,Feb. 25, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Town Hall.This free concert features theProvidence Brigade Band, a 19thcentury period brass band specializ -ing in traditional music from the1800s and the Civil War period. Free.Accessible.Ceremony of IncorporationFairhaven's 1812 Incorporation,Saturday, February 25 at 4:00 p.m.,Fairhaven Town Hall. AccessibleA program including the 1812Articles of Incorporation, music andpublic addresses by local officials willbe presented, followed by birthdaycake in the banquet room and alantern walk to Cushman Park for abonfire. Sponsored by the FairhavenBicentennial Committee. Free.Bonfire and FireworksSaturday, February 25, 2012, 6:00p.m., Cushman Park, Green Street.A lantern walk from the Town Hallfollowing the Bicentennial Programwill lead to a public gathering toenjoy a blazing bonfire and groundfireworks presented by Dr. BrianBowcock. Sponsored by the Bicenten -nial Committee. Free. Accessible.Colonial Club Historical TeaOpen House and Historical Teaon Sunday, February 26 from 1–4p.m. at the Colonial Club, 6 CherryStreet, Fairhaven. Refresh ments bythe ladies of the Colonial Club. Doorprizes. Free and open to the public.Not Accessible.For further information, pleasecontact Doreen Nelsen, 508 994-1098.Ecumenical ServiceSunday, February 26, at 2:00 p.m.,The faith communities of Fairhavenwill celebrate the bicentennial of thetown with an ecumenical service ofprayer, song, word, and reflection atthe First Congregational Church, theoldest church structure of Fairhaven.The service will incorporate a briefhistory of the beginnings of each faithcommunity and then will lead usthrough song and prayer to reflec -tions from four faith perspectives onthese communities which are rootedin the earth and guided by the sea. Acombined choir will bring song andpraise to our worship.The entire community is invited toAROUND TOWN HAPPENINGSjoin us. Following our worship areception will be held in the churchhall of the church. The First Congre -ga tional Church is located at 34Center Street. Free. Accessible.Banquet and BallTickets are now available for the2012 Bicentennial Ball to be held onMarch 10, 2012 at the Seaport Inn.Tickets are $40 and are available atMike & Wayne’s, 163 Huttleston Ave.,Fairhaven, 508-997-2668; or contactDon Arsenault at 508-971-8719.Cocktails (cash bar) from 6-7 p.m.,Dinner at 7, dancing to follow dinner.Semi formal dress or period dressrequested. This should be a sell-outevent. Get your tickets now.For a full list of events visitwww.Fairhaven200.blogspot.com orthe office of tourism website,http://fairhavenevents.blogspot.com/Masons Open HouseOn February 25, Fairhaven’sGeorge H. Taber Masonic Lodge willopen their doors as part of the townwide 200th celebration with an openhouse to the public from 9 A.M.-3 P.M.This will provide the public with theopportunity learn about the Masonicfraternity. The Masonic Building is onthe corner of Main and Center Streetsand was built by Henry HuttlestonRogers.Golden AgersThe Fairhaven Golden Agers Clubwill hold an open house onWednesday, 2/29 in the OxfordTerrace Community Room, 275 MainSt., Fairhaven, from 12:30–4 p.m.Accessible. All ages, 18+ are welcometo the Open House. Do come by tosee how to spend a pleasantWednesday afternoon.On Open House day, membershipis not required to take part in clubactivities, including: Bingo, 25cents/card; 10 different gamesincluding dogs ($1/ball) and a chanceto win $5 if you’re a dog winner.Raffle of household items (tickets 4for $1), food, refreshments, coffee,cake and door prizes (free).Call Dot for more information,508-991-5936.Nature Trails mtgAn organizational meeting for thenew Fairhaven Nature Trail will beheld on March 1, at 6:30 PM at EastFairhaven School.Do you enjoy the outdoors?Hiking? Would you like to help createa resource for the children ofFairhaven to learn about theenvironment? Come and learn aboutan exciting opportunity to participatein the creation of nature trails andoutdoor education centers locatedbehind the East Fairhaven and WoodElementary Schools. This proposedproject is looking for interestedcommunity members willing to helpdevelop this project and create newopportunities for all to enjoy. All arewelcome!!Spaghetti Supper &Book FairSponsored by the Rogers SchoolPTO, the 8th Annual SpaghettiSupper, Scholastic Book Fair,and Silent Auction. The event is opento the public and benefits the RogersSchool PTO and Rogers SchoolLibrary. Friday, March 2, from 5-8pmat Rogers School, 100 Pleasant St.,Fairhaven. Tickets at the door: $5 aperson; children 5 and younger free.Ticket includes spaghetti, meat -balls, salad, garlic bread and dessert.Accesssible, call 508-979-4075 forentrance.Ayyám-í-Ha PartyAyyám-í-Ha Party & Yo-yos, Music& Dance with Ooch. Come join us fora joyous celebration of Ayyám-í-Ha, aBaha’i time of hospitality and simplegift-giving at the Millicent Library, 45Center St., Fairhaven, on Sat., Feb. 25from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Accessible.10:30: Story & introductions;11:00: Entertainment with Ooch,;Noon: Crafts & refreshments.Free and open to the community.Book Haven New DayStarting March 3, the Oxford BookHaven & Cafe, located downstairs inthe Church of the Good Shepherd,357 Main St., Fairhaven, will be openon Saturday instead of Thursday.Hours will be from 9–1. We will beselling coffee, soft drinks, anddesserts. There is a large selection ofbooks, and most are just 50 cents.cont’d next pagePage 6Thursday, February 23, 2012Fairhaven Neighborhood News

NFIA BanquetThe North Fairhaven ImprovementAssociation is pleased to announcethat their annual “OUTSTANDINGPUBLIC SERVANT AWARDS BANQUET”will be held on Saturday, March 3rd,and the major recipient this year willbe Kathleen M. Sturtevant.Mrs. Sturtevant is currently amember of the Fairhaven Board ofPublic Works and was directlyinvolved in spearheading theSconticut Neck sewer project.Also during the evening ChiefYouth BasketballTournamentBoys & Girls Club of GNB AnnualBasketball Challenge Tournament forBoys Division – 4th and 5th Grades,6th Grade, 7th Grade, and 8th Grade.Girls Division – 7th and 8th Graders.The $125 per-team registration feeincludes team jerseys and trophiesfor champions.Save the DatesThe Junior Tournament will runMarch 9, 10, 11th and 16, 17, 18th. The20th annual Basketball Challenge isMarch 23rd. Call Robert Mendes, 508-992-8011. For more info visit Club’swebsite at www.bgcnewbedford.orgWhaling MuseumThe following events are at theNew Bedford Whaling Museum, 18Johnny Cake Hill, NB. Accessible.Visit www.whaling museum.org.Free Film/Racial RelationsDiscussionThe City of New Bedford HumanRelations Commission is hosting afree public film viewing and commu -nity discussion on the documentary,“Freedom Riders” on Thursday,February 23 at 6:00 p.m.This inspirational documentary isabout a band of courageous civilrights activists calling themselves theFreedom Riders. Produced by theWGBH American Experience Series,“Freedom Riders” is a powerful,harrowing and ultimately inspira -tional story of six months in 1961 thatchanged America forever.For additional information aboutthis FREE community event, call theSTILL AROUND TOWNMichael Myers will offer recognitionfrom the police department to PoliceDetective Glenn Cudmore, ChiefTimothy Francis from the firedepartment will recognize Fire -fighter/Paramedics Joy Nichols,Antone Medeiros and Chauncey Burr;and Superintendent Dr. RobertBaldwin from the school departmentwill recognize Scott Francis, athleticdirector for their specificaccomplishments.This event will be held at theCentury House, 107 South Main St.,Acushnet. Cocktail hour is 6:00 p.m.HAPPENINGS OVERTOWNCity of New Bedford Human RelationsCommission, (508) 979-1464.Chocolate Day/Free EventMocha Dick is purported to havebeen a real sperm whale thatterrorized whaling crews in the 1830s.Some scholars believe he was theinspiration for Herman Melville’sgreat white whale, Moby-Dick.Beyond this obscure reference tomocha, is there any connectionbetween 19th century AmericanWhaling and chocolate? It turns outthere is. Chocolate will be the subjectof “Valentine’s Day II – ChocolateDay,” with four free public lectures bychocolate experts, demonstrations incolonial chocolate-making andsampling on Saturday, February 25,2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Admission is FREE to Valentine’sDay II — Chocolate Day,Lecture Series ContinuesDr. Peter Capelotti, AssociateProfessor of Anthropology at PennState Abington will present anillustrated lecture titled, “The WhalingExpedition of the Ulysses 1937–38,”on Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m.Writer, editor and member of theU.S. Coast Guard Reserve, Dr.Capelotti will relate a remarkableturning point in early 20th centurywhaling. In the spring of 1937, U.S.Coast Guard Lieutenant QuentinRobert Walsh received a specialassignment aboard the whalingfactory ship, Ulysses: to monitor thecommercial operation’s compliancewith international agreementsprotecting marine life. Thisextraordinary adventure in whichWalsh played diplomat, internationalto 7:00 p.m. A family style, all you caneat, sit down dinner begins at 7:00p.m. Ticket price is $26.00.Tickets are available by contactingany NFIA member or by calling N.F.I.A.President Michael Silvia at 508-990-3622, or Ted Silva at 508-996-3229. Youmay also e-mail your request totedsilva@comcast.net.No tickets will be available at thedoor that evening. Please order soon.Please join N.F.I.A. in com -memorating the public service ofthese individuals.inspector and military policeman,permitted him to witness anunprecedented slaughter of whales.His report became the most detailedaccount on the actual hunting andkilling of pelagic whales.Admission: $15 members; $20 nonmembers.For tickets, call 508-997-0046 Ext. 100. The 2012 lecture seriesis presented by BayCoast Bank, andsponsored in part by C.E. Beckman,and Hampton Inn.Vets DinnerThe Veteran’s Transition House issponsoring the second annual VTHSpaghetti Supper on Sunday, 3/11 atthe United Fisherman Club onOrchard Street in New Bedford. Theclub has generously offered the hallat a steep discount. Video DJ Rick hasagain volunteered his services.Last year this event raised morethan $13,000 and this year we hope toraise more.The VTH is a place where thoseveterans who are having trouble cancome in off the street and get a warmbed and a hot meal. “A Hand Up, Nota Hand Out” is their motto. A placethat helps with programs to getpeople who served their country getback on their feet.To buy tickets, make a donation, orvolunteer, call Walter at 508-989-0350.Restore BuzzardsBay WorkshopOn March 1, 22 and April 5, 2012from 10am to 5pm, the Buzzards BayCoalition will host its FREE annualdecision-maker workshop seriescont’d next pageFairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, February 23, 2012 Page 7

Recipes of the WeekSpinach Quiche1/2 cup butter3 cloves garlic, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 (10 oz) package frozen choppedspinach, thawed and drained1 (4.5 oz) can mushrooms, drained1 (6 oz) package herb and garlicfeta, crumbled1 (8 oz) package shreddedCheddar cheeseSalt and pepper to taste1 (9”) unbaked deep dish pie crust4 eggs, beaten1 cup milkPreheat oven to 375°. In a med.skillet, melt butter over med. heat.Saute garlic and onion in butteruntil lightly browned, about 7mins. Stir in spinach, mush rooms,feta and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.Season with salt and pepper.Spoon mixture into pie crust.In a med. bowl, whisk togethereggs and milk. Season with salt &pepper. Pour into the pastry shell,allowing egg mixture to thoroughlycombine with spinach mixture.Bake in preheated oven for 15minutes. Sprinkle top withremaining Cheddar cheese, andbake an additional 35 to 40minutes, until set in center. Allowto stand 10 minutes before serving.From AllRecipes.comPage 10To share a recipe withyour 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!By Bob HobbsSpecial to the Neighb NewsFairhaven girls clinch SCConferenceFor the first time since 08, theFairhaven High School girls areSouthCoast champs. They rolled overSeekonk 69-44. Kara Charette andKelsey Perrone-Sovik were topscorers.On Friday, the defeated D-R 65-30at the Leach Gym. Kara had 19,Ashley Brown returned from injuryand had 14 points. The girls were anamazing 15-0 in league play. Theysuffered two losses to New Bedford,one to Dartmouth and one toAbington, but all were in non-leaguegames.Awaiting state tourney pairings.They sould behigh seed and athome.FHS BoysBasketballThe Bluemenlost anothertoughy 51-47.Seth Jardin andDan McLaughlinboth had fourthree-pointers.Lost to D-RFriday 66-44. SethJardin had fivethree-pointers17+ years’ experience!• Virus & Spyware Removal• House Calls• On-Site Service 24/7• Repairs • Installs• Upgrades • Networks• Laptops • Wireless508-991-0169Thursday, February 23, 2012A Little Bit of Sportsand game high 19 points for Blues.Home for last game Saturday vs.Canton, the Bluemen went down indefeat 40-27.Prose on ProsLast week I watched the Celtics getdestroyed by a Rose-less ChicagoBulls team. It was sad to see the BigThree play so poorly.Spring is here, the grass is green. Iwonder where the Birdies are.Floriday is where baseball springtraining’s ready to start. Sox havenew park in Ft. Meyes, cable Jet Blueand super training facility. BobyValentine takes over for Tito and itshould be a breath of fresh air for Sox.Sad to see Wakefield retire. The oldKnuckleballer spent 17 seasons withSox getting 200 wins.The Fairhaven High School girls basketball team won theSouthCoast Conference with an amazing 15-0 in league play.FIRST ROW, L-R: Kayli Moniz, Kiyana Alfaiate, Ashley Brown,Kelsey Perrone-Sovik, Tae Kojima, Brianna Pelton. SECOND ROW:Emma Moorehead, Katie Langlois, Mariah Nicholas, Kay Mullen,Kara Charette, Madison Shields, Rebecca Larson.WHAT A FIND!Consignment Furniture & Home Décor20% offWall Decor(few exclusions may apply)Hours: Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat 10–5:30Fri 11–7 • Sun 1–4 • Closed Monday154 Huttleston Ave. (Rte. 6), Fairhaven • whatafindconsign@aol.comwww.whatafindfairhaven.com • 508-997-0166 • Find us on FacebookFairhaven Neighborhood News

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Acushnet moving forward on new police stationBy Diane KozakNeighb News CorrespondentThe Acushnet Public BuildingSafety Committee reviewed sevenproposals to perform a feasibilitystudy for the possible construction ofa new police station at their meetingon February 15th. The committeevoted to have each of the eight com -mit tee members individually reviewthe proposals and rank them in orderof preference. They will meet onFebruary 29th to review the rankingsand discuss which architectural firmto hire to do the study.The firms which submittedproposals are: Lieb Architects ofDanvers, MA; Jacunski Humes ofBerlin, CT; JM Booth Associates ofNew Bedford, MA; The Carell Group ofHopkinton, MA; RGB Architects ofProvidence, RI; Tecton Architects,Hartford, CT; and Kaestle BoosAssociates of Foxborough , MA.The feasibility studies will includerecommendations on the size anddesign of the new police station, aswell as its location within the town.ABOVE: The Acushnet Police Department moved into this building, the old Parting WaysSchool, 40 years ago as a temporary solution. BELOW: Acushnet Police Chief Michael G.Alves demonstrates how detectives have to crouch to get to their space in the oldbuildilng. Acushnet has solicited bids for a feasibility study on building a new policestation. Photos by Diane Kozak. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.comAlthough the special town meeting in Octobertown owned land 2011. The article allowed townat 60 Middle officials to raise and appropri ate orRoad, where the transfer $35,000 for the purpose ofEMS building is conducting a Police Stationlocated, is beingcon sidered as theFeasibility Study.To oversee the project, the Publicpossible site for Building Safety Committee wasthe police station, formed shortly thereafter.other locations The committee members aremay also be Chairperson Police Chief Michaelconsidered. Alves, Town Planner Henry Young,The process Town Administrator Alan Coutinho,concerning the Building Inspector Jim Marot,building of a new Selectboard Chairperson Kevinpolice station Gaspar, Police Officer Jeremy Fontes,began when townresidents passedArticle 5 at theFinance Committee Member RobertSt. Jean and Resident at Large TomACUSH: cont’d next pageChocolate WorksCANDY MAKING & CAKE DECORATING SUPPLIESSt. Patricks Day & EasterCake Pans,Cookie Cutters andCandy Molds Now In Stock1849 Acushnet Ave. • New Bedford • 508-998-2672Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 10-5:30; Sat., 9-4; Closed Wed. & Sun.Munchkin ManiaThe Consignment Store forChildren & The Mother-To-Be(Located in the rear of the Acushnet Plaza)132 S. Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743(508) 995-1626GOODYBYE WINTER — HELLO SPRING!WINTER CLEARANCE BLOW OUTWINTER CLOTHING NOW $1 & $2(Includes discontinued maternity wear) Sale Starts Tues. 2/28Sizes from Newborn to Boys/Girls Size 14Baby Accessories • Toys & BooksFollow us on Facebook:Store Hours: Closed Sun. & Mon.; Tues., 10-7; Wed. & Thurs., 10-5;Fri., 10-6; Sat., 9-4.Page 12Thursday, February 23, 2012Fairhaven Neighborhood News

ACUSH: from previous pageDeCosta.In December, members toured newly built policestations in Marion and Swansea to gather informationregarding features needed for the town’s facility. The tourshigh lighted particular concerns regarding the safety of theemployees of the police department in regard to havingadequate space to provide secure areas for prisoners,weapons and evidence.At a recent Selectboard meeting Mr. Gaspar stated, “Partof the committee was shocked to see what our policeofficers work with on a daily basis.”The police department moved into the old Parting WaysSchool building 40 years ago as a temporary solution. Atthe time the town had built the elementary school so therewas no money to build a police station.GREAT CUTFairhavenSconticut SquareNext to Subway508-991-7200$10 95With CouponReg. $13.95Exp. 4/30/12NNWalk in 7 daysMon.-Fri., 9–8Sat., 9–6Sun., 10–5The Fairhaven-Acushnet LandPreservation Trust Annual MeetingThe FALPT will hold its annual meeting onWednesday, March 14, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditoriumof the Millicent Library, Fairhaven. Use Walnut Street Entrance.Homeowners◆ We Insure Coastal Properties ◆◆ Alternatives to Mass Fair Plan Available ◆◆ Competitive Premiums for HomesValued Over $250,000 ◆Call us Today!Fairhaven Center for Business65 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719508-997-8515 • 508-997-8670 (fax)www.vieirains.comFairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, February 23, 2012 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.net10th AnnualFlashlight Egg Hunt*New Time! Starts at 7:30pm*Join us for the 10th annualFlashlight Egg Hunt! Children willsearch for their eggs on theRecreation Center grounds, takepictures with the Easter Bunny andreceive a special treat. Don’t forget tobring your flashlight! NO LATEREGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.NO WALK-INS NIGHT OF THE EVENT.Friday, March 30th. Time: 7:30pmCost $5 per child. Ages 10 and underDeadline to register is Tuesday,March 27th. YOU MUST REGISTER.Kool Kids AprilVacationThis four-day program is a greatopportunity to make new friendswhile participating in group activitiessuch as soccer, floor hockey,cooperative games, and more. Kidsneed to bring lunch the first 3 days,pizza lunch will be served on Friday.Sneakers and active clothing must beworn. For more information, callFairhaven Recrea tion at 508-993-9269.Tuesday, April 17th- 20th. GradesK-5 Cost $100.00 member/ $125.00non-member. Time: 8:00am-3:00pmCPRWe are offering a CPR class to anyadult who would like to learn thisgreat skill. Perfect for a new parent orif you just want to sharpen yourskills.Ages 16-Adult. Date Feb 27th Time530-830pm. Instructor Beth OlesonCost $45. member; $50 non-memberNew ClassesCheck out or NEW Morningclasses that include babysittingduring your class!20-20-20 Monday &Wednesday @9amFairhaven Senior Center508-979-4029 • 229 Huttleston AveSupportive Senior Day Care Program, 9-3 • 508-993-9455Respite Care: one day, half-a-day. Regular rates apply.Visit our new website at:http://fairhavenma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FairhavenMA_COA/indexMALL TRIPS/WED:Mar. 7: Independence Mall, Kingston & Pembroke Xmas Tree ShopMarch Mall Trips3/14: Warwick Mall 3/21: So. Shore PlazaEntertainmentFabulous OvertonesThe Fabulous Overtones every Thursday at the Senior Center with CarlBissonnette, Chuck Brillon, Ron LaBreque, Jerry Theodore & PaulBelliveau.Special ActivitiesCommission on DisabilitiesThe Commission On DisabilitiesWed. Mar. 7, 6:30 p.m. at theFairhaven Senior Center. GuestSpeaker Filomena Tripp from South -coast Center for Independent Living.Come learn what this organizationhas to offer those with disabilitiesand how to obtain services.Refreshments will be servedFit Quest FairhavenBeginning Thurs. Mar. 1. Confi -den tial weigh-in 9:30-10:00a.m. Sup -portive tips on losing weight andkeeping it off 10:00–10:30 a.m.Senior Singles Supper ClubThe first and third Tues. of themonth beginning in Mar. (3/6 & 3/20)Cost is $3.00 for a light supper.Please call the senior center the daybefore to reserve a seat. This is anice way for widowed or singleseniors to enjoy supper in thecompany of others.Beacon Adult Foster CareGuest Speaker Carol Corio of CareAlternatives, Thurs. Mar 8, 6:30 p.m.Alternative MedicineFairhaven Senior Center Alterna -tive Therapy and Care Event forcaregivers and friends of seniors.Refreshments will be served.Computer ClassesLearn your way around akeyboard and mouse for just $3.00 aweek. Classes are Mon., 1-2:30,Thurs. & Fri., 10-11:30, for six weeks.Call the Senior Center to sign up.New ActivityTap n Time is a seated danceprogram, designed for all levels offunction, and is open to all seniors.A good and fun way to exercise! OnFridays. Please call the Senior Centerfor schedule.DietitianMake an appointment withBarbara Canuel, Dietitian. First andThird Tuesday of each month. 9:30-11:30 a.m.You can make a half hourappointment to discuss one-on-oneyour specific dietary concerns. CallSenior Center for appt.Ongoing ProgramsCall 508-979-4029 for days and timesA/G Consumer Mediator; Bingo; Board Meeting/monthly; Bridge;Caregiver Support & Edu ca tion Group; Computer Training; Friends ofElderly/ monthly meet ing; A Grant is available for heating your home;Grocery Shop ping; Line Dancing; Live Band; ; Medical Transpor tation;Nutrition Program/ meal served; Osteo porosis class; Outreach Coor -dinator; PACE Fuel Assistance; Pitch; Reassurance Program; Shop ping;Supportive Senior Social Day Program; Tai Chi; Walking Clubs.Page 14Thursday, February 23, 2012Fairhaven Neighborhood News

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Town hall celebrates Fairhaven’s birthday, 200 years to the dayBy Beth DavidEditorIt’s just a birthday party, really. Theguest of honor, however, just happensto be 200 years old.The town of Fairhaven celebratesits 200th birthday this year. On Feb.22, 1812, the town was officiallyincorporated, breaking away fromNew Bedford.To celebrate the day Town Hallheld an open house most of the dayon Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012.Many town hall employees dressedin 1812 garb, although reliablesources tell the Neighb News thatthey were allowed to use computersand telephones.Town Hall was decorated withbirthday cards created by elementaryschool students from the EastFairhaven School. A birthday cake,Fairhaven Shipyard roof catches fireFairhaven Fire Dept. Press ReleaseAt 4:43 pm on Tuesday, 2/21, awatchman at the Fairhaven Shipyardat 50 Fort Street noticed smokecoming from the roof line of the main3-1/2 story building.An alarm was transmitted from fireheadquarters sending two enginesand a ladder truck to the scene. Whenfirefighters arrived they found aheavy smoke condition coming fromthe roof. The ladder was put up to theroof and the fire extinguished within ahalf-hour.Fire crews remained on scene foranother hour overhauling andchecking for any extension into thestructure. No injuries were reportedand all workers at the shipyardescaped without injury as theshipyard was open at the time of thefire. Fairhaven fire officials areinvestigating the cause of the firewhich was confined to the roof. Earlyestimates put the damage at approxi -mately $5,000, thanks to the quickwork of fire crews.cookies, coffee, and party favors werefree to all attendees.Rosalina and Lenny Benoit joinedthe Open House, and Mr. Benoit saidhe remembered the Sesquicentennial50 years ago.“We think it’s great. I never thoughtI’d make it,” said Mr. Benoit, who waswas 16 in 1962 for the 150th birthdayevents.“It’s a great old town. It has a lot ofhistory,” he said, adding that when hewalks near Fort Phoenix and theformer site of Henry HuttlestonRogers’ estate, he tries to imagine thescene with no road and no cars.The Selectboard was scheduled tohave a meeting on Wednesday, not itsusual day, to commemorate theoccasion.On Saturday, town hall will be thescene of a re-enactment of theArticles of Incorporation withrole playing, including someilllustrations of the limitationsplaced on women in 1812.“We’ve come a long way sincethen,” said Bicentennial Commit -tee Chairperson Wayne Oliveira.He said the public isencouraged to attend onSaturday dressed in periodcostume. A lantern walk isABOVE, L-R: Selectboard ExecutiveSecretary Jeff Osuch and Selectboardsecretary Anne Kakley, dressed in 1812togs, go over some documents on Wed.,2/22, on the town of Fairhaven’s 200thbirthday. LEFT BELOW: What’s a birthdayparty without a birthday cake? See page 6for this weekend’s Bicentennial events.Photos by Beth David. See them in color atwww.NeighbNews.com Find us onFacebook for more photos of this andother events.scheduled for later in the afternoon(see page 6 for schedule) and he alsoencouraged participants to bringtheir own lanterns.After three years of planning, Mr.Oliveira said he is “relieved, excited, alittle nervous. We’re just going tohave a good time.” •••Fairhaven Firefighters climb to the roof of Fairhaven Shipyard at 50 Fort Streetresponding to a fire on Tuesday, 2/21. Firefighters extinguished the fire quickly, but nocause was reported. No one was injured. The fire department estimated damage at$5,000. Photo by Heidi Winnett. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.comPage 16Thursday, February 23, 2012Fairhaven Neighborhood News

FinCom reviews COA budget; tree warden pay raise requestBy Joyce RowleyNeighb News CorrespondentAt the February 16 FairhavenFinance Committee meeting, Chair -per son John Roderiques announcedthat there was a strong possibilityanother FinCom member wouldresign. Mr. Roderiques said thatmember Jennifer Bishop had impliedthat she was planning on resigning forpersonal reasons. This thirdresignation since January wouldbring the FinCom down to ten, butwould not affect the current quorumof six members needed to vote, saidMr. Roderiques.Council on Aging Director AnneSilvia and COA Treasurer Geraldine“Gerri” Frates presented the Council’sbudget to the FinCom but will need tomake modifications and resubmit it.Due to a misunderstanding, thebudget did not include a 2% reductionoverall, but only in some budgetcategories. Also, the salary budgetwas not calculated by the number ofpay weeks — 52.2 in FY2013 —instead of 52. The recent 1% payincrease for clerical workers voted atthe February 15 Town Meeting willhave to be added in as well.Member Theresa Szala asked if the$2,500 vehicle repair and mainte -nance line item could be reducedsince COA was getting a new van. Ms.Silvia responded that one of the fiveCOA vans would be taken offline, andtwo others were being replaced. Onevan was to be purchased fromCoastline Elderly Services, Inc., andthe other new van was to be leasedfrom Southeastern RegionalTransporta tion Authority. Neitherwas in the fleet yet, she said.There were still two older vans thatrequired maintenance.Due to the deficit, which currentlystood at $1.9 million but may bereduced to $700,000 or $800,000 aftereliminating some articles, all depart -ments need to show where their dayto-dayoperations can be cut. TheCOA budget needed to show a total ofabout $3,200. The budget assubmitted only showed a $1,000reduction.Ms. Frates said that the vehiclerepair line item could be reduced tomake up some of the difference, andthat they would resubmit new figures.Antone Medeiros, Jr., Tree Warden,appeared before the FinCom with aFY2013 budget and a request to raisehis salary by $3,000 or 50% of hiscurrent $6,000 salary. He said hisbudget was level funded becausethere was very little to cut. He hastwo part-time workers rather thanone for safety’s sake, he said.Other major costs questioned bythe FinCom were departmentpurchases of 35 trees each year,which Mr. Medeiros said were used toreplace trees that are taken out byhurricanes or road construction. Mr.Hyland suggested reducing the $5,000tree purchase line item to come upwith the department’s 2% reduction.As for the salary increase, Mr.Medeiros said he had not had a raisein a long time.“I’m using my own truck. I don’t getbenefits or extra [pay] for going outat night or on weekends. The increaseis about $50 per week. It would make[the salary] more realistic,” said Mr.Medeiros.No one should have topay for the privilegeof working for theTown of Fairhaven[John Roderiques]FinCom Secretary Ted Silva saidthat he could not support a 50%salary increase, although he sup -ported the tree warden’s efforts. Hesaid that Mr. Medeiros should havecome forward sooner, as had otherelected officials.Mr. Roderiques suggested that thedepartment budget include a mileageline item so that Mr. Medeiros couldget reimbursed for the use of his truck.“No one should have to pay for theprivilege of working for the Town ofFairhaven,” said Mr. Roderiques. Buthe also said it would be difficult to geta 50% increase for the salary basedon the reasons given.The FinCom also reviewed articlesfor Town Meeting.Article 7, Workers’ CompensationAssessment, was set aside, as TownCounsel Thomas Crotty had notcompleted his letter of opinion,according to Selectboard ExecutiveSecretary Jeffrey Osuch.The board unanimously voted (9-0)to recommend indefinite proposal forArticle 37, repair to Fairhaven HighSchool masonry in the amount of$500,000, member Scott Fernandesabsent.Mr. Silva asked if the work had tobe done anyway. Mr. Roderiques saidit was, but that the grantingmechanism to get the work donewould require holding $500,000 andpaying it out before partialreimbursement.Articles 39 and 40, revolving fundaccounts for special needs earlychildhood and non-mandated studentactivities, respectively, were unani -mously voted to recommendadoption (10-0), with Mr. Fernandesarriving before the item wasdiscussed.Likewise articles 44 and 45,revolving fund accounts forhazardous materials and Hoppy’sLanding were also unanimously votedto recommend adoption (10-0), aswas Article 43, acceptance of aneasement for property at the cornerof Bridge Street and Mill Road forroad widening (10-0).The FinCom voted to recommendapproval of Article 49, purchase of anew ambulance for $220,000 as themoney had been set aside in equalamounts over ten years as part of theTown’s program to maintain twoambulances that are less than fiveyears old.Mr. Roderiques said that he hadscheduled the Historical Commissionand possibly the Board of PublicWorks for the February 23 meeting.The Recreation department wasasked to come in on March 1, and theSchool District on March 8 or 22.Ms. Carter asked if the schoolwould also be required to show a 2%reduction. Mr. Roderiques said thatvote would be simple since the TownMeeting can only vote a singlenumber. If the budget is $18 million,he said, the vote would be 2% off thatamount.“You can’t line item [the SchoolDistrict’s] budget. You vote one figurefor them. I don’t agree with that, butthat’s the law,” said Mr. Roderiques,adding that the State law allowing a2.5% debt override included languagethat required voting a school budgetto a single number so towns did notshift the burden of a deficit toschools. •••Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, February 23, 2012 Page 17

On January 21st, Cameron Souza ofFairhaven was recognized at the FirstCongregational Church in Fairhavenby being awarded the highest rank inthe Boy Scouts of America, the EagleScout.Along with Cam, his fellow ScoutsFairhaven teen earns rank of Eagle Scoutand leaders of Troop 55 of the FirstCongregational Church, family,friends, and guests were the Order ofthe Arrow (OA), Abanki Lodge 102Ceremonial Team of the NarragansettCouncil, B.S.A.Cam is a member of the O.A.Ceremonial Team and requested thatthe team perform a ceremony in hishonor ,and they obliged.The team members were JohnKelly, Nick Grande, Lee Estes, AdamEstes, Drew Roberts, and Kyle Boyle.Cameron Souza attained the rank of Eagle Scout on January 21 at a ceremony at the First Congregational Church in Fairhaven. Mr.Souza, 18, attends Plymouth State University where he is majoring in Music Education and Music with an option in Vocal Performanceand Pedagogy, and a minor in Math Education 7-12. He works as a community advisor at the university. LEFT: Cam with his parents,Richard and Kelli Souza. RIGHT: Cam with his Order of the Arrow Team of the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America. Photossubmitted. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.comSpecial TM upholds previous vote in favor of turbinesBy Beth DavidEditorFairhaven town meeting membersvoted down an attempt by windturbine foes to stop the installation oftwo industrial wind turbines onArsene Street. At a special townmeeting held on Wednesday, 2/15,members voted down all threearticles which were the reason forcalling the special TM.The Article to make recalling townofficials failed when members votedfor Indefinite Postponement.Article three, setting term limits,also failed.The moderator allowed lots ofdiscussion on Article Four, whichwould have instructed town officialsto halt construction of the IWTs, nowin progress, even though TownCounsel had already written that thearticle would not be “effective” ifpassed. A vote of Indefinite Postpone -ment passed 134-80.The group Windwise Fairhavengave a presentation, delivered bySelectboard candidate BobEspindola, that reiterated the group’sprevious claims that the IWTs couldcause residents nearby to suffer from“Wind Turbine Syndrome.” WTS is acollection of symptoms includingheadaches, nausea, dizziness, anxietyand depression that opponents ofIWTs say is caused by wind turbinessited too close to houses.Most scientific data have failed toverify the existence of the syndrome.Scientists have acknowledged thatwind turbine noise can cause sleepdisturbances that would in turn causesome of the same symptoms.Residents in Falmouth havecomplained of symptoms and havesupported Windwise Fairhaven byappearing at numerous Fairhavenboard meetings to talk about theeffects of the IWTs near them.Town Officials reminded TMmembers that they voted in 2007 toapprove the wind turbines and alsovoted on eight other articles relatedto the IWTs. All those votes failed.During discussion on the recallvote, Selectboard Chair Michael Silviatold TM members, “Let’s be blunthere. One person’s citizensmovement is another person’s lynchmob.”He said it should be very difficultto recall elected officials, and for areason that mobilizes the wholecommunity, not just a few. He said allpoliticians can be voted out of officeat the end of their terms.“Be careful what you ask for,” saidMr. Silvia. “It can be used againstyou.”Town Counsel had also advisedthat if approved, it could not takeeffect unless the legislature made thechange under the Home RuleAmendment.Town Counsel also ruled that thearticle calling for term limits wouldhave to be acted on under the samerules because towns do not have thepower to regulate elections.Planning Board Chair WayneHayward pointed out severalproblems with the term limits article,including that nearly all currentmembers of all boards and townmeeting members would have toresign. He also pointed out that thearticle called for a limit of two termsor six years, but that Planning Boardmembers serve 4 year terms andSTM: cont’d on page 21Page 18Thursday, February 23, 2012Fairhaven Neighborhood News

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By Bob HobbsSpecial to the Neighb NewsThe 1958 Fairhaven HighSchool girls basketball team,coached by Anne Hayes andMary Elizabeth Tripp, wonthe Narragansett Leaguechampionship with anamazing 10-1 record. TheLady Blues got great playfrom Sheila Tunstall, LindaLong, Regina Damm andJovina Pina.The men’s basketballteam highlighed Barry Behn,three-year starter whoaveraged 27 points per gameand went on to play atBrown University. Barry, aHall-of-Famer, was a fourspot letterman at FHS. JunioAl Dellecese was outstandingon this team, along withJim Lacerda, Paul Bernardand Bobby Botelho.Page 20Great sports from Fairhaven’s past: 1958The FHS girls basketball team of 1958 finished up the season 10-1, winning the NarragansettLeague Championship. FIRST ROW, L-R: A. Norlander, R. Damm, B. Besse, C. Rego, S. Tunstall, L.Long, B. Jensen, J. Pina, J. Luiz. SECOND ROW, L-R: J. Walega, P. Souza, B. Richard, P. Barrow,P. Goodwin, C. Benjamin, H. Hirst, D. Johnson, G. Arruda, U. Fernandes. Yearbook photo courtesyof the Millicent Library archives.Thursday, February 23, 2012Looking back...at Fort PhoenixLeft to right: High school friends Thelma, Tayand Judy enjoy a sunny afternoon at Fort Phoenixcirca 1948. The three life-long friends still make ita point to get together a couple of times a year.Thelma and Tay see each other often, becausethey are still both local.(Note the woman in the left of frame. Do youknow who she is? We don’t, so tell us if you do.)Have a an old pictureyou want to share?If you have an old picture suitable for this“Looking back” page, send it to us at: neighbnews@comcast.net, or mail to Fairhaven NeighborhoodNews, 166 Dogwood St., Fairhaven, MA 02719.Please send pictures at least 50 years old.Looking back...at theFairhaven StarOn Feb. 10, 1912, the Fairhaven Star ran anarticle on page two telling people to get theirtickets for the centennial ball to be held on Feb.22. “The number of tickets is limited andpositively none will be sold at the door on theevening of the ball. The price is 75 cents or $1.50per couple, on sale by members of the committe.“A very attractive souvenir dance order is beingprepared. There will be refreshments and whist.The entire town hall building will be thrown openSTAR: cont’d on page 21Fairhaven Neighborhood News

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Votes Are Supposed ToCountI’ve had it drummed into me sincechildhood that everyone’s right tovote is both a sacred responsibilityand a wonderful opportunity to con -tribute to the success of a representa -tive democratic government. Asimportant as it is to always recognizethe importance of our opportunity tovote, so should be our recognitionthat the results of that vote must behonored. When we vote, it issupposed to count.As demonstrated by relatively lowvoter turnout rates here and every -where, it is hard enough to encourageeveryone to make the effort to beinformed, take a position and make itknown by casting a ballot. That takestime, energy and effort and we allhave full lives, schedules and othercommitments to juggle. But whensomeone makes that effort, theyshould be rewarded with theassurance that it wasn’t for nothingand it counts toward an outcome.To me, there seem to be rumblingsof discontent among the few in thistown who don’t share my belief in thevalidity of a vote or a vote’s outcome.There are glimpses into movementsto undo votes, declare completedvotes invalid, initiate re-votes onissues already decided and ease therestraints on reversing the outcomesof votes already cast.The motivation for this movementappears to be fairly simple: if onedoesn’t like the outcome, then onedeclares the process which producedit faulty or unfair. These feelings ofmalcontent appear to be swirlingaround the issues of wind turbines,the new elementary school and ourelected and appointed officials’ rolesin managing the decision makingprocesses of each. In each of thesecases information was disseminated,debates were voiced at Town Meetingand other venues, and votes weretaken.In the absence of substantiatedfactors that prove that any vote wasinvalid, all votes should be respectedand stamped with the weight of thewill of the voters. Do such factorsexist for the issues of turbines or newschools? I don't think so.Opponents of the wind turbineproject have voiced their multitude ofconcerns for years including “flicker,”ice fling, alleged property devalua -Letters from our readerstion, and health impacts.These issues were discussed anddebated openly and extensively priorto and at Town Meeting in 2007, andthe project was approved. Somewould claim that new information onnegative health impacts havesurfaced since then, and while newinformation should always be evalu -ated, these claims are in directopposition to comprehensive studiescompleted by the Province ofOntario, the State of Oregon PublicHealth Division and most recently theMassachusetts Department ofEnviron mental Protection, amongmany others, that all conclude, in myinterpretation, that scientific evidenceof these health claims are at bestinconclusive or at worst outright false.I also believe that these “epidemic”health claims don’t meet the commonsense standard given that similarlysized turbines have been in operationall over our region, state, country andthe world for many years with little orno outcry over any health impact.Some are claiming that increasedawareness of the turbine projectwould have affected the outcome ofthe new elementary school vote. Ifind this dubious since there was tobe a school at the Wood School siteregardless of whether the townapproved a new school or not.I urge you to get elected to serveon Town Meeting, read and evaluateevery article and vote what you thinkis right. I urge you to take notice ofevery election and ballot issue, doyour homework and make your voiceheard by voting. Everyone who doesthat deserves the respect andconsideration they earned for takingpart in their government, regardlessof which way they voted.They also deserve to know thattheir vote will be counted, respectedand acted upon in accordance withthe law and the trust of our commu -nity. Any step taken to reduce thattrust is, in my opinion, a disservice toeach and every voter and a step backin the progress we have made inearning and building public trust ingovernment, let alone public interestin participating in it.Phil Washko, Candidate for Selectman,FairhavenThanks for help withelevator rehabWe of the “Lift You Up” committeeof Saint Joseph Parish in Fairhavenwish to express our sincere thanks toall who contributed to the success ofour first fundraiser to repair theChurch elevator.Special thanks go out to those whodonated their time and talent.Sincere appreciation to the followingbusinesses: GNBVT Culinary Dept.,Emma Jean’s Cupcakes of Fairhaven,McDonald's of Fairhaven, DunkinDonuts of Fairhaven, D.J. BruceDuarte, Fairahven NeighborhoodNews. Thank you to our Saint JosephChurch family for your support.Jeannette Braga, FairhavenBrown is tireless advocateIt has been over two years nowUnited States Senator Scott Brownwas elected by the people in a specialelection to replace the late TedKennedy. Since his first day in office,Scott Brown has been a tirelessadvocate on behalf of the NewBedford fishing industry.Brown, fiercely independent,methodically and deliberately laborson behalf of all residents of theCommonwealth of Massachusetts buthe has proven time and again from hislegislation to innumerable visits thatthere is a special place in theSenator’s heart for New Bedford andthe SouthCoast.Additionally, as a member of theSenate’s Veterans Affairs Committee,and through his role as a 32-yearmember of the MassachusettsNational Guard, Brown has been apassionate advocate for all ourveterans.Senator Brown recently sent lettersto the leadership of the New BedfordHistorical Society, New BedfordWhaling Museum, and the OldDartmouth Historical Societythanking those organizations fordevoting “each day of the year to thehistory and contributions of peopleof color in our Commonwealth. Indoing, you help to preserve uniqueand valuable elements of our cultureand shatter stereotypes.”Senator Brown specifically notedthe collaboration of these organiza -tions holding the Paul CuffeSymposium in October 2009. TheSenator is also keenly aware of therecent dedication of the Paul CuffePark at the corner of Union Street andJohnny Cake Hill that occurred duringthe recent collaboration upon theLETTERS: cont’d on next pagePage 22Thursday, February 23, 2012Fairhaven Neighborhood News

New Bedford Genealogy Symposiumin September 2011. Senator Brownsingled out both the Paul CuffeSymposium and the later parkdedication in his letter.I’m honored that Senator Brownhas submitted my Master’s thesis,“Paul Cuffe: A Study of His Life andthe Status of His Legacy in OldDartmouth,” to the Library ofCongress.Scott Brown cares about NewBedford, its people, and our richhistory. I know this because I havestood with the Senator, a friend ofover a decade, at an establishment onUnion Street, pointed up towardswhat today is the park, and discussedPaul Cuffe and other significant localhistorical figures. I frequently forwardnewspaper articles, emails, and otherhistory related items to SenatorBrown. The Senator’s letter waswritten in late December and mailedsometime in January. Scott Browncherishes local and African-Americanhistory throughout the year and notonly in February when we celebrateBlack History Month.The Senator’s recognition and hisdeep admiration for people of allLETTERS: cont’d from page 22colors with their rich history, isevidence of his overwhelming com -mit ment to all people who havecontributed, and sacrificed, for all ofus, today.As Senator Scott Brown wrote,“…we would be remiss if we did notrecognize and appreciate the vitalcontributions of African-Americanswho have contributed so much to therich tapestry of Massachusettshistory.”Brock N. Cordeiro, DartmouthWind Turbines vs RadioComm. and Sound WavesFairhaven has a 550-foot radiotower located within hundreds of feetof the two proposed 400-foot com -mer cial turbines. Comparisons of theheight of the turbines has been madein relation to the radio tower.Unanswered questions remainabout the two turbines’ potentialimpact on nearby radio stations bothAM and FM. A conclusion must havebeen made the turbines presented norisk to the radio signals’ integrity.At a November 2010 hearing inBrewster a Cape Cod broadcastingWhitfield-Manjiro Society had busy yearPress ReleaseThe Whitfield-Manjiro FriendshipSociety wishes all our supporters ahappy new year. At this time of yearwe wish to pause to thank you foryour continued support. It has helpedus to:• Lead the local fund-raising effortsto aid our friends In Japan after thedevastating earthquake and tsunamion March 11, 2011.• Assist the local Shining Tides QuiltGuild to ship and distribute the 76beautiful friendship quilts createdby their members for displacedcitizens in Japan.• Nearly complete the perioddecoration and furnishing of theFriendship House museum.• Participate in the GrassrootsSummit in Tosashimizu, Manjiro’shome town.• Conduct three classes in theJapanese language for our localcitizens.• Host our 13th Manjiro Festival atwhich time Dr. Hinohara returnedso we could participate in thecelebration of his 100th birthday.• Continue to host visitors to theFriendship House Museumcurrently bringing the total to justover 1,600 guests.All of the above would not bepossible without the continuedsupport of our friends like you. Welook forward to an exciting year of theDragon (2112) and we take on thischallenge knowing that your partici -pa tion will continue. No matter whatrole you have played in this endeavor,we wish you to know that it is trulyappreciated. We wish you, and allthose you hold dear, a truly healthy &Happy Hew Year.“SHINNEN AKEMASHITEOMEDETOU GOZAIMASU”Gerry Rooney, President & CEONew website launchedThe WMFS has launched a newwebsite at www.whitfield-manjiro.org/Visit to find out about ongoingprograms, special events, and tolearn more about the tale of CaptainWilliam Whitfield and ManjiroNakahama.company raised the issue of signalinterference. That turbine was neverbuilt.Wind turbines can even causeclutter and interference with imagesproduced by Doppler Radar. Commer -cial wind turbines are located overfour miles from regional airports.These two turbines are multistoryelectrical power plants erected onmassive pylons in both Falmouth andFairhaven.The Fairhaven wind turbines arethe second experiment afterFalmouth in siting commercial windturbines hundreds of feet from homesin Massachusetts.* The Fairhavenwind turbines will either confirm ordeny the infra-sound issues.We have to hold our public officialsaccountable.Frank Haggerty, Mattapoisett*Editor’s note: There are manyindustrial wind turbines located closerto homes than those proposed inFairhaven. In Templeton, houses are450 feet away; in Gardner, two IWTsare 650 feet from a hospital. See theNeighb News, 1/26/12 issue on ourwebsite: www.NeighbNews.comBridge to close 3 wksThe antiquated electrical systemthat allows both cars and vessels topass the New Bedford-FairhavenBridge requires urgent transformerand motor upgrades that could takethree weeks. The work, if left undone,could cripple the span for anunknown period of time.The threat posed to the bridge byinadequate transformer capacity wasbrought home last February when aproblem caused a closure. Theincident initiated MassDOT’s currenteffort to provide a permanent remedythrough the installation of newtransformers and motors.Around-the-clock work will preventvehicles from crossing the bridge fora projected three weeks beginning at6:00 a.m. on March 4.During the upgrade, the bridge willbe set in the open position to allowmarine vessels to transit the area inaccordance with Federal Law and theUS Coast Guard. Specific detour routeswill be posted on MassDOT’s website.The aggressive work schedule isdependent on weather conditions.MassDOT will provide progressupdates throughout the project. •••Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, February 23, 2012 Page 23

ML’s Eye onthe WeatherA weekly weather report from MLBaron of the West Island WeatherStation: westislandweather.comBy M.L.Baronwestislandweather.comBuzzards Bay Focus ofUpcoming Film FestivalFrom press release reportsAs The Coalition for Buzzards Baycelebrates its 25th anniversary thisyear, they have organized their firstannual film festival featuring videosand photos promoting Buzzards Bayby both professionals and amateurs.The call for entries invites all filmmakers, from first timers, profes -sionals, students and hobbyists. Allfilm types are eligible, includingfeatures, shorts, dramas, docu -mentaries, animation and smartphone videos, as long as someportion of them were shot on the Bayor in its watershed, have the Bay astheir subject, or promote the Bay’spreservation and restoration.Organizer Tom Gidwitz stated:“The Festival is part of our year longcelebration of the Coalition’s 25thanniversary and ‘The People’sHistory’ of Buzzards Bay,” assembledfrom the public’s contributions ofpictures, slides and videos thatdepict important historic or personalplaces and events in the Bay’shistory.”The Festival is scheduled forNovember 11th at The ZeiterionTheater in New Bedford. For moreinformation contact The BuzzardsBay Coalition at 508-999-6363 or atthis link: www.buzzardsbayfilmfestival.orgSee a promotional clip featuringCrow Island and Hurricane Bob:http://www.buzzardsbayfilmfestival.org/FILMaug19.phpScarce snowfall and mildtemps expected to continueIn what is expected to be the leastsnowiest winter since 1936, the jetstream continues to maintain aspring-like winter. Long rangeprojections by NOAA show nosignificant changes in this patternthat very likely will continue intoMarch, setting an all time record forthe least amount of snowfall in awinter season.The temperatures have consis -tently been above average by 6degrees, in fact the last consecutive 8months have had above averagetemperatures.With less than a month left for thiswinter season don’t write off getting asnowstorm or two but the possibilityis melting away rapidly.With these numbers one canexpect an early tick season.Daylight Savings begins Sunday,March 4 at 2AM.The island’s ocean temperature is39.6 degrees.The Spring Vernal Equinox arriveson March 20 at 1:14AMForecastFriday, Feb 24: Cloudy with a 50%chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s.Night: Mostly cloudy with a 40 %chance of showers. Lows in mid 30s.Saturday, Feb 25: Mostly sunnyand brisk. Cooler with highs in themid 40s. Night: Mostly clear. Coolerwith lows in the mid 20s.Sunday, Feb 26: Mostly sunny.Highs around 40. Night: Mostly clear.Lows in the mid 20s.Monday, Feb 27: Mostly sunny.Highs in the mid 40s. Night: MostlyCloudy. Low: 32Tuesday, Feb. 28: Partly Cloudy.High: 36. Night: Partly Cloudy. Low: 33Wed., Feb. 29: Partly Cloudy. High:39. Night: Light Rain. Low: 38Thursday, Mar. 1: Overcast. High:43. Night: Mostly Cloudy. Low: 24Friday, Mar. 2: Clear. High: 27Night: Partly Cloudy. Low: 25Geography bee holds possibilities for winnerThe results are in for Fairhaven’s Hastings Middle School National Geographic Geography Bee which was held on Thursday, January12 in the library. First place winner was Savannah Roth, sixth grade; second place was Lauren Conlon, eighth grade; third place wasPaul Katan. Thanks to all those who participated in the Geography Bee (pictured above): Sierra Canastra, Kelly Dibiasio, Emma Flanagan,Zoe Foster, Sydney Roth, Kennedy Ryan and Jeffrey Syznal. First place winner Savannah Roth will take a test which is submitted to theNational Finals to potentially compete at the state and national level. Submitted photo. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.comPage 24Thursday, February 23, 2012Fairhaven Neighborhood News

William Hayter turns 101Atria residents win for fitnessWilliam Hayter turned 101 on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.,2012, and five generations of his family celebrated with him.Alden Court threw a Valentine’s Day Party and birthday partytogether in his honor. The Harpoon Harmonizers alsoserenaded him with a couple of songs. ABOVE: WilliamHayter with his two children, Carol Brennan and William S.Hayter. Submitted photo. See it in color atwww.NeighbNews.com, where you’ll also find a story aboutMr. Hayter on his 100th birthday on our archives page,2/24/11 issue.Press ReleaseOn Saturday, December 17, 2011,nine members of the NasketucketBird Club led by Justin Barrett, ClubPresident and Mike LaBossiere, PastPresident, scoured the marshes,woods, thickets and shoreline ofFairhaven during the annual AudubonChristmas Bird Count.The count has been going on forover one hundred years and our clubhas participated since 2007. Accord -ing to Audubon, “the data collectedby observers over the past centuryallow researchers, conservationbiologists, and interested individualsto study the long-term health andstatus of bird populations acrossNorth America.”Although the numbers of birds andspecies seen may vary a lot from yearto year depending on weather and thenumber of counters, the datacollected over the long term isvaluable.The best birds of the day were twoRazorbills seen close to shore offWest Island. They are related toPuffins and usually spend their livesat sea. A Peregrine Falcon posed atopCongratulations to the 2012 Presidential Physical Fitness Award Winnersat Atria Assisted Living. The challenge involved taking part in a variety ofdaily exercise programs five times per week for six consecutive weeks.ABOVE, L-R: Irma Risch, Marjorie Weinstein, Winnie Carter, Ardiss VanInwegen, Marion Teixeira. Photo Submitted by Wendy Carr-Cabral.Submitted photo. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.comBirders scour area for annual bird countthe mill on Angelica Rock and adisgruntled Great Horned Owl waswoken up from itsnap. Sixty-twospecies wereidentified.T h eNasketucket BirdClub meets mostmonths at theMattapoisettPublic Library onBarstow Street at7 pm on thefourth Thursday.Check the websiteat http://massbird.org/Nasketucket/ index.htmOur membersinclude birdersfrom Matta -poisett, Wareham,Marion, Roches -ter, Fairhaven,Acush net, andother area towns.Check out hehappeningssection (page 8)for the next meeting. Everyone iswelcome.The Great Horned Owl (like the one picture above) is just one ofmany species of birds that members of the Nasketucket Bird Clubcounted on December 17 of last year as part of the annualAudubon Christmas Bird Count. Although club members did nothave a lot of luck taking good pictures on that day, CarolynLongworth has a great store of photos from her many birdingexpeditions. See her photos at http://clongworth.smugmug.com/Photo courtesy of Carolyn Longworth. See it in color atwww.NeighNews.comFairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, February 23, 2012 Page 25

Dog days of winterThe unusually warm weather most definitelyenticed people to get outside and enjoy the bikepath this weekend. On Sunday, the Little BayExtension and the main Phoenix Bike Trail wereboth bustling with walkers, runners, bikers, and,especially dog walkers.LEFT: A group of family and friends from Fairhaven andDartmouth walk some Blue Nose Pitbulls, a Red NosePitbull, a Boston Terrier and a Maltese on Sunday, 2/19, onthe Little Bay Extension, near the wastewater treatmentplant in Fairhaven. According to Meressa Borges ofFairhaven, the pitbulls are all rescues. LEFT BOTTOM: TheBlue Nose (left) and Red Nose Pitbull get along just fine.BELOW: Destiny the Yorkshire Terrier gets to ride in stylewhile Diane Segnitz does the pedaling. Alicia Menardkeeps her grandmother and the little Yorkie company. BethDavid photos. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.comFAIRHAVEN PLANNINGBOARDNotice is hereby given that theFairhaven Planning Board will conduct aPublic Hearing at 6:30 P.M. on March 13,2012, in the Banquet Room, Town Hall, 40Center Street, Fairhaven, MA.The purpose of the hearing will be toreceive information and public commenton the following applications.1) Accepted Street Discontinuance,the applicant, NYE Lubricants, Inc., isrequesting that the entire length,approximately 260-feet, of “River Avenue”north of Howland Road, as shown onAssessor’s Map 19 be discontinued. Thelocation of the street is between Lot 100and Lot 243B, Map 19.2) Subdivision Rescission – Per MGLCh. 41, Sec. 81W, the Planning Board willbe holding a hearing to rescind theirapproval dated, June 26, 2007, of theMcCoy/Wigwam Beach Road subdivision.The location of the property is 307RLegal Notices/Public HearingsSconticut Neck Road, Map 29, 16F andMap 29D, Lots 1C & 17.Copies of the applications are on file forpublic review at 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 appoint mentto review the application call the PlanningDepartment at (508) 979-4082.Wayne Hayward, Chairman of thePlanning BoardBoard of AppealsThe Fairhaven Board of Appeals willhold a Public Hearing on WEDNESDAY,March 7, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the Town Hallto consider the following petitions:1. Jonathan Costa 395 HuttlestonAvenue Plat 31A, Lot 309-310 Book9008, Page 83198-16 A Special Permit is required fora greenhouse with retail sales under 5acres in a RA District.2. Donna McKenna Arsene Street Plat28, Lots 8, 8A & 9 Book 1490, Page201 & Book 3326, Page 266Administrative Appeal Administra tiveAppeal of Building Permit for WindTurbines.3. John W. Folino, Jr. 15-18 Arsene WayPlats 28, 30A, Lots 2A, 1A Book 4537,Page 24Clarification of a Special Permit issuedon July 5, 2011.4. Jeffrey Antil, Trustee 249 Adams StreetPlat 23, Lot 93 Book 3945, Page 91198-21 A Special Permit is required forexpansion of a pre-existing noncon -forming use.5. Jesse Perry, Jr., Trustee 36 BalsamStreet Plat 43C, Lot 23 Certificate #21031198-18 Short 11’ north side and 6’south side of the required 20’ sidesetback and 1% over the maximumallowed lot coverage of 15% all within aRR District.Very Truly, Peter DeTerra, ChairmanPage 26Thursday, February 23, 2012Fairhaven Neighborhood News

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