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Volume 7, Issue 41 November 1, 2012 

Teeming with information you need. 

(And some you don’t need, but will be glad you have anyway.) 

Horribles Parade goes on despite storm 

A little bit of wind doesn’t stop these hardy souls from participating in the annual Halloween Horribles 

parade in North Fairhaven on Sunday, 10/28. This group is passing by Nasketucket Cemetery on Main 

Street, which seems so utterly appropriate. The impending storm was scheduled to hit the next day, 

so organizers did not want to disappoint those who obviously put a lot of work into their costumes. 

Prizes were awarded for best costumes. See page 16 for more photos. Photo by Beth David. See it in 

color at www.NeighbNews.com. Visit us at www.Facebook.com/NeighbNews to see more photos. 

Hurricane Sandy: page 17 

FinCom: page 19 

Also Inside: 

Acushnet sets vote date: page 12 

Letters: page 18

From 

The Editor 

WEST ISLAND — 

A day late and many dollars short. 

Of course I put Halloween 

on the cover instead of the 

storm. What did you expect? 

A little bit of stormin’ 

doesn’t stop that North 

Fairhaven crowd! They had 

their Horribles Parade and it 

Beth David, Publisher 

was a blast. Do we have our 

priorities right in this town or what? See page 16 for 

that. 

It was rough getting this baby out this week. We had 

no power. So, I moved the computer to my brother’s 

office, then moved it back an hour later when the power 

was back on. Soooooo happy the power is back on. 

I’ve gotta tell you, though, I don’t know why they shut 

it off. I think they saw a little water at the bottom of 

Causeway Road and panicked. 

Another thing, something’s got to be done about 

these EMA guys keeping us from our homes. It’s one 

thing to advise us of the water, etc., but quite another to 

try to stop us. The causeway was NOT washed out, I 

repeat NOT washed out. There was a puddle at the 

bottom of the hill, but the causeway itself was never 

impassable. One person told me that he was told he 

could not pass because the causeway was “under four 

feet of water.” 

Boy, I wish I knew who told him that. That is NOT 

acceptable. 

This is something we’re going to have to talk about a 

little more. Don’t have time now. Way past deadline. My 

wonderful printer is waiting patiently for me to send his 

over. 

But, really, folks, a couple of feet of water for a few 

yards is no reason to close the road. 

Town Hall employees got dressed up for Halloween, 

but guess what? Only the women. No men in Town Hall 

got dressed up. What’s that about? (See page 24.) 

Random thoughts: 

Will have to do a story on the wind turbines. One of 

them stopped turning during the storm because of 

some synching problems or something. Will get that to 

you. 

Never saw the gates of the hurricane barrier closed 

before....well, at least I don’t remember if I did (see page 

4). Guess I always just missed it. Speaking of page 4, the 

Selectboard meeting was supposed to go there. They 

held it on Monday at the height of the storm. Gotta love 

this town. Board of Public Works was meeting, too. 

Guess both boards had to sign papers. But, hey, we’re 

tough, right? Anyway, the point it, it just got too late fo 

the Selectboard story to get written. I went though, 

really, and took notes and everything. 

One last thing: VOTE on 

Tuesday, 11/6 (see page 26). 

Okay, gotta run. 

Fairhaven Neighborhood News 

Volume 7, Issue 41 

Thursday, November 1, 2012 

Copyright 2012 Elizabeth A. David 

Editor: Beth David 

News Correspondents/Photographers: 

Mali Lim, Jean Perry, Heidi Winnett 

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Contents 

Acushnet sets election date ................................................12 

Classifieds ..............................................................................21 

COVER: Halloween Horribles Parade .................................16 

Fairhaven CDBG Grant update ............................................13 

Fairhaven Finance Comm.....................................................19 

Happenings ........................................................................6,7,8 

Hurricane Sandy....................................................................16 

Hurricane Sandy photos ......................................4, 17, 25, 26 

Legal Notices/Public Hearings.............................................21 

Letter from the editor.............................................................2 

Letters from our readers......................................................18 

Recipe of the week................................................................10 

Recreation Center this week................................................14 

Senior Center this week .......................................................14 

Tides .......................................................................................21 

Upcoming meetings/Fairhaven & Acushnet ......................21 

Vote on Nov. 6........................................................................26 

CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS 

In our story on the Acushnet Town Meeting, we 

misidentified the speaker of the quote that was 

highlighted on the page. It was former chief Michael 

Poitras who spoke. We apologize for the error.

Fairhaven Police Press Release 

The Southern Mass Credit Union, 

located at 123 Alden Road, was 

robbed last Wednesday, 10/24, just 

after 1:30 p.m. A white male in his 

early thirties, wearing a hooded 

sweatshirt, jacket and dark ball cap 

passed a note to a bank teller 

demanding money. An undisclosed 

amount of money was given to the 

robber who then placed it in a plastic 

baggie and fled from the area on foot. 

The suspect is described as being 

unshaven, approximately 5’10 inches 

in height, with a medium build. He 

was also wearing glasses. No weapon 

was shown, nor did the suspect 

indicate that he 

had one. 

Anyone with 

information 

about the 

robbery is asked 

to contact 

Fairhaven Police 

Detectives at 

508-997-7421. 

Bicycle Paths Farmers Market Community Gardens 

SMCU Robbed 

This man is wanted in connection with a robbery at Southern Mass Credit Union in 

Fairhaven. Anyone with information is asked to contact Fairhaven police detectives at 

508-997-7421. See photos in color at www.NeighbNews.com 

Small Business Economy Arts & Festivals Environmental Education Clean Water and Air 

BEYOND THE BICENTENNIAL 

Building a Healthy 

Future For Fairhaven 

presents 

COMMUNITY BUILDING AND 

VISIONING FORUM 

Get more information at GreenFairhaven.com 

myFairhaven200@gmail.com, and our 

Beyond the Bicentennial Facebook page 

Sunday, November 4 

1 p.m.–4 p.m. Town Hall 

Bring a Friend. 

Let Your Voice Be Heard 

Visitor’s Center 

has moved 

As of November 1, 2012, the 

Fairhaven Office of Tourism and 

Visitors Center will be at its new 

location in the Fairhaven Academy 

Building, 141 Main Street, next door 

to Fairhaven High School. There is offstreet 

parking available in the high 

school parking lot adjacent to the 

building. 

Fall and winter office hours are 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 

Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 

Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

The Academy was built as a 

private school in 1798 before the 

Town of Fairhaven was incorporated. 

It was moved to its current location 

on the west lawn of Fairhaven High 

School by Henry H. Rogers in 1907. 

The building also houses a museum 

run by the Fairhaven Historical 

Society. Museum hours are set by the 

Historical Society and are separate 

from the Visitors Center hours. 

You may contact the Office of 

Tourism by calling 508-979-4085 or by 

email at FairhavenTours@aol.com. 

Sponsored by the 

Fairhaven Sustainability Committee 

and the Fairhaven Bicentennial Committee 

Diversity Recycling Renewable Energy Japanese Sister City Time Bank 

Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, November 1, 2012 Page 3 

Family Community Culture Fun

Page 4 

Hurricane photos 

More Hurricane 

Sandy photos on 

pages 4, 16 & 25 

Okay, I admit it, this page was supposed to have the Selectboard story on it, but we never would’ve made it to the printer in time. LEFT: 

This 28-foot long cooler owned by Taylor Seafood floated from its perch at Earl’s Marina across Jack’s Cove to rest on the Western 

shore. RIGHT: Adrian Carrillo and Jarvis Rivas pose in front of the closed gate of the hurricane barrier on East Rodney French Blvd. in 

New Bedford on Monday night. Photos by Beth David. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.com. Visit us at 

www.Facebook.com/NeighbNews to see more photos. 

Bayside Lounge 

Your Neighborhood Tavern 

The Bayside Lounge Welcomes New Chef 

Carlos Rocha 

formerly of Davy’s Locker (18 years) and former owner/chef 

of End Zone Sports Pub 

Sunday Specials 

Fish & Chips: $3.95 

Pizza: $5.00 

Soup: 95¢ with entree 

Clamboils: $11, with chowder 

1/2 appetizers with entrees 

Live Entertainment: 

Every Wed.: Poker Tourney, 7 

Every Thurs.: Trivia Buff, 7:30 

Every Friday: Couto & 

Mulligan, 5-8 p.m. 

Everyday Specials 

Fish & Chips: $5.95 

Blackboard Specials 

Every Day 

Broiled Scrod or Bayside Haddock: $5.95 on Sun., Wed., Thurs. 

Kitchen Hours: 

Sun., 12–7 Wed.-Sat., 11–8 Open until 9 Thurs. & Fri. 

Come in and check out our new menu and our new LOWER PRICES. 

Annual Halloween Bash w/Over the Edge, Sat. 10/27, 9 p.m. 

Cash Prizes for Best Female and Male Costume 

Every Fri.: Taraoke Karaoke, 

9:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m. 

Sat., 11/3: The Relics, 9 p.m. 

Every Sun.: Kathy Hayden 

Live, 4–7 Bar Bingo, 8 

BAYSIDE LOUNGE & TAVERN 

125 Sconticut N eck R oad, Fairhaven • 508-996-9212 

Visit ou r w eb site: www.baysidelounge.com 

Spaghetti & 

Meatball Dinner 

Join Us for a Fundraiser Supporting 

The West Island Improvement Association’s 

“Summer Fest 2013” 

at the West Island Community Center, 

41 Causeway Rd. Fairhaven on 

Saturday, Nov. 17th 6:00 PM 

Followed by an evening of Prize BINGO 

(BINGO CARDS $2.00 EACH) 

The Evenings Menu: Tossed Garden Salad Warm Rolls & Garlic Bread 

Spaghetti & Meatballs Homemade Dessert Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks 

$10.00 Adult/$8.00 Age 12 & under 

You Could Win 

$2,500 

A FUNDRAISER FOR WEST ISLAND SUMMERFEST 2013 

50/50 Raffle 

Only 100 Tickets Will Be Sold 

At $50.00 each 

Drawing will be on 

Sunday, December 16, 2012 

West Island Summer Fest will be held on Saturday, July 6th 2013 

On the West Island Community Center grounds on Causeway Road. 

SAVE THE DATE! 

FOR TICKETS TO EITHER OF THESE EVENTS CALL: 

Diana DiCarlo 774-202-0883 Donna Kirk 508-995-2775 

Sue Rizzo 508-990-3711 Terry Pereira 508-994-7266 

Thursday, November 1, 2012 Fairhaven Neighborhood News

“Do It Right The First Time” 

Come Visit Our 

New Showroom 

We have the largest selection of wall and 

floor covering products in the Southcoast! 

PORCELAIN TILE VINYL 

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MARBLE GLASS STONE 

We are located just off Route 6 at 

21 Arsene Way Fairhaven, MA 02719 

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Lenny Fleurent 

& Sons 

Masonry Contractors 

508-996-0861 508-971-3478 (cell) 

Over 55 years’ experience 

SPECIALISTS in waterproofing cellars/basements 

Jobs big or small — we do them all! 

Cement Floors • Cement Driveways 

Chimneys • Stone Walls • Patios & 

Steps Sidewalks & Aprons • Fireplaces 

Insured • Residential • Town Approved • Lic. # 013997 

Rynek Café & 

Gift Shop 

at 

Polish 

Manor Inn 

Financing Now Available 

Polish & Portuguese Folk Arts & Crafts 

Featuring Polish Food for Take-Out 

One Main Street Fairhaven, Mass. 774-206-6143 

www.PolishManorInn.com 

“A Rare Gem” 

Introducing our new chef: 

Pamela Gray-Jenney 

Formerly of Taste Buds 

New Dinner Items New Hours 

Now open Wed.–Sat. for dinner, 5–9 p.m. 

Now accepting reservations for holiday parties 

in our private room 

If you think our 

breakfast is good, 

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Hours: Sun., 7 a.m.–Noon; Mon., 8–Noon; Tues.–Fri., 7 a.m.– 2 p.m.; 

Open for dinner Wed.–Sat., 5–9 p.m. 508-990-2026 Function Room 

23 Center Street Fairhaven Stephen Lobo, Chef/Owner 

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A simple ad 

just to say: I truly enjoy 

reading the Neighb News 

every week! 

from Louise Dupre 

Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, November 1, 2012 Page 5

F.A.M.E. Says Thanks 

The members of the The Fairhaven 

Association for Music Education 

(F.A.M.E.) would like to thank the 

community for supporting the 

concession stand at all four home 

football games this fall. 

This tremendous response will 

allow F.A.M.E. to continue providing 

music scholarships and other 

support for the town of Fairhaven’s 

active music department. F.A.M.E. 

continues to meet on the first 

Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. 

in the Hastings Middle School 

cafeteria and all are welcome. 

Plans are currently being made for 

visibility at the Fairhaven town hall 

shops in December and all of the 

wonderful school holiday programs, 

the 6th Annual F.A.M.E. Coffeehouse 

on January 25, 2013 and the Super 

Sub Sale on February 3, 2013. F.A.M.E. 

is always looking for new ideas, 

members, and sponsors. 

For more information lease 

visit http://f-a-m-e.home.comcast.net/ 

~f-a-m-e/ or find us on Facebook at 

http://www.facebook.com/fame 

fairhaven 

Next meeting: Thurs., 11/1, at 6:30 

p.m. in the Hastings Middle School 

cafeteria. All are welcome. 

Community Forum 

On Sun., 11/4. See press release on 

page 10. 

Food Drive 

Northeast Maritime Institute, 32 

Washington Street, Fairhaven, is 

collecting canned goods and nonperishables 

for local food pantries. 

Just drop off the goods from Monday– 

Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. now until 

Nov. 20. For more information contact 

NMI at 508-992-4025. 

Old Time DL Set 

The deadline for submitting 

listings for the Old-Time Holiday 

weekend is November 3. Any organi - 

za tion holding holiday an event 

within Fairhaven between on 

December 7, 8 and 9 is encouraged to 

submit listing for promotion. 

Submissions for event listings or 

reservations for the Holiday shops 

may be mailed or delivered to the 

Fairhaven Visitors Center, 43 Center 

Page 6 

AROUND TOWN HAPPENINGS 

Street, Fairhaven, or emailed to 

FairhavenTours@aol.com. Calendar 

listings are not taken over the 

telephone, but reservations for the 

Holiday Shops are. Call 508-979-4085. 

Record Hop for Vets 

Join the fun on Sat., 11/3, from 

9 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the VFW in Fair - 

haven, 109 Middle St., for a Record 

Hop Fund-raiser to benefit veterans. 

Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, music 

by Blu Lobsta and DJ Johnny Angel. 

Tickets $5 per person, available at the 

door or call the VFW at 508-997-1707, 

or George at 508-596-5723. 

Save Livesey Park 

Looking for Vendors 

On Saturday November 10th there 

will be a family fundraising event at 

Livesey Park. All proceeds will go to 

cleaning up and restoring the 

skatepark as well as other parts of the 

park. This project was started by a 

group of 8th grade Hastings Middle 

School students. We are looking for 

vendors who would like to come for 

the day and sell food, drinks and 

merchandise. The event will run from 

11am-4pm on Saturday, Nov. 10. There 

will be planned contests, games, 

bouncy houses and much more for 

families to enjoy. This event is open 

to the public and free to attend. 

Please contact Ann Richard at 

arichard@fairhavenps.org 

We would love for non-profit 

groups, PTOs, schools etc., to also be 

included in our community event. 

Save the Date 

Veterans Day events include a 

parade and flag raising on 11/11 and 

Vets Dance on 11/10. See ads on pages 

17 & 28. More details in next week’s 

issue. 

Holiday Bazaar 

St. Joseph School PTO presents its 

annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, 

November 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 

p.m. at the School, 100 Spring Street, 

Fairhaven. 

Events to include Santa’s 

Workshop, Chinese Auction, Yard 

Sale, Open Kitchen, Performance by 

the School’s Choir, Classroom Gifts 

and Over 20 Vendors!!! 

For More Info. Call (508)996-1983 

Turkey Trot 

The Fairhaven Turkey Trot is back 

for a third year, and it’s set to be 

better than ever! Have you registered 

yet? With almost a month to go, 

you’ve got plenty of time to train for 

the 5K, and to prep your bag of 

canned goods and non-perishables to 

donate on Thanksgiving morning! 

The Fairhaven Turkey Trot for 

Health and Hunger 5K run/walk will 

be held on Thankgsgiving Day, 

Thursday, November 22, starting at 

8am, at Cushman Park track. 

Registration: $20 online in advance, 

$25 in-person 

This year, you can find all sorts of 

details about the Trot on our fancy 

new website: www.fairhaventurkey 

trot.com/ Email: fairhaventurkeytrot@ 

gmail.com 

On the website, you'll find info 

regarding: Registration, T-shirts, 

number pick-up, pre- and post-trot 

festivities, volunteering, sponsors 

and beneficiaries 

Through your generous support, 

we were able to donate $5,000 to 

Fairhaven’s local food pantries last 

year. Let’s get it up to $6,000 or even 

more this year! 

Book Sale 

The Oxford Book Haven & Café, 

located downstairs in the Church of 

the Good Shepherd, 357 Main St., No. 

Fairhaven, will hold a Dollar-A-Bag 

book sale on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a large 

selection of books to choose from. 

Home-made desserts, coffee and 

other beverages also available. All 

proceeds go to the Church of the 

Good Shepherd. Visit www. 

goodshepherdfairhaven 508-991-8596 

Blood Drive 

The Southcoast Blood Donor Van 

will be in Fairhaven for a blood drive 

on Monday, November 5, at the 

Prince Henry Society New Bedford 

Chapter, Alexion Pereira Insurance, 

135 Alden Road, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

For more information and to 

schedule free screenings please call 

Susan Oliveira, RN, at 508-679-3131 

Ext. 2740 or email oliveiras@ 

southcoast.org, or to schedule a free 

blood drive please call Catherine 

Alegria, at 508-993-0430 or email at 

alegriac@southcoast.org. 


Caregiver Night Out 

On Nov. 7, Coastline Elderly 

Services will host two guest speakers 

for their annual Caregiver Night Out. 

The event will be held at the Keith 

Middle School auditorium in New 

Bedford from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Bob Unger, Editor-in-Chief of The 

Standard-Times, and author Tim 

Brookes will speak about their experi - 

ences caring for their aging parents, 

and take questions from the audience. 

Also, on November 7, you can dinein 

or takeout from Fay’s Restaurant in 

Dartmouth all day long and 

Coastline’s Caregiver Program will 

receive 20% of your bill. 

If you are interested in either event 

please contact Abby Hevey at 

508-742-9175 or Libby Costa at 508- 

742-9171 by Nov. 2. Tickets are free 

and open to the public, but 

donations are always appreciated to 

help provide care givers with muchneeded 

medical supplies. Free respite 

services and transportation can be 

provided upon request. 

Volunteers Needed 

It’s fall and we are ready to harvest 

a whole crop of new volunteers. The 

Ombudsman Program at Coastline 

Elderly Services needs volunteers 

who want to make a difference in 

someone’s life. An ombudsman visits 

local nursing homes just a few hours 

a month to ensure elderly residents 

are happy and safe in their nursing 

homes. Training is provided. 

Please contact Donna Cabral, the 

Ombudsman Program Director at 508- 

999-6400 or by email at 

dcabral@coastlineelderly.org. 

Play Probes 

Holocaust Issues 

The Holocaust’s calamity and 

heartbreak come alive in Your 

Theatre, Inc.’s production of Peter 

Sagal’s gripping two-act play “Denial.” 

Directed by Stephen R. Kay, 

prominent award-winning actor and 

director in Southeastern New 

England, “Denial” will run Thursday 

through Saturday evenings Nov. 8-10 

and 15-17 at 8 p.m. with Sunday 

matinees Nov. 11 and 18 at 2:30 p.m. 

In clashing intellects and wills 

Abby Gersten, a tenacious Jewish 

civil liberties attorney, defends a 

HAPPENINGS OVERTOWN 

right-wing Holocaust disbeliever 

against a young, committed Jewish 

Federal prosecutor while trying to 

prove that truth and justice may 

occasionally be incompatible. 

All performances will be at the 

Your Theatre, Inc. Performance 

Complex which is wheelchair and 

handicap accessible at St. Martin's 

Church, 136 Rivet St. at County St., 

New Bedford. Parking is free in the 

church lot on County St. 

For non-subscribers, ticket prices 

are $15.00 for all performances. 

Discounts are available for senior 

citizens, students, and military 

personnel. Special group rates are 

available. 

Ticket and other information about 

the production are available by 

calling Your Theatre, Inc. at 508 993- 

0772 or by sending e-mail to 

info@yourtheatre.org. The theatre's 

web site is www.yourtheatre.org. 

Seniors Dance 

The Office of the Mayor will 

present a series of dances for seniors 

this fall. The following dances will be 

held from 1:00pm- 4:00pm: 

Sunday, November 4th, Sunday, 

November 11th, and Sunday 

November 18th at the Fort Taber 

Community Center 

For additional information, please 

contact the Mayor’s Office at 

508.979.1410. 

Women’s Hlth Fair 

The Greater New Bedford (GNB) 

Community Health Center will host a 

Women’s Health Fair on Thursday, 

November 8, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the 

GNB Community Health Center, 

located at 874 Purchase Street in 

New Bedford. The event will coincide 

with AHA! night in downtown New 

Bedford. 

Women are invited to attend this 

free event during which event 

partner, Southcoast Health System, 

will provide a host of educational and 

prevention programs, including free 

screenings and vaccines. 

Free kids activities will include face 

painting and a visit with clowns. Light 

refreshments will be served. 

This free event is open to the 

public. Registration is not required. 

For more information, please call 508- 

992-6553 ext. 419 or ext. 218. 

Recital & Christmas 

Bazaar 

At 3 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 4, 

recitalist, Dr. David Chalmers will 

perform a program of French 

Romantic music on St. Anthony’s 

majestic pipe organ for the Music at 

St. Anthony’s Concert Series. A 

freewill donation will be collected 

during the recital and there is an 

opportunity to support the organ 

fund with the ongoing “Adopt an 

Organ Part” program. 

St. Anthony’s Christmas Bazaar 

takes place November 3 and 4. 

Lunch is available prior to the recital 

in the church hall, and while meeting 

with the organist, light refreshments 

can be enjoyed after the concert. 

For more information or 

directions, please contact St. 

Anthony’s rectory at 508-993-1691. 

Vendors needed 

Calling all crafters and vendors! 

Our Lady of Purgatory Church’s 

Lebanese Holiday Bazaar is being 

held on Sat., Nov. 10th (10-6) and 

Sun., Nov. 11th (10-2) at St. Mary's 

Church in New Bedford. If you are 

interested in having a table, please 

contact Sharon Tripp at 508-971-3804. 

Ocean Explorers, 2-5 

Beginning on Nov. 5, the Ocean 

Explorium will host a “Young Ocean 

Explorers” activity program on 

Monday mornings, from 10:30–noon. 

If there are children in your life who 

make you stop at the grocery store’s 

lobster tank so they can watch these 

fascinating creatures, this program is 

for you! If they are at an age when all 

they seem to ask is “Why?,” we have 

the answer for you! 

The new “Young Ocean Explorers” 

activity program welcomes inquisi - 

tive pre-schoolers, 2–5 years of age, 

with stories, crafts, and songs. The 

youngsters will also learn about a 

different “Featured Creature” each 

week. A “Young Ocean Explorers” 

punch pass, good for two children for 

six admissions, can be purchased for 

$35; $3 per additional child. 

The Ocean Explorium is located at 

174 Union Street in downtown New 

Bedford. Wheelchair accessible via 

the rear entrance. Visit www.ocean 

explorium.org, or call 508.994.5400. 


Harlem Wizards 

There will be some basketball 

wizardry on display as the Harlem 

Wizards hit the hardwood for a 

charity fundraiser basketball game at 

the Old Rochester Regional High 

School gymnasium on Monday, 

November 5. The game is being 

organized by the Village PTA of 

Wareham to raise money to benefit 

students at the Minot Forest and East 

Wareham schools. Darien Fernandez, 

a Wareham High School Varsity 

basketball player who had been 

featured on ESPN’s top plays of the 

day, has agreed to play on the 

Wareham Warriors team against the 

Harlem Wizards. 

The game is slated to tip off at 7 

p.m., with the doors opening at 6:30 

p.m. Tickets are $10 for students and 

senior citizens, and $12 for adults in 

advance, and $12 and $14 at the door. 

For over 50 years, the Harlem 

Wizards have been combining 

amazing basketball talent with 

hilarious comedy. The athleticism, 

tricks, fancy teamwork and ballhandling 

wizardry, plus wild dunks 

not even seen in NBA games, engages 

and wows the most avid hoops fans 

but provides a memorable night of 

entertainment even for those rare few 

who don’t enjoy the game of 

basketball. Whether you come for the 

competition or you come for the 

comedy, there’s something for every - 

one at a Wizards game. Plus, the game 

will feature non-stop interaction 

between the Wizards and the crowd, 

and the players will stay until every 

last autograph is signed. 

The Wizards will square off against 

the “Wareham Warriors,” comprised 

of teachers, students and other 

notable personalities from the 

Gateway. The team will feature 

Wareham High School basketball 

coach and ORR Middle School 

principal Kevin Brogioli; gym 

teachers from Wareham elementary 

and middle schools – Deanna Semple, 

Chris Phenix, and Chris Perry; coach 

Megan Kashner, Ms. Remillard from 

Minot Forest, and many more! 

There will be concessions, the 

Harlem Wizards souvenir stand, a 

raffle, and much more. 

For tickets, visit the Harlem 

Wizards website at www. 

harlemwizards.com, or email 

jennifer_graul@yahoo.com. 

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HAPPENINGS/OTHER LATITUDES 

Cribbage Players 

We are looking for cribbage 

players for a cribbage tournament 

every Friday at noon at the Acushnet 

Council on Aging 59 1/2 Main St 

Acushnet Mass. Anyone interested 

can just show up at noon on Friday or 

can call Gary at 774-328-1189 

Humane Soc Gala 

The Humane Society and Shelter 

SouthCoast 10th Annual Gala on 

Saturday November 3 celebrates 

over 100 years and another success - 

ful year of caring for homeless and 

helpless animals. 

Guests will enjoy dancing under 

the tent to the delightful music of 

Butch McCarthy band. The caterer 

will be Russell Morin Fine catering of 

Attleboro and the cocktails from CV 

Variety will make sure all guest’s 

essentials are met. As in the past the 

event offers sponsorship opportuni - 

ties and the Committee is looking for 

silent auction items. The silent 

auction begins at 6:00 pm 

participants have until 9:00 pm to 

enter their bids. The items include 

trips, meals to fabulous local 

restaurants, day sails and more. The 

fun continues from 9 to 11 for a funfilled 

evening. 

The Shelter continues to provide 

professional care for abandoned and 

stray animals, adoptions, and 

advocate for humane treatment of 

animals. The Shelter offers adoptions 

for cats and dogs, boarding for dogs, 

training classes, and grooming. The 

building is handicapped accessible. 

The Gala will be held at 31 Ventura 

Drive, No Dartmouth. Price for the 

tickets is $85.00. For further 

information, to donate an auction 

item or become a sponsor call the 

Shelter at 508-995-6661 or e-mail 

Mventura@HSSSC.org or log on to the 

website at www.hsssc.org. 

Sustainabil Seminar 

Please join us for a series of actionoriented 

seminars to help municipali - 

ties served by the Southeast Regional 

Planning and Economic Development 

District (SRPEDD) realize the finan - 

cial and environmental benefits of 

energy efficiency, renewable energy 

generation, and local food production. 

To Register, visit https:// 

webapps.umassd.edu/events/sustain 

ability/ For More Information, visit 

www.councilonsustainability.org 

Municipal Energy Efficiency 

Seminar Nov. 8, 8:30-1 Woodland 

Commons, UMass Dartmouth 

A number of programs are 

available to help cities and towns 

become more energy efficient in their 

buildings, street lights, vehicles and 

public works operations. In 2011, 

approximately 90 municipalities 

worked with Mass Save to 

collectively reduce enough energy to 

power the equivalent of 3,500 homes 

and enough natural gas to heat more 

than 400 homes. 

Keynote: Mass. Secretary of Energy 

and Environmental Affairs Rich 

Sullivan. Municipal panelists include 

officials from Fairhaven, Lakeville, 

and Marshfield. 

Transportation Mtg 

The Mass. Department of Trans - 

por tation is continuing its series of 

statewide public meetings, engaging 

with residents, community leaders 

and business owners to discuss the 

future of transportation in Mass. To 

ensure that all regions are 

represented, MassDOT will hold more 

than 15 meetings. 

Representatives from each 

division of MassDOT – RMV, Highway, 

Aeronautics and MBTA/Rail and 

Transit – will be available to answer 

questions and provide information. 

Those who are unable to attend 

the meetings but wish to submit 

comments can do so at 

yourvisionourfuture@dot.state.ma.us 

Next meeting: Nov. 8, 6-8 PM, 

Quincy High School Auditorium, 100 

Coddington Street, Quincy, MA 02169 

For more info: www. mass.gov/ 

massdot/yourvisionour future 

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“Successful Sales and Marketing – 

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topic on Thurs., Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m., 

Southern New England Entrepre - 

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Technology and Manufacturing 

Center, 151 Martine Street, Fall River. 

Networking and panel discussion, 

light supper. Non-members $20, 

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Recipes of the Week 

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Cheesecake 

2 (8 ounce) packages cream 

cheese, softened 

1/2 cup white sugar 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

2 eggs 

1 (9 inch) prepared graham 

cracker crust 

1/2 cup pumpkin puree 

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1 pinch ground cloves 

1 pinch ground nutmeg 

1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, 

thawed 

Preheat oven to 325° 

In a large bowl, combine cream 

cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat 

until smooth. Blend in eggs one at 

a time. Remove 1 cup of batter 

and spread into bottom of crust; 

set aside. 

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Beyond Bicentennial welcomes whole town 

Press Release By Daniel Schemer 

The Town of Fairhaven wants its 

residents and workers linked into 

local issues, current affairs and urban 

planning by attending its Community- 

Building and Visioning Forum on 

Sunday, November 4, from 1:00PM – 

4:00PM, at Town Hall. 

“We are putting on the Forum to 

take some time to come together as a 

community to think about Fair - 

haven’s future,” said Deirdre Healy, 

Director of the Fairhaven Sustaina - 

bility Committee (FSC). 

The Forum is part of Fairhaven’s 

“Beyond the Bicentennial” campaign, 

a season-long collaboration between 

the Fairhaven Bicentennial Committee 

and FSC, meant to bolster public 

involve ment in civic affairs. 

The mission behind Beyond the 

Bicentennial is to encapsulate what 

the people of Fairhaven want for the 

future of the town. Riding on coattails 

of success from this past summer’s 

Bicentennial celebration, both com - 

mit tees came together to contem - 

plate what to do next. 

“The synergy between The Bicen - 

ten nial Committee and Fairhaven 

sustainability committee thought this 

would be an ideal time to come 

together and think about ‘Beyond the 

Bicentennial,’” said Mrs. Healy. 

The Community-Building and 

Vision ing Forum will be a heavily 

participatory assembly with round 

table dialogue and brainstorming on 

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as many topics as possible. Examples 

are increased recycling and anti-litter 

campaigns, utilizing public spaces for 

more town events, proposals to help 

a small business economy, expanding 

arts programs, better preserving 

cultural and historical points, etc. 

In addition, the Forum is also 

about recognizing Fairhaven’s assets 

and strengths and how to incorporate 

them into a long-term strategic plan 

securing the town’s health and 

prosperity. 

Once all the primary issues are 

identified, action groups will be 

formed to organize solutions. 

“We hope to establish connections 

and generate positive energy around 

the harnessing of ideas,” explained 

Mrs. Healy. 

A professional Facilitator will be 

present to open up the Forum, initiate 

dialogue, keep attendees on track 

with the allotted time, convey 

information effectively between 

groups, and meet the overall goal of 

the event. 

All fall Beyond the Bicentennial has 

been spreading word of this Forum 

through this season’s Fairhaven 

Farmers’ Market, utilizing social and 

environmental themes, such as 

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Acushnet schedules special election for debt exclusion vote 

Acushnet Selectboard Press Release/ 

Statement 

On October 25, the Acushnet 

Selectboard voted to schedule a 

special election on Monday, 

December 10th for voters to consider 

a request to borrow $5.2 million for 

the construction of a new police 

department headquarters to be 

located at 60 Middle Road. 

We are pleased that town meeting 

overwhelmingly approved our 

proposal for a new police facility and 

send this issue to a special election,” 

said the board in a statement. “Town 

meeting is a viatl step in the process 

where issues receive the greatest 

amount of scrutiny by our voters and 

taxpayers. 

We had a very spirited debate and 

in the end the voters were convinced 

that our current police station 

located in the Parting Ways Building 

is outdated, inefficient and unsafe. 

Although it would be more 

convenient to hold a debt exclusion 

vote to coincide withour April town 

election, Mass. General Law requires 

us to hold a special election within 90 

days of town meeting. 

Kelli Tomlinson Exp. 11/30/12 

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While we initially thought we 

woiuld call for an election in mid- 

January, voters of town meeting 

spoke loud and clear that all 

residents should have the 

opportunity to vote on this important 

issue. With that in mind, we felt that 

early December gives us the best 

chance to avoide inclement weather 

while also giving those residents who 

move away for the winter an 

opportunity to exercise their right. 

This issue has been on the front 

burner for over a year now, and has 

been discussed at countless public 

and televised meetings in an effort to 

educate the public on this important 

issue. However, we cannot assume 

that all residents are aware of the 

details of this proposal, therefore, the 

Selectboard will provide information 

on the project which will be aired on 

Cable Channel 18 and aired 

repeatedly leading up to December 

10. 

In addition, past meetings of ths 

baord and the Police Station Building 

Committee can be viewed on demand 

by going to the town’s webpage: 

www.acushnet.ma. 

As always, all residents are 

encouraged to contact the 

Selectboard’s office with any 

questions or concerns, 508-998-0200. 

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Fairhaven as seen real success with CDBG program 

By Jean Perry 

Neighb News Correspondent 

Since 2005, the Town of Fairhaven 

has received $6.2 million in Commu - 

nity Development Block Grant 

(CDBG) funding for infrastructure and 

housing rehabilitation, transforming 

neighborhood after neighborhood, 

under the leadership of Planning and 

Economic Development Director Bill 

Roth. 

One phrase that was repeated over 

and over by residents during the 

most recent CDBG neighborhood 

meeting on 10/24 was “thank you.” 

Three Elliot Lane residents, 

hopeful that their gravel cul de sac 

will be the next neighborhood to be 

transformed with CDBG funding, 

attended the meeting to view the 

plans for improving the street and 

asked Bill Roth questions about the 

process. 

In what is slated to be one of the 

final projects in the Cushman Park 

target area, the last gravel road near 

the center of Fairhaven would be 

paved, flooding and drainage issues 

would be corrected, and portions of 

existing sidewalk would be upgraded. 

Mr. Roth commended the residents 

of 42 Bridge Street for allowing the 

project to move forward by allowing 

for an easement to access utilities 

and drainage for Elliot Lane. 

“They took no money,” said Mr. 

Roth. “In this day and age everyone’s 

like this,” he said as he put his hand 

out, “and they didn’t.” 

Mr. Roth did promise to pave the 

areas of the driveway the Town must 

cut through to run a ductile iron pipe, 

which Mr. Roth says is “indestruct - 

ible,” and will continue to repave the 

entire driveway in a gesture of good 

faith. 

“It’s a small project,” Mr. Roth told 

the Elliot Lane residents. 

“Well, we thank you because it’s a 

big one to us,” said Bernadette Costa 

of 19 Huttleston Avenue, whose 

corner property runs alongside Elliot 

What hurricane??? We have a deck. 

Lane. “We appreciate what you’re 

doing.” 

Mr. Roth told the residents that 

although the project is bid-ready and 

plans are completed, there is no 

guaran tee that the CDGB infra - 

structure funding will be granted. 

In a follow-up interview, Mr. Roth 

stated that, so far, all of the CDGB 

applications he has filed since 2005 

have been approved. 

There will be one more CDGB 

neighborhood meeting on 11/8. Mr. 

Roth will then meet with the 

Selectboard before submitting the 

application. 

Mr. Roth said his latest strategy for 

increasing the odds of getting 

Fairhaven more of the everincreasingly 

competitive CDBG 

funding is by partnering with the 

Town of Middleboro, with Fairhaven 

as the lead community. Together, 

both communities stand to receive a 

total of $1 million. 

LEFT: Members of the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club join Kathy McLeod on the “Leatherneck deck” near her hair salon for a pre- 

Hurricane Sandy party on Sunday, 10/28/12. The club helped raise money to build the deck, but then the cafe closed and the owner 

left the state. Club members said they still felt some pride in having raised and donated money to build the deck. RIGHT: Pat Sevier 

and Roland Lavallee joke around near the “closed” sign. Photos by Beth David. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.com 



Recreation Center 

Open Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; 

Fri., 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.- 

2 p.m.; Closed Sunday 227 

Huttleston Ave, 508-993-9269 

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Youth Basketball 

Fairhaven Recreation Youth Basket - 

ball League registration: Nov. 3rd & 

10th from 8AM–2PM Cost:$10. 

Divisions will be as follows with 

sufficient numbers: Pee Wee (Co-Ed) 

Ages 6–8, Junior Girls Ages 9–11, 

Junior Boys Ages 9–11, Senior (coed) 

Ages 12–14 .Open to all Members! 

Please bring 2 proofs of residency 

and a copy of child’s birth certificate 

to registration. Information on new 

evaluation schedule available at 

registration. 

Attention!!! 

Calling all basketball enthusiasts! 

We are looking for motivated, 

committed individuals to volunteer 

as basketball coaches for this league. 

We are also in need of officials for the 

league, pay is roughly $13 per game. 

For more information and to fill out a 

volunteer application please call or 

stop by the Recreation Center during 

league registration hours 

NYC on your own 

Shopping, sightseeing in the big 

apple…why not? Enjoy a day in New 

York City, travel in a luxury motor 

coach. Drop off is at Rockefeller 

Center and pick up is at the Madison 

Street Library. Bus leaves from the 

Fairhaven Recreation Center where 

coffee and donuts will be available 

upon arrival. Pre-registration is 

required! All children must be 

accompanied by an adult. For more 

information, please call Fairhaven 

Recreation at 508-993-9269. Bus 

leaves Rec at 630am and returns at 

10pm Nov. 24th; $50.00 Deadline for 

registration November 17th 

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this 5 week session. Sat., Nov. 17th, 

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10–11AM $45 Member/$60 Non 

Members Ages 16—Adult 

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508-979-4029 229 Huttleston Ave 

Supportive Senior Day Care Program, 9-3 508-993-9455 

Respite Care: one day, half-a-day. Regular rates apply. 

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11/7: Emerald Sq. 

11/14: Prov. Place, Whole foods 

Fairhaven Senior Center 

Pancake Breakfast 

Sun. 11/4, from 8:00-11:00 a.m. 

Adults $5.00 children ages 5-12 $2.00 

Sponsored by The Friends of the 

Council on Aging 

Veterans Lunch 

Veterans Day Luncheon for 

Fairhaven Veterans, Wed. 11/7 and 

Thurs. 11/8 sponsored by the 

Southern Mass Credit Union. Call or 

come by the Senior Center to sign up. 

Protecting Your Assets 

Tues. 11/6, 5:00 p.m. An attorney 

from New York Life will be here to 

discuss protecting your assets from 

long term care costs. 

Medicare open enrollment 

Oct. 15th–Dec. 7th. If you have 

Medicare, sometime during the 

month of September you will be 

receiving important information 

from your Prescription Drug Plan, 

your Medicare Health Plan and/or 

Prescription Advantage (if you are a 

member). Please do not ignore any 

letters from your plans and save all 

letters you receive. During the 

annual Medicare Open Enrollment 

you will have a chance to change 

your coverage for the next year. State 

certified SHINE Counselors can help 

Mall Trips 

Entertainment 

Special Activities 

11/21: Independence Mall and Xmas 

Tree Shop Pembroke 

The O.T.s 

The O.T.s every Thursday at the Senior Center with Chuck Brillon, Ron 

LaBreque, Jerry Theodore & Paul Belliveau. 

you understand your plan changes, 

as well as other options you may 

have. Make your appointment with 

SHINE early by calling the Fairhaven 

Senior Center at 508-979-4029 

Art Class 

Tuesdays, 9–10 a.m. Acrylics Art 

Class with artist Vickie Frazer; 

acrylics on canvas. First class will be 

$5.00 and $12.00 after that. Must have 

at least 5 people to hold this class. 

Zen Class 

Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Zen 

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Halloween Horribles invade No. Fairhaven as storm approaches 

The impending doom of a superstorm 

Hurricane Sandy did not 

dampen the mood at the annual 

Halloween Horribles parade on 

Sunday, 10/28. Sponsored by the 

North Fairhaven Improvement Asso - 

ci a tion, the event drew about 200 

people in costumes. The group 

marched down Main Street, from 

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Little Red Riding Hood’s 

Revenge 

Benoit Square to St. Mary’s Church, 

where prizes were awarded for Most 

Horrible, Most Beautiful and Most 

Original in different age categories. 

The event was completely free to 

participants and included candy 

treats for all, hot chocolate, and 

pumpkins. 

But this is a tale best told in 

pictures. 

All photos by Beth David. 

See them in color at 

www.NeighbNews.com 

Visit us at www.Facebook.com/ 

NeighbNews to see more photos of 

this and other events 

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Hurricane Sandy hits, but doesn’t knock out 

By Beth David 

Editor 

The superstorm, Hurricane Sandy, 

made landfall in New Jersey, but 

made a big impact all the way up here 

in southcoast this week. More than 50 

people are dead in seven states. New 

York City evacuated thousands from 

around the city and shut down 

subways which became flooded. 

Many are still not operating as of 

press time. 

Locally, the storm battered the 

usual places by the shore, downed 

trees, and caused some damage to 

buildings, but the area was largely 

spared the trauma of other states to 

our south. 

Officials closed off Sconticut Neck 

Road at Camel Street after a pole 

snapped off at the top, caught fire, 

and dangled from the wires before 

crews cut it free. Police kept people 

away from the town beach during 

most of the day on Monday. 

The Causeway had some spillover 

during the morning and evening tides, 

around 8:30, but did not become 

impassable. At the end of Causeway 

Road, however, water flowed up to 

Alder Street and cut off access to all 

but the bravest souls. The water was 

about two feet high at its highest. 

Police were advising people not to 

cross. 

Only residents with hurricane 

stickers were allowed on the Neck 

during the height of the storm on 

Monday. 

At Fort Phoenix, police kept people 

off the hurricane barrier while winds 

whipped at gusts of 55 miles per hour 

and sustained winds of 37 MPH hit 

the area. 

The harbor was considerably 

calmer than during last year’s visit by 

Tropical Storm Irene. 

Inland a bit, Walmart and Pizza Hut 

sustained damage to the buildings, 

and trees around town were knocked 

down, some on cars. 

Power was out to thousands in 

Fairhaven, but almost all had power 

restored by Tuesday evening. 

The Fairhaven Selectboard and 

Board of Public Works both held 

meetings on Monday night, with both 

boards saying they had important 

paperwork to sign. The Selectboard 

needed to sign paperwork for a bond 

for the Wood School project that was 

being picked up on Tuesday, storm or 

no. 

The BPW decided to shut off water 

and sewer for Seaview, Ocean, and 

Grandview, West Island and Wilbur’s 

Point. Robocalls went out several 

times on Monday advising residents 

of developments. 

Hastings Middle School was the 

designated shelter in Fairhaven, 

instead of the Wood School, which is 

being rebuilt. Only one person was 

taking advantage of it, but said he was 

very happy the option was there. He 

said he lived on Sconticut Neck, in a 

low-lying area. 

“I just didn’t feel safe at home,” 



pages 4, 25 & 26 

The top of a pole dangles in the wind, held 

up by wires, after snapping off during 

Hurricane Sandy on Sconticut Neck Road 

on Monday, 10/29. The pole caught fire 

and the fire department was called to the 

scene at about 3:30 p.m. Sconticut Neck 

had no power for several hours while it 

was being repaired. Wilbur’s Point and 

West Island had no power until about 1:30 

on Tuesday although it was unclear why 

the power was cut. Photo by Beth David. 

said the man, who did not want to be 

identified. “It’s a great service. I’m 

glad they did it.” 

During the day on Monday, the 

consensus among Fairhaven officials 

was that the storm was no different 

than a typical nor-easter. 

In other states, though, the storm 

was deadly, and caused billions of 

dollars in damages. Many are still 

without power, with no end in sight. 

More storm photos on 

pages 4, 25 & 26 

Visit us at www.Facebook.com/ 

NeighbNews for video of the storm 

LEFT: Waves slam over into the parking lot at Earl’s Marina on Causeway Road during high tide on Monday morning, around 8:30 a.m. 

RIGHT: The same spot after the storm, on Tuesday, 10/30. Photos by Beth David. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.com. Visit us 

at www.Facebook.com/NeighbNews to see more photos of the storm. 


Book selections are 

“atrocious” 

I am still shocked by all the 

information that Michelle Furtado so 

bravely made public regarding the 

Middle School book list. 

I am a mother of three adult 

children, grandmother and retired 

teacher. I am sorry to say that when 

my children were young I never read 

their book lists. I, like many other 

parents, trusted the teachers to 

choose quality literature for our 

children. Never in my life would I 

have ever expected books like the 

ones the Middle School in Fairhaven 

chose to list. 

I warn all parents to be very 

vigilant now, about book lists and 

literature that is used in the schools. 

There are so many wonderful 

Press Release 

The Fairhaven Veterans Day 

Parade Committee announces that 

the 7th annual veterans day parade 

will take place on Sunday November 

11th, 2012. All veterans from near and 

far, as well as all active military per - 

son nel, are cordially invited to march 

proudly behind your respective 

branch flag. The dedicated veterans 

who work to promote this parade 

would like people to come and show 

support for those who will be 

marching on that day. 

In attendance, there will be several 

color guards, a National Guard 

detachment, a possible "fly over" by a 

United States Coast Guard helicopter, 

both the Fairhaven High School and 

the Apponequet Regional High School 

bands,and the Fairhaven Militia, to 

name only a few who will be marching 

Once a week 

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books for students of all ages to read. 

Some listed by the Middle School are 

atrocious, unbelievable and shocking. 

Kids will come into contact with 

such things as they get older. Schools 

need to offer quality, respectful 

literature. This sends the message 

that schools should be respected and 

teachers, principals and school 

committee members trusted. 

I believe that we must fight for our 

children. These books must not be 

encouraged to be read by these 

young students. 

Their brains are not fully 

developed and the influences of such 

material may lead to poor decisions. 

I do not believe in banning books. I 

realize the effects this would have. 

However parents need to be warned 

by school officials that there are 

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there will be a small replica of the 

Vietnam Moving Wall float to 

commemorate the time that the 

moving wall was at Cushman Park 

this past July. 

For those who will be marching in 

this parade, please meet behind 

Oxford School in North Fairhaven in 

Livesey Park by 915 AM. The parade 

will start at 10 AM and will proceed 

down Main St. to the Fairhaven High 

School where there will be a short 

dedication. The key note speaker this 

year will be former National 

Guardsman and former Fairhaven 

police officer, Ralph Tate. 

For those Veterans who cannot 

march the parade route for any 

reason, transportation will be 

provided so they may participate in 

this parade as well. We are also asking 

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some materials on the book lists not 

necessarily recommended for all 

students unless the parent reads 

them first. 

We have warnings on many things 

in this country. Even CD’s have 

warnings for parents or individuals 

who are thinking of purchasing them. 

Why can’t we do the same things 

with books on the book lists. 

It saddens me that we have to even 

think such things. Moral values are 

fading away in our culture. Not 

everyone, but many people think 

anything goes. 

Well, guess what? There are some 

of us who do not believe that. 

Thank you Michelle and the others 

who brought these things to our 

attention. 

Betty Savery 

homeowners and spectators along 

the parade route to put out the 

American flag to show support and 

appreciation for the veterans and 

active military who will be marching 

by. 

For further information, please 

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FinCom meets with Selectboard, schools, BPW 

By Jean Perry 

Neighb News Correspondent 

Department heads were treated to 

a lengthy lecture from Fairhaven 

Finance Committee Chairperson John 

Roderiques during the 10/25 FinCom 

meeting, originally scheduled to 

discuss the Department of Revenue 

audit results. Mr. Roderiques said the 

results should have been released by 

the date of the meeting, but the Town 

had still not received them. 

Instead of reviewing DOR recom - 

mendations, Mr. Roderiques took the 

opportunity to confront a packed 

room full of town officials, including 

Fire Chief Tim Francis, School 

Superintendent Dr. Robert Baldwin, 

and BPW Superintendent Vincent 

Furtado, among others, about the 

budget process and how some 

depart ment heads and board chairs 

have submitted their budgets in past 

years. 

“If you’re not working on the 

budget process by now, you’re 

behind the eight ball,” said Mr. 

Roderiques. 

He encouraged them to start doing 

expenditures for new items that 

“seem to trickle in” year in and year 

out. He added that the Town’s 

piecemealed budgeting practice is a 

problem that needs to be solved. 

Annually, Mr. Roderques said he 

hears,“‘I forgot to put that in the 

budget,’” after departments submit 

their budgets, and then return to 

make alterations. 

“It’s getting tiresome…the excuse 

isn’t gonna fly anymore,” he said, 

adding, “The time to review your 

budget isn’t after you submit the 

budget to us.” 

According to Mr. Roderiques, 

every year someone returns 

requesting to revise the salary line 

item, which Mr. Roderiques said is a 

problem because people should be 

aware of what they get paid. 

“The DOR guy told me point blank, 

‘Why do you accept revised budgets 

for stuff like that?’” Mr. Roderiques 

stated. 

Department heads will be receiving 

a budget letter in the near future 

which, according to Mr. Roderiques, 

he personally puts into each and 

every person’s mailbox at Town Hall 

every year. 

“Year in and year out…inevitably, I 

hear from someone, ‘What letter?’” 

said Mr. Roderiques. “So, either 

somebody’s stealing mail from you, 

or you’re not reading them.” 

Mr. Roderiques told all those in the 

room that they should prepare to 

meet with FinCom to discuss their 

2014 fiscal year budgets between 

February and the first few weeks of 

March. He said last year someone 

made an appointment to meet with 

FinCom on the last Thursday in 

March, which Mr. Roderiques is 

hoping to avoid this year. 

I don’t think we’re being unreason - 

able,” he said, and asked for input 

from anyone who had any sugges - 

tions, but no one had anything to say. 

“I’ll leave the room if you want to 

talk about me,” he said as a few 

people started to chuckle. 

After several more minutes of 

listening to Mr. Roderiques critique 

the “disjointed” process, Director of 

Planning and Economic Development 

It’s getting tiresome… 

The time to review your 

budget isn’t after you 

submit the budget to us 

[John Roderiques] 

Director Bill Roth asked why he still 

had to go around Town Hall looking 

for a typewriter to fill out the budget 

form. 

“I don’t understand why half the 

stuff in this town gets done the way it 

gets done,” Mr. Roderiques said. 

He advocated acquiring a cohesive 

software program shared by all 

departments. 

Tourism Director Chris Richard 

told Mr. Roderiques that he was not a 

“computer savvy whippersnapper,” 

and said he does not have much 

knowledge in computers, adding that 

the system he has in his office lacks 

basic programs such as Microsoft 

Excel®. 

Pointing out that there was no 

centralized IT department, Mr. 

Roderiques offered no suggestion to 

Mr. Richard except, “After the 

meeting…I can go out to my car and 

give you an abacus.” 

According to Mr. Roderiques, at 

one time he believed the Town had 

purchased a comprehensive munici - 

pal software package, but then 

conceded that was evidently not the 

case. 

“We’re setting the tone, not to be 

vicious…or overbearing…but to try 

to make the budgeting process easier 

for everybody,” said Mr. Roderiques 

before dismissing the department 

heads from the meeting. 

“Some people think coming in here 

is worse than going to see the 

dentist…for some of you it is,” he 

said. 

As people stood to leave the 

meeting, Mr. Roderiques said, “I hope 

you didn’t consider this a waste of 

time…If so, you’ll remember not to 

come next year.” 

In a related matter, Mr. Roderiques 

addressed a new policy Town 

employees must follow when 

submitting reserve fund transfer 

requests. He told them that all 

requests must first be submitted to 

the appointed authority or depart - 

ment head before submitting it to 

FinCom. He also stated that the 

reserve fund was not there to 

supplement the budget; rather it 

should only be used for requests that 

are “extraordinary and unforeseen 

circumstances.” 

“Not something you forgot about 

or something new,” said Mr. 

Roderiques. “It has to be more than 

just something you want.” 

He said that he has received some 

requests for “every little thing” and 

an alternate source of money, such as 

gift accounts, should be con sidered 

before submitting requests. 

After the department heads 

cleared the room, Executive 

Secretary to the Selectboard Jeffrey 

Osuch stayed behind to present the 

committee with the tentative warrant 

for the 12/4 Special Town Meeting. 

Mr. Roderiques went over each of the 

13 articles and commented briefly on 

several of them. 

The two significant articles con - 

cerned the anaerobic digester, and 

the $17 million Voc-Tech renovation 

funding approved by the Voc-Tech 

school committee. 

The BPW has requested an 

additional $196,000 to complete the 

digester project. 

“This, I am told, is the end of it. 

Again,” said Mr. Roderiques. “It’s a 

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tough bullet to bite, but it brings it 

to an end if you do bite the bullet.” 

The committee agreed that Mr. 

Furtado will have to come before 

FinCom to persuade them to recom - 

mend the article. 

Some of the other articles included 

Treasury Department wages, and a 

request from the Highway Depart - 

ment for more money related to a 

street sweeper purchased with 

Chapter 90 funding. 

The committee decided to call in 

the Conservation Commission to 

explain why they need an additional 

$2,000 for salary and wages for a 

secretary. 

“I don’t recall cutting all of their 

money for their secretary,” Mr. 

Roderiques stated. 

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acceptance for a portion of North 

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pertaining to Verizon, and possible 

adjustments to the Finance Director 

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The committee briefly discussed 

an article requesting funding for the 

repair of a building at the Townowned 

Union Wharf, which Mr. 

Roderiques suggested should come 

out of the waterways account, rather 

than the surplus account. 

Finally, Fire Chief Tim Francis 

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money for a video security system. 

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“Where’s the article?” shouted Mr. 

Roderiques. 

Mr. Osuch told him Mr. Roth sent in 

the request, but sent it to the wrong 

person. 

“At some point in time, some - 

body’s got to say you didn’t make the 

deadline so you have to wait ‘til May,” 

said Mr. Roderiques. 

According to Mr. Osuch, Mr. Roth 

did meet the deadline in time, having 

emailed his request just before 4:30 

p.m. on 10/25. 

Also at the meeting, Mr. 

Roderiques announced the 

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Do your heirloom antiques need some TLC? 

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Burglar, Fire and Camera Systems. 

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Replacement windows, gutters, odd jobs, brush 

& tree removal, cellar & garage clean-outs, dump 

runs & more, just ask. Call Jeff 508-990-3534. 

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for Mass. license to carry firearms or FID card. 

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SEWING ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, GIFTS & 

MORE: Acushnet. Call 508-995-0985 or 508- 

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Mattress Clearance Sale — Queen Pillowtop 

$150, King $290, Full $140. Call/text, 

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REPORTERS NEEDED: The Neighb News is 

actively looking for reporters to cover meetings. 

Reporting experi ence not necessary, but good 

writing skills essential. Please call 508-979-5593 

or email NeighbNews@comcast.net 

Legal Notices/Public Hearings 

Town of Fairhaven 

Notice of Public Hearing 

FY 13 Community 

Development Block Grant 

Application 

Town of Fairhaven will hold a Public Hearing 

at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 8, 2012, in 

the Banquet Room, Town Hall, 40 Center Street, 

Fairhaven, MA. The purpose of the hearing is to 

take Public input on the Town’s intention to 

apply to DHCD for up to $500,000 to continue 

its Housing Rehabilitation Program in the 

Cushman Park Target Area and the 

reconstruction of Elliott Lane. Administration 

would be provided by the Town and a private 

grant consultant. 

The Town staff and Engineer will be available 

to review the Elliott Lane final design plans. 

Information on the Housing Rehabilita tion 

Program will be available. Input on the 

effectiveness on the current Housing Rehabili ta - 

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flamingos moving throughout the 

town, social media and email 

promotions, and door-to-door flyers. 

Fairhaven Town Hall is located at 

40 Center St. To learn more about the 

Community-Building and Visioning 

Forum, follow the Beyond the 

Bicentennial campaign at http:// 

www.greenfairhaven.com or at the 

Fairhaven Beyond the Bicentennial 

Facebook Page. For more informa - 

tion, contact Outreach Services at 

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tion Program and Cushman Park Infrastruc-ture 

projects will also be accepted. 

Any persons or organizations will be given 

the opportunity to be heard and the Town will 

make reasonable accommodations for the 

disabled with prior notice to the Planning & 

Economic Development Department. 

William D. Roth, Jr., Director Planning & 

Economic Development Department 

FAIRHAVEN BOARD OF 

SELECTMEN 

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 

Notice is hereby given that the Selectmen 

will conduct a Public Hearing on November 13, 

2012 at 7:30 pm for the removal of five (5) street 

trees located on Park Avenue. The removal is 

necessary for the Park Avenue Road Construc - 

tion Project. For more information, call the 

Selectmen’s Office at (508) 979-4023. 

Brian K. Bowcock, 

Chairman Board of Selectmen 

Fairhaven Meetings 

Board of Appeals 

Wed., 11/7 Town Hall, 6:00 p.m. 

CDBG meeting 

Thurs., 11/8, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. 

Community Preservation 


Conservation Commission 

Mon., 11/19, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. 

Dog Park Committee 

Wed., 11/7, Fire Sta., 6 p.m. 

Fairhaven Housing Auth. 

Mon., 11/5, Oxford Terr., 2 p.m. 

Finance Committee 

Thurs., 11/8, Arsene St., 7 p.m. 

Historical Commission 

Wed., 11/7, Academy, 7 p.m. 

Planning Board 

Tues., 11/13, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. 

School Committee 

Wed., 11/14, FHS Media Ctr, 6:30 p.m. 

Selectboard 

Thurs., 11/8, Town Hall, 1 p.m. 

Tues., 11/13, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. 

Acushnet Meetings 

BPW 

Mon., 11/5, Parting Ways, 6:30 p.m. 

Conservation Commission 

Wed., 11/14, Town Hall, 7 p.m. 

Planning Board 


School Committee 

Tues., 11/13, Ford MS, 5 p.m. 

TIDE TABLE 

US Army Corps of Engineers, Cape Cod 

Canal/Wing’s Neck 

HIGH LOW 

a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. 

*= Predicted minus tides from -0.1 ft. to -1.0 ft 

**Predicted minus tides from -1.1 ft to -2.0 ft or more 


Nov. 

2012

Campaign kick-off Cocktail Party! 

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Brian 

Bowcock, 

Selectman 

Re-Elect 

Peter DeTerra, 

Board of 

Health 

Cash Bar Live Music 

November 15, 2012 6–9 p.m. $40 pp 

Seaport Inn, 110 Middle Street, Fairhaven 

For tickets call: Brian Bowcock, 508-997-3600 

or Peter DeTerra, 508-992-1838 

Paid for by Peter DeTerra 

Wayne 

Electric & Alarms 

508-997-5600 508-758-3068 

www.walarms.com 

24-Hour UL-Listed Monitoring Service 

Security Systems • Fire Alarms 

Closed Circuit Television • Card Access 

Serving Bristol & Plymouth Counties for over 35 years 

Dorothy Cox’s Chocolates 

Gift Baskets 

Homemade Chocolates, Candies 

& Other Confections. 

Located at Fairhaven Business Center across from Walmart 

Family owned and operated for four generations 

Best Chocolate in Town! 

Now located at Fairhaven Business Center 

63 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719 508-996-2465 

www.dorothycox.com 

Formerly 

Chris’ Variety 

235 Main St. 


NOW OPEN 

Mini-Mart & Laundry Hours: 

7 a.m.–8 p.m., 7 days/week 

Newly renovated • Lottery • Groceries 

Dairy • Seasonal Items 

Coffee: 99¢ 

Wide-screen 

TV 

WiFi 

ATM 

Hall 

for 

Rent 

Coin drop laundry 

Large selection of 

Machines 

Parking lot behind buildling 

VFW 

Fairhaven Post 2892 

109 Middle Street Fairhaven 508-997-1707 

Entertainment & Events 

Nov. 2: D-Jay-N-Sound 

Nov. 3: Record Hop, 50s & 

60s, Blu Lobsta band, $5 

Nov. 9: Night Flight 

Nov. 10: Vets party, band & 

dinner, $20 

Meat 

Raffle 

Every 

Thurs., 

7 pm 

Nov 16: 

Clamboil 

Dec. 1: 

Grand Army CD Release 

Dec. 9: 

Breakast with Santa 


HEATING OIL & DIESEL 

$3.52 

Gal 

Price may 

change 

We strive to maintain our competitive reputation 

by reducing costs 

24-Hour Service 

508-996-8042 

“WE GO WHERE THE PROBLEM TREES GROW” 

www.luzofuel.com 

126 MacArthur Drive 

New Bedford, MA 02740 

Over 15 years’ 

experience 

Dr. Brian K. Bowcock 


Chiropractic Office 

Auto Injuries 

Low Back 

Injuries 

TREE REMOVAL LOT CLEARING 

AERIAL BUCKET TRUCK & BOBCAT SERVICE 

FIREWOOD 

PRUNING OF LARGE HISTORICAL TREES 

YEAR ROUND SERVICE 

SPECIALISTS IN LARGE DIFFICULT TREE REMOVAL 

Free Estimates 

508-993-3588 


Job Injuries 

Board Certified 

in Orthopedics 

Neck 

Injuries 

Headaches 

Now offering Massage Therapy 

Call 508-997-3600 

Nos falamos Portugues 

Most insurances accepted, including United H ealthcare & HMO Blue 

EURO SHIP STORE/PHOENIX 

THE place for UNIQUE 

items. From clothes to toys and 

everything in between! 

We have UGGS! 

24 Center Street • Fairhaven, MA 02719 

508-992-1714 • Fax: 508-992-1652 • eurship@aol.com 

St. Anthony of New Bedford 

Federal Credit Union 

Your Community Credit Union 

Kitchens To Fit Your 

Lifestyle & Budget 

Visit Our Showroom 

Full Service Computerized 

Kitchen Planning 

Free In-Home 

Measurement Service 

Fine Cabinetry in as Little 

as 3 Days 

Custom Cabinets & 

Countertops 

Fairhaven Lumber Co. 

508-993-2611 

120 Alden Road Fairhaven, MA 

American Legion Post 166 

Function Hall 

Hall for rent. 

Open to the 

public anytime 

Entertainment & Upcoming Events 

Sat., 11/3: 

Better Days 

8:30-12:30, $3 cover 

Every Thurs., 7-11 

& Every Sat., 2-6: 

Karaoke with 

Cowboy Al, 7–11. 

Every Tues & Fri.: Wicked Weezy, karaoke, 9 p.m. 

54 Main Street Fairhaven 508-993-0046 


Page 24 

Town Hall Employees get in Halloween spirit 

Talk about a Halloween-friendly town! Residents across Fairhaven welcome scary creatures to their doors on Halloween, but if you need 

any business done at town hall, be prepared for the creatures to be staring at you from the other side of the counters. Creative civil 

servants included the Three Blind Mice in the Assessors office, crayons in the collector’s office, Sheriff and deputy in the Treasurer’s 

office, dead Victorian bride in Town Clerk’s office, mob wives in the Selecboard’s office and building department, ballerina in the 

planning department, attack cat in the Board of Health Office, and possibly more. These are all we could conjure up on Wednesday, 

10/31, just before noon. Photo by Beth David. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.com 


More storm photos 

Photos this page by Heidi Winnett. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.com. 

Visit us at www.Facebook.com/NeighbNews to see more photos. 

LEFT: Both water and sand wash into the street and parking lot at the Seaview boat ramp in Fairhaven. RIGHT: A tree sits on top of a 

car at the corner of Adam and Center Streets in Fairhaven. BELOW LEFT: This trampoline used to reside at4 Studley Street, but decided 

to take a trip up into a tree and then land in yard at 15 Dartmouth Street in Fairhaven. BELOW RIGHT: A tree is uprooted on Brook Dr. 

New digs 

LEFT: Alan 

Patenaude 

shovels leaves 

and water 

from the street 

in front of the 

Walnut Street 

entrance to 

the Millicent 

Library. RIGHT: 

This sign at 

Gotta Have It 

on Route 6 in 

Fairhaven tells 

the whole 

story. 



pages 4, 16 & 26 


By Beth David 

Editor 

The presidential election will be 

held this Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polls will be 

open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Voters will choose President, 

Senator, Congressional Representa - 

tives, and face three ballot questions 

in Massachusetts. 

Question #1: “Availability of Motor 

Vehicle Repair Information,” or “Right 

to Repair” law, would require auto 

manufacturers to provide the same 

diagnostic and repair information to 

indepen dent repair shops that 

dealerships get. 

Automakers oppose the measure 

because, they say, information is 

already available for purchase and 

requiring them to provide it in the 

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More storm photos 

Photos this page by Beth David. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.com. 

Visit us at www.Facebook.com/NeighbNews to see more photos. 

Vote on November 6 

manner spelled out in the law would 

cost consumers more and force the 

redesign of vehicles. 

Visit www.MassRightToRepair.com 

for the pro side and www.VotNO 

on1MA.com for the opposing side. 

Question 2: “Prescribing Medica - 

tion to End Life” or the assisted 

suicide law. 

A yes vote would allow physicians 

to prescribe a lethal dose of 

prescription medication if that 

person is suffering from a terminal 

illness and that will cause death 

within six months. 

Visit www.YesOnDignity.com for 

the pro side, and www.StopAssisted 

Suicide.org for the argument against. 

Question 3: “Medical Use of 

Marijuana” would eliminate state 



pages 4, 16 & 25 

LEFT: Nick from Earl’s Marina helps out the town removing 

seaweed from the dock at Hoppy’s Landing with the Bobcat on 

Tuesday, 10/30, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Shellfish 

Warden Tim Cox said the BPW had them on the list, but wouldn’t 

be getting to them for awhile. Although the floating dock was still 

on land, the ramp was usable after the seaweed was clear. RIGHT: 

A pole leans on a shed at Shore Drive, near the Seaview Boat 

Ramp in Fairhaven on Tuesday, 10/30. 

criminal and civil penalties for the 

medical use of marijuana for 

qualifying patients. 

Visit www.CompassionForPatients. 

com for the pro side, and 

www.VoteNoOneQuestion3.org for 

the opposing argument. 

Fairhaven Polling Places 

Precinct 1: Town Hall; Precinct 2: 

High School; Precincts 3 & 4: 

Hastings Middle School; Precinct 5: 

Recreation Center; Precinct 6: East 

Fairhaven School 

Acushnet Polling Places 

Precinct 1: Council on Aging, 59 

1/2 So. Main Street; Precincts 2 & 3: 

Acushnet Community Center, 232 

Middle Road. 


An invitation to all 

veterans and those 

who support veterans 

Please join the Fairhaven Veterans 

Day Parade on Sunday, Nov. 11. 

Show your support for our troops 

fighting in foreign lands, and 

those here at home. 

All gave 

some, and 

some gave all. 

Veterans are asked to gather at Livesey Park behind Oxford School, 

347 Main Street, Fairhaven, by 9:15 a.m. Parade steps off at 10 and marches along Main 

Street to Fairhaven High School where the big flag will be raised. Transportation 

provided for veterans who cannot march. Call Gerry at 508-237-4282 for transportation 

or other information. Homeowners along the route are asked to display the US Flag. 

Spectators are asked to line the route and go to the High School to show their support. 

Flag Raising 

On Sun., 11/11, 

at Fort Phoenix, 

at 7 a.m. to 

commemorate the death 

of Francis J. Tucker, 

Coxswain, USN, who 

was killed in action 

on Nov. 13, 1942, 

Fairhaven’s first 

casuatly of WWII. 

The flag will be 

lowered at 4 p.m. 

The public is invited. 

From 

George 

Brownell 

of 

Fairhaven, 

Vietnam War 

Veteran 


To honor Fairhaven veterans to remember those 

who have recently passed on 

Saturday, Nov. 10 6–11 p.m. 

Fairhaven VFW 109 Middle Street 

Cash Bar Open at 6 for Happy Hour 

Hors D’oeuvres, Soup & Salad from 7:15 p.m. 

Buffet at 7:30 Music at 8:00 

Sponsored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association & Fairhaven VFW 

Dinner: Choice of Roast Pork or Baked 

StuffedChicken Dessert & Coffee 

Catered by: Bonnie of Fairhaven VFW 

Music: The After Hours 

Tickets: $20 per person, 

limited number available 

All gave some, 

and some gave all. 

For tickets contact: 

Terry Pereira, 508-994-7266 Jim Leal, 508-993-1064 

Barbara Acksen, 508-993-0317 Tony Lopes, 508-993-7378 

Linda Meredith, 508-994-875 Also available at Fairhaven 

Veterans Office, Town Hall 

Please make checks payable to the Fairhaven Improvement 

Association (FIA) and mail to PO Box 684, Fairhaven, MA 02719

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