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Fairhaven Neighborhood News A E!publication of all things Fairhaven E FR Including event listings from Cape Cod to RI per le pa oice! t t i l The a big v with Volume 9, Issue 39 • October 16, 2014 Teeming with information you need. (And some you don’t need, but will be glad you have anyway.) Farmer’s Market ends season Sunday, 10/12, was the last week of the Fairhaven Farmer’s Market. Because the Harvest Fun Day got rained out the day before, a few of the booths from that event decided to take advantage of the offer to join the Farmers Market. The Scarecrow contest was not cancelled, but only a couple of entrees were dropped off. See page 4 for story. Photo by Beth David. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.com Also Inside: • Bouchard Final Plan: page 17 • Happenings: pages 6, 7, 8 • Acushnet: page 16 • Robbery Suspect sought: page 3 From The Editor WEST ISLAND — A day late and many dollars short. People, people, people!!! What happened to all my faithful readers? Our annual...that would be the NINTH Annual... Halloween issue is NEXT WEEK. Where are you all? I need you to call me. I need you to send pictures. Beth David, Publisher Don’t expect me to find you, I don’t have time to track you down. Call me! What’s happened to us? What happened to our great Halloween town? I have only heard from TWO of you. I have seen only a handful of houses decorated. Of course, Manny will be up and running in time, but....where are the rest of you? I weep for my little town. It’s HALLOWEEN TIME!!!! Do you realize what that means? WHERE ARE YOU ALL? Only a couple of scarecrows were entered into the scarecrow contest (see page 3). What happened? You didn’t let a little rain scare you away, did you? I fear for our future. Truly I do. What kind of life are we creating for our youngsters if we have no Halloween yards to take them to? What kind of future are we creating for our next generation if they go through October 31 just walking around getting candy? What kind of life will they have if they have not had the bejeebers scared out of them by strangers while their trusted adults laugh at them? (ONLY on Halloween, okay?) As my dear friend Pam would say: We are doomed, DOOMED I tell you, doomed. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 10/20. That’s THIS Monday. I usually make it Friday, but I extended it because I am mortified, mortified I tell you that I have only gotten TWO calls for Halloween yards. Alas, I weep for my little town. I weep for our children. I fear for our future. No Halloween? Ahhh....[clutching my heart in pain] Please, don’t let me down...don’t let our children down... Support the Food Pantry This bin is in the Walnut Street lobby of the Millicent Library in Fairhaven. Another bin is at Stop & Shop. All food goes to the Shepherd’s Pantry, 1215 Main Street, Acushnet (508-763-9289). The pantry has seen a sharp increase in families seeking food due to the worsening economy. The Pantry spends more than $5,500 each month to keep the shelves stocked. It serves more than 120 families each week. Tax deductible donations may be sent to Shepherd’s Pantry, PO Box 760, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Visit www.shepherdspantry.org Fairhaven Neighborhood News Volume 9, Issue 39 Thursday, October 16, 2014 Copyright 2014 Elizabeth A. David Editor: Beth David News Correspondents/Photographers: Michael Smith, Kylie Schuster, Ryan Feeney, Meredith Winnett Published weekly on Thursdays by Fairhaven Neighborhood News, LLC, at 166 Dogwood Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 [email protected] www.NeighbNews.com 508-979-5593 • Fax: 508-991-5580 Contributions: The Neighb News accepts press releases, editorial contributions and letters to the editor at the above address; by email preferred, in the body of the email, not as an attachment. If mailed by USPS or faxed, editorial must be typewritten, 500 words or fewer. 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David Contents Acushnet News ......................................................................12 Bouchard spill final plan decided .......................................17 Classifieds ..............................................................................21 COVER: Season’s end to Farmers’ Market ...........................4 Eagle Scout spruces up cannons at the fort......................16 Happenings ........................................................................6,7,8 Legal Notices/Public Hearings.............................................20 Letter from the editor.............................................................2 Letters from our readers......................................................22 Oyster restoration plan in works........................................18 Recipe of the week ................................................................10 Recreation Center this week................................................14 Robbery suspect sought ........................................................3 Senior Center this week .......................................................14 Tides .......................................................................................21 Upcoming meetings/Fairhaven & Acushnet ......................21 CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS In our story about River’s End Park in New Bedford, we made a mistake naming one of the streets. It stretches from almost near Tarkiln Hill Road on the north (not Hathaway). We apologize for any confusion our error may have caused. Robbery suspect sought Fairhaven Police Dept. Press Release Fairhaven Police responded to a purse snatching that occurred at EJ’s Brooklynne Deli, located at 111 Huttleston Avenue on Monday. The robbery was committed on October 13th at approximately 8 p.m. Police were told that a female patron was robbed of her purse by an unknown assailant as she was exiting the restaurant. The victim stated that a white male snatched her purse as she was walking to her vehicle. She described the suspect as being a skinny white male, approximately 6 feet in height with sunken cheeks. He was last seen running east on Huttleston Avenue toward Santander Bank and was wearing a hooded navy blue sweatshirt. Anyone who can identify the suspect or has information about the robbery, is encouraged to contact Fairhaven Police Detectives at 508-997-7421. Callers can remain anonymous. ••• The Fairhaven Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the male pictured. He is wanted for questioning in a robbery of an elderly female that took place in the parking lot of EJ’s Brooklynne Deli on Monday, 10/13, at about 8 p.m. A woman reported that her purse was snatched as she was walking to her car. Please contact Fairhaven Police Detectives at 508997-7421 if you can assist in identifying this male. Photo submitted by the Fairhaven Police Department. GAS & REPAIRS Howe Allen Realty Fairhaven’s Number One Real Estate Agency 2013 and 2014 43 Center Street Fairhaven, MA 02719 888.491.9993 howeallen.com Time for your sticker? 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Exp. 8/31/14 OPEN SEVEN DAYS Fairhaven Getty • 371 Huttleston Ave. • Fairhaven, MA • 508-992-8723 Thursday, October 16, 2014 Page 3 Farmer’s Market ends for season ABOVE LEFT: Eddie and Larry of “Yesterday’s Country” entertain the crowd with country favorites at the last Farmers Market of the season in Fairhaven on Sunday, 10/12. MIDDLE: Ann Healy staffs the “Vote Yes on 2” booth at the Fairhaven Farmers Market on Sunday. Organizers invited those who were rained out of the Harvest Fun Day to set up on Sunday. Several booths took advantage of the offer. It was the last Farmers Market of the season.RIGHT: This scarecrow, created by Julia Brides of Acushnet won first prize in the youth category and the grand prize in the Fairhaven Office of Tourism’s scarecrow contest this weekend. Saturday was drop-off day, which saw some pretty heavy rain and, no doubt, kept some people away. The Harvest Fun Day was cancelled, but young Julia Brides did not let a little rain stop her. The $100 gift card to AC Moore was donated by John and Lori Sharples of J&L Cemetery Plot Maintenance and Design. Photos by Beth David. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.com Fairhaven 2014 Flu Clinics For Fairhaven Residents At the Fairhaven Recreation Center 227 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven Tuesday, October 21 • 5–7 p.m. Wear short sleeve tops • $5.00 donation appreciated OFFERED BY THE FAIRHAVEN BOARD OF HEALTH, 508-979-4022, Ext. 125. Jeannine Lopes, Peter DeTerra Barbara Acksen Chairman Vice-Chairman Board Member and FAIRHAVEN COMMUNITY NURSE AND HOSPICE CARE, INC. Page 4 Thursday, October 16, 2014 Fairhaven Neighborhood News Grand Opening Celebration!!! be FUN 107 Broadcasting Live, Saturday 1-3pm Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, October 16, 2014 Page 5 AROUND TOWN HAPPENINGS and MassDEP project managers Guidelines for operating your boat or Quilt EPA will be giving 20-minute presentations Personal Watercraft (PWC); What to at 4 different stations around the do in case of boating emergencies; on auditorium. These sessions will focus State-specific laws and regulations the following topics and will allow you must follow Display on for the public to circulate around the The course will be held on Sat., The West Island Quilters are displaying their gorgeous quilt titled “Dreams of Shells and Stitches” at the Fairhaven Council on Aging, senior center, 229 Huttleston Ave. (near Stop & Shop). The group of quilters embroidered seashells and put blocks of exquisite blue fabrics together to create this stunning quilt. The quilters are: Elaine O’Neill, Geri DeLellis, Mary Ann Zonenshine, Ruth Elander, Tammy Hickox, Margie Joseph and Beth Steward. The quilt was meticulously machine quilted by Mary Ann Zonenshine of Mad About Quilts. The quilt will be on display through the winter and may be seen in the COA Lobby during business hours. DEP to meet with Shipyard Neighbors The Mass. Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to meet with neighbors of the Fairhaven Shipyard to hear their complaints about noise and airborne particles from work done at the North Yard. Members of the Selectboard and Board of Health are expected to attend. The meeting will be held on Friday, 10/17, at Town Hall, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, at 2:30 p.m. Oyster Restoration Meeting on a plan to restore oysters in Fairhaven. See page 18. EPA Meeting The Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting on the PCB cleanup efforts in New Bedford Harbor. At Fairhaven Town Hall, 2nd Floor Auditorium, 40 Center Street, on Wed. 10/22, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Accessible. Contact Kelsey O’Neil our Community Involvement Coordinator at [email protected], or by calling 617-918-1799. This meeting will be held as a poster session with Q&A. Each of the Page 6 room and learn about particular aspects of the project in a smaller group setting. 1) 2014 Dredge Season, 2015 Dredging, Elaine Stanley; 2) CAD Cell project, Dave Lederer; 3) Overview of Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, Ginny Lombardo; 4) State Enhancements Remedy Projects, Paul Craffey Following the poster session presentations, 40 minutes will be allocated at the end of the meeting for any wrap-up questions. This time will also give agency officials a chance to clarify any questions that were particularly prevalent during the poster sessions. Should members of the public chose to circulate through all 4 sessions, timing will accommodate that. Others who chose to attend fewer than all 4 sessions are welcome to do so, however we ask that you do not stay at the same poster for more than one presentation so as to give ample opportunity to other members of the public to have a similar smallgroup discussion atmosphere. For more information please see our website at http://www2.epa.gov/ new-bedford-harbor or reach: Boat Safety Course Need Your Boating Education Certificate? The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 65 is proud to offer About Boating Safely. This boat safety course is designed to be an introductory course to meet the boating education needs of recreational boaters. This course will satisfy state requirements for mandatory boater education needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely. About Boating Safely includes a wide variety of information: General information about boats and maintenance; Information on preparing for safe and enjoyable outings; Navigation rules and aids to navigation; Thursday, October 16, 2014 10/25, from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at U.S.C.G. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 65, 80 Middle Street, Fairhaven. Cost is for ourse materials only: $45.00 Register online at http:// a0130605.uscgaux.info/publiced.html Mason Open House On Sat., 10/18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., George H. Taber Lodge, 20 Center St., Fairhaven, will be hosting an open house. The public is invited to visit, to meet Lodge members, and to learn more about Freemasonry. People will also have the opportunity to tour the Lodge building which is one of the many gifts of Henry Huttleston Rogers. Horribles Parade The North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Halloween Horribles Parade will be held on Sun., 10/26, at 5:00 p.m., starts at Benoit Square, Main and Adams streets, Fairhaven. An annual event since 1950, the NFIA Halloween Horribles Parade is fun for all. Children and adults in costume walk from Benoit Square north to St. Mary’s Church. At the church costumes are judged in different age groups and categories with prizes awarded. Refreshments and candy are provided. Free. Free Mammograms Southcoast Radiology and Imaging Services, part of Southcoast® Health, is offering free mammograms for uninsured individuals during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Screenings will be offered at all 12 Southcoast Breast Imaging Centers across the region, including at Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, 206 Mill Road, Fairhaven. Appointments are required. To schedule a free mammogram during the month of October call central scheduling at 800-276-0103. Mass. residents will also have the opportunity to speak with Patient Financial Services for guidance on how to apply for health insurance. Fairhaven Neighborhood News HAPPENINGS OVERTOWN included in the Boo at the Zoo admis- features over a dozen keynotes and Dock U Mentary sion. It’s slightly scary fun for all ages! performers, 40+ workshops, tours, The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues on Friday, 10/17, at 7 p.m. in the theater of the Corson Maritime Learning Center, located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford, with Salmon Confidential. Dock-U-Mentaries is a co-production of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the Working Waterfront Festival. All programs are free and open to the public. Salmon Confidential is a new film on the government cover-up of what is killing British Columbia’s wild salmon. When biologist Alexandra Morton discovers BC’s wild salmon are testing positive for dangerous European salmon viruses associated with salmon farming worldwide, a chain of events is set off by government to suppress the findings. Tracking viruses, Morton moves from courtrooms, into British Columbia’s most remote rivers, Vancouver grocery stores and sushi restaurants. The film provides surprising insight into the inner workings of government agencies, as well as rare footage of the bureaucrats tasked with managing our fish and the safety of our food supply. http:// salmonconfidential.ca/watch-trailer/ For more information, call the visitor center at 508-996-4095, go to www.nps.gov/nebe or visit the park’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/NBWNHP LGBTQ Dance The LGBTQ Ministry at St. Martin's Episcopal Church Hall, 136 Rivet St. New Bedford, is holding dance for Lesbian/Gay/Bi/Trans/Queer individuals on Sat., 11/1 at 7:00 pm. DJ, refreshments and soft drinks all for FREE!! For information, please call 508-992-4656 Boo at the Zoo There’s enough thrills and chills for everyone at this year’s Boo at the Zoo! Join us for slightly spooky family fun from 6–9 p.m. on Oct. 17-19, 24-26 and Thursday, October 30. We’ll have tricks, treats and friendly Halloween activities in our Mad Scientist Lab. Climb aboard for a spoooooky train ride or take a bewitching carousel ride on our Candy Corn Witch Carousel! Rides are Fairhaven Neighborhood News Boo at the Zoo admission is $9/ adult and $6/child for zoo members. Non-members: $14/adult, $11/child. Wrestling F-R House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling Choir Riot, Fri., 10/17, at Dublin's Sports Bar & Grille,1686 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford. Main Event: House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship Match, “The International Male” Aaron Amadeus vs “WildSide” Devin Baker; plus Triple Threat Match, Ladies Match and more. Tickets: $10 with proceeds going to benefit the NB High School Show Choir. Visit www.hobwrestling.com Walk with a Doc The next edition of Southcoast® Health’s “Take a Walk with a Southcoast Doc” will take place on Sat., 10/18, beginning at 10 a.m., at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, located at 33 William St., New Bedford. The walk will be led by Southcoast Physicians Group Obstetrics/Gynecology physician, Uma Harinarayanan, DO, whose clinical interests include high risk obstetrics, laparoscopic surgery, lactation and contraception. The “Take a Walk with a Southcoast Doc” program includes monthly walks with Southcoast Physicians Group doctors throughout the South Coast region. Visit www.southcoast. org/walkwithadoc for more information about where a Southcoast physician will be walking next. Connect for Change The 10th Annual Connecting for Change Conference, presented by the Marion Institute, will be held Fri., 10/24 to Sat., 10/25, in downtown New Bedford. Connecting for Change, one of the East Coast’s pre-eminent sustainability and social justice conferences held annually in New Bedford, brings community leaders, concerned citizens, students, educators, scientists and business leaders together to share solutions to the environmental, social and economic challenges that we face today. This year’s conference which Thursday, October 16, 2014 family programming, an exhibition hall, music, dance and a vibrant youth initiative. In order to make the event accessible to a wide audience, Connecting for Change registration is on a sliding scale — attendees pay what they can afford to pay, with a $10 minimum per day. To register or for more information, please visit connectingforchange.org. FREE per formance on Saturday; see page 26 Crafters Needed For Our Lady of Purgatory Maronite Church's Lebanese Holiday Bazaar that will be held on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. & Sunday, November 16th from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, 115 Illinois St. in New Bedford. Contact Sharon Tripp at 508-9713804 for more details! Low Tide YC winners The second racing series in the Low Tide Yacht Club Thursday night series was won by Bobby Luiz sailing his C + C32, Tequila Sunrise. Patrick O’Leary aboard his Island P40, Weatherly, came in second. Waterwolf, J105, with Ed Lobo at the helm, was in third place, and Dick Hitchcock sailing his J30, was fourth . The Low Tide sponsored Last Chance Regatta results First place in the Spinnaker division was Good Trade, a J105, from Mass Maritime Academy. Second and third places were taken by Mass Maritime yachts, Nautilus and Their Turn, respectively. Midway through the race, Waterwolf, skippered by Ed Lobo, grazed Lone Rock and withdrew from the race. At that time, Waterwolf was in close competition with Good Trade for the lead. Buffalo, another Mass Maritime yacht was in the lead at the 3/4 point but had navigation difficulties and also withdrew. The non-spinnaker division was won by Tequila Sunrise, a C + C 32 skippered by Bobby Luiz. The Low Tide Yacht Club is actively seeking new members. Visit http://www.lowtideyc.org/ for more information. Page 7 HAPPENINGS/OTHER LATITUDES to walk, taking into account Gubernatorial Deb. hour At Smith-Appleby traffic and crowds. Republican Charlie Baker and Democract Martha Coakley will debate on Fri., 10/17, at the UMass Dartmouth Main Auditorium from 4–5 p.m. Free and open to the public. UMass Dartmouth's Main Auditorium is located within the university's MacLean Campus Center (285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747). It will be moderated by UMassD Political Science Chairperson Professor Shannon Jenkins. Arts & Crafts Show The Westport Lions will be sponsoring its Tenth Annual Arts & Crafts Show on Sat., 10/18, and Sun., 10/19. This juried Show will be held at the Westport High School cafeteria, 19 Main Rd. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Many of our crafters return year after year to showcase their wares. Each year we add quite a few new artisans and crafters to round out our show. Food, door prize and a raffle will also be available. As always admission and parking are free. The Lions Club is a non-profit organization whose core mission is to end preventable blindness. All the proceeds from our Show go to support this and charitable endeavors throughout the Westport community. Head of the Charles The Head of the Charles Regatta along the Charles River in Boston and Cambridge, is being held on Sat. & Sun., 10/18 & 19. Since its origin in 1965, the Head Of The Charles® Regatta has welcomed the world’s best crew teams to the banks of the Charles River for the ultimate twoday rowing competition. The event attracts over 11,000 athletes & 400,000 spectators. Most spectators enjoy watching between the Anderson and Weeks bridges, along the halfway point of the race. With the Weld Exhibition on the Cambridge side, and the Reunion Village on the Boston side, there is plenty to see, do, and taste while watching your favorite crews. Racing runs from 8AM-5PM on both days. The race course runs three miles upstream from the Boston University Boathouse to Christian Herter Park. The course typically takes over an Page 8 For more informtaion, visit http:// www.hocr.org/ and http://www. hocr.org/ the-regatta/spectators/faq/ Alt Wheels Fleet AltWheels Fleet Day Features Exciting Vehicles and Technologies: CNG, Propane and Auto gas, Hybrid converisons, on Monday, October 20, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, at Four Points By Sheraton, Norwood, MA For more info, visit www.altwheels.org. Singles Dance Sociable Singles presents Haunted Halloween on Fri., 10/31, at Reservation Golf Club, 10 Reservation Road, Mattapoisett, MA, from 7:30–11:30 p.m. Dancing to the DJ Music on Wheels. Light refreshments, cash bar, raffles and door prizes. Cost: $12; members $10. Costmes encouraged! Couples and singles welcome. For more info, call 877-387-8039 or visit www.sociablesingles.org Free DACA Clinic Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, the immigration program that makes it possible for for undocumented youth to obtain workers permits, needs to be renewed by those who have earned the status every two years. This clinic is geared for assisting both DACA renewal applicants, and first time applicants. Thurs., 10/23 from 4-8PM, Boston City Hall 5th floor, 1 City Hall Sq Boston. You should arrive at the application center promptly at 4pm. PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE! We cannot guarantee you will see a lawyer or have your application screened if you are late. The earlier you’re there, the more likely that you’ll be out with things in order. Please take the time to register for the DACA Clinic because we will be sending the DACA renewal, and DACA eligibility checklist via email. For any information regarding the Boston Clinic please contact either The Office Of New Bostonians at 617-635-2980 or Cairo Mendes, [email protected] Other clinics will be held in other parts of the state.i Thursday, October 16, 2014 The following events are being held at the Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road, Smithfield, RI, just off I-295. Visit http://smithapplebyhouse.org. Crafts Show Join the fun at the Antiques, Collectibles, and New England Crafts Show on Sunday, October 19, on the grounds of the Smith-Appleby House Museum. Admission is free. Rain or shine. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit antique dealer booths peddling their historic, vintage, and collectible items. See a live blacksmith demonstration, a weaver, and a wool demonstration. There will be many quality craft artisans’ booths of handmade soaps, baskets, various country items, baked goods, jewelry — and many more handmade items. Paper Cutting Crafts In the afternoon, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., kids are invited to participate in a special Paper Cutting Crafts project where they can cut and fold and make their own Halloween decoration. Features Scherenschnitte (shear-n-snit-a), the charming art of paper cutting, and the fun will be presented in the barn for young and old alike. And, throughout the day, everyone is encouraged to tour the historic Smith-Appleby House Museum to see and hear what daily life was really like in Colonial Rhode Island during the American Revolution. Tours are led by educators and history enthusiasts in Colonial dress. Admission to the Paper Cutting Crafts event (1 p.m.–4 p.m.), and to the House Museum tours (all day), is $5 for adults and free for children. Save the Date Psychic Fair On Sun., 10/26, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., the Acushnet Police Association will host their 7th Annual Psychic Fair Fundraiser at the Senior Center building, 59 ½ South Main Street, Acushnet. Featuring mediums, psychics, aura photography, card readers, vendors and more. For more information or to book an appointment please call the Senior Center at 508-998-0280. Fairhaven Neighborhood News Bob Espindola for Fairhaven Selectman Join us for a Cocktail Party at Elisabeth’s One Middle Street • Fairhaven To benefit the Election Campaign of Bob Espindola October 27th • 6–8 p.m. $30.00 Donation Hors d’oeuvres and two cocktails included Contact: 774-202-0015 Sponsored by Elisabeth’s and the Committee to elect Bob Espindola. 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Many of the volunteers have a long history with the Feast and appreciated a chance to walk the parade route. It was the initial entry as a college into the event. Walkers braved the rain to march and showed great endurance waiting for the parade to start. The rain began as the parade started and they were second to last to march, so they were pretty thoroughly soaked by the end. “We are very appreciative and grateful to the organizers of the feast and the bystanders along the parade route who cheered us on,” said Marketing Associate Jeffrey Robbins. With the campus in downtown New Bedford, the college encourages students to become involved in community activities. Spread batter onto ungreased 11.5x17 baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. When bars are cool, spread with Cream Cheese Frosting 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, 1/2 cup margarine 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups confectioner’s sugar Beat until smooth Can use one can Betty Crocker Cream Cheese Frosting as substitute. By Janice Girard-Rose L-R: Richard Paradise II, BCC student & Portuguese Club President; and Matthew Sanford, BCC Student & Portuguese Club Vice President try to stay dry as they march in the parade at the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in August. Submitted photo. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.com To share a recipe with your neighbors Mail to 166 Dogwood St., Fairhaven, MA 02719; fax to 508-991-5580; email to neighbnews@ comcast.net Be sure to tell our advertisers you saw their ads in the Neighb News! Fairhaven Computer Repair A local repairman for the local community! 19+ years’ experience! • Virus & Spyware Removal • House Calls • On-Site Service 24/7 • Repairs • Installs • Upgrades • Networks • Laptops • Wireless 508-991-0169 Page 10 $ 95 GREAT CUT 10 Fairhaven Sconticut Square Next to Subway 508-991-7200 With Coupon Reg. $13.95 Exp. 11/30/14 NN Walk in 7 days Mon.-Fri., 9–8 Sat., 9–6 Sun., 10–5 BROKEN VACUUM? Taking care of you! "We make the best new vacuum you'll ever own!" 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Buy your new vacuum at Handy Andy's!™ QUALITY VACUUMS - QUALITY SERVICE NO INTEREST PAYMENT PLANS Fairhaven Neighborhood News SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET — THAI STYLE 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. • $1295 Open Daily, 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Closed Tues. • Beer & Wine Available 130 Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven • 508-999-2527 Daily Lunch Specials: 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Dinner: 4–9 p.m. CELEBRATING MORE THAN 50 YEARS Friday Night Seafood Spectacular Go where you KNOW the food is ALWAYS good...for EVERY meal! W Bee e ser v r& e Win e Fridays, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. $ 2off All purchases of at least $20 With this coupon. Exp. 10/24/14 Not to be combined with other offers. 51 Main Street, Fairhaven Center Gift Certificates for all Occasions Trusted by your friends and family since 1961 Complete Menu of Chinese & American Selections Call 508-992-8668 for take-out. Open every day 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Come in and check out our Friday night seafood specials. All seafood locally caught Lowest prices around GUARANTEED: The Freshest Seafood in Town! BYOB NOW OPEN ON MONDAYS 140 Huttleston Ave. • Fairhaven MAC’S SODA BAR and Custom Catering Ebb Tide Lounge Since June 21, 1946, 68 years at 116 Sconticut Neck Road • Fairhaven • 508-992-8615 A Friendly Neighborhood Place $1 Draft Beers Daily Try our special WICKED WINGS available for take-out. Buffalo Spicy • Asian Chili • Honey BBQ • Oriental Sesame Our customers have described them as “BEST EVER” CLAMBOIL Free Hot Dogs on Thursdays Saturday. Nov. 8 • 2 to 8 p.m. 47 Middle Street • Fairhaven • 508-997-4688 American Legion Post 166 Function Hall Hall for rent. Open to the public anytime Entertainment & Upcoming Events Every Sunday Karaoke w/Cowboy Al, 2-6 Wicked Weezy, Karaoke Every Tuesday, 8-midnight, Every Friday, 9-1 a.m. Every Wed.: DJ April , 8–mid. Every Thurs.: Karaoke w/Cowboy Al, 7–11 54 Main Street • Fairhaven • 508-993-0046 Fairhaven Neighborhood News THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING If you are planning an event and catering is needed, we would be honored to serve you. An early call to discuss your needs will enable you to lock in a date and time to avoid disappointment. Mac’s Custom Catering will help prepare your next social or business event with good advice, the highest quality prepared food and excellent service. Our hardearned reputation is based on integrity, reliability and precise attention to detail. Jevon will prepare a free competitive price quote for your consideration. Call Jevon at 774-473-0393. THANKSGIVING DINNERS Complete and ready to eat, will be available for pick up on Thursday, Nov. 27 • $12 (includes tax and packaging) Roast Turkey Baked Ham Roast Pork Call ahead to place your order. Thursday, October 16, 2014 Page 11 Lightning strikes in Acushnet Acushnet schools celebrate “Star Spangled Banner” On Wednesday, October 8, at 6:18am, during an intense thunderstorm, lightning struck a tree on Garfield Street damaging a tree house which created projectiles of wood (ABOVE). The rear windows of a nearby car were also blown out (BELOW), and a portion of the house’s foundation was damaged. There were no injuries or fire. Photos from the Acushnet Fire/EMS Facebook page. The Acushnet Public Schools Department has a lot of patriotic pride — just ask the hundreds of students who participated in StarSpangled Banner Day on September 12th. Students dressed in red, white and blue to show their pride in our national anthem on the 200th anniversary of its writing. Both Acushnet Elementary and Ford Middle had all-school sing-alongs of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the start of their school days. Music teachers Beth Dupre and Brian Shanbrun had prepared and practiced the song with all their students to ensure 100% participation. Students in Kristine Daniels’ art classes at FMS did artistic renderings of couplets from the song. There were even red, white, & blue popsicles at lunch to commemorate the anthem’s anniversary. Photos Submitted. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.com Buy 5 Days Doggy Daycare Get 1 FREE 508-763-5351 Kelli Tomlinson Acushnet, MA 02743 www.diamondintheruffspa.com Indoor Doggy Daycare for All Breeds Page 12 Thursday, October 16, 2014 Fairhaven Neighborhood News Acushnet teen publishes book Press Release Jackie Leduc is a fifteen-year-old author who wrote her first book when she was twelve years old. Inspired by books — reading since she was three years old — she started reaching for her writing career at just six years old. After notebooks full of stories the Acushnet resident finally discovered the concept that is part of The Demonic Eyes. Now, aside from writing, Jackie spends her time playing instruments, volunteering at the local cat shelter, blogging on the internet, painting, attending school, and hosting a teen writer’s group. She has a tight schedule but always finds room to envelop herself in the imaginary world now brought to your hands. Her first book, The Demonic Eyes, is a gripping page turner that grabs hold and never lets go. The book itself is a vivid window into the pain which the human soul can endeavor and triumph over. It, a multi-layered work of genius, supplies the reader with innovative characters and an adventure that is one-of-a-kind. Damian Winters’s life is miserable. Haunted by the death of his mother when he was seven, ignored and neglected by his abusive, alcoholic father, and bullied and jeered at in school, Damian escapes from his troubles and loneliness by walking and wandering the streets at night, haunted by his inner demons. Strongly believing in his unworthiness, the teenage boy is unaware of the gift he holds, the power he was born with. But things are changing in his neigh b o rh o o d beginning with the strange family moving into the haunted house next door, the series of gruesome murders involving satanic worship happening in the woods, and maybe even Damian himself The book is available at local bookstores, at www.amazon.com and www.Barnesand Noble.com The Demonic Eyes is the first published novel of Acushnet teenager, Jackie Leduc. The 15-year-old has been writing stories since she was six years old. The book is available in local bookstores and at www. amazon.com and at www. BarnesandNoble. com dline Dea /20 10 Calling all Halloween Yards ENTERTAINMENT: Fri. 10/17, CJ Martin, 8 p.m.–Midnight Sat., 10/18, Bare Bones, 9 p.m.–1 a.m. Fri., 10/24, James Gagne, 8 p.m.–Midnight Sat., 10/25, The Relics, 9 p.m.–1 a.m. MONDAY NIGHT PIZZA SPECIAL: Two for one (eat-in only) • 6 p.m.–Midnight Hours: Mon.–Sat., 11:30–2 a.m. • Sun., Noon–2 a.m. 136 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven • 508-992-BEER Visit: www.IceHouseBarGrill.com Fairhaven Neighborhood News Want to share your Halloween expertise with your neighbors? Send pictures of your yard to the Neighb News and we’ll share them with our readers. Or call us at 508-979-5593 and we’ll try to swing by and take a picture ourselves. Email: [email protected]; USPS: 166 Dogwood St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Halloween Map Want to be on the Halloween map? Email Manny Souza, oleoxfordhaunt@ gmail.com and he’ll include you in his map of spooky yards, which we will publish in our annual Halloween issue. Find the map at: www.communitywalk.com/ Hauntedfairhaven Thursday, October 16, 2014 Page 13 Fairhaven 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 http://fairhavenma.virtualtown hall.net Shopping in Maine on Your Own Come with us as we head to Kittery, Maine, for a chance to fill your Christmas list. The bus will leave the Rec. Center at 7 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be available in the morning. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Date: October 26th Cost $30.00 Deadline for registration October 17th NYC On Your Own Shopping, sightseeing in the Big Apple…why not? Enjoy a day in New York City as we 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. Preregistration 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 630 a.m. and returns at 10 p.m. Date: November 29th. Cost $50.00 Deadline for registration November 17th Foxwoods Nov. 11 Leave rec at 8 a.m. return 7 p.m. Receive a $25 bonus package that includes $15. Bonus slot play and $10 food voucher or buffet coupon $20.pp You may call and register by phone. Must be 21 Mohegan Sun December 17th Leaves rec at 8 a.m. and returns by 7 p.m. Casino package includes $15 Meal credit $10 bet coupon. Must be 21 You may call and register by phone. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/NeighbNews Page 14 Fairhaven Senior Center 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. Visit our new website at: http://fairhavenma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FairhavenMA_COA/index Mall Trips Oct. 22: Wrentham Mall Entertainment Dancing with Victor, October 22 Special Activities Savannah GA Trip Trip to Savannah, Jekyll Island and Beaufort, Georgia, Sunday-Saturday, April 19-25, 2015. $575.00 per person, Double Occupancy. $100.00 due upon signing. Final payment due 2/11/2015. Please call the Fairhaven COA at 508-979-4029 for more information Day Trip with Maggie Yuletide Newport-Display of Lights, Dec. 1, 2014. Leaves Fairhaven Senior Center at 9 a.m. returning 7 p.m. Contact Fairhaven Senior Center at 508-979-4029 for more information. Payment must be paid at time reservation.Cost $85.00 per person Tour includes visit and sightseeing to LaSalette, New England’s largest and most colorful Christmas light display. Single Seniors Single Seniors Supper Club first and third Tuesday of the month. If you are single senior 60 or older and would like to attend, please call the Senior Center by Monday at 508-979-4029. South Coast LGBT Seniors Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender seniors meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 5–7 for supper and socialization. This is a nice opportunity to meet new friends. Please call Fairhaven senior center by the Thursday before to reserve. For the month of October only the seniors will meet the 5th Wednesday: Oct. 29, from 5-7 p.m. Senior Discount Day Trip Next Salvation Army Trip is November 3, to the Wareham store. Only 14 seats so call the Fairhaven COA at 508-979-4029 to reserve your seat, $2.00 donation is suggested. Sewing Circle The sewing Circle group will meet on October 6 & 20 from 1-3 p.m. Do you want to learn to sew or maybe do a little quilting? Join us at the Fairhaven Senior Center and meet Debbie as she shares her sewing expertise. Medicare open enrollment Mary Bess from SHINE will be at the Fairhaven Senior Center on Tues., Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. to explain the process during open enrollment for medicare. Please call the Fairhaven Senior Center to sign up for this important presentation. Veterans Day Luncheon Wedn., Nov. 5, at 11:30 a.m. Southern Mass Credit Union will again generously sponsor a one-day luncheon honoring our Fairhaven Veterans and their spouses. The luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m. and ceremony to follow. Please RSVP at 508-979-4029 by Monday Oct. 22. Ongoing Programs Call 508-979-4029 for days and times A/G Consumer Mediator; Bingo; Board Meeting/monthly; Bridge; Caregiver Support & Education Group; Chair Yoga, Computer Training; Fit Quest; Friends of Elderly/monthly meeting; Grocery Shopping; Knitting classes; LGBT Supper Club; Line Dancing; Live Band; Medical Transportation; Nutrition Program/ meal served; Osteoporosis class; Outreach Coordinator; PACE Fuel Assistance; Pitch; Reassurance Program; Shopping; Singles Senior Supper Club; Supportive Senior Social Day Program; Tai Chi; Tap ‘N’ Time, Walking Clubs, Zumba. Thursday, October 16, 2014 Fairhaven Neighborhood News Bm{ifjnfsÖt!Dbsf!jt!Cpui! Fyqfotjwf!boe!Tusfttgvm/!!! Xf!dbo!Ifmq" Dbsjoh! gps! b! mpwfe! pof! xjui! Bm{ifjnfsÖt! ejtfbtf! dbo! cf! b! gvmm. ujnf!kpc/!JuÖt!fyqfotjwf!boe!fyibvtujoh/!Ju!jt!jnqpsubou!up!ublf! dbsf!pg!cpui!uif!qbujfout!boe!uif!dbsfhjwfst!offet;!qtzdipmphjdbm-! qiztjdbm-!boe!ßobodjbm/! Pvs! 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Mr. Fike and his fellow Scouts, along with a few adults, painted all five cannons at the Fort on Sunday, 10/12. The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts. It requires 21 merit badges and an Eagle Scout project that benefits the community. All requirements must be met before the Scout reaches his 18th birthday. Around seven percent of all Boy Scouts achieved Eagle status in 2013. For more information on Scouts and Scouting, visit http://www.scouting.org. LEFT: Scouts and other volunteers work on painting the cannons at Ft. Phoenix in Fairhaven on Sunday, 10/12, as Keegan Fike’s Eagle Scout Project. RIGHT: Keegan Fike of Boy Scout Troup 52 in Fairhaven pauses for a photo. Photos courtesy of Becky Fike. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.com LEFT: Keegan Fike of Boy Scout Troup 52 in Fairhaven hands off a paint-brush to a volunteer helping Keegan with his Eagle Scout project, which was painting the cannons at Fort Phoenix on Sunday, 10/13. RIGHT:TOP, Scouts and other volunteers help paint the cannons. RIGHT BOTTOM: The finished product. Photos courtesy of Becky Fike. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.com Page 16 Thursday, October 16, 2014 Fairhaven Neighborhood News Ouch! That hurts. The Amy broke from its mooring off Hoppy’s Landing on Monday, 10/6, drifting onto the rocks of a private beach on Balsam Street on West Island. The owner of the home reportedly looked out her window and exclaimed, “Oh, I see my boat has arrived.” Unfortunately for her, the boat was taken away by TowBoat US and returned to its owner. It did not sustain any visible damage. The Fairhaven Harbormaster and Shellfish Warden also responded. Photos by Beth David. Bouchard oil spill final restoration plan approved Press Release The Natural Resource Damages Trustee Council for the Bouchard Barge-120 oil spill today released its final programmatic restoration plan (PRP) and environmental assessment (EA) for shoreline, aquatic and recreational use resources impacted or lost due to the 2003 spill in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Final PRP/EA is the second of three anticipated plans to restore natural resources injured and uses affected by the 98,000-gallon spill that oiled roughly 100 miles of shoreline in Buzzards Bay in April 2003. A $6 million natural resource damages settlement with the Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. is funding development and implementation of restoration, with $4,255,248 awarded to restore shoreline and aquatic resources and lost recreational uses. The final plan selects 19 projects throughout the Buzzards Bay environment in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to restore resources in the following categories of injuries resulting from the spill: • Shoreline resources, including tidal Fairhaven Neighborhood News marshes, sand beaches, rocky coast, and gravel and boulder shorelines; • Aquatic resources, including benthic organisms such as American lobster, bivalves, and their habitats, and finfish such as river herring and their habitats; and • Lost uses, including public coastal access, recreational shell-fishing and recreational boating. Shoreline and aquatic habitats will be restored at Round Hill Marsh and Allens Pond Marsh in Dartmouth, as well as in the Weweantic River in Wareham. Populations of shellfish, including quahog, bay scallop and oyster, will be enhanced or restored through transplanting and seeding programs in numerous towns and multiple locations. These designated shellfish restoration areas are expected to help improve recreational shell-fishing opportunities. Public access opportunities will be created through a variety of projects, including acquisition of a large land tract in Fairhaven and Mattapoiset to increase the Nasketucket Bay State Reservation, trail improvements at Thursday, October 16, 2014 several coastal parks, amenities for access for persons with physical disabilities, and a handicappedaccessible fishing platform in Fairhaven. New and improved public boat ramps will also be installed in Clarks Cove in Dartmouth and Onset Harbor in Wareham. The plan also identifies secondary Tier 2 preferred projects that may be funded, if settlement funds remain following the implementation of the primary Tier 1 projects. “I’m thrilled to begin working with our partners and the public to improve the quality of Buzzards Bay and surrounding natural areas,” said Tom Chapman, the New England Field Office Supervisor for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “These exciting projects will boost the opportunities for residents and visitors around the Bay to enjoy the outdoors through new trails, upgraded boat launches and improved shell-fishing.” “As a lifelong resident of New Bedford, I have enjoyed many days on this bay and estuary, so I take a personal interest in seeing it BOUCHARD: cont’d on page 20 Page 17 Meeting on 10/23 on Oyster Restoration plan Press Release The Fairhaven Marine Resources Committee will discuss a proposed oyster restoration project, proposed for Little Bay, at a meeting at Fairhaven Town Hall. At its Oct. 23 meeting, the Fairhaven Marine Resources Committee will consider making a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen on an oyster restoration project proposed for Little Bay in Fairhaven. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Fairhaven Town Hall at 40 Center Street. Public comments and questions on the project are welcome at the meeting. Proposed by the Town of Fairhaven Shellfish Department, the Buzzards Bay Coalition, and The Nature Conservancy, the goal of the project is to establish a permanent, selfsustaining oyster population that will improve water quality, provide habitat and enhance the public oyster fishery. The project is proposed to take place during summer 2015. It involves placement of 100 cubic yards of aged sea clam shells, or “cultch,” onto the bottom about 150 yards offshore in the bay. The shell will provide a hard surface that larval oysters can attach to, a step that is necessary for oysters to reach maturity. While naturally occurring oyster larvae may colonize the project, the plan is to introduce hatchery-raised oysters onto the site, through a process known as “remote set,” in order to ensure that the site is strongly colonized. Once the project is completed, the project will be completely under water. It will be managed by the Fairhaven shellfish department. Oysters will improve water clarity by filtering organic debris from the water. Clearer water, in turn, will allow more light to reach bottomdwelling plants, which are an important part of the marine ecosystem. The structurally complex oyster reef will offer shelter and habitat to a wide range of fish and invertebrates, enhancing the bay’s diversity and biological productivity. The oysters, Facials & Waxing FALL CLEAN-UPS 508-454-3970 Reliable, quality services at reasonable prices! Pumpkin Enzyme Facial: $70 Licensed Esthetician Sarah Ziobro Formerly of Elizabeth Grady 346 Sconticut Neck Road • Fairhaven Calling all Halloween Yards Want to share your Halloween expertise with your neighbors? Send pictures of your yard to the Neighb News and we’ll share them with our readers. Or call us at 508-979-5593 and we’ll try to swing by and take a picture. Email: [email protected]; USPS: 166 Dogwood St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Deadline 10/20. Halloween Map Want to be on the Halloween map? Email Manny Souza, [email protected] and he’ll include you in his map of spooky yards, which we will publish in our annual Halloween issue. Find the map at: w w w. c o m m u n i t y w a l k . c o m / Hauntedfairhaven Page 18 when they reach maturity, will spawn more oysters into the surrounding waters, multiplying the benefits of the project and helping support the local oyster fishery. The town may allow limited harvest from the project itself, as well, once the oysters have matured. The Nature Conservancy has secured funding for the project, which will also rely on the expertise and resources of the town shellfish department. The Buzzards Bay Coalition, for many years a leader in research and education around Buzzards Bay, will lead outreach to keep the community informed on the progress of the project, and will assist with scientific aspects of project design and monitoring. The Conservancy and partners recently completed a similar project in the towns of Chilmark and West Tisbury on Martha’s Vineyard. The Fairhaven site was chosen for this project because of its good water quality, suitable physical conditions for cultch placement, and the presence of a large and well-managed shellfishery in the town. WE TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR LAWN 774-451-4521 Chocolate Works ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Candy Molds, Cupcake and Cake ★ ★ ★ Decorating Supplies. 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Fairhaven Neighborhood News Thursday, October 16, 2014 Page 19 COA celebrates Waffle Month Class of 2016 cleans up The month of September was National Waffle Month, and the clients of Fairhaven Senior Social Day celebrated by helping to make their own waffles and waffle sundaes. ABOVE: Volunteer Students in the Fairhaven High School class of 2016 clean cars at Maggie Harrison helps Charles Meade and Jr. Carreiro add their Fairhaven High School on Saturday, 10/4, to raise money for class favorite toppings to the waffle. Submitted photo. See it in color at projects. Photo by Beth David. www.NeighbNews.com BOUCHARD: cont’d from page 17 restored,” said John Bullard, Regional Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries. “Today, we took another step forward in restoring the salt marsh and eel grass habitats that are home to river herring, shellfish and other species, which support jobs and recreational opportunities for this area.” “The Patrick Administration is committed to continuing partnerships with municipalities, non-profits and other stakeholders to restore impacted resources,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Maeve Vallely Bartlett, who serves as Massachusetts’ Trustee for natural resources. “The Commonwealth has a rich maritime history and our citizens enjoy the economic, recreational and environmental benefits of Buzzards Bay, making it an important shoreline area to protect and restore.” The first of the three restoration plans for the Bouchard Barge-120 oil spill was finalized in 2012 to restore threatened piping plover populations (http://www.fws.gov/newengland/ pdfs/FinalBouchardRPEApipingplover _%20122012.pdf), and a third plan will be developed to restore other birds and shoreline injuries on Ram Island. Page 20 A hardcopy of the second restoration plan — the final PRP/EA for shoreline, aquatic and recreational use resources — is available in the Fall River, New Bedford and Bourne public libraries. An electronic version of the document, offering greater details for the selected restoration projects, is available at the following web sites: http://www.darrp.noaa. gov/northeast/buzzard/pdf/B-120Final-PRP-EA-and-FONSI-09-30-14.pdf and http://www.mass.gov/eea/ agencies/massdep/cleanup/nrd/ The Bouchard B-120 Trustee Council is composed of representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, representing the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs; the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management; the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, representing the U.S Department of Interior; and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, representing the U.S. Department of Commerce. The oil spill also affected tribal resources of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, which previously settled separately with Bouchard. Thursday, October 16, 2014 Haunted History of New England Find out what is haunting the Fairhaven Senior Center, 229 Huttlesotn Avenue (near Stop & Shop) on Wed., 10/22, from 4–6 p.m. This special haunting presentation is for all ages. Bring the family and learn about your favorite haunts in new England History teacher, Chris Daley, will be presenting a Haunted History of New England with footage of haunted New England places and “ghosts” who haunt them. Topics to be addressed in the lecture will be: Mercy Brown, “Vampire” of Exeter Rhode Island; The Cursed Freetown State Forest; The Haunted Hoosac Tunnel of Western Mass.; The Ghost of Lizzie Borden’s House in Fall River, Mass.; The Ghost of King Phillips War; The Mount Washington Hotel in New Hampshire; Giles Corey and the Curse of Salem; Burial Hill in Plymouth, Mass.; and John Alden House in Duxbury, Mass. Get your Halloween on and join us for a spooktacular time. Call the senior center to reserve a seat at 508-979-4029. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Fairhaven Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass. Cultural Council, a state agency. Fairhaven Neighborhood News NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR CLASSIFIEDS FAIRHAVEN ALARM SYSTEM, SINCE 1976 Burglar, Fire and Camera Systems. Ask about our low rate on U.L 24-hour alarm monitoring and FREE MONITORING. 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Thurs., 11/20, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Mon., 10/20, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. DEP Forum/Shipyard issues Fri., 10/17, Town Hall, 2:30 p.m. EPA/Harbor CAD Cells Wed., 10/22, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Government Study Comm HELP WANTED TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (Laborer/Truck Driver) Position requires a Massachusetts Commercial Drivers License Class A or B with air brake endorsement. Applications and job description are available at the BPW Office, 5 Arsene Street, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or send resume to [email protected] Deadline for applying is October 24, 2014. The Town of Fairhaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Babysitter for Afternoons. Must be dependable & mature. Must be available to come to our house at 2:00 p.m. until 4:30-5:00, 2-3 days a week. Playing, Playing & Playing. Sounds easy right? With a very happy 3-year-old. Call Pattie at 508.207.2123 evenings, or email pmederios67@ comcast.net if interested! 10/16 Committee Members Sought The Town of Fairhaven, Board of Selectmen, are seeking citizens to volunteer to be on the Open Space & Recreation Plan (OSRP) Update Committee. The purpose of the OSRP Committee will be to work with the Town’s Consultant to study and evaluate the Open Space and Recreation needs of the Town. The Committee will work with the Town’s Consultant over the next year so that a final Plan can be submitted to the State on or before September of 2015. Anyone interested in being appointed should contact William Roth, Planning Director at [email protected] or call 508-979-4082, Ext. 9. _______________________________ City/State/Zip: __________________ Fairhaven Meetings Nothing on Earth so beautiful as the final haul on Halloween night. Steve Almond Thursday, October 16, 2014 Thurs., 10/16, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Thurs., 10/30, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Marine Resources Comm. Thurs., 10/23, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Personnel Board Thurs., 10/16, Town Hall, 4 p.m. Planning Board Tues., 10/28, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. School Committee Wed., 10/22, FHS Library, 6:30 p.m. Selectboard Tues., 10/21, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. TOWN MEETING Tues., 12/9, Hastings Middle School Deadline for articles: 10/24, 4 p.m. Acushnet Meetings Historical Commission Tues., 10/21, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Thurs., 10/23, Parting Ways, 7 p.m. Selectboard Mon., 10/27, Town Hall, 4 p.m. Tax Classification Hearing TOWN MEETING Mon., 10/27, Ford Middle Sch., 7 p.m. TIDE TABLE US Army Corps of Engineers, Cape Cod Canal/Wing’s Neck Oct. 2014 HIGH a.m. p.m. LOW a.m. p.m. Thursday 16 0236 1459 0959 2246 Friday 17 0329 1554 1113 2339 Saturday 18 0427 1654 ---- 1205 Sunday 19 0525 1748 0019 1244 Monday 20 0612 1832 0038 1307 Tuesday 21 0652 1911 0004 1239 Wednesday 22 0728 1947 0028 1302 Thursday 23 0805 2026 0100 1335 *= Predicted minus tides from -0.1 ft. to -1.0 ft **Predicted minus tides from -1.1 ft to -2.0 ft or more Page 21 From our readers VOTE Yes on 2 It’s time to stop litter and clean up our beautiful SouthCoast! How? Vote Yes on 2. The choice is easy, especially in coastal communities like ours, where a recent clean-up along the Acushnet River yielded 15 large bags of trash, 5 of which were filled with plastic bottles! Over 30 years ago, Massachusetts took a step towards stopping litter when it put a deposit on soda and beer bottles. But today, our parks, shorelines, waterways and neighborhoods are littered with new kinds of bottles. Beverages like bottled water, sports drinks, and iced teas were not widely available like they are today. We need to update the bill so that more beverage containers will be recycled rather than ending up as litter. The fact is that currently 80% of bottles and cans with a deposit on them are recycled, while only 23% of containers without a deposit are recycled. The rest of those containers become litter or end up in landfills and incinerators. According to a study by the Mass Department of Environmental Protection, the updated Bottle Bill will save our cities and towns approximately 6.7 million a year — or an average of $1 per person in our state — in litter pick-up and trash disposal costs. Those are funds that can be used to improve town services such as education and safety. Many local and state environmental and civic organizations are leading the charge on the Yes on 2 campaign including Sierra Club, Mass Audubon, Environmental League of Massachusetts, League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and MASSPIRG. The Updated Bottle bill has been endorsed by 400 small businesses, and 209 cities and towns passed resolutions in favor of it. That is why the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee urges residents to Vote Yes on 2 on November 4th. Call to Action on Pancreatic Cancer As a volunteer for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), I write to issue a call to action to the elected leaders of each and every city and town throughout the SouthCoast. I implore our City Councils and Boards of Selectmen to pass a resolution in every municipality proclaiming that November 2014 shall be “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.” This municipal action would align our communities with World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on Nov. 13. There are an estimated 39,590 Americans who will die of pancreatic cancer in 2014, approximately 920 of whom live in Massachusetts. In 2014, pancreatic cancer will afflict more than 46,420 Americans, 73% of whom will die within one year of their diagnosis, and 94% of whom will die within five years of diagnosis. My father, Norman Cordeiro, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on September 18, 2013 and prior to then the disease was something about which I had really only heard of but had never directly affected me or my family. Unfortunately, despite an initial hopeful diagnosis his condition was different, and much worse, than had been expected. My father’s surgeon told me that my dad had an estimate of only six months to live. Norman Cordeiro passed away from pancreatic cancer on March 30, 2014. To date, pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! Get one bedspread or blanket cleaned, get a second one for FREE! $10 for TWO. Author Unknown Want to share your Halloween expertise with your neighbors? Send pictures of your yard to the Neighb News and we’ll share them with our readers. Or call us at 508-979-5593 and we’ll try to swing by and take a picture. Email: [email protected]; USPS: 166 Dogwood St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Deadline 10/20. 508-999-0227 1-866-505-0227 228 Hillman St. • New Bedford, MA 02740 • Email: [email protected] Page 22 Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. Calling all Halloween Yards Gilly Brasidio, Owner If you like it, tell a friend. If not, tell us. in the United States, and it is the only major cancer with a five-year relative survival rate in the single digits at just six percent. Furthermore, the incidence and death rate for pancreatic cancer are increasing, and pancreatic cancer is anticipated to move from the fourth to the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. by 2020. We need your help to shine a spotlight on this disease and finally make progress in developing treatments and early detection tools. By issuing a proclamation supporting the observance of November 2014 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month our local elected officials will help us to raise awareness in our community. The process of notifying our area elected officials has begun and if you have not yet been contacted by either PanCAN or me then you soon will. I have already received favorable responses from the New Bedford City Council and the Dartmouth Select Board, both of which have placed our resolutions on their upcoming agendas. New Bedford’s meeting falls upon World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day. As PanCAN says, together we can “Know it! Fight it! End it!” and I believe that a crucial part of that process is local passage of PanCAN's resolution proclaiming November 2014 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month so that we may “Honor. Inspire. Remember.” Brock N. Cordeiro, Dartmouth Thursday, October 16, 2014 Halloween Map Want to be on the Halloween map? Email Manny Souza, [email protected] and he’ll include you in his map of spooky yards, which we will publish in our annual Halloween issue. 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The event raised an estimated $75,000 to support the nonprofit Coalition’s education, conservation, research and advocacy work. Supporters can still donate to the Watershed Ride through Monday, Oct. 20 at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/ watershedride. “What a perfect day!” said Sandra Medeiros of Dartmouth about the Watershed Ride, her first time participating. “Great exercise, beautiful weather and new friends all while supporting our precious Buzzards Bay.” A blue, sunny sky met riders at Horseneck Beach in Westport, where 90 riders began the 75-mile course at approximately 9:00 a.m. The route wound through Westport’s picturesque coastal farmland, Padanaram village, New Bedford’s working waterfront, the leafy Fairhaven bike path and Mattapoisett’s rural roads before stopping for lunch at Eastover Farm in Rochester. There, 50 additional riders joined the Watershed Ride for the final 35 miles through Wareham’s cranberry bogs, over the Bourne Bridge and down Falmouth’s Shining Sea Bikeway to end at Quissett Harbor in Falmouth. “It’s a wonderful event. Extremely well done,” said Ron Benham of North Falmouth, who completed the 35-mile route with his friend, Bill Grant of Cataumet. Grant agreed, saying, “The signage along the route was exceptional. There was no question where to go to stay on track.” Everybody was in great spirits at the finish line, where riders and their guests were welcomed with warm food, drinks, prizes, complimentary massages, and live music from The Dancing Dogs. Participants in the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 8th annual Buzzards Melissa Bryant Bay Watershed Ride bike along the Cape Cape Canal on Sunday, of Chelmsford 10/5. The 75-mile ride starts in Westport and ends in Falmouth. said that for her, Submitted photo from the Buzzards Bay Coalition. the Watershed The Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride Ride is “inspirational.” “It’s great to be out in nature with is one of two signature outdoor like-minded people and raise money events hosted by the Coalition. The for a good cause,” she said at the other is the Buzzards Bay Swim, a 1.2mile open-water swim across outer finish line. The Watershed Ride drew cyclists New Bedford Harbor. The 22nd from over 50 communities in six annual Buzzards Bay Swim will take states and Washington, D.C. Four place Saturday, June 20, 2015. More riders — Gregg Furie of Washington, information is available at www. D.C., Tom Gidwitz of Dartmouth, savebuzzardsbay.org/swim. Rick Porteus of New Bedford Leslie Knowles of Dartmouth and Ken Lipman of Fairhaven — have participated in his second Watershed participated in every single ride since Ride this year, as well as the Buzzards Bay Swim in June. the event began in 2007. “I feel as if by participating in these The top fundraiser was Andy van Dam of Barrington, R.I., who raised events, I’m strengthening my tie with $4,100. The top fundraising team, the Bay,” he said, noting that the two “Buzzin to Keep Up,” made up of outdoor events are “good for the Bay Korrin Petersen of Middleborough and good for me.” The ninth annual Buzzards Bay and Brendan Annett of Cotuit, raised $3,600. In total, 11 riders raised more Watershed Ride will take place on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. than $1,000 each. Winter Boat Storage Moby Dick Marina Indoor storage: Building open from 10–2 on Saturday & Sunday to get those projects done. 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Blueprints drafted in 2007 of potential subdivision with elevations available. 12 Sarabeth Lane, Wareham: $489,900 9 Fort Street, Fairhaven: $749,900 This completely remodeled home with water-views of the Historic Fort Phoenix State Beach and Reservation is furnished with numerous modern amenity distinguished buyers desire including 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hard wood flooring, fireplace, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a home theater great room, in-ground pool and separate office building. Built in 2008 in the Charge Pond Estates, this 10 room colonial offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with a third floor suite and finished basement. Situated on over 3 acres and abuts the Myles Standish State Reservation. Kerrie McNamara 508-631-6037 Fairhaven Neighborhood News AUTO LOANS Advertising rates • Call Beth at 508-979-5593 The little paper with a big voice! 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Each event showcased a variety of industry skills, engaging the public in learning about different aspects of the fishing industry. The Buzzards Bay Rowing Club hosted whaleboat races on Saturday morning starting at 8:00. Tropicans won “Best Dressed” and “Most Theatrical” while Shiverin’ Timbers were deemed “Most Enthusiastic.” Area tugs converged on the harbor Saturday afternoon for the annual tugboat muster organized by Charlie Mitchell captain of the Tug Jaguar and emceed by his brother Bob of R. A. Mitchell Company. While not a formal contest, tugs of all sizes showed their skill and strength with demonstrations of hawser tossing, turning and pushing. Rodney Avila and Ted Williams of Hercules SLR US presented safety demos including a life raft deployment and man overboard drill, as well as a survival suit race to give visitors a sense of the dangers of commercial fishing and the safety protocols that fishermen practice to remain safe at sea. On Saturday, groundfishing skills were highlighted with a net mending competition emceed by net designer Tor Bendiksen of Reidar’s Manufacturing and a rope splicing contest emceed by Barbara Merry of Marlinspike Artist. Winners of the net mending competition were Meghan Lapp, Geoffrey Hatfield and Sarah Fortin while Kevin Curole of Grand Isle, LA won the splicing contest. On Sunday scallopers took center stage with back-to-back link squeezing (emceed by Mathieu Lemieux of Blue Fleet Welding) and shucking (emceed by Richie Canastra of BASE) competitions. Results of the shucking contest were: Jonathan Hynd of the F/V Act IV took first place, Sergey Yuminov of the F/V Julie G took 2nd place and Justin Lawrence of the F/V Sea Ranger, Harvester and Patience took 3rd place. Contest prizes were provided by Latti and Anderson LLP, Hercules SLR US Inc., Slave of the Sea, Marlinspike Artist, and Buzzard’s Bay Rowing Club, and the Working Waterfront Festival. Sunday culminated Scallopers compete in the scallop shucking contest at the with a Seafood Throw- 2014 Working Waterfront Festival. Submitted photo by Zoe down pitting the Port Van Buren. See it in color at www.NeighbNews.com of New Bedford against the Port of Gloucester. In keeping Development Center of Southeastern with this year’s fishing family theme, MA, a non-profit organization. The our Throwdown chefs were home FREE festival, a family friendly, cooks from fishing families. With educational celebration of New whiting as the surprise seafood England’s commercial fishing industry, ingredient, Vera Carvalho who works features live maritime and ethnic at Smithwick and Mariner’s Insurance music, fishermen's contests, fresh Agency created a soup with an seafood, vessel tours, films, author “explosion of flavor” to edge out her readings, cooking demonstrations, competition, Nina Groppo of kids’ activities and more. It all takes Gloucester Fisherman’s Wives Associ- place on working piers and wateration. The Seafood Throwdown is a front parks in New Bedford, MA, collaboration between the Northwest America’s #1 fishing port, on the last Atlantic Marine Alliance and the full weekend in September. Navigate to us at www. Working Waterfront Festival. The Working Waterfront Festival is workingwaterfrontfestival.org ••• a project of the Community Economic Free performance Press Release The Marion Institute is proud to announce that the Truthworker Theatre Company will be presenting a FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC performance on Fri., 10/24 at 6:30 p.m., at the Zeiterion Theatre, as a part of the Connecting for Change Conference. The Marion Institute is committed to creating positive change in our communities and the world at large. Truthworker Theatre’s Page 26 director, Samara Gaev, is an amazing performer and artist whose work encapsulates many of the themes presented at Connecting for Change. IN:PRISM: Boxed In & Blacked Out in America is an original work devised through direct conversation with those inside. The piece examines the impacts & practices of solitary confinement in the U.S. prisons, tracing one man’s remarkable capacity for liberation within the Thursday, October 16, 2014 walls of death row. The performance will be followed by a short facilitated panel discussion comprised of local leaders, keynote speakers, and performers, to go further in depth on the issues of violence, incarceration, race, and other issues that deeply affect our communities. For more information, please visit connectingforchange.org or call the Marion Institute at 508.748.0816. We hope to see you there! 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Throw in an aging theatrical neighbor, a snooty know-it-all cousin and a little bit of island lore, and you’re sure to put this little tale on your list of annual must-reads at Christmastide....or any time of year when you could use a little magic. Written for adults, but suitable for all ages. (Approx. 9,600 words; bedtime version, 2570 words.) For links to all Beth David’s books and stories visit www.Zorena.com Fairhaven Neighborhood News Want to share your Halloween expertise with your neighbors? Send pictures of your yard to the Neighb News and we’ll share them with our readers. Or call us at 508-979-5593 and we’ll try to swing by and take a picture ourselves. Email: [email protected]; USPS: 166 Dogwood St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Halloween Map Want to be on the Halloween map? Email Manny Souza, oleoxfordhaunt@ gmail.com and he’ll include you in his map of spooky yards, which we will publish in our annual Halloween issue. 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