board of selectmen

In a surprising upset on Monday night, Dan Freitas won the race for Fairhaven Board of Selectman knocking off incumbant Geoff Haworth by a large margin. The former Board of Public Works member won with 580 votes. Former school superintendent Bernard Rodericks came in second with 526 votes, Haworth received 387 votes, and Patricia Pacella finishing with 162 votes...

After one developer withdrew their interest in the Rogers School, Fairhaven will look to get creative to find a new use for the historic building. At Monday's Board of Selectmen meeting, Selectman Bob Espindola suggested using the same negotiation committee for the Oxford School to communicate with the remaining developers and come up with ideas to help them...

The proposed LNG expansion facility in Acushnet didn't gain much support from residents after Monday's Board of Selectmen meeting. Roger Cabral of South Coast Neighbors United presented their case against the facility in front of a large crowd at the Council on Aging Center...

Fairhaven's new town administrator will have big shoes to fill as he takes over for the Standard Times' 2015 "Man of the Year", Jeff Osuch. While Mark Rees was just a spectator for Monday's Board of Selectmen meeting, he'll be hands-on for the next one on January 19...

On Monday night, Fairhaven's historic Oxford school took a major step toward becoming senior housing. The Fairhaven Board of Selectmen voted 2-to-1 for the Stratford Group's proposal to turn the North Fairhaven building into 62+ residences...

Fairhaven residents in support of senior housing at the Oxford school building made sure to voice their opinions at Monday's Board of Selectmen meeting. Last month, the Board heard proposals from two companies for the long-unused school...

On Monday, the two companies hoping to buy the Oxford School shed light on the potential future of the historic North Fairhaven building. The Stratford Group and the Sherwood Building Company presented plans to the Board of Selectmen and answered any questions about their proposals...

Workmen outside the Fairhaven Town Hall on Monday began reducing the width of sidewalks around that historic building. The sidewalks are currently about eight feet wide, they'll be reduced to about six feet wide when the work is done...

With water leaks still costing the town money, Acushnet officials say fixing the issues would mean lower rates for residents. The town's Board of Selectmen reviewed this year's water report on Monday. Chairman David Wojnar tells WBSM News once more leaks are fixed residents can expect friendlier rates...

Fairhaven residents with ongoing noise complaints near West Island are hoping to see changes soon. On Monday, the Board of Selectmen held a hearing for Earl's Marina/Down the Hatch, where neighbors say live music plays too loud and too late at night...