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ZBA approves all petitions

May 16, 2019 by Staff Writer

By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 5/7/19 the Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals approved of some home additions, a special permit for chickens, and a temporary placement for a camping trailer.  Owner Troy Tonnessen of 149 Dogwood Street asked the board for variances for front, side, and rear setbacks on his… [Read More]

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Fairhaven ZBA still struggling with attendance

February 20, 2019 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals heard one of two hearings at its meeting on 2/5/19, citing the lack of attendance for continuing the other hearing.  ZBA chairperson Peter DeTerra told a representative for 30 Alder Street that the petition would need a unanimous vote because four votes are required for a… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News, Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA rejects Huttleston Avenue project

January 11, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Appearing in front of the Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals for the fourth time, Judith Tubbs got a “no” vote at the 1/2 meeting for her proposed use of her property at 294 Huttleston Avenue (Route 6). Ms. Tubbs was hoping to construct a two-building, eight-unit residential complex at the site…. [Read More]

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Oxford project continued, ZBA awaiting traffic study

March 16, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals continued the petition by Stratford Capital Group to convert the Oxford School Building into affordable housing units. At its meeting on 3/7, the ZBA received more information from SCG, including a rendering showing the heights of the various parts of the building. ZBA members and members… [Read More]

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ZBA hears Oxford 40B proposal, asks for studies

January 5, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals met on Tuesday, 1/3, for the opening of the hearing on the 40B project proposed for the former Oxford School site on Main Street at Benoit Square in North Fairhaven. The Stratford Group has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with the town to put… [Read More]

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ZBA: Kennel request withdrawn; mixed bag on other petitions

September 15, 2016 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals delivered the whole gamut of voting possibilities on seven peiti­tions at its meetingon 9/6. Denise DeCosta of 1 Welcome Street decided to withdraw her petition for a kennel license after it became obvious that the board was not inclined to vote in favor of the special… [Read More]

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Fairhaven ZBA approves all

June 16, 2016 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals approved three petitions at its meeting on Tuesday, 6/7, and continued three. The hearings for Ronald Oliveira to build homes at 27, 31 and 33 Charity Stevens Lane were continued to the July 5 meeting, at the request of the peititioner. The Conservation Commission needs… [Read More]

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DeTerra asks for Fleurent not to be reappointed to ZBA

June 9, 2016 by Staff Writer

By Beth David Editor Peter DeTerra, the long time chairperson of the Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals, has denied asking the Selectboard not to reappoint Rene Fleurent to the ZBA. After the ZBA meeting on Tuesday, Mr. DeTerra, in the full company of the board as they began to leave the room, said he had… [Read More]

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ZBA approves dog special permit

May 13, 2016 by Staff Writer

By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals, made quick work of its hearings on Tuesday, 5/3. David Dias of 528 Bridge Street received permission for a special permit for an Animal Kennel in a residential district. Mr. Dias, who has lived at the residence for 34 years, said he had three dogs,… [Read More]

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