The Mass. Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will be performing overnight repairs on the bridge at Shawmut Avenue over I-195. Work will take place weekly, Sunday through Thursday night, starting on Sunday, January 12, from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. the following morning. The work is anticipated to be completed by Monday morning, June 30. Lane… [Read More]
Fish Regs Comment Period
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is seeking public comment on Draft Addenda on the Recreational Measures Setting Process for Bluefish, Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass. The states of Maine through North Carolina have scheduled hearings to gather public input on the Draft Addenda between January 14 and January 29, 2025, and… [Read More]
From the editor 01-09-25
By Beth David, Editor Aiyiyi! How is it possible I’m so far behind when it’s only my first issue of the year? Guess I have a special talent. We have some meeting coverage for you. Fairhaven picked someone for the interim Town administrator job (see page 3). Now, it’s budget season. So, this should be… [Read More]
Polar Plunge draws hundreds on mild New Year’s Day
By Beth David, Editor A balmy 50 deg1rees greeted hundreds of plungers and spectators 1on 1/1/25 for the annual Polar Plunge at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven, honoring domestic violence victims. Sisters, Agatha and Jessica Sils of New Bedford got dressed up as reindeer for their plunge. It was the second time for them. “Why not?” said… [Read More]
Fairhaven SB chooses George Samia as interim TA
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 12/23/24, the Fairhaven Select Board chose George G. Samia, a former Town Administrator and Town Accountant, to be the Interim Town Administrator until a permanent TA can be chosen. The board had expected to interview three candidates that night, but Leilani Dalpe, the Assistant TA in Weymouth, dropped… [Read More]
Carr discloses conflict of interest in School Dept. appeal
By Beth David, Editor Patrick Carr, an appointed member and chairperson of the Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals, failed in his bid to get the Select Board to allow him to chair a hearing involving the Fairhaven School Department, which is a customer of his container business, Seaspray Container Company, that he owns with his daughter…. [Read More]
Fairhaven ZBA revokes permit for school department building
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 1/7/25, the Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-1 to revoke the building permit for the storage building being constructed at Fairhaven High School. ZBA chairperson, Patrick Carr, recused himself from the proceedings due to a conflict of interest caused by his ownership of Seaspray Container Company, which… [Read More]
Lt. Sobral retires after 41 years
By Beth David, Editor An emotional Lt. David Sobral signed off to “all cars and stations” surrounded by familiy, friends and colleagues at the Fairhaven Police Department, where he has served for 41 years. Starting in 1983 at the tender age of 22 as a full time officer in Fairhaven, Lt. Sobral served as patrol… [Read More]
Fire in Acushnet claims two lives on Christmas eve
From press release materials A fire in a multi-family home claimed the lives of two older adults early Christmas morning, injuring one adult and displacing all other residents, said Acushnet Fire Chief Thomas Farland, Acushnet Police Chief Thomas Carreau, State Fire Marshal Jon Davine, and Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III. “On behalf… [Read More]
Trapilo announces run for Select Board
Dear Fairhaven Community, I humbly ask for your support and your vote to be your next Select Board member. With a lifelong commitment to service, I bring a unique combination of financial expertise, business leadership, and municipal governance experience to this vital role for our Town. A snapshot of my qualifications: • Education: MBA, BA, and… [Read More]
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