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Blue Stream meets with neighbors resistant over proposal

May 31, 2023 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Dale Leavitt of Blue Stream Shell­fish LLC met with about 35 West Island neighbors at the West Island Improvement Association community house on Saturday, 5/27/23, to explain the details of a proposal to put two upwellers in Round Cove, off the northwest side of West Island.  Neighbors were clearly resistant to… [Read More]

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Fairhaven TV’s “The Magazine” wins national award

May 31, 2023 by Staff Writer

Press Release Fairhaven TV independent pro­ducer David Fauteux and host Charlie Murphy received a 2023 Hometown Media Award from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation (AFCM). The awards program was established to honor and promote community media, community radio, and local cable programs that are distributed on Public, Educational and Govern­mental (PEG) access cable television… [Read More]

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Proposition 2 1/2 override vote is Monday

May 31, 2023 by Staff Writer

Town of Fairhaven Press Release Town of Fairhaven Special Election reminder for Monday, June 5, 2023, polls open 10am – 8pm   The Polling Location for all precincts for the Special Election is The Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA 02719  There is less than a week left until the Town’s Special Election on Monday, June… [Read More]

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Acushnet Lions present awards, induct members

May 31, 2023 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Lions Club pre­sented two Helen Keller Awards and inducted two new members into the club at their meeting on Tuesday, 5/23/23. Club president Bob Perry said Joe Franco and Al Lagasse have “accomplished outstanding humani­tarian service to the community,” to receive the awards. Mr. Franco owns Gary’s Best Hot… [Read More]

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Acushnet Grange gives award to elementary school

May 31, 2023 by Staff Writer

Press Release Acushnet Grange #295 presented the Acushnet Elementary School the National Grange Subordinate Community Service award in recognition for haveng been awarded the National ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Distinguished School Award. The hall was full with students, families, teachers, faculty and Grange members.  Presenting the award were Presidents Glen Gibson of Massachusetts… [Read More]

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Fairhaven Fire Department: Override is needed

May 31, 2023 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven Fire Department Press Release Statement from Chief Todd Correia RE: Proposition 2 1/2 Override. The Fairhaven Fire Department handles over 4000 emergency calls annually. Each year our calls are increasing anywhere between 3-5%. Our citizen demographic includes an aging population mainly housed in residences, but they are also located in three nursing homes; one assisted… [Read More]

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Dear Frankie

May 31, 2023 by Staff Writer

Caught In The Middle Dear Frankie, My dog park friend Wilma is a pug and a loud breather and snorter. Recently, Stephanie, also Wilma’s friend, invited me to a sleepover party. Later I found out that Stephanie didn’t invite Wilma. When I asked her why, she said Wilma would keep us all awake with her… [Read More]

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Letter_ Override Essential to Maintain Services

May 31, 2023 by Staff Writer

Override Essential to Maintain Services Citizens of Fairhaven, MA, should strongly consider supporting the override of Proposition 2 & 1/2 for two crucial reasons. Firstly, the override is essential to maintain our current programs and services. Without it, valuable initiatives such as the Family Center, Unified Sports, and free after-school programming would face severe cuts… [Read More]

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Letter: Fairhaven at Crossroads

May 31, 2023 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven is at a Crossroads As I have watched the debate around the Proposition 2.5 override, I felt compelled to comment. We are at a crossroads in our town, and it is in all of our hands to decide who we want to be going forward. Now, I understand people don’t want to pay more…for… [Read More]

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Letter_Vote on what’s best for whole town

May 31, 2023 by Staff Writer

Base Vote on What’s Best For Whole Town I have lived in Fairhaven my entire life, with the exception of when I was serving my country. I have been a firefighter in service to the town for six years. I love my country and my town and I am writing in support of the override. … [Read More]

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