By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 11/20/23 the Fairhaven Selectboard selected Andrew Romano to be a full time member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, which has an opening after the resignation of Peter DeTerra. Mr. Romano, Patrick Carr, and Maria J. Carvalho all expressed interest in the position. Mr. Carr and Mr…. [Read More]
Acushnet schools receive hoax bomb threat
Press Release Acushnet Superintendent of Schools Paula J. Bailey and Police Chief Christopher R. Richmond, announce that Acushnet Elementary School and Ford Middle School were swept by police, including police K-9 units, over the weekend after the school district received an emailed bomb threat. On Saturday afternoon, Superintendent Bailey, through a school district website form,… [Read More]
Food/toy drive and motorcyle run fills the truck
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Lions Club filled up the Adams and Adams 12K (GVWR) big box truck with toys and food during their annual food/toy drive and motorcycle run at the Rivers End on 11/26/23. All food and toys went to the Shepherd’s Pantry where they will be distributed to the people who… [Read More]
NMI dedicates gym to Joseph Machado
Submitted On November 22nd, a heartwarming reunion took place at the Northeast Maritime Institute–College of Maritime Science’s Founder’s Hall gymnasium, the former Fairhaven Boys Club gym. About forty men, once young attendees of The Fairhaven Boys Club during the 1960s and 1970s there, gathered to honor a figure who had significantly impacted their lives. The… [Read More]
Harborside Hounds pampers your pups
Press Release Harborside Hounds Mobile Grooming is based out of Fairhaven, Massachusetts. We serve the Town of Fairhaven and the surrounding communities up to a 20-mile radius. As a one-on-one mobile grooming service, your dog is our one and only priority and we strive for a positive grooming experience. Groomer and owner, Margaux, has over… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Paying Up Dear Frankie, At the vet’s last week, a lady brought in a dog that was hit by a car. After the vet examined the dog, the lady met with him to discuss the dog’s injuries and treatment costs. When she left the meeting, she was crying. My mom asked her what was wrong, and… [Read More]
Legal Notice Fairhaven ZBA
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Tuesday December 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Public Hearing In-Person in Banquet Room or via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94115137952?pwd=MXpoVWpKTFBEUmluT1pWSCtiVzJCQT09 or call 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 941 1513 7952 Passcode: 361259 1. REF#: ZBA-023-041: 77 Adams Street, Map 25, Lot 30D…. [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Conservation Comm
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fairhaven Conservation Commission Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00pm Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting will be conducted in person and via remote means, in accordance with applicable law. This means that members of the public body as well as… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven BPW RFP
TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Sealed bids for Construction of: FORCE MAIN ACCESS MANHOLES – PHASE 1 – CONTRACT 29 for the Town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, acting by its Board of Public Works will be received at the Office of the Board of Public Works, 5… [Read More]
Legal Notice RFP Fhvn Fire Dept Assessments
Request for Proposal Town of Fairhaven 146 Washington Street Fairhaven, MA 02719 Is accepting proposals (RFPs) to Design and Conduct Assessments/Testing for the Selection of Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Captain, and Fire Lieutenant. Specifications can be obtained on or after November 1, 2023, at the Fairhaven Fire Department office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding… [Read More]