The Andrea McCoy Recreation Center on Hillman Street will be a key hub for local COVID-19 vaccinations as 2022 begins, with clinics on Mondays and Saturdays through January (excepting the Jan. 17 holiday). Check vaxnb.com for updated schedules of local COVID-19 vaccination and testing locations. Free, walk-up clinics offer CDC-approved booster shots, in addition to… [Read More]
COVID Testing
Walk-in COVID tests are available at the following sites: • Friday, 1/ 7: Former Fire Station 11 (754 Brock Ave.) – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Sunday, 1/9: Project Beacon at New Bedford Regional Airport (1569 Airport Road) – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Monday, 1/10: Project Beacon at New Bedford Regional Airport (1569 Airport Road)… [Read More]
The Plunge is BACK!
By Beth David, Editor The annual Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge was back with a splash this year, after cancelling last year due to COVID. Organizers said at least 100 people took the plunge on a balmy 54-degree morning in memory of domestic violence victims. This year’s theme was the circus and plungers were encouraged to… [Read More]
West Islanders hold first Polar Plunge
West Island residents decided to hold their own polar plunge on 1/1/22 at the Causeway Road beach. A small, but hardy group of residents jumped in the water at around noon to greet the new year. ••• Click here to download the entire 1/6/22 issue: 01-06-22 PolarPlunge Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with… [Read More]
Selectboard discusses RFP for Rogers School, sets tax rate
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 12/9/21, the Fairhaven Select Board voted to set the tax rate, keeping the same shift as last year. The shift is the difference between the residential and commercial rates. The FY22 tax rates are $10.22 per $1,000 for residential; $20.39 for commercial properties. Last year’s rates were 11.29… [Read More]
BPW discusses FY 23 budgets
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 12/27 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the budgets for FY23. BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado explained to the board that there was not much on the agenda for that night, so he wanted to go over the budgets even though the superintendents of each… [Read More]
BPW promotes sewer department employee
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 12/13 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works promoted a Sewer Department employee, and also discussed a few items on the Superintendent’s report. BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado introduced sewer department employee Seth Arruda, who was hired a few months ago. Mr. Furtado said when they hired… [Read More]
Dennis Duval steps down after 50 years as library trustee
Press Release Dennis Duval stepped down December 8 after serving 50 years on the Millicent Library Board of Trustees. He was honored for his service at the December 21 meeting of the board. Mr. Duval was applauded by his fellow board members for his five decades as a dedicated volunteer, including serving as board president…. [Read More]
Students collect toys for Toys for Tots program
The National Junior Honor Society at Elizabeth Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven conducted a toy drive for the Toys for Tots program run by the United States Marine Corps. The students collected 74 toys. ••• Click here to download the entire 1/6/22 issue: 01-06-22 PolarPlunge Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Select Board race still at four for three seats
As of press time, no additional candidates had taken out papers for Fairhaven Select Board since our last update. Four candidates have taken out papers to run for SB in the 4/4/22 election, and one has returned them. This election will have three seats on the ballot, as it is the election that will expand… [Read More]
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