By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Marine Resources Advisory Committee discussed an across-the-board increase in fees for almost all water related activities requiring permits at its 1/4/24 meeting. Fairhaven Harbormaster Timothy Cox told the board he met with the Town Administrator and they were recommending increases to all fees for parking and permits. The Committee… [Read More]
Hastings students give to Toys 4 Tots
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 last December. Students collected 70 toys ••• Click here to download the 1/18/24 issue: 01-18-24 Seaweed Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Select Board and School Committee races could be fun
Nomination papers for all town-wide elected positions and Town Meeting members are available in Fairhaven. Four people have taken out papers for Select Board, with Donna McKenna, who is currently on the School Committee, deciding to run for SB instead. In addition, Cathy Melanson, Andrew Romano, and Andrew Saunders have also taken out papers for… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The New Stepdad Dear Frankie, My mom got married last year. Before Bob moved in, my mom and I did everything together. Bob tries to make me his buddy. But we have very different interests. I like video games, hard rock music, football, and hockey. Bob likes books, jazz, old movies, and Broadway musicals. Recently,… [Read More]
Azorean Maritime Heritage Scholarship applications available
Founded in 1997, the mission of the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society is to promote Azorean culture and whaling heritage by raising awareness and pride in our community. This rich maritime heritage has been shared on both sides of the Atlantic between the Azores and the Greater New Bedford area for more than 150 years. Since… [Read More]
UMassD student found in Acushnet River
By Beth David, Editor The body of a missing UMass Dartmouth student was found in Fairhaven in the Acushnet River on Tuesday, 1/16/24. The Bristol County District Attorney’s office said Flordan “Flo” Bazile, 21, an accomplished track athlete, appeared to have died by suicide. In an email to students, UMD Chancellor, Mark Fuller, said Mr…. [Read More]
Acushnet facing budget shortfall
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard discussed revenue projections and budget expenses at its meeting on 1/9/23, and came to the conclusion that the town is facing a structural deficit for FY25. Town Administrator James Kelley told the board that the governor issued “9C cuts,” which are mid-year cuts to balance the current fiscal… [Read More]
Letter_Romano Emphasizes Transparency
Romano Emphasizes Transparency Embracing Transparency and Community: My Vision for Fairhaven’s Select Board As I step forward as a candidate for the Fairhaven Select Board, I want to emphasize the importance of open communication and transparency in order to bring our community together and shape a brighter future for all of us. I believe that… [Read More]
Legal Notice Fairhaven ZBA
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Tuesday February 6, 2024, 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-023-007: 148 Dogwood Street, Map 43A, Lots 153-155…. [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet Planning Comm
Notice of Public Hearing Acushnet Planning Commission January 25, 2024 #39 Keene Road-Form C-Definitive Subdivision Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on January 25, 2024 @ 6:00PM in the Board of Selectmen’s meeting room at Town Hall, 122 Main Street, Acushnet MA 02743. This will be a… [Read More]
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