By Beth David, Editor The state has rented 15 rooms at the Seaport Inn on Middle Street to house “unsheltered families.” According to Fairhaven officials, the town was notified late last week by the governor’s office, that the state has contracted to shelter people in Fairhaven, a practice that has been happening around Massachusetts. Town… [Read More]
Acushnet honors WWII Vet
By Jared Melanson, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 9/26/23, the Acushnet Selectboard honored WWII veteran Robert S. Comeau, 96, in recognition of his civic service and lifelong achievements to the community. Surrounded by family, friends and neighbors, Mr. Comeau stood as board members read a citation and commented on his service. Selectboard chairperson… [Read More]
Ghost Bike dedicated to rider who was killed by truck
By Beth David, Editor The South Coast Bikeway Alliance, MassBike, and the family and friends of James Leandre created a memorial to him with a “Ghost Bike” at the Acushnet Council on Aging/Senior Center on Friday, 9/29/23. Mr. Leandre was riding his bicycle on South Main Street last December when he was hit by a… [Read More]
Fairhaven fire causes $150K in damages
Press Release At 01:57 a.m. on Friday, 9/29/23, the Fairhaven Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 41 Adams Street. Engine 3, Ladder 1, Medic 1, Chief 1, and Chief 2 responded. Upon arrival, heavy fire showed from the first floor, southeast corner of the building. The fire had extended into the attic and… [Read More]
Manjiro Festival in Fairhaven this weekend
Press Release Manjiro Nakahama’s story to be celebrated at Japanese festival in Fairhaven on October 7 In 1843, Fairhaven, MA, became the home of the first Japanese person to live in America. The ties of friendship, first formed when a Fairhaven whaling captain rescued fourteen year old Manjiro Nakahama from a small island in the… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Wake-up call Dear Frankie, If anyone told me I would be a patient in a drug treatment program, I would have laughed in their muzzle. I am an upstanding member of my community who never took an aspirin until I had major dental surgery a couple of months ago. When the vet discharged me, she… [Read More]
Legal Notice Fairhaven Street Acceptance
TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN STREET ACCEPTANCE HEARING Alves Way in Fairhaven Massachusetts as depicted on the plan entitled “THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS STREET ACCEPTANCE PLAN FOR ALVES WAY PREPARED FOR THE TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN, BRISTOL COUNTY.” As prepared by Nesra Engineering, dated 8/30/23 and further described as follows. Beginning at a concrete bound with drill hole… [Read More]
Legal Notice DEP Wetlands Program
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WETLANDS PROGRAM 401 Water Quality Certification Application Public Notice Application No. 23-WW08-0016-APP Pursuant to 33.U.S.C.1341 and MGL c21 §43, notice is hereby given of a 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) application for 1 Bella Vista Island at Round Cove/Nasketucket Bay in Fairhaven, MA by Heiam Alsawalhi, 1249 Beacon Street #1, Brookline,… [Read More]
Legal Notice Fairhaven Planning Board
FAIRHAVEN PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:30 pm Banquet Room, Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Notice is hereby given that the Fairhaven Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday October 24, 2023, at Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA. The… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet Planning Board
Notice of Public Hearings Acushnet Planning Board Site Plan/Special Permit Modification for Alternative Access Road at Lambert Street, Acushnet MA for Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation at Park Drive Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on October 19, 2023 at 6:00PM in the Board of Selectmen’s meeting… [Read More]
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