Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Select Board and members of the Rogers Re-Use Committee were blindsided by the news at he Select Board’s June 9 meeting that regardless of any lease agreement with SMEC or Town Meeting approval to borrow $475,000, nothing can move forward until a judge issues a decision in a pending… [Read More]
BPW hires sewer plant operator
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 6/7, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired a Sewer Treatment Operator. The board also introduced the new Sewer Superintendent, and changed the time period that residents can leave their trash bins out on the street. BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado first introduced the new Rene… [Read More]
Town Employee Salaries
Fairhaven Town Meeting was held on Saturday, 6/12 and Monday, 6/14, so it is time for our annual publishing of town employee salaries as they appear in the Fairhaven Finance Committee’s report/Town Warrant. This list has been taken directly from that report. The amounts listed are actual dollars paid to employees from Jan. 1, 2020… [Read More]
DaCunha’s Dispatch 6/17/21
It’s been a couple of weeks since my last column, but I’m back and ready to tell you all about the end of the year events and updates. First off, spring sports that take place outdoors no longer require wearing masks, and there is no limit on spectators, so that’s some progress right there! I… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Our kind of people? Dear Frankie, The other day two new dogs were in the park. I asked Myrtle if she knew who they were? She said someone said they were thoroughbred show dogs. They looked friendly enough, so I went over and introduced myself. I said, “Hi, my name is Mitzi.” They smiled at… [Read More]
Letter_Pride Month is Official
Pride Month is Official I am dismayed to discover that Fairhaven Town Hall does not automatically hang the rainbow banner over the entryway for Pride Month. Not only is Pride Month officially designated by the Commonwealth, hanging the banner sends a clear message of inclusivity to all who enter. Silly me to assume that because… [Read More]
Letter_Bueno Supports Powers
Bueno Supports Powers My friends, I am blessed beyond belief to consider myself a Fairhaven townie. We live in a beautiful community filled with rich history, beautiful scenery, and amazing, compassionate, neighbors. In this past election, I wrote a letter supporting my friend Bob Espindola for another term on the Select Board and I am… [Read More]
Letter_Project is Too Large
Project is Too Large Presently before the Planning Board is a proposal for a special permit to build a 12-unit apartment complex at 347-355 Huttleston Ave, consisting of four, two-story buildings with three units per building called Lewis Landing. This vacant lot was previously wetland, which was filled in during the late sixties/early seventies. The… [Read More]
Letters_Powers has history of commitment
Powers has History of Commitment I strongly endorse my friend Stasia Powers for the position of Fairhaven Select Board. I have known Stasia for over ten years and during that time she displayed dedication and steadfast devotion to the many community projects she undertook. She had served as PTO President of the Rogers School, had… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard discusses roadwork
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 6/7 the Acushnet Select Board discussed upcoming roadwork, as well as goals and objectives for FY22. The board first accepted a letter of resignation from John Howcroft from the Finance Committee. Select Board Chairperson David Desroches said Mr. Howcroft has served on the Finance Committee… [Read More]
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