The Fairhaven Board of Health and Sustainability Committee have partnered to explore the use and sale of single-use plastic and polystyrene (Styrofoam) products. Surveys have been emailed to Fairhaven food establishments and retailers so we can consider the input of our town’s respected merchants as we discuss the hazards these materials present and how they impact their business. … [Read More]
Caregivers
Help us learn about your health and needs! We are looking for Residents of Acushnet, who are caregivers, to participate in a focus group to discuss issues and concerns of health in the community. Meet with us on your choice of Tuesdays: November 29th or December 6th or December 13th for one hour, time to… [Read More]
Transgender violence
In an election cycle marked by vicious attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, last week’s midterm election results offered a glimmer of hope. Some LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have called the results a “rainbow wave,” as 340 out LGBTQ+ candidates won their midterm elections, surpassing the previous record of 336 candidates set in 2020. “Bigots tried their… [Read More]
Plymouth Parade
America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration includes a weekend of activities, including its famous parade. Visit https://usathanksgiving.com. The weekend of festivities has become a beloved holiday occasion as well as an important link to our nation’s history and heritage. For 25 years, hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life have traveled to the historic… [Read More]
Fairhaven holds annual Veterans Day parade
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held its annual Veterans Day parade on 11/11/22, with marchers traveling along Main Street from Benoit Square to Fairhaven High School for a short ceremony. At FHS, keynote speaker, veteran Dorothea Machado, 99, told the story of her entry into the military with humor and heart. She said she wanted to… [Read More]
Fairhaven Special TM makes quick work of 19 articles
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members quickly got through 19 articles at the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, 11/15/22, with none of the anticipated controversy developing on some articles, and very little discussion on any articles. In the very first article STM approved $92,000 in spending for gasoline for eight departments from free cash… [Read More]
BPW hires, raises contractor fees
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 11/7 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired for Park, Sewer, and Water departments. The board also settled a grievance with the Highway Department and discussed 2023 annual fees. The board started the meeting by interviewing for a new position, Working Foreman, for Park Maintenance…. [Read More]
Highway overpass flag raised in honor of John J. Conway
Members of the Fairhaven Lions Club raised the flag of PFC John J. Conway on Veterans Day, 11/11/22, at the Charles F. Albaugh Memorial, at the 195 overpass on Main Street. The US flag there is surrounded by the flags of each branch of the military. PFC Conway was killed in action in Vietnam on… [Read More]
Fairhaven COA hosts veterans
The Fairhaven Council on Aging held its annual Veterans Luncheon at the Senior Center on Wednesday, 11/9/22, to honor local veterans. “We had an AMAZING time today Honoring our Veterans at our luncheon,” posted the Senior Center on its Facebook page. “We would like to thank the sponsors, Alltrust Bank, Vitra Health, and Coastline Elderly… [Read More]
FHS loses to Stang 14-13
Fairhaven High School lost a hard-fought game against Bishop Stang on 11/4/22 with the FHS Blue Devils falling to the Spartans 14-13. ••• Click here to download the entire 11/17/22 issue: 11-17-22 VetsDayParade Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
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