By Beth David, Editor There is a mechanism to recall elected officials that is spelled out in the bylaws of both Fairhaven and Acushnet. The language is clearly based on state law/guidelines as both towns have similar language. In Fairhaven the procedure is spelled out in the “Special Acts” section of the town code, Section A502-4…. [Read More]
Fairhaven Town Hall opens to public with precautions
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Hall is open to walk-in traffic, although some offices are still by appointment only. New signage at town hall asks visitors to keep to social distancing guidelines, and also point visitors to various offices. The pride flag for Lesbian/Gay/ Bisexual/Transgender/Queer pride hangs in the entrance to town hall, which also… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Indoor dining is back…mostly
By Beth David, Editor Indoor dining is back at Massachusetts restaurants as of this week, as the second half of the Phase II reopening continues. Nail salons, and some other personal services businesses have also been allowed to open, but all with restrictions. Restaurants other services, including some retailers have been closed since mid-March to help… [Read More]
Acushnet holds in-person Town Meeting
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet held its annual town meeting on Saturday, 6/20/20, in the usual place and in person, but it was definitely not the usual way. The room was set up for social distancing, with chairs six feet apart, and the warrant was stripped down to the bare minimum, devoid of any controversial subjects…. [Read More]
From our readers: Face coverings on the bike path?
Face coverings on bike path? “Face Covering Required” to use the bike path! What? Whose idea was this? Normal oxygen levels in air are 21% by volume. Oxygen almost immediately drops to 19.5% by volume inside the mask since exhaled CO2 displaces oxygen. In the words of a friend — “People were not meant to breath… [Read More]
From our readers: Electric Aggregation
Electric Aggregation Back in 2016 the Town of Fairhaven, along with 22 other communities, signed onto an Electric Aggregation program aimed to save rate payers in our region on their electric bills by joining forces to purchase electricity in bulk (https://masscea.com/). To date, the program has saved Fairhaven rate payers alone 9% on their electricity… [Read More]
From our readers: Please help with tree
Please help with tree I need your help as a friend and fellow taxpayer of Fairhaven. I have been trying to get two enormous trees surveyed by the town since December 2018. These town owned trees pose significant risk to my home, my family and anything or anyone else in the vicinity should they fail…. [Read More]
From our readers: It’s not the “gay” pride flag
It’s not the “gay” pride flag First, I would like to thank Beth David for her incredible work covering what is going on in our town. Being a journalist is not an easy profession as it’s a special calling serving the public in holding elected officials, like myself, accountable. It’s people like Beth that play… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet ZBA
Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. at the Ford Middle School located at 708 Middle Road, Acushnet. The following hearings will be conducted at this meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Case #2020.01.21A… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven ZBA
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95691691953?pwd=TDVnYUlZS2RpQkhqZE5RV25Lc2U4dz09 or call 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 956 9169 1953 Password: 343652 1. Administrative Appeal by Fairhaven Shipyard – re: 7 Union Street. Seeking reversal of zoning determination by the Town… [Read More]
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