By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Wednesday, 3/25 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works met with the landfill engineer about the new recycling center location, and also discussed recycling center hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the state mandated restrictions the meeting was held at Town Hall and was broadcast on… [Read More]
Food pantry still operating, but call first
By Beth David, Editor The Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet has seen a significant drop in the number of people using the pantry on Saturdahy mornings. Director Gary Payette said he believes it is because people are afraid of coming into close contact with other people as they try to adhere to the guidelines of social distancing… [Read More]
Family members find a way to show their love
By Beth David, Editor Armand Patnaude’s family knows that he’s aching to see them and touch them. They know they miss him dearly. The 69-year-old hospice patient is stuck inside at Our Lady’s Haven in Fairhaven. His 70th birthday party, originally scheduled for 4/28, had to be canceled, and it has been pretty hard on him… [Read More]
West Island woman makes masks for healthcare workers
By Beth David, Editor They say it takes a village, but Marianne Brodo usually says it takes an island. When the West Island woman saw that healthcare workers were having trouble getting masks, Ms. Brodo put her sewing talents to work. She found a pattern and started sewing, making masks that even have a pocket for… [Read More]
Acushnet swears in two new police officers
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Clerk Pamela Labonte was sure to maintain a safe distance when she administered the oath of office to two new part time police officers. Dominik Sullivan-Souza and Nathaniel Turgeon took the oath on Friday, 3/27/19, at the Aucshnet Police Station, and should be starting their field training by now. “Please… [Read More]
The Music Will Not Be Muted, Part 1
By Bryon Knight, Special to the Neighb News I happen to be a Musician, a Guitar Technician and I own a little music shop… which is, by Governor’s mandate, closed. I’m married to a Nurse (somebody had to make some money). She is my heroine. She leaves home and family every day to enter people’s homes… [Read More]
Empty Boston, eerie Boston
With a statewide stay-at-home directive in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the streets and parks of Boston, usually bustling with people, were eerily empty and quiet. Our fearless photographer, Glenn C. Silva, ventured up to the big city on Tuesday, 3/24/20, to capture some scenes of the empty streets. ••• Support local… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Planning Board
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Fairhaven Planning Board Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 6:30 pm Banquet Room, Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Notice is hereby given that the Fairhaven Planning Board will conduct two continued public hearings and one new hearing at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday April 14, 2020, in the Town Hall,… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Conservation Commission
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fairhaven Conservation Commission Monday, April 13, 2020 at 6:30pm Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts To Access Meeting Remotely: https://zoom.us/j/258573970 or CALL 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 258 573 970 The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold the following Public Hearing pursuant to the Code of the Town of Fairhaven Chapter 192, Wetlands: 1. CON 023-133:… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven ZBA
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts The public is invited to participate remotely using one of the following methods. Join Zoom Meeting: Log onto https://zoom.us/j/875346214 or call 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 875 346 214 # 1. 166 Dogwood Street: Elizabeth David…. [Read More]
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