By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard voted to postpone the town election and town meeting at its regular meeting on 3/23/20. The public was invited to attend and participate by calling in or using Zoom. The instructions on how to do so were included on the agenda, and also on the screen for those watching… [Read More]
Fairhaven Candidates night, part 2
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent On Wednesday, 3/11/20, six of the 11 candidates running for office in Fairhaven voiced their messages to the public at the candidates’ night held in the Fairhaven Town Hall auditorium. The event was sponsored by the Fairhaven Cable Access Channel (Fairhaven TV) and will be cablecast on channel 18, and… [Read More]
Quarantine streaming
By Rob Gonsalves, Special to the Neighb News Now that we’re cooped up inside for a while, a lot of streaming services have jumped in to give us things to watch, often with free trial periods. So let’s look at a few. ACORN TV (acorn.tv), which specializes in British television like Doc Martin and Midsommer… [Read More]
Shelves are empty as stores can’t keep up with hoarding
People have been hoarding and panic-buying since the severity of the COVID-19 epidemic started to sink in. Stores had widespread shortages of toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizers, and other cleaning products. Grocery stores have changed their hours to allow more time for employees to stock the shelves, but some stores just can’t keep… [Read More]
Candidate statement: Fairhaven Housing Authority
Carol Alfonso Hi, I’m Carol Alfonso. I am a candidate for the Fairhaven Housing Authority’s vacant seat. I have been a resident of Fairhaven for four years. As a board member I will work diligently with the Housing Authority Board. The Fairhaven Housing Authority faces many challenges and I feel like I would be a… [Read More]
From our readers: Voting for Charlie Murphy
Voting for Charlie Murphy I wanted to let you know that I will be voting for Charlie Murphy for Selectman in this year’s local election in Fairhaven*. Here’s why: Charlie believes in the power of leadership over showmanship. Charlie isn’t going to be the selectman pounding the table and demanding answers. He prefers diplomacy and… [Read More]
From our readers: Pray for deliverance
COVID-19: Pray for deliverance Subject: The Coronavirus, pray for deliverance. I don’t mean to minimize the seriousness and the impact of the Coronavirus but what strikes me is the way many Americans have reacted. I wonder how many Americans have prayed and called upon God for deliverance. We as Americans should get on our knees… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard holds emergency meeting
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard held an emergency meeting on Friday, 3/20/20, at 10:00 a.m., to discuss the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and the town’s response to it. Chairperson Roger Cabral was attende the meeting remotely; board members david Desroches and Kevin. Gaspar were in the meeting room along with Town Administrator Julie… [Read More]
From the Editor: Keep your distance!
I really was hoping that by now, everyone would be on board with the social distancing and taking this thing seriously. But, no. People are complaining that they can’t get their nails done, their hair colored, or buy new clothes. C’mon, suck it up. This is easy compared to what our parents and grandparents went… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Planning Board
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 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 a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday April 14, 2020, in the Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA… [Read More]
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