When the pandemic began in 2020, “Team Acushnet” tee shirts were sold, with the proceeds to benefit the Acushnet Senior Center. The Acushnet Firefighters Union (IAFF 3281) fronted the cost of the shirts and acted as the project’s savings account. These funds will assist our town’s senior population. The front of the shirt has the… [Read More]
Acushnet back in the hunt for an Interim Town Administrator
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard held a brief meeting on 1/14/22 to announce that contract negotiations with Richard Lafond for the Interim Town Administrator position stopped when he notified them that he had taken another position. Selectboard chairperson David Desroches said that Mr. Lafond had taken a position in western Mass. “We wish him… [Read More]
Obituary: Tom Potter
Obituary Thomas A. Potter Thomas A. Potter passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was the loving husband of 25 years to Michelle (Forand) (Girouard) Potter. Born and raised in Taunton, son of the late Ralph W. Potter, Sr. And Virginia (Higgins) Potter, he was a graduate of Taunton High School. Tom… [Read More]
New Bedford responds to NY Bight wind proposal
Press Release The Port of New Bedford, Massachusetts, the center of the East Coast commercial fishing industry, is offering mixed reaction to the Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management’s (BOEM) announcement om 1/12/22 that the agency will conduct a wind energy lease auction for six areas totaling 480,000 acres of the New York Bight in… [Read More]
From the editor 1/13/22
Brrr….it’s freezing out there! YIKES. My little wood stove is cranking and it’s still cold in there. The dog is all wrapped up in his blankets. It was cold enough this week to freeze up the marshes, but, alas, the temperature won’t stay that way long enough (see page 12). I got out there to… [Read More]
ZBA Associate Member
At its meeting on 1/10, the Fairhaven Selectboard asked for letters of interest for people willing to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board needs an associate member, which is a non-voting position unless there is not a quorum, then the Associate Member is allowed to vote. Please email your letter of interest… [Read More]
Volunteer Vacancies
ZBA Associate Member At its meeting on 1/10, the Fairhaven Selectboard asked for letters of interest for people willing to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board needs an associate member, which is a non-voting position unless there is not a quorum, then the Associate Member is allowed to vote. Please email your… [Read More]
Vaccination Clinics
Free, walk-up COVID-19 clinics in New Bedford offer CDC-approved booster shots, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at most locations, pediatric vaccines. Please bring your vaccination card when getting a booster. Visit vaxnb.com for updated schedules of local COVID-19 vaccination and testing locations. Upcoming vaccine locations in New Bedford include: Friday, Jan. 14:… [Read More]
Nomination papers available
Nomination papers for all offices in Fairhaven in the 4/4/22 election are now available. Next year, three seats will be on the ballot for the Select Board. The seat now held by Stasia Powers will be up for re-election as scheduled, and two new seats will also be on the ballot. The person with the… [Read More]
Until Help Arrives
Free training on Tues., 1/18, 7–9 p.m., at Acushnet Council On Aging/ Senior Center, 59 1/2 So. Main St., Acushnet. Join the Mass. Emergency Management Agency and the Acushnet Office of Emergency Management for free training on five key actions to take until help arrives. Email Ed Caron, Emergency Management Deputy Director, at ecaron@acushnetema.com to… [Read More]
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