The Witches of West Island held their second annual Witches Ride on Halloween Day, 10/31/21. They rode around the island cackling, throwing candy, and otherwise engaging with the residents who dared to come out and watch. ••• Click here to download the entire 11/4/21 issue: 11-04-21 Storm Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal.
Montigny Opposes New District
On November 1, the state legislature;s Special Joint Committee on Redistricting released a proposed redistricting map for the Massachusetts congressional districts. This proposal would retain the separation between New Bedford and Fall River, leaving the Southcoast region divided. Senator Montigny opposes this proposal and has offered the following statement: “The proposal released this afternoon continues… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Alone and Scared Dear Frankie, I always thought humans were a little dramatic when they talked about being overwhelmed and traumatized. That is until it happened to me. Several weeks ago, my mom went grocery shopping. Usually, she leaves around 8 a.m. and is back by 11. When she didn’t come home by 1 o’clock, I… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard discusses Fire Department changes
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 10/26/21, the Acushnet Selectboard discussed the retirement of the Treasurer/Collector Catherine Muller, finalized the plan for the assessment center for the Fire Department, and briefly discussed meeting with a consulting company about ARPA money. Chairperson David Desroches started the meeting by announcing the retirement of… [Read More]
PJK Meeting
The Acushnet Board of Health will hold a public meeting on Sat., 11/6, from 10:00 a.m.–noon., at the Acushnet Council on Aging, 59 1/2 So. Main Street, Acushnet, to listen to concerns and take input from residents regarding the recent operation of the PJ. Keating Asphalt plant. Please wear masks and observe social distancing for… [Read More]
Letter_Vaping Is Dangerous
Vaping is Dangerous to Teens The start of the school year and new routines brings new worries about teen vaping. These concerns are important, especially now, because smoking and vaping may put people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19. One in three Massachusetts teens vape and talking with young people about the dangers of vaping… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Drinking water problem corrected 10-23-21
DRINKING WATER PROBLEM CORRECTED Customers of the Fairhaven Water Department were notified on October 6, 2021 of a problem with our drinking water and were advised to boil their water. We are pleased to report that the problem has been corrected and that it is no longer necessary to boil your water. Notification that you… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven ConCom
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fairhaven Conservation Commission Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6:30pm Remote Fairhaven, Massachusetts Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, these public hearings will be conducted via remote means. Members of the public who wish to access the meeting may do so in the following manner: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83644473873?pwd=WU5WczVqd0JUbHpscVRIRjg2QXhBdz09 or CALL 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID:… [Read More]
From the editor 10/28/21
Well, this is fun. Power went out in the middle of the night. Of course, I wasn’t done with this baby yet. Did a few things on the laptop, but not enough to make a difference. So, paper is getting to the printer pretty late this week. We should still have them to you on… [Read More]
Boil order lifted
The boil water order for Fairhaven that was put in place on 10/7, has been lifted. The Board of Public Works sent out an alert on 10/23 saying “after satisfying the State’s sampling requirements, the boil water order has been lifted.” An explanation on the website states that the September incident and the October incident… [Read More]
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