By Beth David, Editor I think the problem is that some people don’t really want a real newspaper. They prattle on and on about objectivity and gossip and fake news. But what they are really complaining about is that we are reporting on stuff they don’t want us to reveal. Blaming the messenger, again. Most… [Read More]
Selectboard moves forward on TA search
By Beth David, Editor With a new board after the special/ recall election, the Fairhaven Select Board was finally able to move forward on the process of hiring a permanent Town Administrator. The board had been stymied for months, with board member Keith Silvia not allowed to participate because his wife is the Council on Aging… [Read More]
Selectboard votes to increase TA Screening Committee size
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Select Board adjusted the composition of the Town Administrator Search Committee on August 9, increasing the membership from seven to nine. Chair Bob Espindola said feedback he received from the public prompted him to consider adding a representative from the Board of Public Works to the screening committee. To… [Read More]
Fairhaven to start K-9 unit
From Fairhaven Police Department Facebook Page FPD has BIG NEWS!! The Fairhaven Police Department is EXCITED to announce our very own K9 Division. We have selected Officer Jillian Jodoin as our K9 handler. Our friendly scent community support K9 will be trained in locating missing and endangered children and adults, track persons involved in crimes,… [Read More]
Free music this summer
At Custom House Square, New Bedord Summer Sound Series presents free concerts, Thursdays, 2–7 p.m., at the beer garden in Custom House Square in downtown New Bedford. Bring food, meet friends, grab drinks, enjoy music. Bring a lawn chair and lounge in the park, or sit under the tent and have a drink from the… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The Perils of Health Care Dear Frankie, I am an eight-week-old bloodhound puppy. The other day my dad took me to the vet to get my shots. The minute he opened the clinic door, a terrible feeling came over me, and I started shaking like a leaf. I hadn’t even seen the vet or had… [Read More]
Got Poop?
Your pet waste may have more of an impact than you think. By Jacob Walsh Man’s best friend. Good boy. The furry member of your family. Whatever name you call your pet, it’s no doubt that you would do anything to ensure they have the best life possible. This includes purchasing things like food, toys,… [Read More]
Acushnet News/Happenings
COVID Testing Due to the rise in COVID cases, the Town of Acushnet has decided to continue with COVID testing on a weekly basis until further notice. The testing will be conducted every Saturday from 9 a.m.–12 noon in the trailer located at the rear parking lot of the Council on Aging and Senior Cente,… [Read More]
Legal Notice Fairhaven Marine Resources Dept
Town of Fairhaven Marine Resources Department 40 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on 8/23/2021 at the Select Board meeting, in the Banquet Room of Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA at 6:30 pm at the request of the Northeast Maritime Academy, Darryl Klinka,… [Read More]
From the editor 8/5/21
Oh geez. Here we go again. At the Select Board meeting Mr. Silvia did not leave the room for the Town Administrator discussion. Instead, he mumbled something about a different conflict of interest. Bob Espindola is the target of the new COI charge. So get this…wait for it…honestly, if we didn’t have actual documents it… [Read More]
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