The Fairhaven Board of Health and Fairhaven Fire Department are partnering with Walmart to offer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to Fairhaven residents, 16+ on Saturday, May 15 from 10AM – 2PM at the Fairhaven Recreation Center (227 Huttleston Avenue). Interested residents are encouraged to call the Fairhaven Health Department at 508-979-4023 ext. 125 if they intend… [Read More]
Nomination papers available
Nomination papers are available for a single seat on the Fairhaven Selectboard for the special election on 7/26. Voters will be asked to vote yes or no on recalling Fairhaven Selectboard member Daneil Freitas, and then voters will be asked to vote for someone to fill the seat. Candidates need to get 50 signatures of… [Read More]
Millicent Open with Restrictions
The Millicent Library is open for browsing by appointment for limited hours. For the well-being and continued safety of the community and staff the following guidelines will be in place for this phase: Any person feeling unwell should not enter the building; Masks are required for all persons over the age of 2 years who… [Read More]
COVID Tests & Vax
Testing Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing, part of the state’s Stop the Spread, has relocated to the New Bedford Regional Airport, 1569 Airport Road. The relocated from the Whale’s Tooth Parking Lot. Anyone interested in using the new site should schedule an appointment, beginning May 1, and use the Downey Street side entrance to the… [Read More]
New tree warden celebrates Arbor Day by planting 12 trees
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s new Tree Warden, Don C. Collasius, has kicked off his term by planting 12 trees to celebrate Arbor Day. On Friday, 5/7, Mr. Collasius and a crew of Eversource and public works employees planted three different types of trees on Laurel Street near Our Lady’s Haven, and at Cooke Park. Mr…. [Read More]
Selectboard sets recall election for 7/26
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondence Fairhaven voters will have to wait until July 26 for a recall election after Selectboard member Keith Silvia insisted that the town clerk and her staff would be unable to manage an election in less time. Selectboard Chairperson Daniel Freitas left the room during the 5/10 meeting while Mr. Silvia and… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting overrides FinCom on Schools
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting passed a $32+ million budget plus some capital spending items on Monday, 5/10/21, albeit with some rather heated discussions on some items. The most passionate discussion surrounded the school budget. The district asked for a 2.6% increase from last year for a total of $15,460,066. But the Finance Committee… [Read More]
Candidate statement: Acushnet Selectboard
Marc Cenerizio My name is Marc Cenerizio, and I am a candidate for Selectman in Acushnet in 2021. I have lived here for 37 years with my family. I currently serve as Chairman of the Board of Assessors, Chairman of the Planning Board, and serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Community… [Read More]
BPW reorganizes board, with little change
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 5/3 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works reorganized, and also discussed the new Sewer Superintendent and plans for interviewing for the Assistant Sewer Superintendent. BPW Chairperson Brian Wotton was absent from the meeting. Vice-Chairperson Robert “Hoppy” Hobson chaired the meeting. The board reorganized, voting for… [Read More]
Obituary: Hilda (Correia) Jasinski
Hilda (Correia) Jasinski June 14, 1922–April 21, 2021 (age 98) This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118.24 Hilda Correia Jasinski, 98, was born to eternal life surrounded by her children on Wednesday, April 21st at Alden Court Nursing Home of Fairhaven on the feast… [Read More]
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