Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Black History/Women’s History

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Dorothy Dandridge Trailblazer of the Silver Screen: Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), singer and film actress, was the first Black woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for best actress.  Visit https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1270074016535012 to watch a clip of her in “Carmen Jones.” Ida B. Wells-Barnett An Iconic Woman: Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Anti-Lynching Crusader, was a prominent journalist,… [Read More]

Westport Land History

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The Early Land History of North Westport, 2PM Sat., 3/20  Al Lees, President of the Westport Historical Society, will explore the early settlement of the northerly area of Westport. Using information from early maps and deeds, this program will delve into the little-explored area of North Westport which has a fascinating confluence of stories. Learn… [Read More]

Scam Warning

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Don’t be a victim to scam! Watch the video below to learn more about the reports that have been filed by Fairhaven residents for scam scenarios and how to avoid falling prey: https://www.fairhaventv.com/single-post/fairhaven-police-elder-scam-psa ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 3/18/21 issue: 03-18-21 CandidatesNight

Bluefish Hearings

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The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Manage­ment Council (Council) and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) are seeking public comment on manage­ment options under consideration in the Bluefish Allocation and Rebuild­ing Amendment.  Five meetings are 3/24–4/8. Visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/1167425575591673359?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Written comments may be submitted. Online at https://www.mafmc.org/comments/bluefish-allocation-rebuilding-amendment; email mseeley@mafmc.org; mail to Dr. Christopher Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery… [Read More]

Mattapoisett Check-In Program

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Mattapoisett is special, with its seashores forests and community at large. We have a large number of citizens in their senior years. The COA is exceptional with offering activities and assistance with health care issues. If you need them, they are there. Mattapoisett has 105 people over 90 years of age right now. They depend… [Read More]

Acushnet COVID testing

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Covid testing in Acushnet: • Saturdays from 9 a.m.–noon in the parking lot behind the Council on Aging (59 South Main Street) using our trailer We have witnessed a decline in the Saturday attendance and this change allows us to adjust our staffing level.  We will no longer be testing inside the gym at the Elementary… [Read More]

From the editor: 3/18/21

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This Zoom thing is really, really, really old. We have another correction, and we again apologize and are being very quick to blame the remote connection. Okay, onto the shitshow (yup…I used that word again) that is the Selectboard and the Town Administrator hiring process. Stop blaming the messenger. The Selectboard Chairperson ranted on and… [Read More]

Letter: Opt Up is Not a 10% Increase

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Opt Up is Not a 10% Increase in Electric Bill There has been some confusion about the Fairhaven Community Electricity Aggregation program and the 10% increase in renewable energy that Fairhaven has added to our electricity mix, so I hope to clear up some of the confusion. It’s important to understand that  the 10% increase… [Read More]

Letter: Selectboard helms a sinking ship

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Selectboard helms a sinking ship A dangerous situation. Taking on water, and the waves are washing over the sides with increasing frequency. The Captain is absent and some of the first mates are running around looking for a bucket to bail the water. Unfortunately their bucket of choice has holes in it.  What to do about… [Read More]

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