Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars announces nearlyl 20 scholarships now available for 2021. Application period is open until April 20, 2021. Create profile/apply online at https://fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org NEW scholarships are being added constantly. Check your profile weekly to see what NEW scholarships you qualify for both at the local and national level. Scholarships are awarded for a… [Read More]
Black History/Women’s History
Meet Dorothy Height On August 28th, 1963, Dr. Dorothy Height took a seat on the speaker stage at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. She was surrounded by most of the famous civil rights activists. Although she was not scheduled to give remarks, Height had rightfully gained her place among these prominent leaders…. [Read More]
Bikes for All
We are thrilled that the long-awaited Mattapoisett Rail Trail connection to Depot Street is opening this year. To celebrate, Mattapoisett Recreation (MATTREC) and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bicycle and Recreational Path (the Friends) have teamed up to ensure that every Mattapoisett resident/family has an opportunity to fully enjoy it. This new initiative is called… [Read More]
From the editor 3/4/21
Here we go…we’re getting into the final stretch of local elections. Candidate statements start this week. And, we start with the Selectboard race…and we have a race! Lisa Plante is challenging incumbent Bob Espindola. See page 18 for their statements. The Rogers re-use discussion got off to an energetic start this week. The new proposal… [Read More]
Letter: TA Hiring Process Failure
Town Administrator Hiring Process Failure Fairhaven: Are you paying attention to what’s happening nowadays? Town Administrator is a highly skilled professional position critical to the operation of any town. To be effective this role needs to be qualified, impartial and free from political influence. Hiring our next Town Administrator is arguably one of the most… [Read More]
Letter: New Idea Part 5
NEW YEAR, NEW IDEA (Part 5): One of the frustrations expressed to me by many Fairhaven residents is the process by which the Board of Health allows, or doesn’t allow, public comment during public meetings. The rules are jumbled due to Covid guidelines but one thing is pretty clear, the Chairman wields considerable power over… [Read More]
Letter: Grassroots efforts for pickleball
Grassroots Efforts Bring Pickleball to Fairhaven Fairhaven. It was Fall of 2019 when a group of Fairhavenites got together at the home of Joyce and Ken Pottel to investigate the creation of a local pickleball court. A state plan was already in the works to build courts at Fort Phoenix, but efforts to construct were met… [Read More]
Acushnet approves next steps for Delta Realty service station
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 23, to hear public comment and have discussion on the fuel storage license for Delta Realty for 35,000 gallons on 166-168 Main Street. The application for the license is for the storage of two (2) underground fuel storage tanks, one… [Read More]
Rogers School proposal unveiled, public weighs in
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Residents had the chance to ask questions and voice concerns about the latest proposal for preserving and developing the Rogers School on March 1 during a public forum-style Fairhaven Selectboard meeting with developers and members of the Rogers School Re-Use Committee. Jason Lanagan of Lanagan & Co. Inc. and Rich Relich… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: Fairhaven Selectboard
Bob Espindola I am running for another term as your Selectman because many of you have encouraged me to. I have enjoyed having been entrusted with your confidence for the past three terms. I take this job very seriously and I work hard for you. You see, I believe the job of Selectman should be… [Read More]
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