Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Collasius announces run for tree warden

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Hello, my name is Don Collasius and I am running for the position of Fairhaven Tree Warden. “A tree warden is a person in charge of shade trees on public town lands and has the unique legal responsi­bility: to guard public resources against destructive forces that might include persons, insects, or diseases,” as defined by… [Read More]

Acushnet News 2/11/21

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Acushnet Teachers Association Scholarship applications available Press Release The 2021 Acushnet Teachers Association Scholarship Program application forms are now available for students and their families to download online. In order to assist Acushnet residents in continuing to build their academic futures, the Acushnet Teachers Association annually awards scholarships to qualified students. Residents of Acushnet enrolling… [Read More]

Acushnet schools make good use of recess

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The Acushnet Public Schools Kindergarten students made good use of their recess during last week’s storm. “Thank you to Mrs. Silva for sharing these adorable pictures with us!” wrote the Acushnet Public Schools on its Facebook Page on February 4. “Kindergarten Room 1 used their recess time last week collaborating on building a snowman in… [Read More]

Black History Month

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Garret Morgan/Inventor Garrett Morgan blazed a trail for African American inventors with his patents, including those for a hair-straightening product, a breathing device, a revamped sewing machine and an improved traffic signal. Visit https://www.biography.com/inventor/garrett-morgan to learn more.  Clementine Hunter/The Black Grandma Moses Clementine Hunter may not have been a trained artist, but the self-taught former… [Read More]

Letters: Revere Bell should stay in North Fairhaven

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Dear North Fairhavenites I feel like a victim of theft after reading an article in the 1/21/21 issue of the Standard-Times regarding our Paul Revere bell. Is it just me or do you feel the same? From the time that the bell was removed from the Oxford School, I had the feeling that we in North… [Read More]

Obituary: Carol Lynne Bishop

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Carol Lynne Bishop  July 28, 1938 – January 24, 2021 Carol Lynne Bishop age 82 of Ames, Iowa died at her home on Sunday January 24, 2021. A gathering will be planned at a later date.  Lynne was born July 28, 1938 in Geneva, New York the daughter of Edwin and Norma MacArthur. She grew up… [Read More]

Legal Notice: Acushnet ZBA

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Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. via Zoom Meetings:  Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84644786957?pwd=djE1K1ZZWGRLQ0c5bm9Xc2tLUHpsQT09 Meeting ID: 846 4478 6957  Passcode: 780464  One tap mobile  +13126266799,,84644786957#,,,,*780464# US (Chicago)  +16465588656,,84644786957#,,,,*780464# US (New York) … [Read More]

Legal Notice: Fairhaven ConCom

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fairhaven Conservation Commission Monday, February 22, 2021 at 6:30pm Town Hall, 40 Center Street  Fairhaven, Massachusetts To Access Meeting Remotely:  https://zoom.us/j/98032851106?pwd=YUNPQXRldGVSMmRjY2ZkSHBGcjB0QT09  or CALL 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 980 3285 1106  Passcode: 429177  The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold the following Public Hearing pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 40)… [Read More]

Legal Notice: Fairhaven BPW Bids

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TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS  INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids marked for items listed below, will be received at the Board of Public Works, 5 Arsene Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 not later than 2:00 p.m., March 4, 2021. Bids will be publicly opened and read on March 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.  1–12: Asphalt, Concrete,… [Read More]

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