Beth David, Editor/Publisher Fairhaven Government Access TV- Channel 18 and with the North Fairhaven Improvement Association sponsored a “Meet the Candidates” night on Monday, 3/15, allowing candidates for office in Fairhaven the chance to make their pitches directly to the public. The format allowed for a three minute opening and closing statement, and two minutes to… [Read More]
Conflict of interest complicates Town Administrator hiring
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The status of the town administrator hiring process is uncertain at this point after the disclosure that Fairhaven Selectboard member Keith Silvia has participated in the TA hiring process in apparent violation of the State Ethics Code. During the Selectboard meeting on 3/11, ahead of the interview of a fourth candidate,… [Read More]
Selectboard interviews Graves for TA, vote ends in stalemate
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Twenty-three days after interviewing the three finalists forwarded by the Town Administrator Screening Committee (SC), a two-member Fairhaven Selectboard interviewed Interim Town Administrator and Finance Director/Treasurer/Collector Wendy Graves on 3/11. Board member Keith Silvia had to recuse himself due to a conflict of interest because his wife is the Council on… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: Fairhaven School Committee
Cathleen Marchessault My name is Cathleen Marchessault and I am running for a seat on the Fairhaven School Committee. A lifelong resident of the Southcoast, I have resided in Fairhaven for the last 18 years. Having been a teacher in the public school system for over 20 years, I strongly believe that education is our… [Read More]
BPW discusses tree warden position, roadwork
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday 3/9 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed roadwork on Billy’s Way with concerned neighbors, and finance issues with upcoming roadwork. The board also discussed presenting an article at Town Meeting that would make the Tree Warden position appointed instead of elected. The board first… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Seeking a Playful Companion Dear Frankie, My name is Houdinia. I got my name because I am a rabbit and like to pretend that I’m a magician and can disappear when I’m hiding. It’s not much of a game though, if you live alone and there isn’t anyone to look for you. I often see… [Read More]
Dacunha’s Dispatch: 3-18-21
Is going back full time now the best thing? As the COVID numbers in Massachusetts regarding cases and deaths are improving, our state leaders such as Governor Baker, are starting to initiate the plan of having students fully back in school by the end of spring. Now, it is clear that most people, if… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven ZBA
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94115137952?pwd=MXpoVWpKTFBEUmluT1pWSCtiVzJCQT09 or call 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 941 1513 7952 Passcode: 361259 1. Administrative Appeal by Fairhaven Shipyard – re: 7 Union Street. REF#:ZBA-AA 01. Seeking reversal of zoning determination… [Read More]
Candidates Night
Fairhaven Government Access TV- Channel 18 along with the North Fairhaven Improvement Association will be hosting a Meet the Candidates Night for candidates on the ballot in the April 5, 2021 Annual Town Election, on Mon., 3/15, at 7 p.m via Zoom Webinar. It will also be broadcast live on Comcast Government Acceess Channel 18… [Read More]
LGBTQ Film Series
The New Bedford LGBTQ Winter Film Series returns in 2021 in a new virtual format. The event is made possible by funding and support from Mass Humanities. This year, fans are asked to watch the films prior to joining a Zoom conversation moderated by members of the Film Series. The movies are available either through… [Read More]
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