By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 1/25 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed articles for Town Meeting and Special Town meeting such as roadwork for fiscal year 2022, and roadwork for fiscal year 2021. The board also discussed town beach regulations and the Sewer Superintendent Job description in anticipation of… [Read More]
Work begins on Fairhaven Academy Building/Visitors Center
By Beth David, Editor During the week of January 25, work began to build an ADA (American with Disabilities Act) compliant wheelchair ramp and a new entrance at the Fairhaven Academy Building. The building, built in 1798, is the home of the Fairhaven Office of Tourism and Visitors Center as well as the museum operated by… [Read More]
Dear Frankie 2/4/21
Meet Frankie Frankie is an eight-year-old schnauzer poodle and a rescue. She is a certified emotional support animal for a single retired educator. Together they have traveled and visited places far and wide. Over the years they have encountered and befriended many dogs and owners, from all walks of life. Frankie thought it would be… [Read More]
DaCunha’s Dispatch 2/4/21
I know I’ve touched upon the topic of sports, but you’re probably wondering how the winter season has been going, so here’s what you need to know. I’ve spoken with Fairhaven High School athletic director Christopher Carrig who has been very supportive of the athletic department, trying his best to get sports back up for… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: 2/4/21
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts has still not set up a phone line/hotline for people to make appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at two mass vaccination sites set up by the state. The storm disrupted the opening of a vaccination site in Roxbury, and the storm caused scheduling changes a the mass vaccination sites at… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire Dept. receives 70K drug deactivation pouches
Press Release During the summer of 2018, the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department received a donation of 20,000 prescription drug deactivation pouches which were shared with the greater New Bedford community. The pouches, provided free of charge by Mallincrodt Pharmaceuticals, were locally distributed by public safety agencies, human service providers, Councils on Aging and local… [Read More]
Man charged with false distress call to USCG
Press Release ROCKLAND, MAINE — Nathan Libby, of Rockland, is charged with making a false distress call to the Coast Guard on December 3rd, 2020 via VHF-FM radio channel 16. Based on the call, the Coast Guard initiated a search spanning more than five hours, which included the use of a local Coast Guard vessel,… [Read More]
Time to renew dog licenses in Acushnet
It is time to renew dog licenses in Acusnet. Deadline is March 31, 2021. A $15 late fee plus a $50 citation per dog may be imposed after March 31. Due to COVID-19, town hall buildins are closed to the public until further notice, however, the Town Clerk’s office staff is still available to serve… [Read More]
Nomination papers available in Acushet
Nomination papers are available for those wishing to run for office in Acushnet. The annual election is scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2021. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on election day. The last day to take out nomination papers is Thursday, March 25, at 5 p.m. Candidates must submit at… [Read More]
Acushnet Scholarships
ATA Scholarships for college-bound Acushnet students 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 or enrolled… [Read More]
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