Fighting the Covid 19 pandemic needs to be job #1 for every public health official. While the federal government provides funding and the state provides regulations, I believe there are several steps our local government can take that might help slow the spread of this persistent virus. Here is one new idea. Every place of… [Read More]
Letter: Mattapoisett Rail Trail work continues
To Our Supporters: Thanks to your generosity, we have accomplished so much together during this challenging year. The Shining Tides construction continued with minimal delay, our Fall Fundraiser for the Marion Connector was a huge success, and our regional biking and walking paths provided a bit of solace for us all. WISHING YOU A HAPPY… [Read More]
Letters: Pantry says “thank you”
This letter of thanks goes out to all the generous people who contributed money and/or non-perishable food to our 18th annual Shepherd’s Pantry holiday fundraiser. With a monthly expenditure of over $7,000.00 used to purchase food that is either running low or out completely, monetary donations are necessary to keep the pantry running smoothly. Blanche… [Read More]
Not official…but still cool
By Beth David, Editor The annual Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge, usually held on New Year’s day, was canceled due to the pandemic. But that did not stop a handful of hardy souls from jumping into the 45’sh degree water. Kate Donovan of Freetown and Steve Gleason of Fairhaven said they did not know the plunge had… [Read More]
Wendy Graves appointed interim Town Administrator
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Selectboard on 12/21/20 took steps to appoint Finance Director/Treasurer/Tax Collector Wendy Graves as the interim town administrator, but the 2-1 vote reflected Selectboard member Bob Espindola’s concern about overburdening the workload of an internal candidate, especially one whose position is essential to the fiscal year 2022 budget season…. [Read More]
BPW discusses beach changes, banning dogs
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 12/14 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed changes in town beach regulations for the 2021 season, and continued their discussion about the BPW independent study. The board met with Gary Lavalette and Brett Silva who worked at the town beach last summer, to discuss… [Read More]
Fire Chief Timothy Francis retires after 42 years with dept.
By Beth David, Editor Tim Francis has had a good run… well, lots of runs, fire and ambulance runs to be exact. After 42 years in the Fairhaven Fire Department, 22 as chief, Mr. Francis is retiring. His tenure saw lots of changes, including the move of the ambulance service from the police department to the… [Read More]
DaCunha’s Dispatches: Happy New Year
By Elizabeth DaCunha, Special to the Neighb News Dacunha’s Dispatches here, back again with another article. As promised, I have done my research, and am prepared to deliver with all of the new info on high school extracurriculars. Let’s start off with sports. This year, we didn’t know if sports were going to happen, but… [Read More]
Santa adapts to COVID-19 reality
Santa made many trips to the area at Christmas time, but had to adapt to the reality of COVID-9 restrictions. He rode around on the antique fire truck in Fairhaven, waving to children of all ages. He was not able to stop and let the little ones sit on his lap, but he still let… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: More contagious COVID-19
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Massacusetts Governor Charlie Baker warned residents on January 5 that the new, more contagious COVID-19 variant is likely already in the state and residents should remain vigilant in exercising precautions to mitigate exposure. “I think most of us are working on the assumption that it’s here,” Gov. Baker said during… [Read More]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 640
- 641
- 642
- 643
- 644
- …
- 949
- Next Page »
