By Beth David, Editor Ah…Fairhaven Board of Health, you are the gift that just keeps on giving. There is not enough popcorn in the world for this one. Protesters outside town hall (see page 7) and a video for it, too; the incomparable Diane Hahn went into the room, and was blocked by the door. … [Read More]
Manny Sylvia remembered, flag retired
By Beth David, Editor In a last and final tribute to WWII veteran Manny Sylvia, a group of veterans and friends gathered together on 11/11/20 to read from his service record and burn his casket flag and service records at the Charles F. Albaugh Memorial Flagpole at the Main Street/195 overpass in Fairhaven. Mr. Sylvia served… [Read More]
Freitas appoints himself to TA screening committee
By Jean Perry Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven’s next town administrator will be found with the help of a professional hiring consultant and a search committee tasked with narrowing the field of candidates down to a few finalists. With so many stakeholders affected by the outcome of naming a new top dog at Town Hall, Community… [Read More]
Seven member TA screening committee includes six men
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven Selectboard Chairperson Daniel Freitas’s absence from the board’s 11/16 meeting led to the tabling of a slew of discussion and action items and Vice-Chairperson Bob Espindola struggling to find productive ways to pass the time in between scheduled public hearings. Mr. Espindola and Selectboard member Keith Silvia both appointed… [Read More]
Residents protest Board of Health meeting, police respond
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent A group of citizens converged at the steps of Fairhaven Town Hall Wednesday afternoon, 11/16, with the intent to make their presence known. “Hey, hey! Ho, ho!” they shouted. “This Board of Health has got to go!” What do they want? “A recall!” And when do they want it? “Now!”… [Read More]
Board of Health meeting disrupted by protester
By Beth David, Editor A group of about a dozen protested outside of Town Hall before the Fairhaven Board of Health meeting on Monday, 11/16/20, and one made it into the building. Diane Hahn organized the protest calling for a recall of BOH chairperson Peter DeTerra board member Michael Ristuccia. The group is also asking for… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Fairhaven, Acushnet in the yellow
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven and Acushnet are designated yellow, instead of red, on the state’s list of municipalities. It’s not that the numbers changed much in either town, but the state changed its metrics a bit. An outbreak of COVID-19 cases at Alden Court in October, reportedly contributed to Fairhaven’s numbers being higher in early… [Read More]
Taking down the Big Flag
Fairhaven alumni and Fairhaven Lions Club members routinely fly the “big flag” at Fairhaven High School on most holidays, and this Veterans Day was no exception. The flagpole at the high school is the only one high enough to accommodate the50x30-foot flag. They usually raise the flag at about 8 a.m. and take it down… [Read More]
Fairhaven Lions Say Thank You to Veterans
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Acushnet tree falls on two people
Acushnet Police Press Release On Sunday evening, November 15, 2020, the region experienced a significant ran and wind storm. At approximately 8 p.m., members of the Acushnet Police and Acushnet Fire/ Rescue Departments were called to a home on Fairway Drive. A caller reported a large tree limb had fallen and struck at least one… [Read More]
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