Submitted October 1, 2018 Dear Fairhaven School Community, Student enrollment figures are declining throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in the Southcoast region. This is not the case for the Fairhaven Public School District. A five-year trend shows our district’s enrollment growing from 1,980 students in 2013, to 2,045 students in 2018. We are aware… [Read More]
Kittens and seniors team up for purrrrfect snuggles
Patrons of the Fairhaven Senior Center were treated to some snuggles with kittens from the Fairhaven Senior Center on Tuesday, 10/2/18. Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps said the kittens would be available for adoption this week. Meanwhile, he thought the kittens and the seniors could benefit from some mutual snuggles. “We did it because we just… [Read More]
Kligel takes over big flag duties
Fairhaven Lion, Bill Kligel, now has the honor of responsibility for the Big Flag raisings at Fairhaven High School. Bill grew up in Fairhaven, has taught Flag Etiquette at Bristol Community College and is onYouTube under Flag Etiquette. He feels his military service and being a Fairhaven Lion has increased his respect and his desire… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard agrees to three more police officers
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard agreed with some personnel changes requested by Police Chief Michael Alves at its meeting on Tuesday, 10/19/18. The board voted to allow Chief Alves to promote three part time police officer to full time positions; and to allow the chief to access the civil service list to hire a… [Read More]
Gravestones vandalized at Acushnet cemetery
Gravestones in the Acushnet Cemetery were knocked over on 10/4/18. “It is very sad that we even have to post this, but if anyone has information on this disgusting act, please come forward,” wrote the Acushnet Police Department on its Facebook page. “We at the APD are very distraught over this, and need your help… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Special Town Meeting Deadline
Deadline for Town Meeting Citizen Petition Articles The deadline for the Articles of the November 13, 2018, Special Town Meeting, is Friday, October 19, 2018, at 4 p.m. All petitions must have a minimum of 100 signatures of registered voters in the Town of Fairhaven. Fairhaven Board of Selectmen ••• Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Public Hearing, Compensation & Classification
Notice of Public Hearing Pursuant to Town bylaw Ch. 61-5 (Personnel: Adoption and amendment of policies and plans), the Town Administrator will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at 4:00 pm, in the Town Hall Banquet Room (40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA – first floor), to review the draft HRS Consulting, Inc…. [Read More]
Household Hazardous Waste Day
Household Hazardous Waste Day The Fairhaven Board of Health is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Day this Saturday, 10/6, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the public works building, 5 Arsene Street, for Fairhaven residents only. Proof of residency will be required. Residents will be able to dispose of a variety of hazardous waste materials,… [Read More]
Calling all Halloween Yards
Want to share your Halloween expertise with your neighbors? Send pictures of your yard to the Neighb News and we’ll share them with our readers. Or call us at 508-979-5593 and we’ll try to swing by and take a picture ourselves. Email: NeighbNews@comcast.net; USPS: 166 Dogwood St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Halloween Map Want to be… [Read More]
Pump Track Ribbon Cutting
Fairhaven Pump Track for BMX bicycles will hold a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Sat., 10/6, at the new track in Macomber/Pimental Park, Bernese St., Fairhaven. Fun for all ages.Pump Track Ribbon Cutting ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G Click here to download the entire 10/4/18 issue: 10-04-18 Encampment
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