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Town Meeting passes $1.4 million turf project without borrowing

October 21, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor You just never know what Town Meeting will do. Fairhaven’s Special Town Meeting, held remotely on 10/20/20, got bogged down early on with an article that should have been an easy housekeeping type issue. Then, it a bit of a twist, an article to replace the high school football field with turf,… [Read More]

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Millicent has new Library Director

October 21, 2020 by Staff Writer

Press Release The Millicent Library Board of Trustees has announced the retire­ment of longtime Library Director Carolyn Longworth and the appoint­ment of her successor.  Kyle DeCicco-Carey of Matta­poisett took up the post on 10/19/20. “Carolyn has devoted herself to the Millicent Library for 43 years. While we wish her all the best as she transitions… [Read More]

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COVID-19 update: More communities move into red zone

October 21, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven also moved into the red zone last week, joining Acushnet, New Bedford and Dartmouth as more COVID-19 cases were confirmed. The state updates its community level data on Wednes­days. As of 10/14, Fairhaven had 297 total cases, with 22 of those in the past two weeks, and a positivity rate of… [Read More]

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Early voting makes town clerk offices “crazy busy”

October 21, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Early voter turnout has turned the Town Clerk’s Offices in both Fairhaven and Acushnet into virtual ground zeros for democracy during the age of COVID-19. Acushnet Town Clerk Pamela Labonte on 10/20 summarized the experi­ence in two words: “Crazy busy.” Early voting in Acushnet began on Saturday, 10/17 and went… [Read More]

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From our readers

October 21, 2020 by Staff Writer

Congressional Overreach In April 2020 I predicted that if Joe Biden won the Presidency Democrat power brokers would “dust off” the 25th amendment and replace him with whomever was selected vice president. My estimate at the time was within 6 to 12 months of inauguration but it could be sooner.  Speaker of the House Nancy… [Read More]

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Acushnet police department promotes two to sergeant

October 21, 2020 by Staff Writer

From Acushnet Police Department Facebook Page The Acushnet Police Department is proud to announce two promotions. One October 15, in front of the station in the accompaniment of family and friends, Officer Danny DeAmaral and Officer Jeremy Fontes were each promoted to the rank of Sergeant!   Both Sgt. DeAmaral and Sgt. Fontes have been… [Read More]

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Legal Notice: Fairhaven ZBA

October 21, 2020 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.  Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Join Zoom Meeting  https://zoom.us/j/98485156892?pwd=UlZRYXl6Zjdqd0YrVnQ3bW5DMFF5dz09 or call 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 984 8515 6892 Passcode: 290000  1. Administrative Appeal by Fairhaven Shipyard – re: 7 Union Street. Seeking reversal of zoning deter­mi­na­tion by the… [Read More]

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Legal Notice: Uncashed Payroll Checks

October 21, 2020 by Staff Writer

TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN Notice of uncashed checks Notice of Names of Persons Appearing to be Owners of Payroll Checks Issued by the Town of Fairhaven, which have not been cashed and are Deemed Abandoned If you like to obtain information or interested in  receiving a replacement check, please send a written request to The Town… [Read More]

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Legal Notice: Uncashed Vendor Checks

October 21, 2020 by Staff Writer

TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN Notice of Uncashed Checks Notice of Names of Persons Appearing to be Owners of Vendor Checks Issued by the Town of Fairhaven, which have not been cashed and are Deemed Abandoned • Activity Connection 818 SW Third Ave, Orgeon • Amanda Alvarez, 63 Harding Rd, Fhvn, MA • Kristin Arruda, 38 Nancy St, Fhvn, MA… [Read More]

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Early voting begins in Mass. on Saturday

October 17, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Voters in Massachusetts who do not want to wait until election day, but who also want to vote in person, may cast their votes for president and state offices starting on Saturday, 10/17, during specified hours. Voters may also use mail-in voting to avoid the polls on election day. In Acushnet All… [Read More]

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