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Selectboard is split on docking space to shipyard

November 11, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Selectboard on 11/2 allowed Robert “Hoppy” Hobson time to comment and question the board about its apparent readiness to grant Kevin McLaughlin of Casey Boat Realty, LLC use of a town-owned boat basin at Union Wharf that has for decades been made available to commercial lobster boats. Mr…. [Read More]

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COVID-19 update: Big surge may require field hospitals

November 11, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts is preparing to open field hospitals to take care of an influx of COVID-19 patients. Governor Charlie Baker said on Tuesday that Mass. hospitals are preparing to add 400 intensive care beds by switching acute care beds to ICU, to treat COVID patients. Even that will probably not be enough, so… [Read More]

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BPW raises recycling permit fees

November 11, 2020 by Staff Writer

Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 11/02/20 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed 2021 recycling center permit costs, and the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in town spurring  the possibility of rotating town employees in groups again. During the BPW’s latest meeting board members Marcus Ferro and Cameron Durant attended the… [Read More]

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Old horse chestnut tree taken down at UU church

November 11, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Nothing lasts forever, especially living things. And so, the center of town must say “good bye” to the old  horse chestnut tree that was on the grounds of the Unitarian church on the southeast side. According to a message sent to the congregation, the inside of the trunk has hollowed out, making… [Read More]

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Earthquake shakes up the region

November 11, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor An earthquake shook the region on Sunday, 11/8, and shook up residents as well, We’re not accustomed to earthquakes in these parts and it was a pretty good shake that rumbled through, starting in the waters off Mishaum Point in Dartmouth, and traveling beyond our coverage area. The initial reports put the… [Read More]

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Fairhaven Lions spruce up grounds at Academy Building

November 11, 2020 by Staff Writer

The temperature was in the mid-60s last Friday, 11/6, a great day to do some yard work. So the Fairhaven Lions Club members spruced up the grounds at the Academy building, which houses the Fairhaven Visitors Center and the Historical Society’s museum. The work was originally scheduled for last week, but temperatures were in the… [Read More]

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Acushnet to hold special TM Saturday

November 11, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Voters will decide on 14 articles at Acushnet’s Special Town Meeting this Saturday, 11/14, at 10 a.m., at the Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Road. The Select­board decided to hold the STM largely due to a looming deadline to receive reimbursement for the roof replacement of the elementary school building. Article one… [Read More]

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Acushnet battles fire on Hope Street

November 11, 2020 by Staff Writer

From Acushnet Fire & EMS Department Facebook Page Monday, November 2, 2020: At 3:33 p.m. The Acushnet Fire & EMS Department responded to a report of a fire in the wall at 23 Hope Street. Firefighters found smoke coming from a burned through hole on the exterior second floor wall of a two story wood frame… [Read More]

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Legal Notice: Fairhaven ConCom

November 11, 2020 by Staff Writer

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fairhaven Conservation Commission Monday, November 23, 2020 at 6:30pm  Town Hall, 40 Center Street  Fairhaven, Massachusetts  To Access Meeting Remotely:   https://zoom.us/j/95861525652?pwd=U1J4Zkxma3J3NTlUYWRCVG9LQTB5dz09    or CALL 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 958 6152 5652  Passcode: 034165  The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold the following Public Hearings pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c…. [Read More]

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Legal Notice: Acushnet ZBA

November 11, 2020 by Staff Writer

Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. via Zoom Meetings:   Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83741751686?pwd=dm1mSC9hcTI1SlB5Sjh4S1FpbFFXUT09  Meeting ID: 837 4175 1686  Passcode: 989469  One tap mobile  +13126266799,,83741751686#,,,,,,0#,,989469# US (Chicago)  +16465588656,,83741751686#,,,,,,0#,,989469# US (New… [Read More]

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