Massachusetts held its state primary on Tuesday, 9/1. The following are preliminary results. US Sen. Edward Markey (D) fended off a challenge from Joseph P. Kennedy III (D), although both Fairhaven and Acushnet voted to oust the incumbent. With 76.3% of the precincts counted by press time, the Associated Press called the race for Markey…. [Read More]
Man allegedly fires gun during argument in Fairhaven
Press Release Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department arrested a North Carolina man after a dispute early Saturday morning that resulted in shots being fired in a vehicle. Christopher Gaskill, 24, of Grantsboro, NC, was arrested and charged with: • Discharge of a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Building • Carrying a Firearm… [Read More]
Pedestrian hit by Fairhaven cruiser dies
From Press Release Materials Massachusetts State Police currently investigating a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash involving a Fairhaven Police cruiser, which occurred last week. At around 11 p.m. Tuesday, 8/25/20, a Fairhaven Police cruiser was being driven westbound on Route 6 when it struck a pedestrian in the roadway just west of the 7-Eleven convenience… [Read More]
From our readers_Support Sustainable Energy
Support Sustainable Energy and Increase Green Jobs- At our meeting in May, the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee voted unanimously to support the 10 percent increase in renewables in the Good Energy Contract. Fairhaven has the opportunity to be a model for other Southcoast towns by leading and supporting this initiative. We are a Green Community and… [Read More]
From our readers_What’s Going On in Fairhaven
What’s going on in Fairhaven? Aside from the serious disruptions and drama of late — it turns out some very impressive initiatives are underway in Fairhaven. Flipping channels, I came upon a replay of the July 23, 2020 Economic Development Committee meeting. (FairhavenTV.com) Here was a group of dedicated citizens proposing positive initiatives for Fairhaven’s future… [Read More]
Acushnet COA goes outdoors
After researching tent rentals in order to be able to offer safe, socially distanced outside programming, the Acushnet Council on Aging and Senior Center decided the cost was prohibitive. Building inspector Jim Marot, a huge COA supporter, stepped up and offered to design and build an amazing covered patio behind the Senior Center. The target… [Read More]
Acushnet Farm to Families program ends
From submitted materials For the past 15 weeks the Acushnet Council on Aging has participated in the USDA Farm to Families program which allowed us to distribute 20 pounds of fresh produce once a week. Thanks to our partnership with PACE (People Acting in Community Endeavors) we were also able to distribute 20 pounds of… [Read More]
Legal Notice_Fairhaven Special Town Meeting DL
Town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts Submission for Fall Special Town Meeting Articles Please submit Articles* for the October 20, 2020 Fall Special Town Meeting, including Street Acceptance Articles, by September 18, 2020 at 4 p.m. *All petitions must have 100 valid signatures Fairhaven Board of Selectmen ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download… [Read More]
Legal Notice_Fairhaven Conservation Commission
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fairhaven Conservation Commission Monday, September 14, 2020 at 6:30pm Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts To Access Meeting Remotely: https://zoom.us/j/99634319498?pwd=L2wyMnYwd3gxSVV3NEV2ZWRQS1NrQT09 or CALL 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 996 3431 9498 Passcode: 303944 The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold the following Public Hearings pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131,… [Read More]
PJ Keating Rally
Thurs., 8/27, 4–6 p.m. Acushnet Council on Aging/Senior Center, 59 1/2 So. Main St., Acushnet. A peaceful rally to protest the violations by PJ Keating in the operation of their quarry/asphalt plant on So. Main Street. Make sure to wear or bring a mask. Let this be a peaceful rally, no yelling or screaming. Remember,… [Read More]
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