Mini Bazaar/Lebanese Food Our Lady of Purgatory Maronite Catholic Church is happy to announce that we will be sponsoring a Mini Christmas Bazaar/Take Out Food Fest on Sun., 10/25, from 12 Noon to 5 p.m. This special fundraiser is taking the place of the Summer Festival and Christmas Bazaar due to Covid-19. In light of… [Read More]
Spooky Old Sturbridge Village
Phantoms & Fire brings a new twist to the Halloween season at Old Sturbridge Village (OSV), with a series of haunting outdoor performances and seasonal activities for all ages. Replacing the theatrical “Sleepy Hollow Experience,” which has played at the Village since 2016, Phantoms & Fire offers guests a safe take on the Halloween season,… [Read More]
Acushnet offers free testing for town residents
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire Department and emergency officials tested 157 people for COVID-19 at a free testing event on Saturday, 10/10/20. Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher said he was “pleasantly surprised by the turnout.” About 30 cars were in line before testing even began. The weather in the 60’s with a bit of a… [Read More]
Selectboard chooses firm for TA search
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The search for the next Fairhaven town administrator is officially on now that the selectboard chose Community Paradigm Associates, LLC as the search consultant at the 10/5/20 Selectboard meeting. Bernie Lynch, a municipal employee recruiter, will assist the town in soliciting interest in the position and then help narrow the… [Read More]
Fairhaven Town Meeting to tackle 29 articles
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven’s October 20 Special Town Meeting Warrant has been posted and sent to the printers, albeit a few days before the Fairhaven Finance Committee was able to vote on its recommendations on some of the articles. Nonetheless, only 29 of the 34 articles will be considered after the Selectboard already… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Stay vigilant
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said on Tuesday that residents need to continue to be vigilant in fighting the COVID-19 virus. Residents need to continue to wear face coverings, keep at least six feet away from others, wash hands frequently, and stay away from crowds. The governor said that as the weather gets… [Read More]
BPW postpones town auction
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 10/5 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed West Island traffic speed, the upcoming town auction, and approved of driveway waivers. The board first met with contractor Antone Medeiros about a driveway waiver for 113 Center Street. Mr. Medeiros explained that the driveway was already… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard discusses COVID
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent At its regularly scheduled meeting on 10/6, the Acushnet Selectboard heard from the school department, the fire department, and the health department on COVID related matters. Kristen Flynn, the School Department’s Business Manager stated that they began “Phase 3” on October 5, with some of the children back to school… [Read More]
Early voting begins in Mass. on Saturday
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]
Lions give the Old Stone Schoolhouse grounds some TLC
Press Release The Fairhaven Historical Commission wishes to publicly thank the Fairhaven Lions Club and their members for the thorough outside clean-up they performed at the Old Stone Schoolhouse on North Street. The building, a single room school house built in 1828, is a popular stop for Japanese visitors following the Manjiro Trail. The property… [Read More]
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