I have decided to try something new this month and that is to offer a “Virtual Office Hour” next Tuesday, September 1st, starting at 6:30 p.m. I will provide a Zoom meeting link on the Town’s Public Meeting Calendar, at the location where my Office Hours are usually posted. https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/calendar-by-event-type/16%2B20%2B17%2B19 UPDATE/Zoom info: Join Zoom… [Read More]
Photo contest
Last week we celebrated World Photography Day by launching WHOI’s first annual Our Ocean in Focus Photography Contest. We’re offering the adult grand prize winner (over 18 years old) the chance to win a $1500 cash prize, 2-night stay in Woods Hole, MA and a VIP tour of WHOI (when it’s safe to do so)…. [Read More]
From the Editor: 8-27-20
By Beth David, Editor Well, I have to start with a correction of sorts. Keith Silvia called to say that I got it wrong in my editorial last week when I told him he could not email another Selectboard member. Because there are only three on the board, that would constitute a quorum and be… [Read More]
Fairhaven car crash injures 10
Press Release Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department is investigating after a two-vehicle crash led to 10 people being injured, including six children, over the weekend. At approximately 8:50 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, Fairhaven Police responded to the intersection of Howland Road and Sycamore Street for a report of a head-on crash…. [Read More]
Fairhaven health agent placed on admin leave, no reason given
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent During what was listed on the agenda as a personnel discussion on Health Agent Mary Freire-Kellogg on 8/24, the Fairhaven Board of Health instead voted to place Ms. Freire Kellogg on paid administrative leave and would not state a specific reason for it when Attorney Philip Beauregard asked for one…. [Read More]
Report outlines complaints against Board of Health chair
By Beth David, Editor After the two female employees in the Fairhaven Health Department filed complaints against Board of Health chairperson Peter DeTerra, the town commissioned Clifford & Kenney, LLP to conduct an investigation. The resulting report by Jaime Kenney paints a picture of a hostile work environment created by Mr. DeTerra, who denies nearly all… [Read More]
Rogers School project dead; causeway jumpers to be fined
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on 8/17, the Fairhaven Selectboard received an update on the situation with the Rogers School building. Town Administrator Mark Rees reported that after the previous meeting when the Selectboard considered giving the developer one last chance to fulfill its contractual obligations, he met with Selectboard member Keith… [Read More]
BPW discusses Tree Warden woes; fines
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 8/17 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed issues with driveway waivers, town trees, and the beautification of Cooke Park BPW Vice-Chairperson Robert “Hoppy” Hobson announced at the beginning of the meeting that Chairperson Brian Wotton would be absent from. Mr. Hobson chaired the meeting…. [Read More]
COVID-19 update: New initiative to help businesses
Press Release Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito announced the launch of an effort to encourage residents of the Commonwealth to support their local economies by shopping at local Massachusetts businesses and attractions, safely: in person, online, and using curbside pickup or takeout. The Baker-Polito Administration’s “My Local MA” advertising campaign is… [Read More]
School Committee hears safety plan for reopening
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent School administration presented the district’s safety protocol methods for the return to school during the Fairhaven School Committee meeting on 8/19 highlighting the critical areas where policy and practice will protect students and staff from COVID-19. Federal and state guidance on best practices for safety continue to develop on a… [Read More]
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