By Beth David, Editor Approximately 100 people marched from the Gifts to Give parking lot in Acushnet, up Slocum Street to the intersection at Parting ways, where they were met by another 50 or so people for a protest and railly. Black speakers spoke to the mostly white crowd, and then opened it up for others… [Read More]
Keith Silvia’s first motion is to block Bob Espindola for chair
By Beth David, Editor In a three+ hour long meeting, the first since the COVID-delayed election on 6/8, newcomer Keith Silvia showed his supporters what he meant by change when he nominated Daniel Freitas for chairperson, instead of Bob Espindola. Traditionally, the person in the third year of his term is voted in as chair. For… [Read More]
Ristuccia blocks Mike Silvia for BOH Chair; Silvia resigns
By Beth David, Editor The day he was passed over for the chair on the Board of Health, Michael Silvia posted on Facebook: “In my over twenty years of involvement in Town government I have never been treated in such a shabby manner.” During the meeting, Mr. Silvia was visibly flummoxed when newcomer Michael Ristuccia nominated… [Read More]
BPW sets beach policies, prices: residents only, passes only
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 6/9, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting such beach capacity this year, as well as the reorganized of the board. The meeting was available to the public via Zoom, and is available on demand at www.fairhaventv.com The board… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: reopenings continue
By Beth David, Editor Mass. Governor Charlie Baker continued to allow more businesses to open this week, including outdoor dining at restaurants and retailers, including malls. The governor also encouraged anyone who has been to a large gathering to get tested. In addition to free pop-up testing sites, individuals may make an appointment for a test… [Read More]
Sign of the season
Sure signs of summer include the leaves on the trees, the different animals that come out from hiding with their youngsters, and the growing of corn and hay in the fields. The hay gets harvested several times a season, and last week was one of those times in the field at Shipyard Farms on Sconticut… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting this Saturday
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting will face 21 articles at the Annual TM this Saturday, 6/20/20. The meeting will be held at Ford Middle School, with social distancing measures in place. Seats will be six feet apart, and attendees will be asked to wear masks, except when they are in their seats six feet… [Read More]
From the Editor 6/18/20
Ah well, Mr. Silvia’s “change” seems to have a vindictive streak to it. So much for the independence, and the thoughful deliberation so many of us had hoped from him. Instead, his first move is a wish list for Dan Freitas, who is such a grownup that he hasn’t answered my calls and emails for… [Read More]
Legal Notice_Acushnet ZBA
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, July 7th, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. at the Ford Middle School located at 708 Middle Road, Acushnet. The following hearings will be conducted at this meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Case #2020.01.21A… [Read More]
Legal Notice_Fairhaven ZBA
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95691691953?pwd=TDVnYUlZS2RpQkhqZE5RV25Lc2U4dz09 or call 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 956 9169 1953 Password: 343652 1. Administrative Appeal by Fairhaven Shipyard – re: 7 Union Street. Seeking reversal of zoning determination by the Town… [Read More]
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