Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Fairhaven swears in two new police officers

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By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard moved its meeting upstairs to the auditorium of the town hall on 7/13/20 to swear in two new police officers. The larger room allowed for family members to witness the ceremony and still stay six feet apart as pandemic guidelines recommend. Town Clerk Carolyn Hurley administered the oath to… [Read More]

Selectboard chairperson Daniel Freitas facing A&B charge

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By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Police Department has filed criminal applications for Selectboard chairperson Daniel Freitas, 51, and his 18-year-old daughter, to appear in court after they were allegedly involved in an altercation in a parking lot on Wednesday, 7/1/20. A press release by the Fairhaven PD did not name Mr. Freitas or his daughter… [Read More]

Selectboard to assess work culture at town hall

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By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Selectboard on 6/30 initiated the Request for Proposals (RFP) process to retain a consultant to perform an employee engagement and work culture survey to assess the work environment and management of Fairhaven workers and staff. Town Administrator Mark Rees made the recommendation, saying, “Good management practices suggest that… [Read More]

BPW bickers over Marine Resources rep

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By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday 6/22 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed voting on a new BPW representative for the Marine Resources Committee, and also hired a parking attendant for the weekends for the Town Beach.  Board member Robert “Hoppy” Hobson said he wanted to discuss the BPW representative… [Read More]

Selectboard considers voiding Rogers P&S, but holds off

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By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Selectboard dis­cussed the Rogers School project at both its 6/30 and 7/13 meetings, ultimately deciding not to void the Purchase & Sale agreement…yet. At the 6/30 meeting, all three board members voiced their frustration  that developer New England Preser­va­tion & Develop­ment (NEPD) failed to adequately meet the mile­stone… [Read More]

COVID-19 update

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By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts has continued to see a decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, prompting Governor Charlie Baker to increasingly allow more businesses to open up, putting Mass. in the third phase of its four-phase approach to re-opening businesses. Restaurants are now able to have indoor seating, although they have strict, reduced occupancy… [Read More]

Acushnet officer assaulted responding to July 4 party

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Acushnet Police Department Press Release On Saturday, July 4, 2020, at approximately 11:46 p.m., Acushnet Police were dispatched to the area of 21 Nye’s Lane for fireworks being lit off in the area. The first responding officer located the source of the complaint. As the officer was concluding his investigation and speaking with the homeowner, a… [Read More]

Acushnet Selectboard welcomes David Wojnar back

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By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard had a quick meeting on 6/30, the first after the election. They re-organized the board and welcomed David Wojnar back to the board. He last served as a Selectboard member in 2016, after 18 years on the board.  Board member Kevin Gaspar, began the meeting by introducing… [Read More]

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