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COVID-19 update: Indoor dining is back…mostly

June 24, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Indoor dining is back at Massachu­setts restaurants as of this week, as the second half of the Phase II reopening continues. Nail salons, and some other personal services businesses have also been allowed to open, but all with restric­tions.  Restaurants other services, including some retailers have been closed since mid-March to help… [Read More]

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Acushnet holds in-person Town Meeting

June 24, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Acushnet held its annual town meeting on Saturday, 6/20/20, in the usual place and in person, but it was definitely not the usual way. The room was set up for social distancing, with chairs six feet apart, and the warrant was stripped down to the bare mini­mum, devoid of any controversial subjects…. [Read More]

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From our readers: Face coverings on the bike path?

June 24, 2020 by Staff Writer

Face coverings on bike path? “Face Covering Required” to use the bike path! What? Whose idea was this?  Normal oxygen levels in air are 21% by volume. Oxygen almost immedi­ately drops to 19.5% by volume inside the mask since exhaled CO2 displaces oxygen. In the words of a friend — “People were not meant to breath… [Read More]

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From our readers: Electric Aggregation

June 24, 2020 by Staff Writer

Electric Aggregation Back in 2016 the Town of Fairhaven, along with 22 other communities, signed onto an Electric Aggregation program aimed to save rate payers in our region on their electric bills by joining forces to purchase electricity in bulk (https://masscea.com/).  To date, the program has saved Fairhaven rate payers alone 9% on their electricity… [Read More]

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From our readers: Please help with tree

June 24, 2020 by Staff Writer

Please help with tree I need your help as a friend and fellow taxpayer of Fairhaven. I have been trying to get two enormous trees surveyed by the town since December 2018. These town owned trees pose significant risk to my home, my family and anything or anyone else in the vicinity should they fail…. [Read More]

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From our readers: It’s not the “gay” pride flag

June 24, 2020 by Staff Writer

It’s not the “gay” pride flag First, I would like to thank Beth David for her incredible work covering what is going on in our town. Being a journalist is not an easy profession as it’s a special calling serving the public in holding elected officials, like myself, accountable. It’s people like Beth that play… [Read More]

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Legal Notice: Acushnet ZBA

June 24, 2020 by Staff Writer

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]

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Legal Notice: Fairhaven ZBA

June 24, 2020 by Staff Writer

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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Legal Notice: Fairhaven Conservation Commission

June 24, 2020 by Staff Writer

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fairhaven Conservation Commission Monday, July 6, 2020 at 6:30pm  Town Hall, 40 Center Street  Fairhaven, Massachusetts  To Access Meeting Remotely:  https://zoom.us/j/95211198467?pwd=U0RHTmZvMG x2L0NDL2tkcGtrRUdEQT09  or CALL 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 952 1119 8467 Password: 148917 The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold the following Public Hearings pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, s…. [Read More]

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Legal Notice: Fairhaven Committee Vacancy

June 24, 2020 by Staff Writer

THE TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN COMMITTEE VACANCY The Town of Fairhaven is seeking one Fairhaven Resident to serve on the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District School Committee for a term of four years. Letters of interest may be mailed to the Selectmen’s Office, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 by July 2,… [Read More]

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