Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Women’s Suffrage Teach-In

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From the Brandeis University Women’s Studies Research Center, wsrc@brandeis.edu It took 72 years for us to win the right to vote. Attendees at the January 2020 Suffrage Teach-In at Brandeis learned about the mobilization from 1848 at Seneca Falls to 1920, and passage of the 19th Amendment.  Visit https://ensemble.brandeis.edu/hapi/v1/contents/permalinks/Qw9k8F5C/view ••• Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]

From the editor: COVID-19_04-09-20

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Another week has gone by during this crazy pandemic time. Unfortunately, Fairhaven has seen two residents die from COVID-19 this week. The stay-at-home compliance around here is spotty at best. Yes, there’s less traffic, and fewer people out. You can see that because so many businesses are closed. But when you do actually end up… [Read More]

From our readers: HARC opposes placement of CAD cells

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HARC opposes placement of CAD cells HARC has provided the Fairhaven Board of Selectmen (FHBOS) with extensive and specific information with respect to the misleading and unprofessional presentations the EPA has provided for the PCB Dumps they are now constructing in the Fairhaven Harbor.  In the EPA’s published reports and presentations prepared under the supervision… [Read More]

Palms delivered with social distancing

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On Palm Sunday, 4/5/20, Fr. Davi Lupo, SSCC and parishioners of St. Mary’s Church in Fairhaven handed out palms and rosary beads, while maintaining social distancing protocols recommended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Churches have not held their traditional masses in person during the emergency measures that have stopped all gatherings of more than 10 people…. [Read More]

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update: Two die in Fairhaven

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By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven has suffered its first official COVID-19 deaths this week. In a press release on Sunday, 4/4, Fairhaven Health Agent Mary Freire-Kellogg said the town was notified by the Massachusetts Department of Health on Sunday. “Both residents were elderly and had advanced medical conditions,” wrote Ms. Freire-Kellogg. “The Town would like to… [Read More]

BPW talks road repair and piping plovers

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By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its 3/25 meeting the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed a variety of issues, including the annual debate about piping plovers, and the annual struggle against the numbers for road repair (see 4/2/20 issue for more from the 3/25 meeting). The board conceded that there ar lots of potholes… [Read More]

Take the kids on a Teddy Bear Hunt

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Residents on John Street, Teal Circle, Paul Street, and Timothy Street (across from the Wood School) have answered the call in a BIG WAY to help parents who are taking their kids out on a Teddy Bear Hunt. It’s been a fun thing for parents to take their kids out for a ride, or a walk… [Read More]

Melanson family makes masks for HC workers

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By Beth David, Editor Many people are answering the call to help each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cathy Melanson, formerly of Emma Jean’s Bakery, took to Facebook to thank her various family members for the variety of ways they are contributing to help the community get through this difficult time. From making masks for healthcare… [Read More]

The Music Will Not Be Muted, Part 2

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By Bryon Knight, Special to the Neighb News Last week I corresponded with seven local and regional musicians, and I shared their views on the impact that COVID-19 has had on them during this quarantine. This week I’ll tell you how these seven performers are coping with the virus, the lack of work and…quarantine. As a… [Read More]

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