By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charles Baker has tightened restrictions on businesses in the Commonwealth, due to COVID-19, the coronavirus. On the national level, restrictions have also been tightened. Gov. Baker has ordered all schools closed until April 7; prohibiting gatherings of 25 people or more; restricted bars and restaurants from serving food inside their… [Read More]
Fairhaven Selectboard declares state of emergency
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held two meetings in the last week in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) threat. The board met with all department heads on Friday, 3/13/20, to discuss preparedness and plans to deal with the outbreak, and a possible large influx of cases. The board also met briefly on Monday, 3/16,… [Read More]
BPW discusses a variety of issues, including TM articles
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 3/9/20, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed obtaining an electric vehicle for the BPW, as well as the Pasta House grease trap progress. The board first met with Mike Saunders of MHT Excavating about becoming a new driveway contractor in the town of Fairhaven…. [Read More]
Candidate statements: Fairhaven Selectboard
Charles K. Murphy, Sr. I am honored to serve this community as an INDEPENDENT leader on the Board of Selectmen and still have many more goals to accomplish. I am eager to continue to listen to the concerns of our citizens and implement an action plan wherever needed to assist the citizens of Fairhaven. … [Read More]
Digital reading room is perfect when stuck at home
Press Release Libraries have long embraced the digital age and are continually adding innovations and conveniences to service the members of their communities. As another example, SAILS Library Network has digitized the concept of physical reading rooms by creating a specialized eReading Room of magazines. With a library card, patrons can browse digital books sectioned… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard holds meeting remotely
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard held its regular meeting on Tuesday 3/17/20, using a remote service, in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the order for people to limit their exposure to each other, also known as “social distancing,” or “physical distancing.” Everyone had to dial in to listen/participate, including the public. The instructions for… [Read More]
From the Editor: STAND BACK, please.
So, we’re trying to keep up, but things change hourly. Pretty much everything is closed and people are being asked to stay home and stay away from each other. This virus is no joke, and we all need to do our part to stem its rise. At the Neighb News, we are still publishing and… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven ZBA
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts 1. 166 Dogwood Street: Elizabeth David. 198-21 (C): Variance request to extend a non conforming structure, not 5’ from property line. 2. 260 Main Street: Raymond J. Oliveira.198-16:Special Permit for an in-law apartment above… [Read More]
Welcome to our new blog
Welcome to our new feature. In the midst of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, we decided it was important to update our readers with new information between our regular weekly published issues. We will be posting here daily, or maybe even multiple times a day, during this time when information changes so rapidly. Please check back… [Read More]
FALPT annual meeting
The Fairhaven-Acushnet Land Preservation Trust will hold its 2020 Annual Members Meeting on Mon., 3/16, at 6 p.m. in the Millicent Library Auditorium, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Use Walnut Street Entrance. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 3/12/19 issue: 03-12-20 JacksonsRescuers
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