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Acushnet fire department upgrades will save energy, money
The Acushnet Fire Department recently posted an update on Facebook about updates and changes to the fire stations designed to save the town money. “Much of the work done by town officials goes unnoticed but often makes a big difference,” reads the post on Facebook from October 27. “This month alone the lights at Fire… [Read More]
Acushnet police officers join “No-shave November”
Don’t panic, Acushnet residents, if you’re seeing your local police officers with a little peach fuzz or a full blown beard. The department has joined first responders across Massachusetts for Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Mass. General Hospital program. Each officer who is growing a beard will donate $100 to the cause. The… [Read More]
Holidays are good time to give to the less fortunate
“Caring for the hungry without bias or prejudice and without judgment of need.” The sentence above heads the Shepherd’s Pantry Board Meeting Agenda Page, that is sent to the pantry’s board members ahead of their quarterly meetings. It stands for exactly what it says, “caring for the hungry….” For the past 14 years, between the… [Read More]
Think warm!
So, who says you have to travel south to see a real palm tree? Jim Dalton, on Hathaway Street in Fairhaven has a couple of thriving palm trees and a healthy banana tree. “Growing up I used to say that I wanted to live where palm trees grow. Now I do!” wrote Mr. Dalton in an… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals
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, November 21st, 2017 at 6:30 P.M. at the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street, to hold the following public hearing(s). PUBLIC HEARING • Case # 2017.08.15A – David… [Read More]
Acushnet holds annual Haunted Hayride
The Acushnet Department of Public Works teamed up with the Council on Aging to hold the annual Haunted Hayride on the Senior Center grounds this weekend. On Friday and Saturday the public enjoyed a free hayride, with free scares along the way. Ghouls and ghosts and zombies converged upon the trail to challenge those who… [Read More]
From the editor
Okay, I’ve got news for you all: This “friendly neighborhood reporter” does not have to explain herself to anyone, but I will anyway, because sometimes, just sometimes, it’s lots of fun to do just that. (See page 4.) How about a little Journalism 101, okay? When we write a story about a controversial decision (any… [Read More]
Halloween Horribles Parade sneaks in before rain
By Beth David, Editor The North Fairhaven Improvement Association managed to hold its annual Halloween Horribles parade on Sunday, 10/29, finishing up just as the rain started to come down. Due to the impending storm, organizers decided to start the parade at 3:45 instead of 5 p.m. The parade stepped off about 4 p.m. Despite… [Read More]
Selectboard hires from within for Asst. TA
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard meeting on 10/30/17 began with what is commonly referred to as a “rant” by Selectboard member Daniel Freitas using the Committee Reports item to slam the Marine Resources Committee for a list of complaints. “I don’t appreciate being called a ‘coward,’” said Mr. Freitas, saying he was also… [Read More]
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