By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 8/19 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the possibility of starting textile recycling, as well as scouted locations for a new recycling center. The board first met with R & R Sons Concrete about approving them as a new driveway contractor. Board member Keith… [Read More]
Pump track demo event raises funds and provides lots of fun
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Pump Track at Macomber & Pimental Park on Bernese Street in Fairhaven held a day of BMX demonstrations and fun to raise funds for the track. Activities included raffles, including some bike raffles, food and fun stuff for everyone. According to organizer Mike Rotondo, the day raised $700 towards the… [Read More]
Fairhaven Rotary awards second scholarship
The Fairhaven Rotary presented its second scholarship at its weekly meeting on Tuesday, 8/20/19. Myra Yin, who will be attending Rutgers University in New Jersey in the fall, received $1,000. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 8/22/19 issue: 08-22-19 BenoitMusic
Two dogs looking for forever homes
Jax and Benji are looking for their forever homes. If you are interested in adopting, call the Fairhaven Animal Shelter, 508-979-4028. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 8/22/19 issue: 08-22-19 BenoitMusic
Fairhaven Health Agent recognized for mentorship program
Press Release On August 13-14, the eighth cohort of the FDA-NACCHO Mentorship Program for the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (Retail Program Standards) gathered in Washington, DC for their end-of-the-year meeting. The Retail Program Standards promote national uniformity and foster continuous quality improvement for regulatory programs responsible for retail food protection in the… [Read More]
Acushnet PD: lock car doors
On August 13, the Acushnet PD posted on its Facebook page that the police had responded to several reports of breaking and entering into motor vehicles throughout town. “We would like to send out a reminder to please lock your vehicle’s doors and remove any valuables from plain sight!!” reads the post. ••• Support local… [Read More]
Acushnet FD responds to mulch fire, urges caution
According to a Facebook post on the Acushnet Fire & EMS page, the Fire Department responded to a mulch fire in the center of town. The resident discovered a 6×10-foot area burning with flames in contact with the vinyl siding. The resident extinguished the fire and the FD used 125 gallons of water making sure… [Read More]
Acush Selectboard recognizes library director
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard recognized the accomplishments of Library Director Dina Brasseur at its meeting on 8/13/19. Ms. Brasseur was named Acushnet Woman of the Year by the Standard-Times. The board had the article reprinted and framed and presented it to her at the meeting. Selectboard chairperson Roger Cabral said the recognition was… [Read More]
From our Readers: Stop CAD Cell use
This letter was sent to the Fairhaven Selectboard and read by Ms. Vilandry at the 8/19/19 meeting. We are writing you in response to the discovery of the latest plan of the MA DEP and New Bedford Port Authority to bury an additional 5,000 cubic yards of PCB sediments in another CAD cell, or unlined… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven BPW Invitation to Bid
TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS INVITATION TO BID – REBID Is accepting bids for the replacement of the sewer service and concrete driveway to the police and fire station by open cut methods approximately 150 linear feet of 6” PVC gravity sewer, manholes and appurtenances from the building to the sewer main on… [Read More]
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