Two groups from Fairhaven showed their appreciation to the Fairhaven Fire Department on the same day last week. On Wednesday, 9/19, the department got a tray of goodies from a group of residents at Atria Fairhaven Assisted Living and another batch of cookies from Active Day. “We are very humbled today and feel the love… [Read More]
Letter: Marijuana has many benefits
Some benefits of responsible recreational marijuana use include: Calms rather than inebriates the mind into possible aggressive behavior. Enhances sexual pleasure. Improves sleep without the usual side effects of alcohol. Can increase creativity. The benefits of medicinal and recreational cannabis offer a new generation of young and old the opportunity to be able to take… [Read More]
Letter: Marijuana is addictive
I am sending you this letter to encourage you to support a town wide referendum to let the citizens of our town see if they want the sale of recreational marijuana in our town. There are some highly qualified citizens who have spoken out against the sale of recreational marijuana in our town, for one,… [Read More]
Letter: Rude treatment means lost customer
I’ve been a resident of Fairhaven for 34 years and have been a patron of the Fairhaven Convenience Store on Sconticut Neck all my life. For the past six years, I have been there every morning, Monday through Friday, before work to grab a protein bar and a bottle of juice. I pay $3.49 for… [Read More]
Letter: Recycling is a pain, but do it anyway
SO, here’s the thing: Although it is the right to do, recycling has become a huge pain in the buttocks. BUT, here’s the other thing: Although it is a huge pain in the buttocks, we must still do it. There are a few reasons creating the “perfect storm” that has brought us to this point… [Read More]
Planning Board Chairperson explains pot bylaw strategy
By Wayne Hayward, Fairhaven Planning Board Chair In response to recent reporting on Fairhaven marijuana bylaws, I offer my personal experiences. First, I attribute any past confusion of the town to constantly fluctuating state regulations. At the February 12, 2018 Board of Selectmen meeting, town counsel drafted nine possible questions to appear on the April 02… [Read More]
TESTING…TESTING 123…ACUSHNET
On Mon., 10/1 at 10:01 (clever, huh?) the Town of Acushnet will be testing the emergency notification system, “Code Red.” Calls will automatically go to home telephone numbers. For cellphone alerts you need to opt in. Visit the town’s website for Code Red details at www.acushnet.ma.us Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher encourages residents to sign… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard approves police department changes
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent Acushnet Police Chief Michael Alves informed the Selectboard of the retirement Gary Rousseau effective 10/2, and asked that he be appointed as a special police officer, at the Selectboard meeting on 9/25. The new status would allow Mr. Rousseau to work details and the dispatch desk. The Selectboard congratulated Mr…. [Read More]
HARC Meeting
Local environmental advocacy group Hands Across the River Coalition, Inc. meets monthly. The next meeting takes place Wed., 9/26, from 6:00-7:45 p.m. at the Millicent Library, Fairhaven. Open to the public. Please use the Walnut Street entrance on lower level. HARC advocates for the safe cleanup of New Bedford Harbor and other contaminated sites in… [Read More]
Open House Madeiran Museum
Museum of Madeiran Heritage, 27 Hope St., NB, 508-994-2573, Sun., 9/22, from 1PM to 4 p.m. FREE. Join us for refreshments and traditional Portuguese music. This museum displays art and cultural artifacts from the Island of Madeira: a fascinating collection of art and fine crafts including embroidery, lace, linens, pottery and weaving. Traditional costumes of… [Read More]
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