By Beth David, Editor Thanks to donations in memory of Michael Robinson (NeighbNews 1/17/19), the Fairhaven Animal Shelter has a couple of news features that are helping animals and people. A new ramp connecting the main shelter building to the garage, where the food is stored, makes it possible for people in wheelchairs and others who… [Read More]
New Fairhaven resident’s stay is shrinking…literally
Last week’s snow may have seemed like a tidbit, but Joshua Bellevance took full advantage of it by making this huge snow sculpture on William Street in Fairhaven, at the intersection of Center Street, near the library and Town Hall. After a few days, though, it lost its head and got very, very short, according… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard starts sewer expansion discussions
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard heard from Woodard & Curran at its meeting on Tuesday, 2/19/19, to get a sense of what is involved in getting the town hooked up to sewer. Only a few hundred properties, from the center of town and along South Main Street are hooked up to a sewer line… [Read More]
Heavy winds cause road closures in Acushnet
Monday’s wind storm sent a gust of 57 miles per hour in Acushnet, causing several road closures for downed trees, poles and lines. Fairhaven also had a wind gust of 57 m.p.h. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 2/28/19 issue: 02-28-19 Skyline
SEMLEC warns parents of teens’ 48-hour challenge
Press Release Somerset Police Chief and SEMLEC Search and Rescue Control Chief George M. McNeil and the members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council would like to warn parents about a troubling new online challenge among teens “48-Hour Challenge” where they pretend to go missing for several hours and are awarded “points” for getting… [Read More]
From our readers: Plante is community leader
Lisa Plante is leader in community I encourage the people of Fairhaven to please consider and vote for Lisa Plante in the upcoming election to serve as your Selectwoman in Fairhaven. Lisa has long been a leader in our community serving on many local committees. She will continue to be a strong voice for the… [Read More]
From our readers: Plante is passionate
Lisa Plante is passionate about Fairhaven’s future I’m in support of Lisa Plante to a position on the Fairhaven Select Board. I first met Lisa several years ago when my children and her children attended Wood School. She participated in many school activities and functions, not only those which benefitted specifically her own children, but… [Read More]
From our readers: Letter ignores facts
Pond’s letter ignores facts Mr. Pond: In response to your letter (Neighb News 2/21/19), the 2019 New York Law, does not “allow killing of a late term baby who is born alive, it removes all legal requirements to keep the baby alive” as you stated in your letter. Please read below as this is what… [Read More]
Legal Notices: RFP Fairhaven Public Safety
Request for Proposal Town of Fairhaven 40 Center Street Fairhaven, MA 02719 Is accepting bids for the acquisition of land for a new Public Safety Complex. Bid specifications can be obtained online at www.fairhaven-ma.gov or by contacting the Town Administrator’s office during business hours at 40 Center Street, Fairhaven MA 02719 (508-979-4023). Sealed bids will… [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, March 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Case # 2018.08.07B- A continuation on the case of Mr. Kevin… [Read More]
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