By Beth David, Editor Acushnet voters will decide on 47 articles on the annual Town Meeting warrant totaling $32,721,908 on Monday, 5/14. FY19 expenditures include $29,172,995 for the operating budget, up from $28,224,714 for FY18. Spending articles, that will be funded by a variety of sources, including enterprise accounts (accounts set aside for specific purposes, such… [Read More]
BPW hires for Highway and Sewer Department
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 5/7 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works held interviews for Special Motor Equipment Operator in the Highway Department, and for a Working Foreperson Sewer System Maintenance Craftsperson. The BPW interviewed four candidates for the a SMEO in the Highway Department. Board member Mike Ristuccia explained… [Read More]
Notes from the Visitors Center
by Chris Richard, Director of Tourism May 2018 Greetings. To begin with, last week I renewed my advertising agreement with Beth David for my weekly ad here in the Neighb News. One of the things I learned early on from past New Bedford Tourism Directors Ed Camara and Arthur Motta is that some advertising money has… [Read More]
From our readers
Neighb News account not accurate Last week’s edition of the Fairhaven Neighborhood News reported on the joint meeting of Finance Committee and the Selectmen relative to the newly proposed wage classification plan for non-union employees. It was reported that I stated “it did not sit well with me.” That is not an accurate interpretation of… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Conservation Commission
Fairhaven Conservation Commission The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on May 21, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. in the Fairhaven Town Hall. Purpose is for the Request for Determination of the following matters as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131 Section 40 as amended. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: • Request for Determination Applicant Las Olson… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Town of Acushnet
TOWN OF ACUSHNET ANNUAL TOWN MEETING There will be an Annual Town Meeting held on Monday, May 14, 2018, at 7:00 P.M. at the Ford Middle School in the Auditorium, 708 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA 02743. Michael Cioper, Chairman Roger A. Cabral Kevin Gaspar, Sr. BOARD OF SELECTMEN FNN, 5/10/18 ••• Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]
From the Editor
Let the outdoor activities commence! A little bit of rain did not stop the hardy souls who ran the West Island 5K on Sunday. This weekend, the fair-weather-only crowd will have lots to do. The rain is supposed to hold off for the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Blessing of the Bikes (see page 5 for… [Read More]
From our readers
Stamp Out Hunger Campaign Coming Up It’s that time of year when kind individuals, such as yourselves, can help the less fortunate in our area. How? By leaving non-perishable food by your mailbox or on your porch, to be picked up by your local letter carriers or their helpers, on Saturday, May 12. Each year,… [Read More]
A little bit of rain doesn’t stop runners at West Island 5K
By Beth David, Editor The forecast said rain for Sunday morning, and it did spit out a few drops, even showering steadily for a bit, before the seventh annual West Island 5K. But that did not stop 412 5K runners and 33 kids-mile runners from finishing the course. A total of 520 registered for the event…. [Read More]
Seniors strut their stuff at annual Talent Show
By Beth David, Editor The third annual Seniors Talent Showcase, sponsored by Fairhaven Rotary, gave senior citizens a chance to strut their stuff on the stage in the Fairhaven Town Hal auditorium on Sunday, 4/29. The performers this year were mostly singers, but a pianist, harmonica player, and stand-up comedian also had their chance to wow… [Read More]
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