By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 2/5, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works met with town residents to discuss their recommendations for road work in the fiscal year 2019, finalized the new sewer rates and officially signed the contract for new Water Superintendent, Jeffery Furtado. The board first approved the… [Read More]
Hand made wooden flag donated to Fairhaven Police
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Police Department got a pleasant surprise and show of support recently when Michael Ouimette donated a hand-made wooden flag for the station. According to Sgt. Kevin Kobza, Mr. Ouimette came up with the idea and donated the flag on his own. The flag is on the wall where both… [Read More]
Fairhaven loses two well-known officials
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven saw the passing of two well-known officials this week. Al Benac, the town curator, outspoken Town Meeting member, and former member of a variety of committees died at St. Luke’s Hospital on February 1. As town curator, Mr. Benac was responsible for taking care of countless articles owned by the… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard supports AYSA effort
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 2/6, The Acushnet Selectboard heard from Paul Macaroco, the President of the Acushnet Youth Soccer Association. Mr. Macaroco asked for the Select-board’s support as the AYSA is speaking to the Acushnet School system to better the soccer fields that are located behind the schools…. [Read More]
Fairhaven Cultural Council announces 2018 awardees
Press Release The Fairhaven Cultural Council is pleased to announce the Fairhaven Local Cultural Council Grant award winners for 2018. In addition to demonstrating compliance with Massachusetts Cultural Council and local grant project guidelines, winning projects demonstrated the most benefit to our community and specifically for residents of Fairhaven, providing opportunities for all ages to… [Read More]
Fairhaven woman charged with robbery of acquaintance
Press Release Fairhaven Police responded to the emergency room at St. Luke’s Hospital Monday night to take a report of a robbery that occurred in Fairhaven earlier that evening. Officer Marcy Haaland met with the victim who reported being picked up on Hedge Street in Fairhaven by a known acquaintance. The victim informed Officer Haaland… [Read More]
From the Editor
From the Editor I don’t know about you, but I’m getting pretty tired of being told I didn’t know what I voted for. Sure, sometimes the ballot questions are kind of convoluted and it takes a little focus to vote right, but, anyone who doesn’t know yes from no or no from yes, should just… [Read More]
From Our Readers
HARC challenges accuracy of article I’m hoping to provide you with some clarification on the article you wrote about Cooke Park in your issue on January 18, 2018. Hands Across the River Coalition, Inc. initiated and organized the GPR project at Cooke Memorial Park. There were a number of Fairhaven residents that contributed to this… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Planning Board
FAIRHAVEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Fairhaven Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. on February 27, 2018, in the Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA. The purpose of the hearings will be to receive information and public comment on the following applications. 1) Rezone —… [Read More]
Volleyball at the Recreation Center
Join town employees for volleyball at the Fairhaven Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Ave. (near Stop & Shop), on Sundays, starting 2/11, from 6:30–8 p.m. Sponsored by YOUR Fairhaven Wellness Committee. For more info, call Phil at 508-993-6978. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G Click here to download the entire 2/1/18 issue:… [Read More]
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