By Beth David Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting (TM) made quick work of appropriating more than $58 million, and going through approximately 50 articles at the annual town meeting on Saturday, 5/7. Unexpectedly, the sale of the Oxford School building did not stir the discussion anticipated because the Selectboard decided, at an early morning meeting before… [Read More]
HARC: PCB’s can become airborne during dredging process
This photo was taken on May 6, 2016, showing a barge mechanically dredging PCB sediments in New Bedford Harbor close to a residential area of Fairhaven and high school. The contractor was hired by the EPA to lift PCB contaminated sediments out of the water which can cause some of the PCBs to become airborne…. [Read More]
Growing up in North Fairhaven
Growing up in North Fairhaven in the late 50’s and early 60’s has many memories. It would be difficult to list everything that made growing up in North Fairhaven special, so how about a few notes that will jog the memory banks. Bailey’s Square…Oxford School… playing wall-ball on the Oxford School Gym wall…Livesley Park…Dean St. sledding…Riverside… [Read More]
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is Saturday 5/14
It’s that time of year where a little effort and loving concern would help the less fortunate in your area. You yourselves may not need this extra help, but believe me, there are certainly people who are having a hard time that you may not even know need this help. I mean, maybe your neighbor,… [Read More]
Blessing of the Bikes
St. Joseph’s 18th annual Blessing of the bikes, Sun., 5/15 (rain date 5/22). Sign up at 10 a.m., kickstands up at noon sharp. Starts at Ft. Phoenix, Fairhaven, rear parking lot. $15/ bike. Ride is about two hours on backroads, ends at Ice House Bar & Grill in Fairhaven with live music on the outdoor… [Read More]
Acushnet LNG Committee hears from AG, Fusion Center
By Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondent More than 20 residents from surrounding towns, including Fairhaven, Dartmouth and New Bedford attended the Acushnet LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 5/10. The committee heard from Major Christopher Mason of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fusion Center, as well as Attorney Sarah Bresolin of Attorney… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard questions project’s tax claims; budget not balanced
By Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard and School Committee met jointly on Monday, 5/9, at the Selectboard’s regularly scheduled meeting to appoint an Old Colony representative. Moderator Robert Francis ran that portion of the meeting. He advised the public that the vote April 25 was null and void as a quorum of… [Read More]
NB Voc-Tech teacher among those killed in Taunton rampage
By Beth David Editor A New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher was among those killed in a rampage at the Galleria Mall on Tuesday, 5/10. George Heath, 56, of Taunton, was killed when he intervened in the stabbing of a waitress at Bertucci’s in the mall, saving her life. Seven people were attacked,… [Read More]
ZBA approves dog special permit
By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals, made quick work of its hearings on Tuesday, 5/3. David Dias of 528 Bridge Street received permission for a special permit for an Animal Kennel in a residential district. Mr. Dias, who has lived at the residence for 34 years, said he had three dogs,… [Read More]
Selectboard gets earful on bylaw proposals; picks Lussier for BPW
By Beth David Editor FAIRHAVEN — The Fairhaven Selectboard had a room full of residents at its meeting on Monday, 5/2, for two issues on its agenda. Auto dealers and marina owners turned out in force to discuss the proposed bylaw changes submitted to Town Meeting by the Planning Board. Article 33 would add restrictions… [Read More]
