No vehicles shall be permitted to remain on the hydrant side of all streets in Fairhaven from December 1 to March 31 from midnight to 8:00 am and also during the time of any snowfall or snow removal operations. On streets with no hydrants, NO vehicles shall be permitted to remain either on the east… [Read More]
Nomination papers available on 12/1
Nomination papers for town elections will be available on Dec. 1. The annual town elections will be held on Mon.,4/2/18. Seats up for re-election are: Bob Espindola on Selectboard; Donna McKenna and Colin Veitch on School Committee; Lindsay Gordon on Board of Health; Colleen Sylvia, Commissioner of Trust Funds; Robert Hobson and Keith Silvia for… [Read More]
Shopping with the Neighb News
A decidedly biased piece by Beth David, Editor Welcome to our annual shopping guide to local small-shops in the Neighb News family of advertisers. After you’ve loosened your belt to accommodate all that Thanksgiving Day food, it’s time to buy gifts for your precious loved ones, whether you want to or not! No need to… [Read More]
Selectboard sets tax rate, shift stays same, rate lowers a tad
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard went with the Board of Assessors’ recommendation for the FY 18 tax rate and tax shift, at the annual tax classification hearing on Monday, 11/20. The new tax rate for residential properties will be $11.75 per $1,000; on commercial properties it will be $23.76 per $1,000. The 1.75%… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School cheerleaders win state competition
The Fairhaven High School cheerleaders took first place in the Division 4 State Championship for Fall Cheerleading at the Mass. School Administrators’ Association competition on Sunday, 11/19. According to coaches Meagan Rudenauer and Heather Costa, this is the first year the squad competed in Division 4. For the last two years they have won in… [Read More]
From the Editor
Well, if it ain’t one thing it’s another, right? First, let’s be happy it’s Thanksgiving week. With the cold weather arriving in earnest, it’s time to cover up the boats, put the motorcycles in the sheds, and renew the gym memberships. At least it means that Thanksgiving is here, and then Christmas and New Year’s…. [Read More]
Acushnet hires Jason White as full time police officer
On November 15, the Acushnet Police Department officially announced on its Facebook page the newest full-time member of the force, Officer Jason White. On 11/15 Officer White successfully completed the 24-week Full-Time MPTC Plymouth Police Academy as a part of the 64th Recruit Officer Class. Graduation ceremonies were held at Memorial Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts…. [Read More]
Road Race recognizes volunteers, distributes nearly $20,000
Fairhaven Road Race organizers held their annual luncheon on Sunday, 11/12, to show appreciation to the volunteers, and to distribute $19,900 in donations to area groups. The annual Father’s Day Road race gives donations from $2,000 to $300 each year, with the bulk of the donations going to Fairhaven organizations, including civic groups, government agencies,… [Read More]
Douglass Tree Sale is ON!
By Beth David, Editor The trees at Douglass Tree Farm have recovered from last year’s drought and are ready for sale. The annual Christmas tree sale, which benefits research for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) was cancelled last year because of the drought, which caused some browning og needles. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, ALS… [Read More]
Noah’s Place Playground opens for business….er…play
By Beth David, Editor Noah’s Place Playground is open to the public. Located at Marine Park on Pope Island in New Bedford, right near the Fairhaven line on Route 6, the completely accessible playground is designed to allow all children, regardless of physical abilities, to play with each other. Victor and Christine Fernandes spearheaded the… [Read More]
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