By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Marine Resources Department has completed this year’s quahog relay. On Thursday, 7/28/22, department employees transplanted the last 60+ bushels, bringing the total to 600 bushels transplanted in Round Cove. The program uses quahogs from the polluted Taunton River, and puts them in clean water. The quahogs are self-cleaning, and will… [Read More]
Select Board approves new town counsel firm; receives audit
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board had a full agenda on Monday, 8/1/22, when they reviewed the annual audit report, approved appointment of a new town counsel firm, and approved a change of license for the Seaport Inn, which has new owners, and the liquor license for Ocean State Job Lot. Zack Fentross, CPA… [Read More]
Proposed bylaw would create 40R mixed use zoning option
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Planner and Economic Development Director Paul Foley is looking for town residents and members of town boards and committees to join a working group to figure out the best way to implement a 40R bylaw in town. The new zoning designation would be an overlay district that would allow for… [Read More]
BPW says goodbye to Cameron Durant
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 7/25 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works met with two people about driveway waivers and briefly discussed a project at Memorial Park. The board also thanked board member Cameron Durant for his years of service, as it was his last meeting. Mr. Durant stated that… [Read More]
Fairhaven receives $1.2 million from Seaport Council
On 7/26/22, the Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $10.8 million in Seaport Economic Council grants for 19 projects. The grants will help coastal communities advance projects that benefit commercial maritime industries, improve resident and visitor access to waterfront assets, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and advance future dredging. The grants were approved at the 7/26… [Read More]
Fire damages Point Street home
Fairhaven Fire Department Press Release On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 8:58 p.m., the Fairhaven Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 31 Point Street. The first crew arrived to find an exterior fire that extended into the attic of the two-story residence. The fire was contained to the exterior and a portion… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Back to School Dear Frankie, The humans say no one likes a change. Boy, are they right! I have been walking to school with the same neighborhood friends since kindergarten. Many of us have been in the same class for six years. In September, we start middle school and attend the one we were assigned… [Read More]
Acushnet battles two fires
From Acushnet Fire & EMS Facebook Page Saturday, 7/30/22, was a very busy day for us! In addition to multiple medical calls in the early part of the day, the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department and Acushnet Permanent FF Association Local 3281 responded to two structure fires. The first was reported at 2:45pm and was an… [Read More]
Fairhaven celebrates 500th anniversary of Lagoa
By Beth David, Editor Music, food and culture awaited those who showed up at Fairhaven town hall on Monday, 7/25/22, to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Fairhaven’s sister city, Lagoa, in the Azores, Portugal. Fairhaven and Lagoa have been sister cities since 2017. The two municipalities engage in a variety of activities to create a deeper… [Read More]
Cabin Cruiser takes on water off Fairhaven Town Beach
Courtesy of ML Baron “We still don’t know what we hit. We were more than 1000 yards off shore at the peak of high tide, and in safe water according to navigation systems and boating experience. We ended up 300 yards offshore as we were disabled for a half hour waiting for help! [William Brown,… [Read More]
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