By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board had three candidates to choose from to fill an opening on the Board of Public Works, and decided to go with former BPW member Steve Riley, who was also recommended by BPW members. The appointment is only until April, 2022, when it will be on the ballot and… [Read More]
Boil water order lifted
The boil water order for Fairhaven that was put in place on 10/7, has been lifted. The Board of Public Works sent out an alert on 10/23 saying “after satisfying the State’s sampling requirements, the boil water order has been lifted.” An explanation on the website states that the September incident and the October incident… [Read More]
School department dedicates new field with ribbon cutting
The Fairhaven School Department dedicated the new athletic field with a ribbon cutting on Friday, 10/22/21. The $2+ million field uses state-of-the art materials designed to lessen injuries for athletes. The old field at Fairhaven High School washed out and filled with water so often that athletes had to cancel practices and games. The new… [Read More]
BPW discusses Cherrystone Road sewer connections
By Mary Chasse, Neighb New Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 10/18 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works conducted interviews for a Principal Clerk in the Sewer Department, and met with owners of land on Cherrystone Road about tying into sewer. BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado informed that board that current clerk would be retiring in December,… [Read More]
Five-seat Select Board legislation is on governor’s desk
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s bid to change the Select Board from three to five members is very close to being a done deal. The Mass. Senate and House have both passed the legislation necessary to make it happen. On 10/21/21, the Senate passed the bill, according to a statement by Sen. Mark Montigny’s office. Town… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Winter’s Saving Grace Dear Frankie, I usually dread the thought of the weather getting colder. The only saving grace is I don’t have to attend those outside summer cocktail parties with my parents. The parties would be fine if they lasted for an hour. All I need is about an hour to con my parent’s… [Read More]
Follow the Halloween Trail…if you dare
Halloween is Sunday, 10/31 By Beth David, Editor Welcome to our 16th annual Halloween Trail. Most are drive/walk by or wander around this year. Manny, though, at Ole Oxford Haunt (#2) is still sending you through the gauntlet of horror, twisting around his yard, with who-knows-what jumping out to scare the bejeebers out of you. Don’t… [Read More]
Boil water order still in place for Fairhaven
The boil water order for Fairhaven is still in place after samples tested positive for trace amounts of coliform. The samples showed no signs of e. Coli, which triggered the order on 10/7. An update posted to the town’s website on 10/19, said that that samples on 10/18 “revealed trace amounts of coliform at 2… [Read More]
Marine Resources debates land swap with Shipyard, use of Hoppy’s building
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Despite an agenda packed with seemingly controversial issues, the Fairhaven Marine Resources Advisory Committee on 10/14/21 was proud of itself for “playing nice” as the members quarreled over some topics and then united with a consensus that the land swap with Fairhaven Shipyard and the continuance of parking meters at Hoppy’s… [Read More]
Fairhaven Hazardous Waste Day
Time to start cleaning out those sheds and basements to be ready for Fairhaven’s Hazardous Waste Day, scheduled for Saturday, 10/23, from 8 a.m. to noon at the public works building, 5 Arsene Street. Fairhaven residents only, proof of residency required. MAXIMUM 230 cars, so get there early. From the Garage & Workbench Oil-based paint,… [Read More]
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