From Fairhaven Police Department Facebook Page FPD has BIG NEWS!! The Fairhaven Police Department is EXCITED to announce our very own K9 Division. We have selected Officer Jillian Jodoin as our K9 handler. Our friendly scent community support K9 will be trained in locating missing and endangered children and adults, track persons involved in crimes,… [Read More]
Free music this summer
At Custom House Square, New Bedord Summer Sound Series presents free concerts, Thursdays, 2–7 p.m., at the beer garden in Custom House Square in downtown New Bedford. Bring food, meet friends, grab drinks, enjoy music. Bring a lawn chair and lounge in the park, or sit under the tent and have a drink from the… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The Perils of Health Care Dear Frankie, I am an eight-week-old bloodhound puppy. The other day my dad took me to the vet to get my shots. The minute he opened the clinic door, a terrible feeling came over me, and I started shaking like a leaf. I hadn’t even seen the vet or had… [Read More]
Got Poop?
Your pet waste may have more of an impact than you think. By Jacob Walsh Man’s best friend. Good boy. The furry member of your family. Whatever name you call your pet, it’s no doubt that you would do anything to ensure they have the best life possible. This includes purchasing things like food, toys,… [Read More]
Acushnet News/Happenings
COVID Testing Due to the rise in COVID cases, the Town of Acushnet has decided to continue with COVID testing on a weekly basis until further notice. The testing will be conducted every Saturday from 9 a.m.–12 noon in the trailer located at the rear parking lot of the Council on Aging and Senior Cente,… [Read More]
Stasia Powers is officially the 2nd woman SB member, ever
Newly elected Fairhaven Select Board member Stasia Powers won her seat on the Selectboard after a recall of Daniel Freitas succeeded in a special election on 7/26/21. In a weird twist of history, the first woman to serve on the Select Board was Ruth Galary, who beat Sam Freitas, Dan’s father, in 1991. … [Read More]
Silvia ignores his conflict, alleges new conflict for Espindola
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The search for a permanent town administrator was further delayed on July 28 when Fairhaven Select Board member Keith Silvia interrupted the discussion during the meeting to request that the board table the matter due to what he perceived as another potential conflict of interest. Mr. Silvia himself is prohibited from… [Read More]
Fairhaven Selectboard: Espindola is chair, Powers is vice chair
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Select Board member Bob Espindola was voted chairperson during the July 28 meeting, followed by the nomination of board newbie Stasia Powers as vice-chair. When Select Board member Keith Silvia nominated Ms. Powers as vice-chair, she was visibly surprised. “Are you sure you’re not interested?” Mr. Espindola asked Mr. Silvia, suggesting… [Read More]
Tara Kohler named superintendent in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven School Committee voted unanimously to appoint Assistant Superintendent of Schools Tara Kohler to the superintendent position at its 7/28/21 meeting. Superintendent Robert Baldwin notified the district that he would not finish out his contract to take a position as Executive Director of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) and the… [Read More]
BPW discusses Lavalette’s behavior as beach parking attendant
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 7/26 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works met with Brown and Caldwell about new recycling center plans, discussed Cooke Park signage and met with a resident about issues at Town Beach. The board first met with Brown and Caldwell to discuss updates on the recycling… [Read More]
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