On Wednesday, 6/16, at 9:30 a.m. Acushnet police and fire responded to a single car crash in the area of 62 Hathaway Road. “The sole occupant was not injured but the pole was,” wrote Acushnet Fire and EMS on its Facebook page. ••• Click here to download the entire 6/24/21 issue: 06-24-21 EarlyAmerican Support local… [Read More]
FHS breaks ground on new turf field
Press Release On Friday, June 11, 2021, Fairhaven Public Schools and Town officials held a brief ceremony to celebrate the beginning of the construction of the new synthetic turf field, FHS Alumni Stadium. Key players in this project, such as the FHS Alumni Association President, Bob Foster, were invited to participate in the ceremony. Other… [Read More]
Town Meeting approves Select Board changes, nixes Rogers deal
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members spent the whole day on Saturday, 6/12, and a couple of hours Monday night getting through 60 articles on the annual TM warrant. In addition to the usual budget and capital spending items, TM voted on a number of bylaws changes, including the addition of a short-term rental… [Read More]
Ristuccia lawsuit muddles case for leasing Rogers School
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Select Board and members of the Rogers Re-Use Committee were blindsided by the news at he Select Board’s June 9 meeting that regardless of any lease agreement with SMEC or Town Meeting approval to borrow $475,000, nothing can move forward until a judge issues a decision in a pending… [Read More]
BPW hires sewer plant operator
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 6/7, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired a Sewer Treatment Operator. The board also introduced the new Sewer Superintendent, and changed the time period that residents can leave their trash bins out on the street. BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado first introduced the new Rene… [Read More]
Town Employee Salaries
Fairhaven Town Meeting was held on Saturday, 6/12 and Monday, 6/14, so it is time for our annual publishing of town employee salaries as they appear in the Fairhaven Finance Committee’s report/Town Warrant. This list has been taken directly from that report. The amounts listed are actual dollars paid to employees from Jan. 1, 2020… [Read More]
DaCunha’s Dispatch 6/17/21
It’s been a couple of weeks since my last column, but I’m back and ready to tell you all about the end of the year events and updates. First off, spring sports that take place outdoors no longer require wearing masks, and there is no limit on spectators, so that’s some progress right there! I… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Our kind of people? Dear Frankie, The other day two new dogs were in the park. I asked Myrtle if she knew who they were? She said someone said they were thoroughbred show dogs. They looked friendly enough, so I went over and introduced myself. I said, “Hi, my name is Mitzi.” They smiled at… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard discusses roadwork
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 6/7 the Acushnet Select Board discussed upcoming roadwork, as well as goals and objectives for FY22. The board first accepted a letter of resignation from John Howcroft from the Finance Committee. Select Board Chairperson David Desroches said Mr. Howcroft has served on the Finance Committee… [Read More]
FHS holds traditional graduation ceremony
By Beth David, Editor After last year’s drive-through ceremony to hand out diplomas to seniors, this year’s traditional ceremony was a welcome return, albeit with a couple of changes. The ceremony took place on the traditional first Sunday in June, 6/6, but at 11 a.m. instead of 2 p.m. School officials did not exactly give a… [Read More]
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