Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The courtroom TV program “Caught in Providence,” filmed inside the real-life courtroom at the Providence Municipal Court where the kind-hearted Judge Frank Caprio is more often than not forgiving the traffic violation tickets of a single mom with money problems or a veteran who has fallen on hard times, was doing… [Read More]
Fairhaven to receive $332K Complete Streets grant
From Press Release Materials On 7/20/21, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Acting Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler and Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver to announce $6.05 million in awards to 18 communities as part of round one of the Fiscal Year 2022 Complete Streets Funding Program. These grant awards will be used by recipient municipalities to fund local… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Ignorant Airline Travelers Dear Frankie, My mom has always been high-strung. Her doctor suggested she get an emotional support animal (ESA) to help her feel calmer and more secure. She chose me to be her support dog because of my gentle and easy-going disposition. Firecrackers, thunder, cats, you name it, have never bothered me. When… [Read More]
MassWildlife: Report dead birds and remove feeders
Press Release In late May, wildlife managers in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky began receiving reports of sick and dying birds with eye swelling and crusty discharge, as well as neurological signs. More recently, additional reports have been received from Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. While the majority of affected… [Read More]
DNRT Opens Greer’s Garden to the Public
Press Release After months of planning and hard work, Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) is pleased to open Greer’s Garden, a micro-orchard and pollinator garden, to the public. The garden, named in honor of Dr. J. Greer McBratney and located at the land trust’s Chase Road headquarters, is a living example of what a healthy… [Read More]
Acushnet FD shines lights in honor of COVID deaths
From Acushnet Fire & EMS Departmen Facebook Page, 7/22/21 A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF “At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.” Sylvan Kamens & Rabbi Jack Reimer Sixteen months ago, a state of emergency was declared due to a novel virus spreading quickly across the world, country and… [Read More]
Into the foggy night
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Turf field project sparks election controversy
By Beth David, Editor The turf project at Fairhaven High School was controversial from the start, not for the project, but for the funding. Last October, the project was supposed to be funded by Town Meeting by borrowing $1.2 million. But when it seemed like TM would not get the required 2/3 vote for borrowing, Superintendent… [Read More]
BPW discusses Anchor décor at Cooke Park; paving BMX track
Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 7/12 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed moving/asphalting the BMX pump track at Macomber Park, and adding an anchor to the décor at Cooke Park. The board met with Michael Rotondo, of the BMX pump track at Macomber Park. BPW Chairperson Brian Wotton said he… [Read More]
Recall election is Monday
The Fairhaven special town election is scheduled for Monday, 7/26 The field is set, with three candidates on the ballot: Leon Corry, Cameron Durant, Stasia Powers. The ballot will have a question asking voters if they want to recall Select Board member Daniel Freitas, with a “yes” or “no” vote. Then voters will be asked… [Read More]
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