By Beth David, Editor Allie Thiel loves her new town and her new job at the Millicent Library, although she has yet to meet, in person, any of the patrons she was hired to work with. The new Youth Librarian moved to Fairhaven during the pandemic and got hired for her job during the pandemic. She… [Read More]
Dear Frankie: Coping with Loss
Coping With Loss Dear Frankie, Last week my brother Bodhi went to the vet. He was very sick and weak. When my Mom came home, he wasn’t with her. She told me she had to have him put down. She explained that the vet gave him a shot that made him go to sleep forever…. [Read More]
DaCunha’s Dispatch: 3/11/21
Time to Go Back Full Time? As the COVID numbers in Massachusetts regarding cases and deaths are improving, our state leaders such as Governor Baker are starting to initiate the plan of having students fully back in school by the end of spring. Now, it is clear that most people, if not all, are… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Schools going back
By Beth David, Editor Most students in Massachusetts will be back in school full time by the end of April. Commissioner Education Jeffrey Riley said on Tuesday, 3/9, that all students must be back in school full time by the end of April. Elementary school students need to be back in the classroom full time by… [Read More]
Rogers School proposal unveiled, public weighs in
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Residents had the chance to ask questions and voice concerns about the latest proposal for preserving and developing the Rogers School on March 1 during a public forum-style Fairhaven Selectboard meeting with developers and members of the Rogers School Re-Use Committee. Jason Lanagan of Lanagan & Co. Inc. and Rich Relich… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: Fairhaven Selectboard
Bob Espindola I am running for another term as your Selectman because many of you have encouraged me to. I have enjoyed having been entrusted with your confidence for the past three terms. I take this job very seriously and I work hard for you. You see, I believe the job of Selectman should be… [Read More]
BPW discusses budget cuts; beach for residents only this year
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 2/22 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the rules and regulations at Town Beach, upcoming budget cuts to BPW services. BPW Vice-Chairperson Robert “Hoppy” Hobson said he had no problem with the current draft of the beach rules and regulations, but he did have… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: capacity limits lifted for restaurants
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker lifted some restrictions on businesses in the state effective 3/1, moving the state into Phase 3, Step 2 of the reopening plan. Hospitalizations and deaths in Massachusetts due to COVID-19 continue to trend downward., but officials caution that vigilance with mitigation, such as mask wearing and frequent hand… [Read More]
Sustainability Comm. acknowledges Wampanoag history
Press Release On February 16, 2021, the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee shared a Fairhaven Land Acknowledgement statement during their meeting. It was read by member Deirdre Healy, who wrote and shared it with the committee. “The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee acknowledges Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards of the land, and the enduring relationship that exists between… [Read More]
Obituary: Evelyn Midura
Evelyn Midura 9/21/47– 2/13/2021 Evelyn Midura passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends whom she loved, on February 13, 2021, following a nine year battle with Ovarian cancer. Evelyn’s friend, Sandy Holmes, wrote, “Evelyn was a creative person who always thought of others more than of herself. Evelyn belonged to several knitting groups and… [Read More]
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