By Beth David, Editor In last week’s issue, Fairhaven resident Diane Hahn sent a letter to the editor accusing Board of Health chairperson Peter DeTerra of closing the front door of town hall to keep her out of the building, while her arm was in the doorway. She said that he also threatened to call the… [Read More]
Local film maker Botelho creates her second short film
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven resident and University of Rhode Island student Alyssa Botelho’s latest short film To Dust All Return, produced by Bethany Fernandes, has wrapped principal photography at the Aptucxet Trading Post in Bourne, MA. The crew consisted of University of Rhode Island students, alumni, and local New England filmmaking professionals. The suspenseful drama… [Read More]
Millicent begins holding outdoor storytimes
Press Release The Millicent Library, 45 Center Street, Fairhaven, is excited to announce outdoor storytime every Wednesday in May at 11:00 a.m. (Rain date Thursday) Read, sing, and get up and move on the Millicent Library Lawn! This program is for families with little ones age 3+ (siblings are welcome!). Families are encouraged to bring… [Read More]
Fairhaven Housing Authority holds vaccination clinic
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Housing Authority teamed up with state agencies to make sure that residents were able to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. The HA held two clinics, with the first shot administered on March 11 and the second on April 8. FHA Executive Director Krisanne Sheedy said about 120 shots were… [Read More]
Fairhaven celebrates Arbor Day with 10 new trees in center
Fairhaven Tree Warden Press Release On Friday, May 7, 2021 the Fairhaven Tree Department partnering with the BPW and Eversource will celebrate Arbor Day by planting 10 new trees along Union and Laurel Streets. Arbor Day is an annual holiday celebrating the planting, upkeep and preservation of trees. Eversource donated 8 of the 10 trees and… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Unrequited Love Dear Frankie, Harriet is a cocker spaniel and my best friend. We have been getting together every day at the park for years. On the days I arrive first, I often chat with Jeffrey a Beagle. Recently I was told Jeffrey had a crush on me. At first, I didn’t give it much… [Read More]
DaCunha’s Dispatch 4/21/21
It’s that time of the year again — April Vacation! I covered students’ February Vacation plans during the pandemic, and so in this article I will be sharing how this break is similar and different compared to winter vacation. Danica Anderson shared how the boredom of the pandemic has pushed her family to safely travel during… [Read More]
COVID update
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker relaxed guidelines for masks outdoors, and announced more reopenings of businesses. As of Friday, 4/30, masks will only be required outdoors in large gatherings or when social distancing is not possible. Wearing face coverings indoors is still required. The governor also announced that the state will move to… [Read More]
It’s coming down
Work has begun on the Oxford School project. The first step is demolishing the 1951 addition to make way for the new construction. The old building and the new combined will house 53 affordable senior housing units for “active seniors.” This week the exterior was stripped of its bricks and the inside was being demolished… [Read More]
Board of Health denies public access to meeting
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The state has lifted its capacity restrictions on restaurants as COVID-19 cases decline and more of the population is vaccinated, and the Fairhaven Selectboard has for a month now opened up its meetings to the public to the maximum extent possible while keeping social distancing protocols intact. So when a resident… [Read More]
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