By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board and Finance Committee are both holding extra meetings to try to crunch numbers and figure out contingencies to get to a balanced budget. At its meeting on 4/3/23, the SB went over Town Meeting articles and discussed budget items, budget forecasting, and different ways to balance the… [Read More]
BPW hires for Highway Department
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 3/27 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired two new employees for the Highway Department, discussed work being done on Hedge Street and met with a resident about a sewer tie-in on West Island. The board first held a public hearing for the Hedge… [Read More]
Flashlight Egg Hunt draws 60
The annual Flashlight Egg Hunt at the Fairhaven Recreation Center drew in 60 young’uns and their adults to the gym on Friday, 3/31/23. Participants hunted for three specific, numbered eggs in the darkened gym; could have pictures taken with the Easter Bunny, and join in some simple craft making. The plastic eggs had treats inside,… [Read More]
April Food Day collects for local pantries
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Belonging Committee and Fairhaven Rotary Club got together to collect food for two local food pantries this weekend. On “April Food Day,” 4/1/23, Fairhaven Town Hall was filled with volunteers and boxes and bags of food, tables to explain local services available for those in need, and K9 Blue,… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The Big Bang Dear Frankie, Several months ago, my human sibling Rachael began slamming her bedroom door whenever my parents made a comment about her behavior or refused permission for something she requested. Recently she began slamming her door whenever she entered or left her room. Rachael is a night owl. So, whenever she leaves… [Read More]
Woman stabbed on Carol Street in Acushnet
Acushnet Police Department Press Release On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at approximately 11:37PM, a 911 call was received from a female who reported being stabbed on Carol Street. The suspect, a male party known to her, then fled the home into the nearby woods. On arrival, responding Acushnet Police officers found the victim conscious and… [Read More]
Acushnet election field set
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet voters go to the polls for local offices on Saturday, 5/13/23, and the field is set. There will be two contested races on the ballot, with Eric Chew challenging incumbent, who served on the SB from 1998 to 2016. He returned to the board in 2020 and running to retain… [Read More]
Show time!
Fairhaven voters go to the polls on Monday, 4/3/23, for the annual election. Voters will vote for all town offices and Town Meeting members. There are two contested races. Four candidates are vying for two seats on the School Committee, with incumbent Brian Monroe running for re-election, and Laura E. Gardner, Stephanie Pickup, and Brendalee… [Read More]
Select Board discusses financial policy, budget deficit
By Beth David, Editor At the Fairhaven Select Board meeting on 3/20, board member Bob Espindola presented an explanation of the financial policy to show why the policy is important. He said the policy affects bond ratings and borrowing. Mr. Espindola showed, through slides on the screen, that a 1/4 point increase in borrowing could result… [Read More]
Candidate statement: Fairhaven Select Board
Charles K. Murphy, Sr. Thank you for this opportunity to share with you about my candidacy for my seat on the Select Board. I am eager to continue to listen to the concerns of our citizens and implement an action plan wherever needed in assisting this community. Professionally speaking, I am the CEO of M.O.,… [Read More]
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