By Beth David, Editor The town of Acushnet is fighting mad. The Selectboard, Board of Health, Finance Committee, and a slew of residents are fuming about proposed regulations by the Mass. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that could result in individual residents paying tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket for septic system upgrades. The… [Read More]
Fairhaven SB discusses info sharing
By Beth David Editor At its meeting on 1/17/23, the Fairhaven Select Board took some time to discuss creating a protocol for information dissemination. Vice Chair Leon Correy ran the meeting because chairperson Stasia Powers was absent. SB member Bob Espindola suggested they table the item until Ms. Powers could be present. Mr. Correy, however, said… [Read More]
BPW hires for Highway Department
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 1/9 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired for the Highway Department, discussed FY 2024 budgets, hydrant flushing, and chose a representative for the Community Preservation Committee. Board member Marcus Ferro was absent from the meeting. The board interviewed Reed Fournier-Amaral for the job of… [Read More]
Obituary Gerald Johnson
Gerald E. Johnson Gerald E. Johnson (Jerry) passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2022. He was 75. Jerry loved exploring the world with his family, playing ball and reading to the grandchildren, skiing, sailing and dogs. He loved food, especially pastries — witness the raspberry bear claw from the Shipyard Galley — seafood and coffee… [Read More]
Obituary James Booth
James P. Booth James P. Booth, age 76 of Fairhaven, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Veronica G. Booth to whom he had been married for 37 years. Born in Corvallis, OR, the son of the late James W. Booth Jr. and the late Kathren L…. [Read More]
From the Tree Warden
Greetings from the Tree Department. Lots has happened since my last update. Please see below a review of 2022. Myself and my small but dedicated crew want to thank you for your support. Without donations for tree planting we could not possibly plant the future of Fairhaven’s tree canopy. We can’t prevent trees from dying… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Dark Days Dear Frankie, I’m very worried about my sister Tammy. She just turned 16 and is not very grown up. Recently she started dating Brad. He’s a senior and the captain of the football team. Brad is charming and a perfect gentleman when he is around my parents. My parents think Brad is great and… [Read More]
Moby-Dick Marathon is back in person
By Beth David, Editor After two years of going totally remote due to the pandemic, the Moby-Dick Marathon was back in person at the New Bedford Whaling Museum this weekend. Readers from around the region and beyond, read from Herman Melville’s classic tale of the white whale from Noon on Saturday through Sunday morning. Some were… [Read More]
Eversource to increase more than 30%
By Beth David, Editor At the Fairhaven Select Board meeting on 1/9/23, Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison informed the board that Eversource will increase its rates by more than 30%. She implored residents to compare rates with the town’s municipal aggregation aggreement (see sidebar). Ms. Ellison told the board there was nothing they could do about… [Read More]
New sheriff in town: Paul Heroux sworn in
From press release materials Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin administered the oath of office to former Attelboro Mayor Paul Heroux, the new Sheriff of Bristol County. Sheriff Heroux toppled 25-year incumbent Tom Hodgson in the November 8, 2022, election. In his remarks at his swearing in on January 3 at Durfee High School in… [Read More]
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