By Beth David, Editor Voters passed all articles at the Acushnet Special Town Meeting (STM) on Monday, 10/17/22, most with no discussion. Article 2 totalled $44,472.57 to correct budgets in the current fiscal year. The article included taking $136,788 from the School Department’s budget to rectify an error with the school choice account. The money will… [Read More]
Kids Fest packs in a lot of fun
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Kids Fest packed in some great fun on Saturday, 10/8, with lots of activities on the lawns of Fairhaven High School and the Visitors Center. Activities included pumpkin painting, a costume contest, and lots of hands on activities at the various vendor booths. A little sprinkle of rain in the… [Read More]
Fire Department demonstrates skills
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department held its annual open house, in conjunction with National Fire Safety week, on Saturday 10/8/22. Firefighter Paramedic Troy DeCouto, co-organizer of the event with Firefighter Paramedic Maggie Rocha, said it was an opportunity for the public to see what firefighters do and how they do it. People are… [Read More]
Early voting locations/times announced
Acushnet Acushnet will hold early voting hours from Saturday 10/22, through Friday 11/4. Hours are: • Sat., 10/22: 10 a.m. to 4 p .m. • Mon., 10/24: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m • Tues, 10/25, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Wed., 10/26, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m • Thurs., 10/27, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Fri., 10/28, 8:30 a.m…. [Read More]
Cash for Candy sweetens holiday for American troops
Press Release According to some 2022 reports, obesity remains an ominous health threat across America as the avoidable condition plagues more than a third (36.2%) of the U.S. population. This scary statistic is that much more frightful as the Halloween holiday looms large. However, this year there’s no need to fret as one weight-wise wellness… [Read More]
Ocean State Job Lot surprises ACO
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps got a pleasant surprise last week when Ocean State Job Lot said they had a donation for the shelter. “We had no idea what it was,” wrote Mr. Cripps on Facebook. “When we arrived they pushed out over $3,000 in supplies which was more than generous… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Making a House a Home Dear Frankie, Pip and I have been pals since puppyhood. Five years ago, he moved away. It took me quite a while to stop missing him and get on with my life. Then, last week, my mom told me she had a wonderful surprise for me; Pip’s family was moving… [Read More]
Acushnet faces 13 articles at STM
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet will vote on 13 articles on the warrant of the Special Town Meeting on Monday, 10/17, including an article to correct an error going back at least 10 years. The meeting is at 7 p.m at Ford Middle School. Any Acushnet registered voter may attend and vote on article. Acushnet has… [Read More]
MassDOT presents bridge replacement options
By Beth David, Editor Officials from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), and engineering consultants, held a public meeting on Monday, 10/3/22, at Fairhaven High School to present options for replacing the Fairhaven-New Bedford swing bridge, and to receive public comment on the project. About 65 people attended in person, including all five Fairhaven Select Board… [Read More]
BPW raises water and sewer rates
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 9/26/22 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired for the Water Department, and voted on water and sewer rates for the upcoming year. The board first met with Patrick Landry of B&B Excavating about becoming an approved contractor in for water and sewer drainlayers. Mr…. [Read More]
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