Bristol County District Attorney Press Release A 59-year-old Fairhaven man died on Sunday, evening, 1/22/23, as a result of a two-vehicle car crash near the intersection of Main and Hedge streets in Fairhaven. The deceased has been identified as George Thatcher. Fairhaven Police received a 911 call regarding the crash at about 7:10 pm Sunday. It… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Am I an orphan? Dear Frankie, Last year my dad walked out. At first, my mom thought he would come back, but he didn’t. We only heard from him when we got a letter from a lawyer saying he was filing for divorce. When my mom realized her marriage was over, she fell apart. I… [Read More]
Hamlin Street bridge update
MassDOT has informed the town of Acushnet that the Hamlin Street bridge replacement project has been delayed. Road work this week will be temporary road repairs in preparation of re-opening Hamlin Street to traffic by the end of the week. Work was set to be done on 1/24 and 1/25, weather permitting. Hamlin Street has… [Read More]
Acushnet may just say “no”
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]
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