By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Town Meeting approved the $1.2 million for the high school turf field project back in October, but not through the 2/3 vote required to borrow the money. Instead, School Superintendent Dr. Robert Baldwin made an alternate motion to take the money from free cash, which only needed a majority vote,… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Surge is here, but governor says no closings
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said this week that although the state has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, he has no new closures planned for businesses. He said there are brighter days ahead, in anticipation of at least two vaccines that should be available in the next couple of weeks…. [Read More]
DaCunha’s Dispatches 12/3/20
FAIRHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL: 12/3/20 The year 2020 has been anything but normal: Masks, lockdowns, social distancing. You hear it all from adults complaining about losing money and working from home, but does anybody talk about the effects Covid is having on children these days? If you haven’t heard much about it yet, prepare to get… [Read More]
Sales transaction ends in stabbing
Press Release FAIRHAVEN — Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department is actively investigating a stabbing that occurred Thursday afternoon, 11/26. At approximately 3 p.m., Fairhaven Police were dispatched to the area of Main and Elm streets for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers found a male party bleeding from multiple… [Read More]
Scouting for Food helps local panty
By Beth David, Editor Pack and Troop 52 Fairhaven filled a truck with nonperishable food items for the Shepherd’s Pantry earlier this month. On 11/14, the Scouts adapted their annual “Scouting for Food” program due to the pandemic. Instead of going door to door, the Scouts made camp in the parking lot at St. Mary’s Church… [Read More]
WI Red Hatters help local family
By Beth David, Editor It’s a small group, but with a big heart. The West Island Red Hat Society, a group of a dozen or so older women who wear red hats and socialize at least once a month, managed to collect $1,100 for a local family in need this holiday season. “I’m amazed,” said Cathi… [Read More]
Shopping with the Neighb News
A decidedly biased piece by Beth David, Editor It’s time for one our favorite annual stories: Shopping with the Neighb News! Here, you will learn how you can find gifts for everyone on your list, a few things for yourself, and spend some fun time exploring all that Neighb News advertisers have to offer . After… [Read More]
Selectboard finalizes TA screening Comm; disbands wellness
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent After realizing that not one woman had been appointed to the town administrator search screening committee, the Fairhaven Selectboard on 11/19 appointed a female Town Hall employee as the seventh and final member. Selectboard member Bob Espindola said he had received feedback earlier in the day that the committee had… [Read More]
BPW discusses water meter tampering
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Board of Public Works on 11/16 hired a new Heavy Motor Equipment Operator for the Highway Department, discussed winter recycling center hours, new asphalt at Livesey Skate Park, and enacting new fines for water meter tampering. With the new mask mandate in place all people in attendance to… [Read More]
Fairhaven offers free COVID testing to residents
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department and the Fairhaven Health Department offered free COVID19 testing to residents, just in time for Thanksgiving. The town held several testing clinics this week. On Monday, 11/16, town employees were offered testing at the Fairhaven Recreation Center, and walk-ins were also taken. Deputy Fire Chief Todd Correia said… [Read More]
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