By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Board of Health chairperson Peter DeTerra received a letter from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health that independently confirms that the wedding held on his property was attended by more than 100 people. “Upon information and belief, this event did occur on August 29, 2020 at this location and was attended… [Read More]
Voters get a jump on voting; election day is Tuesday 11/3
By Beth David, Editor Voters in Fairhaven and Acushnet are getting a jump on things by taking advantage of early voting this year. In person early voting is available until the 10/30. At the Council on Aging in Fairhaven on Monday, 10/26, the booths were almost all busy with voters and a steady stream of people… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: more young people are getting sick
By Beth David, Editor Mass. Governor Charlie Baker said on Tuesday that the ages have “flipped” and more people under the age of 30 are getting the virus than are people over 60. Around 38,000 young people have been diagnosed since March. He said approximately 300 people under the age of 30 are being diagnosed each… [Read More]
Upweller quahogs planted in Senior Cove
This year’s upweller program in Fairhaven can be dubbed a success. The sand-grain sized quahogs acquired two years ago now range from the size of a quarter to a dollar coin. It will take another three years for the quahogs to get big enough to harvest. Last year the quahogs wintered over in mesh bags… [Read More]
NFIA donates pens for voters
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Residents clean up Marsh Island, aka Tin Can Island
By Beth David, Editor A group of residents and concerned citizens led by Russ Wotton decided that enough was enough with the trash at Marsh Island, aka Tin Can Island. They met bright and early on Sunday, 10/11, in the chilly hour around 7:30 a.m., at Riverside Cemetery and walked down to the spot that juts… [Read More]
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YAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Halloween is Saturday, 10/31 By Beth David , Editor Welcome to our 15th annual Halloween Trail. It’s a different year to be sure. I’m sad to say that there are no elaborate walk-through haunts this year due to the COVID-19 risk. But, we still have our regulars, and I think a new one or two…. [Read More]
One week left for Fairhaven Farmers Market
This is it: Last chance for local produce at the Bright Yellow Farm Stand in Fairhaven at 151 Alden Road. The market has been running every Sunday this season 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This Sunday, 10/25, is the last day of the season. There were pumpkins galore, and lots of produce, from lettuces to corn… [Read More]
Selectboard to make deal w/shipyard on lobster basin access
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Selectboard seemed unable to explain to Kevin McLaughlin of Casey Boat Realty on 10/19 why he still had not received a letter from town counsel that was promised to him two weeks ago, which Mr. McLaughlin met with metaphors to express his disappointment and scold the town for… [Read More]
Town Meeting passes $1.4 million turf project without borrowing
By Beth David, Editor You just never know what Town Meeting will do. Fairhaven’s Special Town Meeting, held remotely on 10/20/20, got bogged down early on with an article that should have been an easy housekeeping type issue. Then, it a bit of a twist, an article to replace the high school football field with turf,… [Read More]
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