By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 3/21 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed a short film to be filmed on West Island Town Beach. The board also discussed repairs to wells on Wolf Island, and adding more memorial benches in town. Both Marcus Ferro and Steve Riley were absent from… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Who Does He Think He Is? Dear Frankie, Billy is a newcomer to the park. Recently, He and I became friends. Several of my friends at the park don’t like him. They think he is loud and rough around the edges. He is, but he is also hysterically funny. He tells better jokes than the comedians… [Read More]
ACO says thanks for surprise donations
From the Fairhaven Animal Control Officer We would like to extend our great appreciation to East Fairhaven elementary school for the pet food and supplies that they gathered and donated to the Fairhaven animal shelter (see 3/24/22 issue). We were unaware of this until a large van pulled up that was literally full of supplies. As… [Read More]
Acushnet raises golf rates, will add staff
By Lori Richard, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard unanimously agreed to increase rates at the Acushnet River Valley Golf Course by $3.00 to offset the rising costs of running a first-rate golf facility. Although the course enjoyed a “perfect season” last year thanks to sunny weather, limited recreational options (due to COVID) for players, and… [Read More]
Hey, where ya going?
Ducks seem to be on their way to board the Steamship Authority’s ferry “Island Home,” docked in Fairhaven at dusk on Tuesday, 3/22/22, as spring tries to break through the last vestiges of winter at the end or March. The area will be facing some wet weather on Thursday, but the weekend should be in… [Read More]
Police nab Fairhaven bank robber, HMS locked down
Press Release FAIRHAVEN — Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department arrested and charged a man following a bank robbery on Wednesday afternoon, 3/16. Konstantin Gladyish, age 24, from Westfield, MA, was charged with: Armed Robbery While Masked Larceny Over $1,200 Larceny from a Building Gladysh also had an active warrant for larceny…. [Read More]
Board of Health briefly addresses conflicts on inspections
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Health spent a few minutes at the end of their 3/16/22 meeting discussing the oddity of one board member’s ability and willingness to fill in as an inspector in a variety of areas. BOH chairperson Mike Ristuccia used the standard item for “any other business” to praise fellow… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: Planning Board
Kevin Grant My name is Kevin Grant and I’m running for a seat on the Planning Board. I grew up in Fall River and lived in New Bedford for years before purchasing a home in Fairhaven with my wife in 2018. I am the East Coast Supply Chain Manager for Revolution Foods, which is based… [Read More]
EFS students help out the animals
By Lori Richard, Neighb News Correspondent Over the past three weeks, members of the East Fairhaven School student in grades 4 and 5 have been collecting dog and cat food, toys, cleaning supplies and more in their Fairhaven Animal Shelter Pet Drive. The students conceived of, organized, and ran the fundraiser, including creating posters and flyers… [Read More]
Golden anniversary for Meals on Wheels in Acushnet
By Lori Richard, Neighb News Correspondent The Meals on Wheels Program is turning 50, and Acushnet Select Board members David Desroches and David Wojnar, Interim Town Administrator Jamie Kelley, state representatives and others were on hand to help celebrate this milestone at the Acushnet Council on Aging on 3/22/2022. Representative Chris Hendricks, State Representative Paul Schmid,… [Read More]
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