By Lori Richard, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard voted unanimously to hire Carla Mourao as the town’s new Assistant Town Treasurer/Collector at its meeting on 3/15/22. She comes to the position with 26 years of experience in the field, including the allocation and management of a $20 million operating budget and financial records for the… [Read More]
Let the games begin
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven election is less than a month away, and the campaigning is in full force. John Farrell dropped out of the rae for Select Board last Wednesday, 3/2, the last day to withdraw. That leaves five candidates are running for the three seats on the ballot for Select Board: incumbent Stasia… [Read More]
Select Board approves $50k for site study
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 2/28, the Fairhaven Select Board approved the use of $50,000 for a feasibility study to use the Bridge Street landfill property for a public safety facility. Former Town Administrator Mark Rees, who is consulting for special projects for the town, said the site is enough to accommodate a… [Read More]
Candidate Statements_Select Board
Leon Correy Dear Fairhaven, Seven months ago I made a promise to you. That promise was no matter what happened you wouldn’t be rid of me. I would be here to serve you in some capacity, no matter the result. I promised to serve you; I promised to support you; I promised to put your… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: Board of Health
Peter DeTerra I’m Peter DeTerra and I’m running for re-election to the Fairhaven Board of Health. A little about me for those of you who don’t know me. I grew up on the family farm in East Fairhaven and married the love of my life Melissa. We have four beautiful children together. I own an… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Dumped for a Dame Dear Frankie, For years, I have been hanging out with my neighbor Brian. He’s a bachelor. He often invited me over when he came home from work and made his dinner. I also stayed with Brian whenever my family went out of town. Last year he started dating a lady named Emily…. [Read More]
Women of NOAA
From NOAA Press Release Materials Each March we celebrate a few of our science center’s women scientists by highlighting them and their work. This year we asked five of our women scientists to share what got them interested in science, why they decided to become scientists, and what advice they have for the next generation… [Read More]
Acushnet ends weekly testing with nostalgia
By Beth David, Editor “Folks, you have defined what it means to be Acushnet strong!” said Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher in his last weekly phone update about COVID on 3/4/22. The town has been conducting weekly testing since September 2020. The last day was 3/5/22. “With fingers crossed, we are standing in the light at… [Read More]
Legal Notice: CDBG Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS March 10, 2022 Town of Fairhaven, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Contact Person: Robert J. Espindola, Environmental Certifying Officer. Telephone: (508) 979-4023 Ext. 2 On or about March 22, 2022 the Town of Fairhaven will submit a request to the Massachusetts Dept. of Housing… [Read More]
Selectboard hires Ellison; swears in new officers
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board voted to hire Angelina “Angie” Lopes Ellison for the Town Administrator position at its meeting on 2/28/22. The board and Ms. Ellison have been negotiating the terms of her contract in executive sessions since her interview on 2/10. Ms. Ellison’s start date is 3/23/22. Her salary will be… [Read More]
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