By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 2/7 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the location of the new Pickleball Courts and BMX track. The board also discussed beach permits for this upcoming summer. The board first met with Community Preservation Committee member Gary Lavalette about the new Pickleball courts and… [Read More]
February is Black History Month
Third in a series for the month of February February is Black History month, an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans. The 2022 theme is Black Health and Wellness, to explore the legacy of Black scholars in Western medicine and the traditional healing arts. Black History Month began in 1915, by the Association for… [Read More]
Heidi Hacking announces bid for Board of Health
Dear Members of the Fairhaven Community, My name is Heidi Hacking and I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Board of Health. I am a lifelong resident of Fairhaven with more than 30 years of experience as a registered nurse and currently work for Southcoast Hospitals Group as a Risk Manager. I have… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Can Someone Be Too Healthy? Dear Frankie, I’m concerned that my mom is too focused on my health. Once a month, she gives me pills to prevent heartworm and fleas and ticks. I’m OK with that; no one wants to have a heart attack or Lyme Disease. She also gives me a medicine chew once… [Read More]
The Great Annual Holly Tree Feed
By Beth David, Editor Every year the winter Robins descend upon my big holly tree on West Island and feast on the berries. Most years, I’m able to catch it with my camera. It is, however, usually a quick, one-day event, as scores of birds gorge non-stop until all the berries are gone. Sometimes a few… [Read More]
SB to interview one candidate for TA
By Beth David, Editor After the collapse of the process, for a second time, in the search for a Town Administrator in Fairhaven, the Select Board voted to interview just one person for the position. The board had been ready to interview three candidates last week, but then two dropped out. It is the second time… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board race heats up a little more
By Beth David, Editor As of press time this week, the Fairhaven Select Board race had seven people pull papers for the three available seats, with five them returning papers with the required signatures to be on the ballot. The newcomer this week is John Farrell, who currently sits on the Planning Board, with his term… [Read More]
Huntah the COVID dog checks out Acushnet COA
By Beth David, Editor Huntah, the COVID sniffing dog, took a tour of the Acushnet Senior Center after COVID testing on Saturday, 2/5/22. z1The dog ran around the room sniffing, while handler Capt. Paul Douglass of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office, kept an eye on her. Huntah did find a scent at the trash barrel, which… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Searching for Love Dear Frankie, It seems that wherever I go, I see canine couples. On the rare occasion when I’m down, I think about those couples and wish I had a special canine in my life. The options for me to meet anyone are limited. There are a few dogs at the park that… [Read More]
February is Black History Month
Second in a series for the month of February February is Black History month, an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans. The 2022 theme is Black Health and Wellness, to explore the legacy of Black scholars in Western medicine and the traditional healing arts. Black History Month began in 1915, by the Association for… [Read More]
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