By Jean Perry, Special to the Neighb News The “drive-through” graduation ceremony preceded by an unprecedented school semester of online learning from home was certainly unconventional, but as Fairhaven Class of 2020 Valedictorian Olivia Maciel pointed out in her prepared speech: “We’re probably the only graduating class in recent history that’s going to have a story… [Read More]
Grad Speech: Salutatorian congratulates the FHS class of 2020
By Emelia Dube, Fairhaven High School Salutatorian Good afternoon family, friends, faculty members, and of course, graduates. I am Emelia Dube, and I’d like to start off by thanking those who have offered their advice, instruction, and support these past few years. I would like to say a special thank you to the Fairhaven School Committee,… [Read More]
Fairhaven police take a knee with protesters
By Beth David, Editor The Black Lives Matter protests causing upheaval in cities across the country have not ignored this area. But, so far, local protests have been peaceful. A group protesting against police brutality in response to the death of George Floyd, made its way to Fairhaven on Monday, 6/1. The group of about 60… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Phase 2 next week
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said this week that businesses on the “Phase 2” list, slated to reopen on 6/8, can begin preparations inside their stores to open in the next phase. Workers will be allowed in to prepare businesses and get them ready for the many changes necessary for the phased reopening…. [Read More]
Remembering on Memorial Day, without a parade
By Beth David, Editor The parade had to be canceled, but that does not mean that the ceremony and rituals of remembering the fallen had to be canceled. The Town of Fairhaven still placed flags on the graves of veterans at town cemeteries, raised the big flag at the high school, and held a ceremony. The… [Read More]
Towns hope to open to public soon
By Beth David, Editor Town employees in both Acushnet and Fairhaven have been working partly from home and partly on site during the COVID-19 restrictions. Both town halls are closed to the public, but all departments are serving the public as well as they can. ‘We’re open for business, but unfortunately closed to the public,” said… [Read More]
Hair salons are open, but it’s a different experience
By Beth David, Editor Rose Dutra’s Hair Biz in Fairhaven is just about ready to celebrate 40 years in business. But there won’t be any big get-togethers, thanks to COVID-19 and the resulting restrictions. The business has, however, been allowed to re-open and she’s hopeful that it will be open for the June milestone. The business… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School graduation will be a procession
By Beth David, Editor Line the route to show your support Fairhaven High School will not hold its regular graduation ceremony on Sunday due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Instead, seniors and their family members will join a procession of cars from Acushnet to the high school where graduates will receive their diplomas. On Sunday, 5/31, at 10… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Hair salons, churches are now open in Mass.
By Beth David, Editor The phased re-opening of businesses in Massachusetts is underway, with houses of worship, hair salons, barbershops and pet groomers allowed to open this week. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced guidelines for those businesses to re-open last week. This week, on Tuesday, 5/26/20, he announced that The Boston Hope Medical Center, a field… [Read More]
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