By Beth David, Editor Pack and Troop 52 Fairhaven filled a truck with nonperishable food items for the Shepherd’s Pantry earlier this month. On 11/14, the Scouts adapted their annual “Scouting for Food” program due to the pandemic. Instead of going door to door, the Scouts made camp in the parking lot at St. Mary’s Church… [Read More]
WI Red Hatters help local family
By Beth David, Editor It’s a small group, but with a big heart. The West Island Red Hat Society, a group of a dozen or so older women who wear red hats and socialize at least once a month, managed to collect $1,100 for a local family in need this holiday season. “I’m amazed,” said Cathi… [Read More]
Shopping with the Neighb News
A decidedly biased piece by Beth David, Editor It’s time for one our favorite annual stories: Shopping with the Neighb News! Here, you will learn how you can find gifts for everyone on your list, a few things for yourself, and spend some fun time exploring all that Neighb News advertisers have to offer . After… [Read More]
Selectboard finalizes TA screening Comm; disbands wellness
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent After realizing that not one woman had been appointed to the town administrator search screening committee, the Fairhaven Selectboard on 11/19 appointed a female Town Hall employee as the seventh and final member. Selectboard member Bob Espindola said he had received feedback earlier in the day that the committee had… [Read More]
BPW discusses water meter tampering
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Board of Public Works on 11/16 hired a new Heavy Motor Equipment Operator for the Highway Department, discussed winter recycling center hours, new asphalt at Livesey Skate Park, and enacting new fines for water meter tampering. With the new mask mandate in place all people in attendance to… [Read More]
Fairhaven offers free COVID testing to residents
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department and the Fairhaven Health Department offered free COVID19 testing to residents, just in time for Thanksgiving. The town held several testing clinics this week. On Monday, 11/16, town employees were offered testing at the Fairhaven Recreation Center, and walk-ins were also taken. Deputy Fire Chief Todd Correia said… [Read More]
Obscene graffiti defiles baseball concession stand on Shaw Rd
By Beth David, Editor A vandal, or vandals have defiled the walls of the concession stand at the baseball fields on Shaw Road in Fairhaven. They also entered the building and sprayed fire suppressant. The vandal(s) sprayed graffiti, including some obscene images, sketches of various images, and the word “Typo” that seems to be the signature,… [Read More]
Vandalized Lovegrove bench replaced
By Beth David, Editor The Matthew Lovegrove memorial bench that was heartlessly vandalized has been replaced. The bench offers a tranquil seat a the fishing pier in Little Bay off the bike path extension. It looks out to Little Bay at a spot that is great for teaching kids to fish. The bench was destroyed by… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Stay home for Thanksgiving
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is urging people to stay home for Thanksgiving and avoid the usual day-long feasts with extended family that are a hallmark of the holiday. Data show that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases is being driven by small gatherings. The cooler weather is keeping people indoors, which is… [Read More]
Manny Sylvia remembered, flag retired
By Beth David, Editor In a last and final tribute to WWII veteran Manny Sylvia, a group of veterans and friends gathered together on 11/11/20 to read from his service record and burn his casket flag and service records at the Charles F. Albaugh Memorial Flagpole at the Main Street/195 overpass in Fairhaven. Mr. Sylvia served… [Read More]
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