From the Fairhaven BPW We, the five elected Board of Public Works Commissioners in Fairhaven, are writing to respectfully request that residents and Town Meeting members consider changing the position of Tree Warden from an elected position to an appointed position, and bringing the Tree Department under the Board of Public Works umbrella. The Tree… [Read More]
Blizzard dumps 18 inches on Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor This weekend’s storm hit all the markers to be officially declared a blizzard, with the following conditions lasting for more than three hours: falling or blowing snow, sustained winds or frequent gusts of at least 35 MPH, visibility of less than a quarter mile. The snow started falling late on Friday,… [Read More]
Fairhaven TA search stymied again
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s attempt to hire a Town Administrator has been stymied again. The town’s third try at hiring a replacement for former TA Mark Rees, who retired in January, 2021. Since then, Finance Director/ Treasurer/ Collector has been serving as the Interim TA in addition to her other duties. A search last year… [Read More]
Fairhaven BPW meets with Tree Warden, sparks fly
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 1/24, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works briefly discussed the FY23 budgets with the Superintendents of each department. The board also met with the Tree Warden and discussed options for Pickleball court locations. The board first met with Sewer Superintendent Rene Robillard, who said there… [Read More]
Tree Warden: BPW should not merge with Tree Department
Submitted by Don C. Collasius, Fairhaven Tree Warden Trees and the Board of Public Works. I was asked to appear before the BPW on January 25 to discuss the merging of the Tree Department with the BPW. I think this is a bad idea. Please allow me to explain. I had gone before the BPW on… [Read More]
February is Black History Month
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 the Study of Negro Life and History, now… [Read More]
DaCunha’s Dispatch
By Elizabeth DaCunha Happy (Late) New Year!! Since I last wrote in the Neighb News, the winter sports season has begun, and Fairhaven has also introduced a new Culture Club, and a new Social Justice & Teens elective. First off, the Blue Devils Boys Track Team won the conference championship which junior Adin Monroe, a… [Read More]
One week left to request Nomination papers in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor We’re almost there, Folks. The last day to request nomination papers to run for office in Fairhaven’s April election is next Friday, 2/10. Since last week, there have been no additions to the candidate list, but a couple of people have returned papers with the required number of signatures to appear on… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Birthday Presents Dear Frankie, My mom’s birthday is next week, and I can’t think of what to get her for a present. My human siblings are getting her perfume and making a card. My usual birthday gifts for friends are a ball, a bone, or a chew. Whenever I find one, I bring it home… [Read More]
Acushnet hires interim Town Administrator
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard hired James F. Kelley to serve as interim Town Administrator at its meeting on 1/26/22. Mr. Kelley has served as a Town Administrator, a Finance Director, Human Resources Director, and was Vice Chair of the state’s Labor Board. An attorney, has also worked in the state auditor’s office, bureau… [Read More]
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