By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Community TV, Fairhaven’s public access TV organization, is a finalist in two categories for the 2021 Mass Access Creator Awards. “Hometown Haunts: Halloween 2021” is a finalist in the Production Value category. Fairhaven TV’s fourth annual Haunted Halloween Party with magician Todd Magliacci, is a finalist in the Best Hosting category. … [Read More]
NOAA’s top stories of 2021
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has recapped their top stories from 2021. Visit https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNOAAFISHERIES/bulletins/301f9c4 to find the following stories on NOAA’s website. Top 7 Stories 1. Dive Into Shark Week 2021 Sharks play a key role in food web and help ensure the balance of ocean ecosystems. We conduct research, assess stocks, work with U.S. fishermen, and implement restrictions… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Horrors of Homework Dear Frankie, Sunday nights are becoming a killer at our house. After dinner, mom asks my sibling Billy if he has completed his homework. He typically says it’s almost done. When she asks to see his work, Billy complains that weekends should be about fun and not school work. Billy is the… [Read More]
Acushnet to test only residents after fiasco on South Main St.
By Beth David, Editor After hundreds of cares lined up on South Main Street making it nearly impassable on January 4, the town of Acushnet decided to move its weekly testing to Acushnet Elementary School and will only test Acushnet residents. The previous testing site was the Council on Aging/Senior Center on South Main Street. Fire… [Read More]
The Catholic Church wants your opinions
Press Release The Catholic Church worldwide is undertaking a “fact finding mission” to the extent that has never happened before. This project starts in Rome with the Pope and extends down right to St. Mary’s in Fairhaven. The Catholic Church hierarchy is very interested in what Catholics around the world are thinking about their Church…. [Read More]
The Plunge is BACK!
By Beth David, Editor The annual Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge was back with a splash this year, after cancelling last year due to COVID. Organizers said at least 100 people took the plunge on a balmy 54-degree morning in memory of domestic violence victims. This year’s theme was the circus and plungers were encouraged to… [Read More]
West Islanders hold first Polar Plunge
West Island residents decided to hold their own polar plunge on 1/1/22 at the Causeway Road beach. A small, but hardy group of residents jumped in the water at around noon to greet the new year. ••• Click here to download the entire 1/6/22 issue: 01-06-22 PolarPlunge Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with… [Read More]
Selectboard discusses RFP for Rogers School, sets tax rate
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 12/9/21, the Fairhaven Select Board voted to set the tax rate, keeping the same shift as last year. The shift is the difference between the residential and commercial rates. The FY22 tax rates are $10.22 per $1,000 for residential; $20.39 for commercial properties. Last year’s rates were 11.29… [Read More]
BPW discusses FY 23 budgets
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 12/27 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the budgets for FY23. BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado explained to the board that there was not much on the agenda for that night, so he wanted to go over the budgets even though the superintendents of each… [Read More]
BPW promotes sewer department employee
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 12/13 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works promoted a Sewer Department employee, and also discussed a few items on the Superintendent’s report. BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado introduced sewer department employee Seth Arruda, who was hired a few months ago. Mr. Furtado said when they hired… [Read More]
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