By Beth David, Editor It was supposed to be a big secret, the name of the anonymous donor who bought 100 Easter dinners from Mac’s Soda Bar to be delivered to seniors by the Council On Aging in Fairhaven on Sunday. But, then, COA Director Anne Silvia told the Selectboard that she got permission to spill… [Read More]
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update: 36 Fairhaven cases
By Beth David, Editor As of press time, Fairhaven had a total of 36 COVID-19 cases, with 11 active cases being followed by the public health nurse; and two COVID-19 related deaths. Acushnet had 16 confirmed cases. In a briefing on Tuesday, 4/14, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker outlined the state’s efforts to increase hospital beds by… [Read More]
Selectboard: Town Hall closed, but town is open for business
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard, department heads, and the Town Administrator had a message to the public at the Selectboard meeting on Monday, 4/13/20: Town Hall may be closed, but the town is open for business. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic criss, town boards and committees have been meeting and conducting business, using remote… [Read More]
Fairhaven BPW discusses closing beach parking lots
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 4/6 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed hours for the recycling center, the Pasta House grease trap, and closing town beach parking. Due to the COVID-19 state man-dated restrictions the meeting was held at town hall so it could be livestreamed and broadcast on… [Read More]
Getting lobsters right off the boat
By Beth David, Editor The restaurants closed up, so they did not need as much seafood, so the wholesalers did not need as much seafood, so the boat captains had lobster traps filled with product they could not sell; scallopers floated at the docks, instead of chugging out to sea. The ripple effects of the COVID-19… [Read More]
National Guard delivers PPE to Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor The Massachusetts National Guard came to the rescue last week, delivering much needed PPE (personal protective equipment) to the Town of Fairhaven Health Department and Our Lady’s Haven. The shipment of hand sanitizer and spray was on back order from a delivery last month that included masks, gloves and isolation gowns. Fairhaven… [Read More]
New Bedford endorses Help United fund
Press Release In Greater New Bedford, residents are already feeling the impact of COVID-19. Many local businesses have closed or moved to reduced hours, workers are either out of work or struggling to find childcare, and schools have been closed until May. It’s an uncertain time and many are finding themselves in financial situations where… [Read More]
Palms delivered with social distancing
On Palm Sunday, 4/5/20, Fr. Davi Lupo, SSCC and parishioners of St. Mary’s Church in Fairhaven handed out palms and rosary beads, while maintaining social distancing protocols recommended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Churches have not held their traditional masses in person during the emergency measures that have stopped all gatherings of more than 10 people…. [Read More]
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update: Two die in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven has suffered its first official COVID-19 deaths this week. In a press release on Sunday, 4/4, Fairhaven Health Agent Mary Freire-Kellogg said the town was notified by the Massachusetts Department of Health on Sunday. “Both residents were elderly and had advanced medical conditions,” wrote Ms. Freire-Kellogg. “The Town would like to… [Read More]
BPW talks road repair and piping plovers
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its 3/25 meeting the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed a variety of issues, including the annual debate about piping plovers, and the annual struggle against the numbers for road repair (see 4/2/20 issue for more from the 3/25 meeting). The board conceded that there ar lots of potholes… [Read More]
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