By Beth David, Editor PJ Keating is disputing that a recent bylaw change created the industrial district and codified operations at the South Main Street site. The company wrote in an email: “There has been an asphalt plant operating on the property continuously since the 1950’s, including in the current location. The change to the zoning… [Read More]
Fairhaven Veterans Day parade returns
By Beth David, Editor Organizers, veterans, parade watchers, and all comers expressed gratitude for being able to hold the Veterans Day parade last week in Fairhaven, after last year’s parade was canceled due to the pandemic. Emcee George Brownell noted that three parades were missed. “I know that everyone behind me has been happy to march… [Read More]
Acushnet holds Veterans Day ceremony
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet held a Veterans Day ceremony at the town’s Veterans Memorial on 11/11/21. Selectboard Chairperson David Desroches noted that last year’s event was canceled, saying he was glad they could be there. Mr. Desroches said he was humbled to be in the presence of veterans, “Someone who wrote a blank check to… [Read More]
Oxford Residences accepting applications
Applications are now available to enter the lottery for affordable senior housing units at the Oxford School Residences, scheduled to open in the spring of 2022. Apartments at the old Oxford School, 347 Main St., Fairhaven, include on-site parking, on-site management, 24-hour emergency maintenance. Monthly rents are $889 for one bedroom, $1057, 2 BR. Rents… [Read More]
Get in on our annual shopping issue
Highlight your business by advertising in our annual shopping issue. This issue is a keeper. Many of our readers use it to find local companies to patronize for their holiday shopping. We show them the way with a story that names each of our regular advertisers (just order a display ad of any size for… [Read More]
PJK responds to “inaccurate statements” in FNN article
Statement from PJ Keating Company President Your recent article entitled “Complaints about PJ Keating Increase,” released November 10, 2021, contains numerous inaccurate statements that we could have corrected if we had been given the chance to comment prior to publication. Unfortunately, the article left a false impression with readers about our company, which has been operating… [Read More]
DaCunha’s Dispatch
Sports are Back By Elizabeth DaCunha Hello All! DaCunha’s Dispatches is finally back at it in your favorite Neighb News!! Now that Fairhaven High is back to normality for the most part, our student athletes finally have been able to have the Fall sport season they have so desperately missed during COVID times. This edition… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Mom is a Marathon Runner Dear Frankie, My mom is a health nut. Besides the organic food, toothpaste, cotton clothes, and probiotics, she also runs marathons. At least six months before the race, she is out there pounding the pavements regardless of the weather. My motto has always been, “To each his own.” But that… [Read More]
Complaints about PJ Keating increase
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Board of Health met with about 30 neighbors of the PJ Keating Company quarry and asphalt plant on Saturday, 11/6/21, at the Senior Center, and heard about a host of complaints, including dust, odor, and noise that neighbors say have been getting worse. A change in the bylaw governing the… [Read More]
Fairhaven moving along with TA search
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Monday, 11/8/21, the Fairhaven Select Board discussed the Town Administrator search, saying they were on track to interview candidates within the next two to three weeks, and hopefully hire someone who could start as soon as mid-December. The board also announced that the legislation changing the board to… [Read More]
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