By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 10/26/21, the Acushnet Selectboard discussed the retirement of the Treasurer/Collector Catherine Muller, finalized the plan for the assessment center for the Fire Department, and briefly discussed meeting with a consulting company about ARPA money. Chairperson David Desroches started the meeting by announcing the retirement of… [Read More]
Horribles Parade includes adorables
By Beth David, Editor The Norrh Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Halloween Horribles Parade drew hundreds to North Fairhaven. The group marched down Main Street from Benoit Square to the parking lot at St. Mary’s Church where costumes were judged and treats shared. In a statement, the NFIA wrote: “Thank you to all of the volunteers and… [Read More]
Former Fairhaven Schools employee embezzles $100K+
By Beth David, Editor Christine Mitchell, 55, the former Business Office Manager of the Fairhaven Public Schools, pleaded guilty last Tuesday, 10/19/21, to stealing more than $100,000 from the school department. According to a press release from the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office and court documents, Ms. Mitchell stole $89,893 from Student Activities funds and Preschool… [Read More]
Hazardous Waste Day collects from 228 cars
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Household Hazardous Waste Day collected a variety of hazardous chemicals from 228 cars that took advantage of the option to properly dispose of hazardous waste for free on Saturday, 10/23/21 from 8 a.m. to noon. A joint effort of the Health Department/Board of Health and the Board of Public Works, the day… [Read More]
Selectboard chooses Steve Riley for BPW opening
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board had three candidates to choose from to fill an opening on the Board of Public Works, and decided to go with former BPW member Steve Riley, who was also recommended by BPW members. The appointment is only until April, 2022, when it will be on the ballot and… [Read More]
Boil water order lifted
The boil water order for Fairhaven that was put in place on 10/7, has been lifted. The Board of Public Works sent out an alert on 10/23 saying “after satisfying the State’s sampling requirements, the boil water order has been lifted.” An explanation on the website states that the September incident and the October incident… [Read More]
School department dedicates new field with ribbon cutting
The Fairhaven School Department dedicated the new athletic field with a ribbon cutting on Friday, 10/22/21. The $2+ million field uses state-of-the art materials designed to lessen injuries for athletes. The old field at Fairhaven High School washed out and filled with water so often that athletes had to cancel practices and games. The new… [Read More]
BPW discusses Cherrystone Road sewer connections
By Mary Chasse, Neighb New Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 10/18 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works conducted interviews for a Principal Clerk in the Sewer Department, and met with owners of land on Cherrystone Road about tying into sewer. BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado informed that board that current clerk would be retiring in December,… [Read More]
Five-seat Select Board legislation is on governor’s desk
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s bid to change the Select Board from three to five members is very close to being a done deal. The Mass. Senate and House have both passed the legislation necessary to make it happen. On 10/21/21, the Senate passed the bill, according to a statement by Sen. Mark Montigny’s office. Town… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Winter’s Saving Grace Dear Frankie, I usually dread the thought of the weather getting colder. The only saving grace is I don’t have to attend those outside summer cocktail parties with my parents. The parties would be fine if they lasted for an hour. All I need is about an hour to con my parent’s… [Read More]
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