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]
Fairhaven Select Board outlines goals and objectives
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board held a marathon meeting to discuss policy goals and objectives on Saturday, 1/22/22. The board identified nine goals, each with a number of objectives to reach the goal. Former Town Administrator Mark Rees, who is now a Special Projects Coordinator for the town, used the 2019 document, the… [Read More]
Selectboard gets names of three TA candidates
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board received the names of the three finalists for Town Administrator at its meeting on 1/24/22. TA Screening Committee chairperson Mark Sylvia presented the names to the board. Mr. Sylvia thanked all the SC committee members, noting that they had to start all over again after two of the… [Read More]
Only two weeks left to request nomination papers in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor Another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring for Fairhaven Select Board. As of press time this week, we had six candidates for the three Fairhaven Select Board seats in the 4/4/22 election. This election will have three seats on the ballot, as it is the election that will expand the… [Read More]
And…the dogs have it
K9 Blue gives lessons at Fairhaven High School Officer Jodoin and K9 Blue were invited to Fairhaven High School for an advisory demonstration. Students interested in a career working with animals learned about working breeds in Law Enforcement and the canine olfactory (The Nose). Students watched K9 Blue demonstrate his skills, and rewarded him with… [Read More]
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