By Beth David, Editor At another meeting that had some eyebrow-raising moments, the Board of Health met on 6/18/20 and ordered all health department employees to be in the office Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. But then, BOH member Mike Ristuccia added that anyone who is medically compromised would not, of course,… [Read More]
How to recall elected officials in Fairhaven and Acushnet
By Beth David, Editor There is a mechanism to recall elected officials that is spelled out in the bylaws of both Fairhaven and Acushnet. The language is clearly based on state law/guidelines as both towns have similar language. In Fairhaven the procedure is spelled out in the “Special Acts” section of the town code, Section A502-4…. [Read More]
Fairhaven Town Hall opens to public with precautions
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Hall is open to walk-in traffic, although some offices are still by appointment only. New signage at town hall asks visitors to keep to social distancing guidelines, and also point visitors to various offices. The pride flag for Lesbian/Gay/ Bisexual/Transgender/Queer pride hangs in the entrance to town hall, which also… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Indoor dining is back…mostly
By Beth David, Editor Indoor dining is back at Massachusetts restaurants as of this week, as the second half of the Phase II reopening continues. Nail salons, and some other personal services businesses have also been allowed to open, but all with restrictions. Restaurants other services, including some retailers have been closed since mid-March to help… [Read More]
Acushnet holds in-person Town Meeting
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet held its annual town meeting on Saturday, 6/20/20, in the usual place and in person, but it was definitely not the usual way. The room was set up for social distancing, with chairs six feet apart, and the warrant was stripped down to the bare minimum, devoid of any controversial subjects…. [Read More]
Black Lives Matter march and protest held in Acushnet
By Beth David, Editor Approximately 100 people marched from the Gifts to Give parking lot in Acushnet, up Slocum Street to the intersection at Parting ways, where they were met by another 50 or so people for a protest and railly. Black speakers spoke to the mostly white crowd, and then opened it up for others… [Read More]
Keith Silvia’s first motion is to block Bob Espindola for chair
By Beth David, Editor In a three+ hour long meeting, the first since the COVID-delayed election on 6/8, newcomer Keith Silvia showed his supporters what he meant by change when he nominated Daniel Freitas for chairperson, instead of Bob Espindola. Traditionally, the person in the third year of his term is voted in as chair. For… [Read More]
Ristuccia blocks Mike Silvia for BOH Chair; Silvia resigns
By Beth David, Editor The day he was passed over for the chair on the Board of Health, Michael Silvia posted on Facebook: “In my over twenty years of involvement in Town government I have never been treated in such a shabby manner.” During the meeting, Mr. Silvia was visibly flummoxed when newcomer Michael Ristuccia nominated… [Read More]
BPW sets beach policies, prices: residents only, passes only
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 6/9, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting such beach capacity this year, as well as the reorganized of the board. The meeting was available to the public via Zoom, and is available on demand at www.fairhaventv.com The board… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: reopenings continue
By Beth David, Editor Mass. Governor Charlie Baker continued to allow more businesses to open this week, including outdoor dining at restaurants and retailers, including malls. The governor also encouraged anyone who has been to a large gathering to get tested. In addition to free pop-up testing sites, individuals may make an appointment for a test… [Read More]
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