By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 11/15 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works met with Selectboard Chairperson Robert Espindola about a project that could possibly allow the town to have access to town owned internet. The board also discussed changes to the recycling permit fees for next year. Mr. Espindola said… [Read More]
Pirate’s Gold: HHR descendant spills the family secrets
By Beth David, Editor Imagine looking at some old newspaper articles on microfiche, yes, that old, and you see a familiar name implicated in a murder, a family name, a murder eventually ruled a suicide, exonerating your relative in 1935. Naturally, that would make you dig deeper, leading you to find that your rich family, the… [Read More]
Members of ORR-FHS hockey team disciplined for hazing
By Beth David, Editor Some members of the Old Rochester Regional High School/ Fairhaven High School hockey team have been banned from playing for the 2021-2022 season. ORR Superintendent Michael Nelson and Fairhaven Public Schools Superintendent Tara Kohler issued a joint press release on 11/15/21 announcing that an investigation had been completed surrounding accusations of hazing… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Thanksgiving Dear Frankie, Is it the Meal or the Tradition That Counts? This fall a family of turkeys walked throughout the neighborhood every afternoon. I loved seeing them strut and their beautiful shiny feathers. After a while, I was able to tell them apart and gave them each a name. Not all the neighbors felt… [Read More]
PJ Keating corrects reporting
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]
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