Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Ristuccia lawsuit muddles case for leasing Rogers School

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Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Select Board and members of the Rogers Re-Use Com­mit­tee were blindsided by the news at he Select Board’s June 9 meeting that regardless of any lease agreement with SMEC or Town Meeting approval to borrow $475,000, nothing can move forward until a judge issues a decision in a pending… [Read More]

BPW hires sewer plant operator

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By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 6/7, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired a Sewer Treatment Operator. The board also introduced the new Sewer Superintendent, and changed the time period that residents can leave their trash bins out on the street. BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado first introduced the new Rene… [Read More]

Town Employee Salaries

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Fairhaven Town Meeting was held on Saturday, 6/12 and Monday, 6/14, so it is time for our annual publish­ing of town em­ployee salaries as they appear in the Fairhaven Finance Commit­tee’s report/Town Warrant. This list has been taken directly from that report. The amounts listed are actual dollars paid to employees from Jan. 1, 2020… [Read More]

DaCunha’s Dispatch 6/17/21

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It’s been a couple of weeks since my last column, but I’m back and ready to tell you all about the end of the year events and updates. First off, spring sports that take place outdoors no longer require wearing masks, and there is no limit on spectators, so that’s some progress right there! I… [Read More]

Dear Frankie

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Our kind of people? Dear Frankie,  The other day two new dogs were in the park. I asked Myrtle if she knew who they were? She said someone said they were thoroughbred show dogs. They looked friendly enough, so I went over and introduced myself. I said, “Hi, my name is Mitzi.” They smiled at… [Read More]

Acushnet Selectboard discusses roadwork

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By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 6/7 the Acushnet Select Board discussed up­com­ing roadwork, as well as goals and objectives for FY22.  The board first accepted a letter of resignation from John Howcroft from the Finance Committee. Select Board Chairperson David Desroches said Mr. Howcroft has served on the Finance Committee… [Read More]

FHS holds traditional graduation ceremony

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By Beth David, Editor After last year’s drive-through ceremony to hand out diplomas to seniors, this year’s traditional ceremony was a welcome return, albeit with a couple of changes. The ceremony took place on the traditional first Sunday in June, 6/6, but at 11 a.m. instead of 2 p.m. School officials did not exactly give a… [Read More]

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