By Beth David, Editor Longtime Acushnet Selectboard member Kevin Gaspar managed to hold onto his seat, just barely, against a strong challenge by Marc Cenerizio, who currently holds a number of committee positions in Acushnet, including the elected Planning Board and that board’s appointee on the Community Preservation Committee. The 13-vote win for the incumbent was… [Read More]
Town Meeting hands the gavel to Cindy Francis
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard honored the town’s long time Town Moderator, Bob Francis, who served for more than 30 years in that role, by giving his wife Cindy a plaque and miniature gavel during Town Meeting on 5/10/21. Current Town Moderator Roger Cabral also used for the first time a podium created in… [Read More]
New tree warden celebrates Arbor Day by planting 12 trees
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s new Tree Warden, Don C. Collasius, has kicked off his term by planting 12 trees to celebrate Arbor Day. On Friday, 5/7, Mr. Collasius and a crew of Eversource and public works employees planted three different types of trees on Laurel Street near Our Lady’s Haven, and at Cooke Park. Mr…. [Read More]
Selectboard sets recall election for 7/26
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondence Fairhaven voters will have to wait until July 26 for a recall election after Selectboard member Keith Silvia insisted that the town clerk and her staff would be unable to manage an election in less time. Selectboard Chairperson Daniel Freitas left the room during the 5/10 meeting while Mr. Silvia and… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting overrides FinCom on Schools
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting passed a $32+ million budget plus some capital spending items on Monday, 5/10/21, albeit with some rather heated discussions on some items. The most passionate discussion surrounded the school budget. The district asked for a 2.6% increase from last year for a total of $15,460,066. But the Finance Committee… [Read More]
Candidate statement: Acushnet Selectboard
Marc Cenerizio My name is Marc Cenerizio, and I am a candidate for Selectman in Acushnet in 2021. I have lived here for 37 years with my family. I currently serve as Chairman of the Board of Assessors, Chairman of the Planning Board, and serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Community… [Read More]
BPW reorganizes board, with little change
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 5/3 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works reorganized, and also discussed the new Sewer Superintendent and plans for interviewing for the Assistant Sewer Superintendent. BPW Chairperson Brian Wotton was absent from the meeting. Vice-Chairperson Robert “Hoppy” Hobson chaired the meeting. The board reorganized, voting for… [Read More]
Obituary: Hilda (Correia) Jasinski
Hilda (Correia) Jasinski June 14, 1922–April 21, 2021 (age 98) This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118.24 Hilda Correia Jasinski, 98, was born to eternal life surrounded by her children on Wednesday, April 21st at Alden Court Nursing Home of Fairhaven on the feast… [Read More]
Dear Frankie 5/13/21
Separation Anxiety Dear Frankie, I was adopted during Covid when I was two months old. For the first six months of my life, my human siblings and parents were always home. It never crossed my mind that we wouldn’t always live like that. The first clue I got that life was going to change was… [Read More]
VOTE in Acushnet
Acushnet’s annual election is this Saturday, 5/15, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. All precincts vote at the Acushnet Elementary School, 708 Middle Road. There is one contested race on the ballot. Marc F. Cenerizio, who is the chairperson of the Planning Commission, is challenging long time incumbent Kevin Gaspar, Sr. All other seats are uncontested, and… [Read More]
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