The Fairhaven special town election is scheduled for Monday, 7/26 The field is set, with three candidates on the ballot: Leon Corry, Cameron Durant, Stasia Powers. The ballot will have a question asking voters if they want to recall Select Board member Daniel Freitas, with a “yes” or “no” vote. Then voters will be asked… [Read More]
Youngster honors K-9 Kitt
From Acushnet Police Facebook Page posted on 6/21/21: We would like to introduce our newest friend and young hero, Brantley!! Brantley stopped by with these beautiful homemade bracelets to raise money in K-9 Kitt’s honor! Brantley has sold over 270 bracelets and raised over $2000 which will be donated to the Braintree Police Working Dog… [Read More]
No injuries in Acushnet car crash
On Wednesday, 6/16, at 9:30 a.m. Acushnet police and fire responded to a single car crash in the area of 62 Hathaway Road. “The sole occupant was not injured but the pole was,” wrote Acushnet Fire and EMS on its Facebook page. ••• Click here to download the entire 6/24/21 issue: 06-24-21 EarlyAmerican Support local… [Read More]
FHS breaks ground on new turf field
Press Release On Friday, June 11, 2021, Fairhaven Public Schools and Town officials held a brief ceremony to celebrate the beginning of the construction of the new synthetic turf field, FHS Alumni Stadium. Key players in this project, such as the FHS Alumni Association President, Bob Foster, were invited to participate in the ceremony. Other… [Read More]
Town Meeting approves Select Board changes, nixes Rogers deal
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members spent the whole day on Saturday, 6/12, and a couple of hours Monday night getting through 60 articles on the annual TM warrant. In addition to the usual budget and capital spending items, TM voted on a number of bylaws changes, including the addition of a short-term rental… [Read More]
Ristuccia lawsuit muddles case for leasing Rogers School
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
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
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
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
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]
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