Monday’s wind storm sent a gust of 57 miles per hour in Acushnet, causing several road closures for downed trees, poles and lines. Fairhaven also had a wind gust of 57 m.p.h. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 2/28/19 issue: 02-28-19 Skyline
SEMLEC warns parents of teens’ 48-hour challenge
Press Release Somerset Police Chief and SEMLEC Search and Rescue Control Chief George M. McNeil and the members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council would like to warn parents about a troubling new online challenge among teens “48-Hour Challenge” where they pretend to go missing for several hours and are awarded “points” for getting… [Read More]
Kickin’ around with the Kool Kids
The Kool Kids program at the Fairhaven Recreation Center gives students in K–5 a fun place to go during school vacations. This February vacation, the program filled up quickly, as spots are limited. So be sure to sign up soon for April vacation. The Rec Center also runs after school programs at the elementary schools…. [Read More]
Fairhaven ZBA still struggling with attendance
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals heard one of two hearings at its meeting on 2/5/19, citing the lack of attendance for continuing the other hearing. ZBA chairperson Peter DeTerra told a representative for 30 Alder Street that the petition would need a unanimous vote because four votes are required for a… [Read More]
Local family needs help when dad gets life-threatening flu
By Beth David, Editor Friends and family of Greg Silver of Westport, who grew up in Fairhaven, are asking for help due to a sudden illness that has landed Mr. Silver in the hospital fighting for his life. Due to complications from the flu, Mr. Silver has been hospitalized for more than two weeks, is unconscious… [Read More]
Two new cooking shows on Fairhaven TV
Press Release The Fairhaven Community Media — Channel 95 recently announced two new cooking shows both starting in February, The Family Table and Cooking with the Grandkids. The Family Table is produced by Fairhaven resident Kathy Melanson, and episodes will be filmed in her home kitchen. She will be sharing recipes that have been in her… [Read More]
Funds for bike path extension awarded
Press Release The Mass. Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and State Representative Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett), House Chair of the Transportation Committee, announced on 2/14/19 a contract was signed for the construction of the second phase of a shared-use path in Mattapoisett. The award of the $7 million contract was made public by Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver… [Read More]
Court: Public can record gov. officials, including police, in secret
ACLU of Mass. Press Release In a victory for two Boston-based activists represented by the ACLU of Mass. and Proskauer Rose LLP, a federal court ruled in December that secret recording of law enforcement officials performing their duties in public is protected by the First Amendment. The ACLU of Mass. filed a lawsuit in June… [Read More]
Selectboard bumps Getty; makes Hayward interim Planning Dir
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 2/11, the Fairhaven Selectboard again bumped the issue of Fairhaven Getty’s license without a vote, despite resistance by Selectboard chair Daniel Freitas. The board was short-handed, with two of three members present, because Charles K. Murphy, Sr. was absent due to the death of his mother last week. … [Read More]
Carter sent to House of Correction
By Beth David, Editor Michelle Carter, 22, the Plainville woman who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the suicide death of Conrad Roy III, reached the end of her options to avoid jail time and started serving her sentence at the Dartmouth House of Corrections on Monday, 2/11/19. Ms. Carter was sentenced to 2.5 years in… [Read More]
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