By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 7/12 the Acushnet Selectboard recognized police officer James Costa on is retirement, and recognized Fairhaven High Valedictorian Sean Brown, and Council on Aging Director Heather Sylvia. The Selectboard first announced some resignations. Selectboard Chairperson David Desroches announced the resignation of Ray LeBlanc from the Bylaw… [Read More]
Fairhaven’s got pride
By Beth David, Editor After two of the three Fairhaven Selectboard members voted not to display the LGBTQ pride flag at town hall, and then followed up by rescinding the town’s entire flag policy, a group of citizens decided to take action. Led by Diane Hahn, a well-known activist and agitator, a group organized a pride… [Read More]
Judge dismisses NE Preservation lawsuit
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Select Board on July 12 heard from Town Counsel Tom Crotty via an email stating that the judge presiding over the lawsuit by Zachary Mayo of New England Preservation and Development against the Town has dismissed the developer’s case, ordered Mr. Mayo to pay the Town’s legal expenses, and… [Read More]
BPW grants waiver for Jersey Mike’s
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 6/28 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired for Sewer Department, approved of an ice cream vendor, and met with owners of Jersey Mike’s. The board first met with resident Mike Ristuccia about approval for an ice cream vendor on Town Beach. Mr. Ristuccia said… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: Fairhaven Select Board
Leon Correy Dear Fairhaven, Over the past year we’ve been on a rough road together. We’ve endured a pandemic, a social uprising, an attack on the White House, Selectmen meeting drama and bickering, a recall, and most recently a battle over interdepartmental financial transparency (the football field). It’s been a year like no other. It… [Read More]
Recall election less than two weeks away
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]
Dear Frankie
Making New Friends Dear Frankie, I’m a newcomer to the dog park and don’t know any of the dogs there. I’m shy and don’t have much experience making new friends. At our last house, it wasn’t an issue. Bruce, the dog next door, and I met when we were puppies. From the start, we got… [Read More]
Bikes for All donates 30 bikes
By Beth David, Editor The bike path is for everyone. Even if you don’t have a bike, you can walk. But, using a bicycle is what the path is designed for, so a group of residents set out to make sure everyone in Mattapoisett who wants a bike can get one. In addition to the prohibitive… [Read More]
Powers responds to turf field controversy
Editor’s Note: A controversy around extra spending on the turf field project at Fairhaven High School has emerged. We will write a story for next week’s issue. Meanwhile, a letter to the editor (page 25) directly criticizes Select Board candidate and sitting School Committee member Stasia Powers for her decisions surrounding this issue. Since next… [Read More]
New program demonstrates early American daily life
By Beth David, Editor Did you know that block sugar really came in a huge block? Do you have any idea how early Americans tried to inoculate against smallpox and other disease? How about a demonstration on spinning yarn ? The Fairhaven Office of Tourism will offer these and many more demonstrations during Early American Monday… [Read More]
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