Press Release Despite enduring statewide restrictions surrounding COVID-19, Fairhaven High School drama club students developed and now prepare to release a virtual performance, Ghost Light Theater. Senior Charlie Fernandes performs Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812’s “Dust and Ashes” during Ghost Light Theater. In March of 2020, COVID-19 canceled Fairhaven’s performance of Little… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Smelly Hair? Dear Frankie, How would our Moms like it if they went to the hairdresser and had their hair washed with dog shampoo and sprayed with dog hairspray? I bet they wouldn’t. It really upsets me how far humans take the idea that we are children dressed up in dog clothing. Or, however, that… [Read More]
Dacunha’s Dispatch 5-20-21
By Elizabeth DaCunha The Fall II season has just ended, so you know what that means… Spring sports season!!! Even with COVID, students that I’ve talked to are most definitely excited to be able to play this season as it was missed last year during the height of the pandemic. Starting up this week, students… [Read More]
COVID update: Most restrictions to be lifted on 5/29
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced on Monday, 5/17, the Commonwealth is on track to meet the goal of vaccinating 4.1 million residents by the first week of June and all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted. The Commonwealth’s face covering order will also be rescinded on May 29. The Department of Public… [Read More]
Incumbent Gaspar squeaks by in Acushnet Selectboard race
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]
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