By Beth David, Editor They only last so long as reliable vehicles. That’s the message that Acushnet Fire Chief Thomas Farland wants to get across to Town Meeting this year. The Fire Department is asking for $475,000 to replace the 1986 tanker truck. It holds 1800 gallons of water and is used regularly. But, it should… [Read More]
The Chic Boutique opens Fairhaven shop
Press Release We are happy to announce the opening of The Chic Boutique, a cute small women’s boutique. We specialize in fun trendy clothing, accessories & unique gifts. We have new items arriving daily. Lots of my customers visit the store weekly and love how there is always something new. Whether you need an outfit… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Retirement Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be Dear Frankie, My father just retired and is driving my mom nuts. My mom is very organized and neat. She’s an everything-in-its-place kind of a gal. On the other hand, my dad is a go-with-the-flow kind of a guy. When my mom starts to make the bed,… [Read More]
Missing woman found alive and safe in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor Ana Huggins, a Fairhaven resident who also owns Fairhaven Wellness on Huttleston Avenue with her husband Brian, was found on Tuesday after being missing for about 30 hours. Mr. Huggins reported his wife missing at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday, telling police that she had left to walk the dog at… [Read More]
Fairhaven budget shortfall down to $450K
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board held a budget meeting on Wednesday 3/1/23, with the Finance Committee, and also held a regular SB meeting on 3/6. At the budget meeting, the two boards received an update from Rich Bienvenue, who is the Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director for the town of Eastham, Mass., and has… [Read More]
BPW discusses recycling center, Cooke Park
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 2/27 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed beautification at Cooke Park and updates on the new recycling center. The board also briefly discussed which roads they would like to see fixed for next year. The board first met with Joe Ingoldsby about the beautification… [Read More]
PJK submits permit application
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Soil Board, which is comprised of the Selectboard members, received the long awaited permit application from PJ Keating for the quarry, which has not been operating for more than a year. The company had argued in court that they did not need a permit because they had been operating on… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: School Committee
Laura Gardner I am a 20 year educator, a parent of two school aged children, and a proud member of the Fairhaven community. I currently serve on the Sustainability Committee and have previously served on the Fairhaven Cultural Council. I am running for school committee because I feel strongly that all kids in Fairhaven deserve an… [Read More]
Pedestrian killed in car addicent
Pedestrian killed in Sconticut Neck Road accident By Beth David, Editor A woman who was hit by a car on Sconticut Neck Road near Manhattan Avenue on Tuesday, 2/28/23, has died. Carolyn Preece, 81, of Fairhaven died on Monday at St. Luke’s Hospital, according to a statement by the the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. No… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The Fight Dear Frankie, On a recent class trip, I got into a fight with Lionel. Before it began, I told him two times to stop, or he’d be sorry. Despite my warnings, he kept teasing me. So, I bit him. Later, I learned that the bus driver said she would return to the doggie daycare… [Read More]
