By Beth David, Editor The Bristol County Superior Court issued a preliminary injunction on 12/14/23 to stay the penalties imposed on Rasputin’s Tavern by the Fairhaven Select Board at its 11/20/23 meeting and signed at its 12/4 meeting. Attorney John P. Connell issued a statement on 12/15/23 saying that untl Rasputin’s appeal to the ABCC… [Read More]
Andrew Romano announces run for Fairhaven Select Board
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. [Helen Keller] My name is Andrew Romano, and I’m excited to announce I will be seeking a seat on the Fairhaven Select Board in the 2024 town election. I am a real estate broker, small business owner and life-long Fairhaven resident, committed to making… [Read More]
Obituary: Anna (Mikina) Quintin
Anna Quintin Anna M. (Mikina) Quintin of Fairhaven, MA, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side at Charlton Memorial Hospital on December 26, 2023 at the age of 101. Anna was born on April 10, 1922 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Mary (Gula) and John Mikina. She was the… [Read More]
From the tree warden
By Don C. Collasius, Fairhaven Tree Warden Happy New Year from the Fairhaven Tree Department. I hope the new year is good to you. As the new year is on us, I reflect on what the last year had brought and what this one, I hope, has in store. Our to date tree planting count… [Read More]
Three running for Select Board so far
Nomination papers for all town-wide elected positions and Town Meeting members are available in Fairhaven. Three people have taken out papers for Select Board so far: Cathy Melanson, Andrew Romano, and Andrew Saunders. Candidates seeking to be elected to office need to take out papers from the town clerk’s office and return them with the… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Dear Frankie, How can you tell if someone is a good friend? Lorraine Dear Lorraine, Good friends are available, reliable, honest, and inclusive. They make themselves available when you need them. You can rely on them to be on your side. They are willing to tell you what they think. Sometimes, you may not like… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard approves police contract
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard approved the police union contract at its meeting on 12/19/23. The negotiations have been going on for three years. All three board members said it was a difficult process. SB member David Wojnar was the board’s representative in the negotiations. He presented the package that the union agreed… [Read More]
Matthew Rodriguez and other fallen heroes remembered
By Beth David, Editor Marine LCpl Matthew Rodriguez, 19, was killed in Afghanistan on December 11, 2013, ten years ago. His family struggled this year to find a fitting way to mark the milestone. His mother, Lisa, said she saw an email announcing the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit would be at Gillette Stadium for the… [Read More]
Store owners advocate for rescinding nip ban
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board heard from several liquor store owners at its meeting on 12/4/23, asking the board to delay implementation of the Nip Ban bylaw that goes into effect on 1/1/24. Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison told the board that they do not have the authority to delay the bylaw… [Read More]
Nomination papers available in Fairhaven
Nomination papers for all town-wide elected positions and Town Meeting memmbers are available in Fairhaven. Candidates seeking to be elected to office need to take out papers from the town clerk’s office and return them with the required number of signatures from registered voters. Town-wide offices require 50 signatures; town meeting requires 10 signatures from… [Read More]
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