YAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Halloween is Saturday, 10/31 By Beth David , Editor Welcome to our 15th annual Halloween Trail. It’s a different year to be sure. I’m sad to say that there are no elaborate walk-through haunts this year due to the COVID-19 risk. But, we still have our regulars, and I think a new one or two…. [Read More]
One week left for Fairhaven Farmers Market
This is it: Last chance for local produce at the Bright Yellow Farm Stand in Fairhaven at 151 Alden Road. The market has been running every Sunday this season 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This Sunday, 10/25, is the last day of the season. There were pumpkins galore, and lots of produce, from lettuces to corn… [Read More]
Selectboard to make deal w/shipyard on lobster basin access
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Selectboard seemed unable to explain to Kevin McLaughlin of Casey Boat Realty on 10/19 why he still had not received a letter from town counsel that was promised to him two weeks ago, which Mr. McLaughlin met with metaphors to express his disappointment and scold the town for… [Read More]
Town Meeting passes $1.4 million turf project without borrowing
By Beth David, Editor You just never know what Town Meeting will do. Fairhaven’s Special Town Meeting, held remotely on 10/20/20, got bogged down early on with an article that should have been an easy housekeeping type issue. Then, it a bit of a twist, an article to replace the high school football field with turf,… [Read More]
Millicent has new Library Director
Press Release The Millicent Library Board of Trustees has announced the retirement of longtime Library Director Carolyn Longworth and the appointment of her successor. Kyle DeCicco-Carey of Mattapoisett took up the post on 10/19/20. “Carolyn has devoted herself to the Millicent Library for 43 years. While we wish her all the best as she transitions… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: More communities move into red zone
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven also moved into the red zone last week, joining Acushnet, New Bedford and Dartmouth as more COVID-19 cases were confirmed. The state updates its community level data on Wednesdays. As of 10/14, Fairhaven had 297 total cases, with 22 of those in the past two weeks, and a positivity rate of… [Read More]
Early voting makes town clerk offices “crazy busy”
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Early voter turnout has turned the Town Clerk’s Offices in both Fairhaven and Acushnet into virtual ground zeros for democracy during the age of COVID-19. Acushnet Town Clerk Pamela Labonte on 10/20 summarized the experience in two words: “Crazy busy.” Early voting in Acushnet began on Saturday, 10/17 and went… [Read More]
Acushnet offers free testing for town residents
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire Department and emergency officials tested 157 people for COVID-19 at a free testing event on Saturday, 10/10/20. Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher said he was “pleasantly surprised by the turnout.” About 30 cars were in line before testing even began. The weather in the 60’s with a bit of a… [Read More]
Selectboard chooses firm for TA search
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The search for the next Fairhaven town administrator is officially on now that the selectboard chose Community Paradigm Associates, LLC as the search consultant at the 10/5/20 Selectboard meeting. Bernie Lynch, a municipal employee recruiter, will assist the town in soliciting interest in the position and then help narrow the… [Read More]
Fairhaven Town Meeting to tackle 29 articles
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven’s October 20 Special Town Meeting Warrant has been posted and sent to the printers, albeit a few days before the Fairhaven Finance Committee was able to vote on its recommendations on some of the articles. Nonetheless, only 29 of the 34 articles will be considered after the Selectboard already… [Read More]
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