By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is urging people to stay home for Thanksgiving and avoid the usual day-long feasts with extended family that are a hallmark of the holiday. Data show that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases is being driven by small gatherings. The cooler weather is keeping people indoors, which is… [Read More]
Manny Sylvia remembered, flag retired
By Beth David, Editor In a last and final tribute to WWII veteran Manny Sylvia, a group of veterans and friends gathered together on 11/11/20 to read from his service record and burn his casket flag and service records at the Charles F. Albaugh Memorial Flagpole at the Main Street/195 overpass in Fairhaven. Mr. Sylvia served… [Read More]
Freitas appoints himself to TA screening committee
By Jean Perry Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven’s next town administrator will be found with the help of a professional hiring consultant and a search committee tasked with narrowing the field of candidates down to a few finalists. With so many stakeholders affected by the outcome of naming a new top dog at Town Hall, Community… [Read More]
Seven member TA screening committee includes six men
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven Selectboard Chairperson Daniel Freitas’s absence from the board’s 11/16 meeting led to the tabling of a slew of discussion and action items and Vice-Chairperson Bob Espindola struggling to find productive ways to pass the time in between scheduled public hearings. Mr. Espindola and Selectboard member Keith Silvia both appointed… [Read More]
Residents protest Board of Health meeting, police respond
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent A group of citizens converged at the steps of Fairhaven Town Hall Wednesday afternoon, 11/16, with the intent to make their presence known. “Hey, hey! Ho, ho!” they shouted. “This Board of Health has got to go!” What do they want? “A recall!” And when do they want it? “Now!”… [Read More]
Board of Health meeting disrupted by protester
By Beth David, Editor A group of about a dozen protested outside of Town Hall before the Fairhaven Board of Health meeting on Monday, 11/16/20, and one made it into the building. Diane Hahn organized the protest calling for a recall of BOH chairperson Peter DeTerra board member Michael Ristuccia. The group is also asking for… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Fairhaven, Acushnet in the yellow
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven and Acushnet are designated yellow, instead of red, on the state’s list of municipalities. It’s not that the numbers changed much in either town, but the state changed its metrics a bit. An outbreak of COVID-19 cases at Alden Court in October, reportedly contributed to Fairhaven’s numbers being higher in early… [Read More]
Taking down the Big Flag
Fairhaven alumni and Fairhaven Lions Club members routinely fly the “big flag” at Fairhaven High School on most holidays, and this Veterans Day was no exception. The flagpole at the high school is the only one high enough to accommodate the50x30-foot flag. They usually raise the flag at about 8 a.m. and take it down… [Read More]
Fairhaven Lions Say Thank You to Veterans
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Fairhaven honors veterans, but without annual parade
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The new “normal” this pandemic imposed upon us has permeated our everyday life with hardship, inconvenience, tedium — adversity in every sense of the word. For our veterans, past or present, whether they have served in times of combat or relative peace, adversity is the “normal” experience in every sense of… [Read More]
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