By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Selectboard on 11/2 allowed Robert “Hoppy” Hobson time to comment and question the board about its apparent readiness to grant Kevin McLaughlin of Casey Boat Realty, LLC use of a town-owned boat basin at Union Wharf that has for decades been made available to commercial lobster boats. Mr…. [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Big surge may require field hospitals
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts is preparing to open field hospitals to take care of an influx of COVID-19 patients. Governor Charlie Baker said on Tuesday that Mass. hospitals are preparing to add 400 intensive care beds by switching acute care beds to ICU, to treat COVID patients. Even that will probably not be enough, so… [Read More]
BPW raises recycling permit fees
Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 11/02/20 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed 2021 recycling center permit costs, and the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in town spurring the possibility of rotating town employees in groups again. During the BPW’s latest meeting board members Marcus Ferro and Cameron Durant attended the… [Read More]
Old horse chestnut tree taken down at UU church
By Beth David, Editor Nothing lasts forever, especially living things. And so, the center of town must say “good bye” to the old horse chestnut tree that was on the grounds of the Unitarian church on the southeast side. According to a message sent to the congregation, the inside of the trunk has hollowed out, making… [Read More]
Earthquake shakes up the region
By Beth David, Editor An earthquake shook the region on Sunday, 11/8, and shook up residents as well, We’re not accustomed to earthquakes in these parts and it was a pretty good shake that rumbled through, starting in the waters off Mishaum Point in Dartmouth, and traveling beyond our coverage area. The initial reports put the… [Read More]
Fairhaven Lions spruce up grounds at Academy Building
The temperature was in the mid-60s last Friday, 11/6, a great day to do some yard work. So the Fairhaven Lions Club members spruced up the grounds at the Academy building, which houses the Fairhaven Visitors Center and the Historical Society’s museum. The work was originally scheduled for last week, but temperatures were in the… [Read More]
Spooky pets join the fun at the animal shelter
The Fairhaven Animal Shelter held a trick-or-treat event on Saturday, 10/31/20, from noon to 2 p.m. More than 200 people and pets showed up for treats and fun. The Wicked Witch of Fairhaven made an appearance, and treats were available for all the children, two-legged and four-legged alike. Children were also able to pet the… [Read More]
Selectboard chair Dan Freitas walks out of meeting
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven Selectboard Chairperson Daniel Freitas let out a loud exhale as he stood up from the conference table during the 11/2 Selectboard meeting. “I gotta leave,” he said, picking up his bag and grabbing his coat from the back of his chair. “I’m sorry,” he said and then breathed out… [Read More]
BPW discusses member responsibilities/authority
Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 10/19 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works met with attorney Jaime Kenny about BPW members’ rules and regulations they should follow. Ms. Kenny joined the BPW meeting via Zoom and introduced herself to the board stating that she is an attorney for many towns and is… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Fairhaven drops back to Phase 3, Step 1
By Beth David, Editor As of Monday, 11/2, Fairhaven dropped back a notch in the reopening trajectory, due to the town being in the red on the state’s map. The town is now in Phase 3, Step 1, instead of Step 2. The red designation is higher risk, and Mass. Governor Charlie Baker ordered that any… [Read More]
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