Donald B. Mendell Donald B. Mendell, 93, of Fairhaven, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at home. He was the husband of the late Pauline E. (Lewis) Mendell. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Reginald and Elizabeth (Thomas) Mendell, he had resided in New Bedford before moving to Fairhaven where he lived… [Read More]
Students will be offered back-to-school options
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Some Fairhaven students will return for full-time in-person learning when the school year begins 9/15, but most students will be offered either a hybrid of in-person and virtual learning or the option to go fully remote through a third-party online learning provider. The Fairhaven School Committee voted on 8/12 to… [Read More]
Selectboard differences on display
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Discussion during the 8/17 Fairhaven Selectboard meeting deteriorated as the meeting entered a second hour and Chairperson Daniel Freitas lost his patience during Selectboard member Bob Espindola’s request to wrap up some old business. Mr. Freitas’s and Mr. Espindola’s differences of opinion were consistent throughout the night, with disagreement most… [Read More]
BPW discusses issues at Town Beach
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 8/3 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed issues at Town Beach, and also met with ABC Disposal. The board first met ABC Disposal representatives via Zoom. At the previous BPW meeting, Superintendent Vinnie Furtado said that ABC has been missing pickup areas frequently and… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: State release new interactive map
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts school districts are struggling with how to open schools this fall in a way that is safe for students and staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic (see page 12 for Fairhaven’s plan). Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said that communities with low numbers of new cases should open schools for in-person learning. Most… [Read More]
Early voting available on 8/22 for September 1 primary
By Beth David, Editor Early voting will be available as of this Saturday, 8/22, for the state’s primary election on 9/1. Contested primaries on both the Democratic and Republican sides for US Senator are Joe Kennedy challenging incumbent Edward Markey on the Democratic side. On the Republican side, Shiva Ayyadurai and Kevin O’Connor are vying for… [Read More]
Fairhaven health agent kicked out of town hall
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Health Agent Mary Freire-Kellogg, who has been on medical leave for about a month, was cleared by her doctor to return to work. When she did, she posted a picture of herself on Facebook at her desk, but the perch was short-lived. Within minutes of arriving she was ordered to leave… [Read More]
Acushnet issues cease & desist orders to PJ Keating
By Beth David, Editor The town of Acushnet issued three cease & desist orders to PJ Keating, which should have shut down their operations, including the quarry at their South Main Street facility. However, the company has refused to stop operations, forcing the town to explore further actions against PJK. On August 7, the New Bedford… [Read More]
Marion Fire Dept rescues horse and mule from mud
Press Release Chief Brian Jackvony reports that the Marion Fire Department rescued a horse and mule that were submerged in mud over the weekend. On Sunday, 8/16/20, at approximately 5 p.m., Marion Fire responded to Merrow Farm on Converse Road for a report of a horse and mule stuck in mud. Upon arrival, firefighters found… [Read More]
Mayflower II surprises the locals
The Mayflower II, the full scale replica of the ship that brought European settlers to the New World in 1620, rode out tropical storm Isaias in New Bedford Harbor last week, giving locals a surprise chance to see the ship up close. The Mayflower II stayed in the area for a few days, and on… [Read More]
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