By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Police Department has filed criminal applications for Selectboard chairperson Daniel Freitas, 51, and his 18-year-old daughter, to appear in court after they were allegedly involved in an altercation in a parking lot on Wednesday, 7/1/20. A press release by the Fairhaven PD did not name Mr. Freitas or his daughter… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts has continued to see a decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, prompting Governor Charlie Baker to increasingly allow more businesses to open up, putting Mass. in the third phase of its four-phase approach to re-opening businesses. Restaurants are now able to have indoor seating, although they have strict, reduced occupancy… [Read More]

Fairhaven had to cancel its July 4th parade and activities at Fort Phoenix due to COVID-19 restrictions, but that will not stop the town from celebrating the Independence Day on July 4. The town is creating a video, with a car parade, the raising of the big flag, interviews with town officials and residents. The… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At another meeting that had some eyebrow-raising moments, the Board of Health met on 6/18/20 and ordered all health department employees to be in the office Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. But then, BOH member Mike Ristuccia added that anyone who is medically compromised would not, of course,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor There is a mechanism to recall elected officials that is spelled out in the bylaws of both Fairhaven and Acushnet. The language is clearly based on state law/guidelines as both towns have similar language. In Fairhaven the procedure is spelled out in the “Special Acts” section of the town code, Section A502-4…. [Read More]