By Beth David, Editor The Neighb News made a number of critical errors in last week’s story, John Cooke history lesson does not settle burial question. (Please see Editor’s letter on page 2.) In the most glaring error, the article mis-characterizes the importance of a photograph shown by local lecturer and local historian Christopher Richard. The… [Read More]
Selectboard holds off on Town Clerk vote
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held off on voting whether or not to support a Town Meeting (TM) article that recommends switching the Town Clerk position from elected to appointed. At its meeting on Monday, 3/26, the board heard from the Town Clerk Study Committee and members of the public on the proposed change…. [Read More]
Kids don’t let the dark scare them for flashlight egg hunt
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Recreation Center hosted 76 children and their adults fot the 15th annual Flashlight Egg Hunt. The cold weather forced the event indoors this year, with children and parents scouring the gym floor for numbered eggs that corresponded with their registration numbers. The event also included pictures with the Easter Bunny… [Read More]
Towns vote on Monday, 4/2/18
Fairhaven voters will vote for local offices on Monday, 4/2. The Board of Public Works has three candidates for two seats. Incumbents Robert “Hoppy” Hobson and Keith Silvia, and newcomer Albert Martin. The Board of Health has two people vying for one open seat: former Selectboard member Michael Silvia and Commissioner of Trust Funds member… [Read More]
Candidate statements: Fairhaven & Acushnet
Bob Espindola Fairhaven Selectboard I have really enjoyed serving as your Selectman over the past six years and I am looking forward to another three year term. Three years ago I spoke about the critical time the Town was about to go through, in selecting our first ever Town Administrator to lead us through a… [Read More]
Wood School Wonderings
By Beth David, Editor Students at the Leroy L. Wood Elementary School continue to wonder about the world around them. Then they are taking those wonderings to learn about the things that made them wonder. It is an “inquiry based approach to learning,” that gets students engaged and excited about learning, according to principal Amy Hartley-Matteson…. [Read More]
Ravens take up residence at gothic UU church
By Jim Anderson, Special to the Neighb News Residents of Fairhaven, especially those living near the Unitarian Memorial Church on Green Street, have been hearing strange, raucous ‘Ronnnkkk’ sounds from slightly menacing large black birds. At least one pair of ravens, far from their usual Appalachian mountain haunts, have been visiting for several weeks. Now, however,… [Read More]
OBRIGADO! Officials from Fairhaven and Lagoa Sister City sign agreement
By Beth David, Editor Thank-you, thank-you, obrigado and obrigado, rang out in the banquet room at Fairhaven Town Hall as Selectboard members and officials from the town’s newest sister city, Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, met to sign the Friendship Pact, exchange small gifts, and enjoy pastries and refreshments on Monday, 3/19. The group also included representatives… [Read More]
John Cooke history lesson does not settle burial question
By Beth David, Editor Christoper Richard never pretended he could end the controversy about where John Cooke is buried. He has plenty of material to debunk the theory that John Cooke was buried at Cooke Memorial Park, he even tracked down when the rumor started. But he also admits that no one knows where he is… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: Fairhaven Board of Health
Barbara Acksen I am Dr. Barbara Acksen, candidate for the Board of Health. I previously served on the Board and found the work compelling, and wish to serve once again. As a healthcare professional for over 40 years, I am passionate and committed to the important work of the Board to safeguard the town’s health… [Read More]
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