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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven Town Counsel Thomas Crotty cautioned the Fairhaven Board of Heath about holding an executive session after the board’s 8/10 meeting, saying any discussion about personnel matters involving Health Agent Mary Freire-Kellogg without her present could be “fodder for litigation.” Facing the board are two important matters, said Mr. Crotty:… [Read More]

Press Release FAIRHAVEN — Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department arrested and charged a man who fired a gunshot near two men during an altercation last week. Sean Reilly, 23, of Montgomery, AL, was arrested and charged with Discharging a Firearm Within 500 Feet of a Building, Assault by Means of a… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker paused the Phase III reopening of the state due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases and an increase in the positive test rate to just over 2%.  The Governor also tightened up some of the restrictions that had been loosened. Public gatherings are now capped at 50, not… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Southern New England Brotherhood Ride is only in its third year, and has been hit by the pandemic, just like every other event this year. But that did not stop organizers from holding the event, which honors first responders who paid the ultimate price in the past year in Massachusetts, Connecticut… [Read More]