By Beth David, Editor The Black Lives Matter protests causing upheaval in cities across the country have not ignored this area. But, so far, local protests have been peaceful. A group protesting against police brutality in response to the death of George Floyd, made its way to Fairhaven on Monday, 6/1.  The group of about 60… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said this week that businesses on the “Phase 2” list, slated to reopen on 6/8, can begin preparations inside their stores to open in the next phase. Workers will be allowed in to prepare businesses and get them ready for the many changes necessary for the phased reopening…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The parade had to be canceled, but that does not mean that the ceremony and rituals of remembering the fallen had to be canceled. The Town of Fairhaven still placed flags on the graves of veterans at town cemeteries, raised the big flag at the high school, and held a ceremony. The… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Town employees in both Acushnet and Fairhaven have been working partly from home and partly on site during the COVID-19 restrictions. Both town halls are closed to the public, but all departments are serving the public as well as they can. ‘We’re open for business, but unfortunately closed to the public,” said… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Rose Dutra’s Hair Biz in Fairhaven is just about ready to celebrate 40 years in business. But there won’t be any big get-togethers, thanks to COVID-19 and the resulting restric­tions. The business has, however, been allowed to re-open and she’s hopeful that it will be open for the June milestone.  The business… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The phased re-opening of busi­nesses in Massachusetts is underway, with houses of worship, hair salons, barbershops and pet groomers allowed to open this week. Massa­chusetts Gover­nor Charlie Baker announced guidelines for those businesses to re-open last week. This week, on Tuesday, 5/26/20, he an­nounced that The Boston Hope Medical Center, a field… [Read More]

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By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced on Monday, 5/18, that certain businesses will be allowed to reopen, but with guidelines in place to maintain social distancing and other measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.  Most businesses, including restaurants, have been closed since March 24. Under Phase 1 of the reopening plan, restaurants… [Read More]