By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Selectboard discussed the Rogers School project at both its 6/30 and 7/13 meetings, ultimately deciding not to void the Purchase & Sale agreement…yet. At the 6/30 meeting, all three board members voiced their frustration that developer New England Preservation & Development (NEPD) failed to adequately meet the milestone… [Read More]
COVID-19 update
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]
Acushnet officer assaulted responding to July 4 party
Acushnet Police Department Press Release On Saturday, July 4, 2020, at approximately 11:46 p.m., Acushnet Police were dispatched to the area of 21 Nye’s Lane for fireworks being lit off in the area. The first responding officer located the source of the complaint. As the officer was concluding his investigation and speaking with the homeowner, a… [Read More]
Fairhaven to commemorate July 4 with video celebration
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]
Board of Health orders everyone back to work, but…
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]
How to recall elected officials in Fairhaven and Acushnet
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]
Fairhaven Town Hall opens to public with precautions
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Hall is open to walk-in traffic, although some offices are still by appointment only. New signage at town hall asks visitors to keep to social distancing guidelines, and also point visitors to various offices. The pride flag for Lesbian/Gay/ Bisexual/Transgender/Queer pride hangs in the entrance to town hall, which also… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Indoor dining is back…mostly
By Beth David, Editor Indoor dining is back at Massachusetts restaurants as of this week, as the second half of the Phase II reopening continues. Nail salons, and some other personal services businesses have also been allowed to open, but all with restrictions. Restaurants other services, including some retailers have been closed since mid-March to help… [Read More]
Acushnet holds in-person Town Meeting
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet held its annual town meeting on Saturday, 6/20/20, in the usual place and in person, but it was definitely not the usual way. The room was set up for social distancing, with chairs six feet apart, and the warrant was stripped down to the bare minimum, devoid of any controversial subjects…. [Read More]
Black Lives Matter march and protest held in Acushnet
By Beth David, Editor Approximately 100 people marched from the Gifts to Give parking lot in Acushnet, up Slocum Street to the intersection at Parting ways, where they were met by another 50 or so people for a protest and railly. Black speakers spoke to the mostly white crowd, and then opened it up for others… [Read More]
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