By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held a pinning ceremony for Scott Gordon at its meeting on 2/10/20, elevating him to the rank of sergeant. Police chief Michael Myers told the board that Sgt. Gordon has been an excellent patrol officer, and has also excelled as a detective for more than 10 years. The chief… [Read More]
Acushnet holds change of command ceremony for new chief
By Beth David, Editor More than 150 people packed into the Acushnet Senior Center on Sunday, 2/9/20, for a change of command ceremony to welcome new police chief Christopher R. Richmond, and give a fitting send-off to retiring chief Michael G. Alves. So many packed the room, that Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher, the emcee for the… [Read More]
NFIA Santa restored
By Beth David, Editor This Santa Claus climbing in from the chimney is a thing of beauty for all Santa lovers who visit the decorated Benoit Square and North Fairhaven Improvement Association building across the street. The old statue had been showing signs of age, and needed some tender-loving-care. Fiona Marques from Fairhaven High School… [Read More]
Neighb News photographer takes two at NENPA awards Banquet
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Neighborhood News photographer Glenn C. Silva won two awards at the annual banquet of the New England Newspaper and Press Association’s New England Better Newspaper Competition in journalism on Saturday, 2/8/20, at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. NENPA represents more than 450 daily, weekly and specialty newspapers in New England, and… [Read More]
NFIA Santa restored
This Santa Claus climbing in from the chimney is a thing of beauty for all Santa lovers who visit the decorated Benoit Square and North Fairhaven Improvement Association building across the street. The old statue had been showing signs of age, and needed some tender-loving-care. Fiona Marques from Fairhaven High School stepped in and restored the… [Read More]
Free outdoor adventures for school vacation week
Press Release Looking for a way to keep the whole family entertained during February school vacation? We’ve got you covered. You can fill up school vacation week with outdoor activities around Buzzards Bay by attending a Bay Adventure, the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s signature outdoor exploration program series. The Coalition has planned something new and exciting… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard finalizes TA contract
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard voted unanimously to accept the contract negotiated with new Town Administrator Julie Hebert at its meeting on Tuesday. 2/11/20. Ms. Hebert, who served as the town’s finance director for three years, has been serving as acting TA since September first. Ms. Hebert will make $122,000 per year as TA,… [Read More]
Legal Notice_Fhvn ConCom
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fairhaven Conservation Commission Monday, February 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold the following Public Hearings pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 40) and the Code of the Town of Fairhaven Chapter 192, Wetlands: 1. CON 023-119: 333… [Read More]
Fire destroys Jackson’s Variety, a Fairhaven icon
By Beth David, Editor A devasting fire destroyed Jackson’s Variety store, an icon on Sconticut Neck Road in Fairhaven, on Monday, 2/3/20. The 911 call was made around 7:40 a.m. The business has operated as Jackson’s for more than 50 years, and was Buster’s before that. According to Kristina “Tina” Jackson, whose family owns the building… [Read More]
Selectboard okays stop signs on WI; discusses name change
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard, at its meeting on 1/29/20, approved stop signs for West Island unanimously, but was not as supportive of a suggestion that the board officially change its name from “Board of Selectmen,” to “Select Board.”* Ann Richard sent a letter to the board asking that members consider the name change…. [Read More]
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