By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced on Tuesday, 4/21, that schools in the state will remain closed for the rest of the school year. The order also extends the closure of non-emergency child care programs. Only programs that serve the children of first responders, medical personnel, and essential workers will remain open. Gov…. [Read More]
Fairhaven residents encouraged to sign up for new alert system
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard received a presentation from the Fire Department on 4/13/20, to explain the new communication system, RAVE, which allows residents to opt in for a variety of alerts the town might send out for emergencies. The system is more sophisticated than the well-known reverse 911 systems. RAVE allows residents to… [Read More]
Fairhaven & Mattapoisett knock down four-acre brush fire
From the Fairhaven Fire Department Facebook Page At 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, 4/19/20, Fairhaven firefighters fought a four-acre brush fire in the area of the bike path at Egypt Lane. Mutual aid from Mattapoisett was requested, as the fire was pushed rapidly east by the wind through marsh grass and woods. The fire was contained… [Read More]
Earth Day celebrates 50 years
By Beth David, Editor Earth Day is 50 years old this year, and it will be digital. Wednesday, 4/22, is the official date of Earth Day, but activities that support the natural earth will be happening all week. This year’s theme is climate action. “The enormous challenge — but also the vast opportunities — of action… [Read More]
Fairhaven Fire Department welcomes new grad
Press Release State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director David C. Evans announced the completion of the 281st class of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s fifty-day Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program on March 20, 2020. “This is the first class to graduate in these uncertain times with the entire nation facing a pandemic,” said… [Read More]
Acushnet shares the bounty
Press Release The Acushnet public safety departments received a significant donation and promptly paid it forward! The town received two barrels containing fifty-five gallons of hand sanitizer each. The much needed hand sanitizer will be used by Acushnet’s Fire, Police and Public Works departments. Acushnet resident and former member of the Board of Selectmen, David… [Read More]
Sewer workers deserve thanks and praise
Submitted by Linda L Schick, PQE, Fairhaven Sewer Superintendent We are living through unprecedented times that no one can truly understand. The country has essentially shut down, people are out of work, children are not going to school, and we look at each other and ourselves, wondering if we are carrying or catching a virus that… [Read More]
Streaming central: Acorn TV
By Rob Gonsalves, Special to the Neighb News Do you have a Millicent Library card? If so, you can now sign up for Acorn TV. Once you’ve registered with your library barcode number, you’re free to browse Acorn’s selections. Best of all, if you have supported devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, or Chromecast, you… [Read More]
Easter meals help on a variety of levels
By Beth David, Editor It was supposed to be a big secret, the name of the anonymous donor who bought 100 Easter dinners from Mac’s Soda Bar to be delivered to seniors by the Council On Aging in Fairhaven on Sunday. But, then, COA Director Anne Silvia told the Selectboard that she got permission to spill… [Read More]
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update: 36 Fairhaven cases
By Beth David, Editor As of press time, Fairhaven had a total of 36 COVID-19 cases, with 11 active cases being followed by the public health nurse; and two COVID-19 related deaths. Acushnet had 16 confirmed cases. In a briefing on Tuesday, 4/14, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker outlined the state’s efforts to increase hospital beds by… [Read More]
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