The facade of the former Benny’s building on Route 6 in Fairhaven was torn down last week, beginning construction on dividing the building into three retail spaces. O’Reilly Auto Parts and Family Dollar are going into two of those spaces, the third space has yet to be revealed. The building housed Benny’s for decades, until… [Read More]
PJ Keating reps, Acushnet Soil Board members clash at meeting
By Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondence The Acushnet Soil Board met on 3/4/20 with PJ Keating representatives, Doug Vigneau, Robert Robinson and Andrew Brewer. The soil board members include Chairperson Robert Medeiros, Conservation Commission representative Merilee Kelly, Selectboard representative Roger Cabral, Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher, Department of Public Works Representative Kathy Silva, Planning Board member… [Read More]
FHS makes playoffs for first time in 11 years
From the opening tip-off both teams battled it out on 2/26/20, in a game that featured seven lead changes. Fairhaven High School came out on top, though, beating Norwell to give the Fairhaven High School boys varsity team their first playoff win in 11 years. Unfortunately, they lost to Norton, 57-29, three days later. Photos… [Read More]
Fairhaven stunned at death of Ellie Sylvaria
By Beth David, Editor One of Fairhaven’s most visible figures died suddenly this week, leaving friends and acquaintances alike stunned. Ellie Sylvaria, 53, long time member of the Fairhaven Village Militia, and its Commander, died from an apparent heart attack on Monday. As per his wishes, there will be no wake or funeral. He will be… [Read More]
Selectboard hears budget requests
By Beth David, Editor Department heads made their cases to the Fairhaven Selectboard on Monday, 3/2/20, explaining why their budget requests should be supported. Departments submitted their budget requests earlier this year to Town Administrator Mark Rees He and his budget team, Treasurer Wendy Graves, Town Accountant Anne Carreiro, and Human Resources Director Anne O’Brien, then… [Read More]
BPW discusses road projects
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 2/24 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed roadwork for the 2021 budget, as well as recycling material surplus, and a policy on curbside trash/recycling barrels. The board also met with the engineer of the new grease trap for the Pasta House and reviewed the… [Read More]
DVDevelopments
Welcome to the latest installment of DVDevelopments; make yourself comfortable. As I write this, The Invisible Man has just opened in theaters, and I’m morbidly wondering how packed those theaters are going to be. Does this strike you as a time when you want to sit in a room with a bunch of coughing strangers?… [Read More]
Fairhaven Fire Department responds to oil spill in harbor
Press Release At 7:22 on the morning of 3/1/20 the Fairhaven Fire department received a notification that there was an oil spill in the area of 50 Fort Street, Fairhaven Shipyard. On arrival they encountered a large oil spill of unknown quantity but estimated to be over 200 gallons. The spill predominately located from Fairhaven… [Read More]
Biden takes Fairhaven and Acushnet
Former Vice President Joe Biden stunned the political world on Tuesday when he surged to big wins in the south and pushed out Bernie Sanders for the delegate lead. Delegate-rich California, however, is not done counting votes, but so far Biden is winning there, too. As of press time the delegate count for Democrats stood… [Read More]
Who’s ready for spring?
About 50-60 geese hang out in front of Fairhaven High School on 2/15/20 in the middle of a winter that has seen higher than average temperatures and almost no snow. These specimens look as though they are lined up to head into the building for classes. Photo by Glenn C. Silva. ••• Support… [Read More]
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