Press Release On Saturday, May 14, 50 cyclists of all ages and abilities gathered at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven to celebrate National Bike Month and Bay State Bike Week. Riders chose from three rides of varying lengths: 8, 20 and 40 mile routes. The ride was organized by the Fairhaven Bikeway Committee and the South… [Read More]
Town Meeting zips through warrant
By Beth David Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting (TM) made quick work of appropriating more than $58 million, and going through approximately 50 articles at the annual town meeting on Saturday, 5/7. Unexpectedly, the sale of the Oxford School building did not stir the discussion anticipated because the Selectboard decided, at an early morning meeting before… [Read More]
Acushnet LNG Committee hears from AG, Fusion Center
By Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondent More than 20 residents from surrounding towns, including Fairhaven, Dartmouth and New Bedford attended the Acushnet LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 5/10. The committee heard from Major Christopher Mason of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fusion Center, as well as Attorney Sarah Bresolin of Attorney… [Read More]
NB Voc-Tech teacher among those killed in Taunton rampage
By Beth David Editor A New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher was among those killed in a rampage at the Galleria Mall on Tuesday, 5/10. George Heath, 56, of Taunton, was killed when he intervened in the stabbing of a waitress at Bertucci’s in the mall, saving her life. Seven people were attacked,… [Read More]
ZBA approves dog special permit
By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals, made quick work of its hearings on Tuesday, 5/3. David Dias of 528 Bridge Street received permission for a special permit for an Animal Kennel in a residential district. Mr. Dias, who has lived at the residence for 34 years, said he had three dogs,… [Read More]
Selectboard gets earful on bylaw proposals; picks Lussier for BPW
By Beth David Editor FAIRHAVEN — The Fairhaven Selectboard had a room full of residents at its meeting on Monday, 5/2, for two issues on its agenda. Auto dealers and marina owners turned out in force to discuss the proposed bylaw changes submitted to Town Meeting by the Planning Board. Article 33 would add restrictions… [Read More]
Fairhaven-Acushnet Little League opens season with parade
By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven-Acushnet Little League opened its season with its annual parade on Saturday, 4/30. Team members, coaches, parents and siblings marched down Main Street in Acushnet from St. Francis Xavier School to Pope Park. At the newly renovated Knox Field, the ceremony include a little speech-making, award-giving, the national anthem, opening… [Read More]
Weather holds for Cherry Blossom Festival
By Beth David Editor The rain held off for most of the day during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Fairhaven on Sunday, but the cold spring kept the cherry blossoms themselves from coming out. The cold weather has put the schedule for the blossoms back a couple of weeks, but that did not stop… [Read More]
Town Meeting faces 50 articles, $58 million in spending
By Beth David Editor FAIRHAVEN — Fairhaven Town Meeting members will vote on 50 articles covering about $58.7 million in spending this Saturday, 5/7, at the annual and special town meetings at Hastings Middle School. The FY17 operating budget of $45.4 million includes $21.5 million for the School Department, including the vocational schools. The $19,385,788… [Read More]
Selectboard hears from public on Oxford School Deal
The Fairhaven Selectboard received input and heard concerns at a special meeting on Wednesday, 4/13, from residents regarding the proposal for sale of the Oxford School building. The North Fairhaven Improvement Association, which occupies a town-owned building on the site, had suggested the meeting to be held at its building. However, the Selectboard decided that… [Read More]
