By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard approved a draft set of rules and regulations for aquaculture operations in Fairhaven, and approved a finance policy, with some changes to how the town has contributed to reserve funds and stabilization funds, at its meeting on Monday, 9/19. The Marine Resources Committee has been working on updating rules… [Read More]
Taylor Seafood has new owner, will focus on oysters
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At their meeting on Thursday, 9/15, the Fairhaven Marine Resources Committee met with Taylor Cultured Seafood Inc. to discuss new owner Jian Sun’s plans for the company, and to discuss the changes to the Aquaculture rules and regulations. Committee Chairperson Frank Coelho invited a representative from Taylor’s to speak about… [Read More]
BPW hires plant operator; discusses Livesey Park problems
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At their meeting on Monday, 9/12, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed a wide range of topics, including the hiring of a Treatment Plant Operator, as well as recent issues at Livesey Park. The board met with Robert Foster of the Fairhaven Tennis Association. He was seeking a Communitiy… [Read More]
Encampment this weekend
Press Release In September 1778, during the Revolutionary War, about 4,000 British soldiers who were landed from 36 transport ships attacked the four villages situated on the Acushnet River. During the raid houses, ships and business places in New Bedford, Acushnet and Fairhaven were ransacked and burned. The fort at Nolscot Point in Fairhaven, now… [Read More]
Both elementary schools trying reading-only homework policy
By Beth David, Editor Both the LL Wood School and East Fairhaven School have changed their homework policies to focus on inspiring a love of reading. Instead of the usual written pages turned in the next day students need to read 80 minutes a week. Wood School principal Amy Hartley-Matteson said the leadership team did hours… [Read More]
FHS students nominated for three film awards
Press Release On September 12, 2016, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominees of this year’s National Student Production Awards (informally known as Student Emmy Awards). Fairhaven High School received the prestigious honor of being recognized with three national nominations in three different categories. These students were awarded five New England… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard gets LNG update
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard heard from Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher, who is also the chairperson of the Liquefied Natural Gas Committee, about the progress on the proposed expansion of the LNG facility on Peckham Road. Access Northeast, a project proposed by Eversource, National Grid and Spectra Energy, will seek to construct two 3.4… [Read More]
CPC Applications Available
The Fairhaven Community Preservation Committee is accepting applications for the 2017 funding round. The 2017 Community Preservation Plan, Submission Guidelines and Application Forms are available on the Town’s Web Site at www.fairhaven-ma.gov; click on the Community Preservation Committee’s page. Activities that can be funded are: Acquisition, creation and preservation of Open Space; Creation, preservation and… [Read More]
Cooke Park is site of Serve-A-Thon work, Pilgrim ride
As part of the Salvation Army’s Serve-A-Thon, 11 cyclers traveled and finished a round trip ride from Cooke Park in Fairhaven to the Mayflower Pier in Plymouth on Sat. Sept 10. Among the riders were Selectboard member Bob Espindola and his wife Ann, Town Counsel, Tom Crotty, DPW Director John Charbonneau and Town Planner Bill… [Read More]
Road Race draws small field this year
By Beth David, Editor Blustery was the word of the day on Sunday, as 109 runners and eight walkers took to the streets for the 16th annual Fort Phoenix 5K Road Race. Most runners, though, said they liked the breeze and cooler weather as they ran. First over the finish line was Jason Eddy, 36,… [Read More]
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