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Selectboard supports two new firefighters for FY20
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard discussed the General Operating Budget and approved budgets for both the water and sewer enterprise funds at its meeting on Monday, 3/25. About 12 members of the Fire Department showed up to show support for adding two full time firefighter/paramedic positions requested by Chief Timothy Francis and Deputy Chief… [Read More]
EHMS holds career day for all students
By Glenn C. Silva, Neighb News Photographer/Correspondent Elizabeth Hastings Middle School held its annual College/Career day on Thursday, 3/21, featuring more than 40 speakers from a variety of professions and colleges. The day focused on giving students the opportunity to learn first-hand about the many college and career options available. The guidance department organized speakers in… [Read More]
Local elections in Acushnet and Fairhaven this Monday, 4/1
Acushnet and Fairhaven will hold elections this Monday, 4/1, for local seats. Both towns have contested races for Selectboard. Polling Places Polling places for Fairhaven’s town elections are: Precinct 1, Town Hall; Precincts 2 & 3, Hastings Middle School; Precinct 4, Fairhaven Fire Station; Precincts 5 & 6, Recreation Center. Polls are open from 10… [Read More]
FHS holds lockdown drill with first responders
Press Release The Fairhaven Public Schools held a safety drill as part of a professional development training on Thursday, March 21. School administration in collaboration with Town first responders planned the drill over the course of several months. The goal of the simulation was to test the internal systems and protocols within the schools as… [Read More]
Route 6 traffic re-routed while firefighters fight car fire at A&A
Fairhaven Fire Dept. Press Release Mechanics making repair to a commercial box truck sparked a blaze at A&A Auto at 196 Washington Street (Route 6) in Fairhaven on Wednesday, 3/27/19, at about 4:45 p.m. When fire crews arrived they found heavy flames coming from the vehicle that was parked in front of the auto dealership… [Read More]
100 years & going strong, Ellen Martin still simply enjoying life
By Beth David, Editor Ellen Martin insists there is no secret to her long life. “I’m a happy person,” she said on the occasion of her 100th birthday this week. “I had a good marriage, happy home life, two good children and grandson, and I live in a nice place.” She was talking about Fairhaven Village,… [Read More]
BPW has testy exchanges over raises
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Public Works had an evening full of testy exchanges at its meeting on Monday, 3/11. BPW member Robert “Hoppy” Hobson, started right at the beginning, before the meeting even got started, when he said he would not vote to approve minutes from executive sessions going back to October…. [Read More]
They had fun, but it’s time to move on: Emma Jean’s to close
By Beth David, Editor Cathy Melanson has had a good run of it, lots of fun, and lots of memories, but now, she says, it’s time to pack up the spatula and move onto the next thing. Well, maybe let’s not pack up that spatula quite yet. Emma Jean’s Cupcake Factory and Ice Cream Shoppe, which… [Read More]
Fairhaven candidate statement: Hurley
FAIRHAVEN TOWN CLERK: Carolyn Hurley Vote to elect Carolyn Hurley as your Town Clerk on Monday, April 1st, 2019. Your vote counts. I bring experience and a passion for our Town. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 3/21/19 issue: 03-21-19 EllenMartin
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