By Beth David, Editor Newcomer to politics David Desroches pulled off an upset in Acushnet on Monday, 4/1/19, when he unseated incumbent Michael Cioper for a seat on the Selectboard, with a decisive 670 votes to 443.* Voter turnout was about 15%, a sharp uptick from last year’s dismal 5.25%. Mr. Desroches told voters at candidates… [Read More]
Improperly stored glass starts fire in Acushnet
The Acushnet Fire Department reported the “most interesting call of the month,” on 3/29: A brush fire in the north end of town that started from sunlight focusing through glass blocks. According to a Facebook post by Acushnet Fire & EMS, the property owner was not burning brush at the time and there were no… [Read More]
Selectboard supports age friendly community effort
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard showed support for an effort to make Fairhaven designated an “Age Friendly Community” by AARP. Christine Sullivan from Coastline Elderly, and Fairhaven’s Council on Aging Director, Anne Silvia told the Selectboard at its 3/25/19 meeting that several area communities have already received the designation or are working towards it…. [Read More]
Fairhaven students participate in police juvenile academy
Press Release The Fairhaven Police Department (FPD) and the Fairhaven Public Schools (FPS) recently collaborated to provide a Juvenile Police Academy for Fairhaven High School and Elizabeth Hastings Middle School students, seventh grade and up. A total of 29 students participated, including 18 from the middle school and 11 from the high school. Students had… [Read More]
“Little Mermaid” plays to sold out house
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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]
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