By Beth David, Editor A New Bedford man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Alden Court (AC) in Fairhaven alleging medical negligence and a cover-up by nursing staff after Kathryn Miller, 88, choked on a whole clam and died in 2015. Mrs. Miller’s son, Steven Miller, alleges that the staff at Alden Court did… [Read More]
Lake Street undergoing facelift
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Department of Public Works has been busy with a facelift for the Lake Street recreation area. The work should be done in about a week. Gravel has replaced the dirt areas along the roadway where the little beach is, a favorite spot for fishing. The old metal guard rails have… [Read More]
Flashlight Egg Hunt sends kids scrambling in the dark
By Beth David, Editor The 15th annual Flashlight Egg Hunt at the Fairhaven Recreation center sent youngsters charging around the gym looking for numbered eggs in the dark on Friday, 4/7. More than 80 children signed up for event. It was held inside because of rain. Children were also invited to enter an egg-decorating contest and… [Read More]
Fairhaven ACO bitten by dog, again
By Beth David, Editor For the second time in nine months, Fairhaven Animal Control Officer (ACO) Kelly Massey suffered a serious dog bite. The first time was in July of 2016, when Ms. Massey’s leg was mauled by a dog after she put her foot on Duke, a bassett/pitbull mix, to push him away from another… [Read More]
Selectboard supports opiate/substance abuse task force
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard heard from Board of Health officials on Monday, 4/10, about a partnership with Seven Hills Treatment Center and the possible creation of a task force in Fairhaven to address the substance abuse epidemic. Fairhaven Health Agent Patricia Fowle told the board that the Board of Health met with fire… [Read More]
BPW increases beach fees, for seniors too; discusses HR job
Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 4/10, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works welcomed new board member Cameron Durant, reorganized the board after in the first meeting after the election, and met with Town Administrator Mark Rees for a second time to discuss any possible role that the new Human Resources Director… [Read More]
Gobble, gobble: Don’t feed wild animals
By Beth David, Editor Springtime brings out lots of things in these parts: Warm breezes, budding flowers, chirping songbirds, and wild turkeys. Residents in all area towns have noticed that the wild turkeys are not only plentiful, but also very aggressive in the last few weeks. Broadcast media and social media have been filled with tales… [Read More]
Fairhaven Business Association advocates for businesses
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Business Association is in the business of business, and it’s ramping up for spring. President Cathy Melanson and VP Charlene Conway are getting ready for a busy season of advocacy, events and lots of new ideas for enhancing the business climate in Fairhaven. The FBA is a private organization that… [Read More]
HMS staff dresses up for autism support
On World Autism Awareness Day, Sunday, 4/2, thousands of landmarks, homes and businesses lit up with blue lights to mark the beginning of World Autism Month. All month long Autism Speaks asks homeowners and business owners to “Light it up Blue.” Iconic buildings that took part in the campaign included the White House, the Empire… [Read More]
Newcomer Cameron Durant wins write-in campaign
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s election was pretty ho-hum with no contested races on the ballot when voters went to the polls on Monday, 4/3. A blank line under the Board of Public Works, however, ended up creating a contest between two write-in candidates. Newcomer Cameron Durant, 28, soundly defeated former Selectboard member and former BPW… [Read More]
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