By Jean Perry, Special to the Neighb News I have to admit it. The afternoon when about 25 people appeared on my front lawn on December 18 wielding hand-written signs, pinwheels, and party horns, I felt a little tense. I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know what to feel. But Diane Hahn, the orchestrator… [Read More]
ZBA hears Oxford 40B proposal, asks for studies
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals met on Tuesday, 1/3, for the opening of the hearing on the 40B project proposed for the former Oxford School site on Main Street at Benoit Square in North Fairhaven. The Stratford Group has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with the town to put… [Read More]
Selectboard members express dismay at Stratford CPC request
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 12/19, The Fairhaven Selectboard discussed the move by the Stratford Capital Group to ask for $325,000 in Community Preservation Act funds for the restoration of the Oxford School building. SCG has signed a purchase and sale agreement to buy the building for $325,000 to construct 63 housing units… [Read More]
FHS Looming Club helps those in need to stay warm
By Beth David, Editor Students at Fairhaven High School do more than hit the books. Sometimes, they hit the knitting looms. Born out of the Interact Club and dubbed the “Looming Experience,” this group of students creates hats, scarves and gloves to be donated to the Shepherd’s Pantry for people who need them. But don’t expect… [Read More]
Folks turn out for Town Hall Sing-along and Santa visit
More than 50 people showed up to sing along to Christmas Carols and welcome Santa Claus to Fairhaven Town Hall on Saturday evening, 12/10. Sponsored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association, with singing led by members of Voices in Time, the free event featured free hot chocolate and cookies in the auditorium of the Town Hall… [Read More]
Old-Time Holiday fills up center with holiday cheer
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s 19th Old-Time Holiday event livened up the center of town this weekend with hundreds of people visiting the Town Hall Shops, craft and vendor fairs at the First Congregational Church and the Unitarian Memorial Church, a book fair at the Millicent Library, and a visit from Santa at the Town Hall… [Read More]
BPW hires for Highway Department
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 12/5, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works interviewed and hired two employees for the Highway Department. Before the meeting, the Highway Department had two Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO) positions open. BPW Chairperson Michael Ristuccia met with both candidates prior to the BPW meeting. He… [Read More]
Planning board votes again on project
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Planning Board took the unusual move of voting again to approve a project, allowing for the Zoning Board of Appeals to re-hear the Charity Stevens Lane project before the two-year required minimum. Generally, after a project is denied by the ZBA, the petitioners are not allowed to resubmit the project… [Read More]
Local DAV chapter holds annual Christmas luncheon
By Beth David, Editor The Dr. CE Bert Chapter 7 of the Disabled American Veterans in New Bedford, held its annual Christmas luncheon on Sunday, taking the opportunity to praise volunteers and thank sponsors for the various gifts throughout the year. The DAV’s main focus is to help veterans get the benefits they deserve. “That’s what… [Read More]
Selectboard recognizes rescuers; tax rate drops a tad
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard recognized first responders who saved the crew of the Captain Jeff, a scalloper that took on water and sank on Sunday, 11/20. Six crew members, five men and one woman, needed to be taken off the boat in rough seas. TowBoat US New Bedford, with Captain Clint Allen at… [Read More]
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