Press Release Massachusetts State Treasurer Deb Goldberg announced the latest grouping of names that have been added to the state’s list of unclaimed property owners. Over 55,000 new properties worth millions of dollars are owed to individuals and businesses throughout the Commonwealth. “Give us a call today,” said Treasurer Deb Goldberg. “We currently hold over… [Read More]
Women of Greater NB project looking for names and stories
Press Release A newly formed alliance of organizations and individuals has come together to explore the impact of women from Greater New Bedford on its history. The Women of Greater New Bedford project will tell the stories of commitment, determination and sacrifice of women from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Organizers envision creating a walking… [Read More]
Online resources available for Open Meeting Law
Press Release As part of “Sunshine Week,” Attorney General Maura Healey announced that her office is offering new online resources to help the public and public bodies better understand and comply with the Open Meeting Law (OML). The AG’s Office will also be seeking input from the public on the state’s OML regulations prior to… [Read More]
March still lioning, but last storm fails to deliver snow
By Beth David, Editor Winter Storm Stella was a big one that wreaked havoc throughout the East Coast, including parts of Massachusetts. But it fizzled in Fairhaven. it struck hard on Tuesday morning, 3/14, and it came with high winds, but the snow accumulations just did not live up to expectations. The snow total was… [Read More]
Oxford project continued, ZBA awaiting traffic study
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals continued the petition by Stratford Capital Group to convert the Oxford School Building into affordable housing units. At its meeting on 3/7, the ZBA received more information from SCG, including a rendering showing the heights of the various parts of the building. ZBA members and members… [Read More]
BPW takes over street lights; will revisit Sunset Beach decision
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 3/13, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works met with the Town Administrator, Mark Rees to discuss street light maintenance and a new human resources position. Mr. Rees went to the BPW to discuss his responsibilities with maintaining the street lights in town. He asked the… [Read More]
After 10 years, Eckenreiter family looks back, and ahead
By Beth David, Editor It’s been 10 years since Winfred Eckenreiter succumbed to a heart attack at the age of 56. A sitting Fairhaven Selectboard member at the time, Mr. Eckenreiter was remembered as a good friend, a good boss, and a family man. He left behind a wife and four children. His youngest was in… [Read More]
Macy Joseph was valuable asset to Police Department
It was tough to read about the loss of retired police officer Macy Joseph this week. In his obituary he was described in his private life as “a regular Mr. Fix It.” Well, that portrayal would certainly hold true also to his career on the police department. Mostly behind the scenes, he played a significant… [Read More]
HARC cites Iowa study to warn of airborne PCBs
Press Release from Hands Across the River Coalition Sediment contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyl, or PCBs, from the bottom of the New Bedford Harbor is the No. 1 source of airborne PCBs in the neighborhoods surrounding the port, according to new research by the University of Iowa and Boston University School of Public Health. In fact,… [Read More]
Carter case in court on Monday
By Beth David, Editor Michelle Carter, 20, the Plainville woman charged with involuntary manslaughter in the suicide death of Conrad Roy III in 2014, will be back in court on Monday, 3/20, for a hearing to decide which expert testimony will be allowed to testify at trial. The trial is scheduled to start on June 5…. [Read More]
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