Snow has mostly eluded us in these parts this winter, and this latest “storm” was another fizzler, with some furious mixed precipitation turning to large, wet flakes in the late afternoon on Monday, 1/23/23, and then quickly melting as the temperatures rose above freezing. ••• Click here to download the 1/26/23 issue: 01-26-23 Snow Support… [Read More]
Fairhaven Housing Authority welcomes new Executive Director
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Housing Authority has welcomed Janet Falone as its new Executive Director as of 1/17/23. Ms. Falone previously worked as the Assistant ED of the Mashpee HA, which also administers Mattapoisett. Ms. Falone said it’s a bit early for her to be talking about changes, but she was quick to acknowledge… [Read More]
Fairhaven TV nominated for four awards
Press Release Fairhaven TV has been nominated for four Massachusetts Creator Awards from MassAccess. The Massachusetts Creator Awards recognizes outstanding work in television and media within the state of Massachusetts. Awards are judged by third party evaluators who are top media professionals in the field. All entries are judged based on strict criteria in order… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board chooses four photos for Annual Report
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 1/17/23, the Fairhaven Select Board chose four photos for the 2022 Annual Town Report. Select Board members chose from 28 photos by 10 different photographers, who were all residents of town employees. Board members made three top choices and staff tallied the results. Four photographs made the final… [Read More]
FAYA Banquet honors young athletes, coaches
Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Athletics held a lunchtime banquet on Saturday, 1/14/23, to honor athletes, coaches, and volunteers. Athletes received a variety of awards in all age groups for football and cheerleading. FAYA is a Pop Warner league providing football and cheerleading opportunities for children of all ages, Visit https://www.fayabluedevils.org/ ••• Click here to download the… [Read More]
Fairhaven man killed in car crash
Bristol County District Attorney Press Release A 59-year-old Fairhaven man died on Sunday, evening, 1/22/23, as a result of a two-vehicle car crash near the intersection of Main and Hedge streets in Fairhaven. The deceased has been identified as George Thatcher. Fairhaven Police received a 911 call regarding the crash at about 7:10 pm Sunday. It… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Am I an orphan? Dear Frankie, Last year my dad walked out. At first, my mom thought he would come back, but he didn’t. We only heard from him when we got a letter from a lawyer saying he was filing for divorce. When my mom realized her marriage was over, she fell apart. I… [Read More]
Hamlin Street bridge update
MassDOT has informed the town of Acushnet that the Hamlin Street bridge replacement project has been delayed. Road work this week will be temporary road repairs in preparation of re-opening Hamlin Street to traffic by the end of the week. Work was set to be done on 1/24 and 1/25, weather permitting. Hamlin Street has… [Read More]
Acushnet may just say “no”
By Beth David, Editor The town of Acushnet is fighting mad. The Selectboard, Board of Health, Finance Committee, and a slew of residents are fuming about proposed regulations by the Mass. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that could result in individual residents paying tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket for septic system upgrades. The… [Read More]
Fairhaven SB discusses info sharing
By Beth David Editor At its meeting on 1/17/23, the Fairhaven Select Board took some time to discuss creating a protocol for information dissemination. Vice Chair Leon Correy ran the meeting because chairperson Stasia Powers was absent. SB member Bob Espindola suggested they table the item until Ms. Powers could be present. Mr. Correy, however, said… [Read More]
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