Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 2/13/23 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed storm damage concerns on West Island, and updates to the recycling center. The board also discussed permits for Town Beach for the 2023 season. The board first met with residents and Conservation Commission members Gary Lavalette and Karen… [Read More]
Fairhaven announces EV chargers for public use
By Beth David, Editor The Town of Fairhaven announced this week that it received a $12,500 grant from MassDEP Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (EVIP) for Level 2 charging stations and two leased electric Chevrolet Bolts for Town use. The town has also installed two Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, with two ports each, so a total… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
What Happened to My Word is My Honor? Dear Frankie, My friend Harry scores a 10 when it comes to generosity. When he brings a snack to the park, half goes to me. When watching TV, I get his favorite chair. If I forget my coat, his coat becomes mine. The problem I have with… [Read More]
Scholarships Available
Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars Many different scholarships available with different requirements for graduating high school seniors. Create profile/apply online, https:// fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org Colonial Club One $1,000 scholarship for graduate attending a two or four-year college in the fall. For Fairhaven residents only. Applications available at guidance offices. Goytizolo Scholarship One time $1,000 scholarship. The Enrique Goytizolo… [Read More]
Missing Person Initiative seeks public input on 1988 case
Press Release As part of Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III’s ongoing Missing Persons Initiative, our office, working with the Massachusetts Unresolved Unit and the Fall River Police Department, are seeking the public’s help in providing any information related to missing person, Clotilde (Arruda) Tremblay. Clotilde “Claudette” Arruda was born in St. Miguel… [Read More]
Will you soon be under water?
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven officials, consultants, and state officials held a public meeting on Wednesday, 2/8/22, to discuss the growing threat of flooding along the coast during storms. The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) meeting allowed residents to voice their concerns and tell officials where the flooding is getting worse in their neighborhoods. The project is… [Read More]
Candidate field pretty much set in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor It looks like most incumbents will sail to victory this year in the Fairhaven elections this April. Only the School Committee and Planning Board have challengers. Candidates do, however, have until March 1 to withdraw papers, so there may be even fewer contested races if someone decides to pull out. In the… [Read More]
Fairhaven TV crew accepts awards
Press Release On January 25th, Fairhaven TV won two 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]
Making a plug for electric school buses
Wendy Drumm and the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee Ever had a school bus growling in front of your house, belching diesel? Well, good news. Goodbye nasty diesel — eventually kids will ride healthy, energy friendly, quiet electric school buses. Electric School buses are being integrated into fleets across America, including New Bedford and Fall River which got their… [Read More]
Alden Court puts renewable energy front and center
Press Release Located in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, the Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center is one of the first nursing homes in Massachusetts to make the switch to sustainable energy. Two Smartflowers bloom at the front of the nursing home, a symbol of Alden Court’s active effort to focus on its sustainability initiatives and to… [Read More]
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