By Beth David, Editor At the Fairhaven Select Board meeting on 1/9/23, Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison informed the board that Eversource will increase its rates by more than 30%. She implored residents to compare rates with the town’s municipal aggregation aggreement (see sidebar). Ms. Ellison told the board there was nothing they could do about… [Read More]
New sheriff in town: Paul Heroux sworn in
From press release materials Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin administered the oath of office to former Attelboro Mayor Paul Heroux, the new Sheriff of Bristol County. Sheriff Heroux toppled 25-year incumbent Tom Hodgson in the November 8, 2022, election. In his remarks at his swearing in on January 3 at Durfee High School in… [Read More]
Fairhaven welcomes new Firefighter/EMT
From Fairhaven Call Firefighters Association Facebook page The Fairhaven Call Firefighters Association would like to wish FF/EMT Ian Thatcher all the best. Tonight [Saturday 1/7/23) at midnight Ian shifts from being a Call Firefighter to being a permanent firefighter! FF Thatcher has been a dedicated Call Firefighter with Fairhaven for 11 years now assigned to… [Read More]
EHMS announces Patriot’s Pen Winners
Elizabeth Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven announced local winners of the Patriot’s Pen essay contest 2022-2023. The program, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), gives students the opportunity to write essays expressing their views on the annual patriotic theme. The Fort Phoenix VFW #2892 Auxiliary Essay Contest was completed by all students in… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Dark Days Dear Frankie, No one would describe me as upbeat, sunny, or a go-with-the-flow kind of person. I admit I see my water bowl half empty. Most days, I don’t let life get me down. But on dreary days, it’s hard not to cave. As much as I try not to think about my failures… [Read More]
Alltrust CU Welcomes Gerald Rego
Press Release Gerald “Jerry” Rego has joined Alltrust Credit Union as the Vice President of Business Banking and Commercial Loan Officer. Rego has over 20 years of commercial lending experience. His past portfolio includes working with large and small businesses throughout the community. His most recent role was the Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer… [Read More]
Acushnet news
DEP Septic Regs Meeting The Acushnet Selectboard is holding a public hearing so residents can give feedback about the proposed DEP regulations on septic systems. Thurs., 1/12, 6 p.m. at the Senior Center, 59 1/2 So. Main St. (See ad on page 20.) Snow Parking Ban By vote of Acushnet Town Meeting, parking is restricted,… [Read More]
Plungers welcome new year with a splash
By Beth David, Editor The annual Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge in Fairhaven had 159 registered participants, but hundreds watched them run into the January water at 10 a.m. on 1/1/23. The balmy 54 degree temperature felt a bit colder because of a 13 mile per hour wind, but it was still warm by Polar Plunge standards,… [Read More]
A different kind of plunge
West Island held its own annual polar plunge on New Year’s Day, but this year included a surprise plunge of another sort. Mike and Kelly Joseph surprised friends and family by getting married on the Causeway Road beach just before the plunge took place. Only a handful of people knew besides the couple. Even their… [Read More]
Fairhaven SB evaluates TA; hears about new DEP septic regs
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board evaluated Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison at its meeting on 12/19/22, giving her an overall score of 4 on a scale of 1–5, with 4 equalling “exceeds expectations.” The rather cumbersome process included each board member commenting on five areas evaluating Ms. Ellison’s progress towards reaching goals and… [Read More]
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