Three candidates have taken out papers to run for Mass. State Representative in the 10th Bristol district, the seat held by long time rep William Straus of Mattapoisett. Rep. Straus announced that he would not be seeking re-election this year. The 10th Bristol District includes Fairhaven, Marion Mattapoisett, Rochester and parts of Acushnet and New… [Read More]
Acushnet has no contested elections this year
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet’s elections will be held on Saturday, 5/18/24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the shorter hour reflecting that there are no contested races on the ballot. All precincts vote at Acushnet Elementary School, 800 Middle Road. Voters will vote on all townwide offices. Longtime Selectboard member Kevin Gaspar is running… [Read More]
Acushnet welcomes two new Call Firefighter Academy grads
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire Department welcomed two new graduates of the state Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Program on 5/1/24. Paige Phillips and Emily Brown both completed the course, which includes 240 hours of training. Graduates of the program have met the standards of National Fire Protection Association 1001. In addition, they have… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Coin Catastrophe Dear Frankie, My friend Remy died yesterday. He was the happiest dog I ever met. The day before he died, he spent the day at my house, and we had a great time. When he went home that night, he was fine. The following day, we got a text from his mom saying… [Read More]
Junior Tree Wardens get the job done
By Beth David, Editor The recently appointed Junior Tree Wardens of Fairhaven celebrated their first Arbor Day by planting an oak tree at the Wood School on Friday 4/26/24, after school, specifically, a quercus macrocarpa, aka a Bur Oak. Fairhaven Tree Warden, Don Collasius, directed the youngsters as they filled in the dirt around the… [Read More]
Fairhaven Town Meeting to tackle 26 articles, $60+M Saturday
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting will be presented with a balanced budget on Saturday, 5/4/24, though the process has been painful to close a $2.2 million shortfall. The town worked hard to close the gap through a variety of cuts and increased fees, although not without controversy. At the urging of town hall,… [Read More]
Carr deliberates on container bylaw, owns container company
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Planning Board member Patrick Carr owns Seaspray Container Company, which supplies shipping and storage containers to businesses and residences. The PB has presented a series of bylaws changes, including one pertaining to shipping containers. In response to an email asking Mr. Carr if there was a possible conflict of interest,… [Read More]
Planning Board explains proposed bylaw changes
Submitted by Cathy Melanson, Fairhaven Planning Board Chairperson Dear Fairhaven Residents, The Planning Board is an elected, volunteer board. The members are here to further enhance the prosperity, livability, and resiliency of the community. We are here for you and to ensure compliance with Mass General Laws. The Master Plan 2040 is a guiding document as… [Read More]
Terry Pereira turns 90 with a bash
By Beth David, Editor West Island’s self-proclaimed mayor, Terry Pereira celebrated her 90th birthday at the West Island Improvement Association on Saturday, 4/27/24. Friends, neighbors, and family gathered in a festive mood to eat, drink and tell stories. Two relatives penned “Roses Are Red” poems, including in them lots of fun little details about the… [Read More]
Gracie reaches a milestone
Fairhaven’s own Grace Pacella, 12, sports a huge smile as she reaches a milestone, riding, maneuvering AND propelling a trike in her neighborhood, a milestone the micro-preemie’s doctors would simply marvel at. ••• Click here to download the 05-02-24 issue: 05-02-24 JrTreeWardens Click here to download Patrick Carr’s response letter: CarrResponseSeaspray Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]
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