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Fairhaven restructures planning/conservation/tree depts.
By Beth David, Editor After a lengthy discussion at the 9/23/24 Fairhaven Select Board meeting, members voted to approve the restructuring of the Planning Department, Conservation Department, and Tree Department, essentially appointing Bruce Webb to run all three departments. Mr. Webb is the town’s Conservation Agent, but he has been acting as the town’s Director… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting approves bylaws changes, spending
By Beth David, Editor With very little discussion on most articles, Acushnet Town Meeting approved all articles voted on at the Special Town Meeting on 9/30/24. TM did not vote on the four articles requesting funding for renovations to the schools. Instead, TM voted to send the matter to the Finance Committee to get more… [Read More]
Bald Eagle takes up residence in Acushnet
By Beth David, Editor A Bald Eagle has been spotted for a few weeks now in Acushnet. The majestic looking bird is a sight to behold in flight. It is, however, more of a thief than a hunter. According to AllAboutBirds.org: “Rather than do their own fishing, Bald Eagles often go after other creatures’ catches. A… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Are you Sure? Dear Frankie, Lucy has been my best friend since we were puppies. We share a seat on the bus, do our homework together, and tell one another our secrets. Lucy’s mom has a tea party every summer for Lucy’s close friends and their moms. A couple of weeks ago, my mom asked… [Read More]
Library Strategic Planning Group
Library Strategic Planning – Community Focus Groups Press Release The Millicent Library is thrilled to announce the launch of a series of community focus groups as part of its strategic planning process. This initiative offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of library services for the Fairhaven community. The first of two in person… [Read More]
Food Truck Fest fills center with taste delights despite rain
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s first Food Truck Flavor Fest filled the town center with taste delights and lots of people despite a steady rain and some pretty good wind. Lines in front of almost all the trucks were long, with waits of more than 30 minutes. Except, alas, for the cold, ice cream type… [Read More]
Fairhaven SB gets Wind Turbine update, request
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board held a marathon meeting on Monday, 9/23/24, even though they passed over two items that could have taken up a lot of time. The meeting ran until almost 11 p.m. The board heard from Fairhaven Wind developer, Sumul Shah, who constructed the two wind turbines (WTs) on… [Read More]
Fire closes East Fairhaven School due to smoke damage
By Beth David, Editor East Fairhaven School willl be closed until at least Thursday, 9/26/24, due to a fire. A fire alarm went off at 7:25 p.m. on Sunday, 9/22, leading firefighters to the second floor. Smoke and heat detectors in Rooms 232 and 240 were activated. Firefighters located the fire on the exterior wall… [Read More]
Fairhaven man thanks first responders for saving his life
By Beth David, Editor Mark Paquette thought he was having heartburn, although he had never had it before so he wasn’t quite sure what it felt like anyway. “Come to find out, I was having little mini-heart attacks,” Mr. Paquette said in a phone interview. Then he had a couple of other episodes: one when… [Read More]
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