Falsely Accused Dear Frankie, Last week I spent the night at Zane’s house. A few days later, his mom called to ask my mom if I knew where his iPad might be and, by any chance, if I had mistakenly put it in my backpack. I told my mom the last time I saw the… [Read More]
Town of Fairhaven employee salaries
Fairhaven Town Meeting is this Saturday, 5/4/24, so it is time for our annual publishing of town employee salaries as they appear in Town Meeting materials. This year they are in the town’s Annual Report. This list has been taken directly from that report. The amounts listed are actual dollars paid to employees from Jan…. [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board recognizes animal shelter volunteers
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 4/22/24, the Fairhaven Select Board recognized the volunteers who help out at the Fairhaven Animal Shelter. The board presented Animal Control Officer, Terry Cripps, with a proclamation praising the volunteers and recognizing National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, which is April 30. SB chairperson Stasia Powers credited… [Read More]
Fairhaven SB responds to Civil Service questions in PD chief hire
Statement by the Fairhaven Select Board regarding Civil Service: The Civil Service system in Massachusetts has not served the interests of our community for many years, and Fairhaven is not alone in that regard. The current Civil Service system no longer fulfills its primary mission and is particularly deficient in terms of allowing communities to… [Read More]
More than 200 take to the streets in West Island run/walk
By Beth David, Editor The 11th West Island 5K saw 209 registered runners/walkers, with 33 registered for the Kids Mile, on Sunday, 4/21/24. For the kids, Sal Kerdi finished first in 6:25; with Denver Simala second in 6:30; and Solomom Barrett third in 7:46. For the girls, Vera Moran came in first in 8:21; Ellie… [Read More]
20-year-old West Island woman looking for living kidney donor
By Beth David, Editor A 20-year-old West Island woman is asking the public for help getting a kidney transplant. Nellie Zygiel has been sick with a variety of illnesses since she was a young child, including vasculitis at the age of 10. That left her kidneys permanently damaged. She was placed on the National Donor… [Read More]
The Yellow Tulip Project comes to Fairhaven for Trevor Veira
Press Release For several years, across America, The Yellow Tulip Project has brought hope to young people and others struggling with mental illness. It inspires people to create yellow tulip gardens with the mission of smashing the stigma surrounding mental illness, building community, and bringing hope. In memory of her grandson, Trevor Viera, who died… [Read More]
The Unfinished Bylaw: Accessory Dwelling Units
An Opinion Piece By Wayne Hayward, Planning Board Member (1991-2023) Special to the Neighb News Town Meeting Article 20A proposes to accommodate additional living spaces in the Town of Fairhaven. There are many identified needs and depending on the intent, there are many approaches as well. Currently, Fairhaven offers and accepts application for these similar… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Why Would Someone Take Their Life? Dear Frankie, Last month, my family buried my teenage brother Tommy. The terrible part is he chose to end his life. In the months leading up to his death, he and my parents fought constantly about him taking drugs. My parents told him time and time again that drugs… [Read More]
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