By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard approved the police union contract at its meeting on 12/19/23. The negotiations have been going on for three years. All three board members said it was a difficult process. SB member David Wojnar was the board’s representative in the negotiations. He presented the package that the union agreed… [Read More]
Matthew Rodriguez and other fallen heroes remembered
By Beth David, Editor Marine LCpl Matthew Rodriguez, 19, was killed in Afghanistan on December 11, 2013, ten years ago. His family struggled this year to find a fitting way to mark the milestone. His mother, Lisa, said she saw an email announcing the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit would be at Gillette Stadium for the… [Read More]
Store owners advocate for rescinding nip ban
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board heard from several liquor store owners at its meeting on 12/4/23, asking the board to delay implementation of the Nip Ban bylaw that goes into effect on 1/1/24. Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison told the board that they do not have the authority to delay the bylaw… [Read More]
Nomination papers available in Fairhaven
Nomination papers for all town-wide elected positions and Town Meeting memmbers are available in Fairhaven. Candidates seeking to be elected to office need to take out papers from the town clerk’s office and return them with the required number of signatures from registered voters. Town-wide offices require 50 signatures; town meeting requires 10 signatures from… [Read More]
Old Time Holiday & Sing-Along get people in the spirit
Fairhaven held its annual Old Time Holiday celebration this weekend, including craft fairs, food, and the annual sing-along with a visit from the Big Guy. ••• Click here to download the 12/14/23 issue: 12-14-23 MattRod_REV Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Fairhaven police accept the Tutu Challenge
The Tutu Challenge began as a viral campaign on social media to help raise funds to buy gifts for less fortunate children during the holidays. It was so successful in its first year that it became an annual tradition that raises close to $10,000 in donations for toys. Founded in 2019, Friends of Jack’s mission is to provide… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Christmas Complaints Dear Frankie, Every Christmas, my brother and I, who are close in age, get the same presents from my mom and dad. If I get a blue leash, he gets a green one. If he gets a red coat, mine is brown. I don’t think my brother deserves to get as many presents… [Read More]
St. Joseph School teaches reason for the season
The Kindergarten class at St. Joseph’s School in Fairhaven had a special package delivered to their classroom! It was “A Gift from God!” Mrs. Kuliga, our principal, read the accompanying letter to the children and then opened the box…much to their delight! The students will be filling their classroom with “heart prints” and when their… [Read More]
Acushnet Police contract still not approved by SB
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard met for more than three hours in executive session on 12/5/23, but still failed to agree to the terms worked out by negotiators for the police contract. Police have been working without a contract for more than two years. SB member David Wojnar was assigned as the board’s… [Read More]
Blue Devils bring state championship home!
The Fairhaven High School Blue Devils football team beat the Salem Witches in the Divison 6 superbowl 26–22, taking home the Division 6 state championship on 11/30/23. Justin Marques made four touchdowns and carried for 228 yards to lead the Blue Devils to victory. The team had a heroes’ sendoff with a ride around town… [Read More]
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