By Beth David, Editor Oysters get harvested all year long in Fairhaven, even in February., although this Tuesday was just about 50 degrees, making it a little easier for the Blue Stream Shellfish crew to harvest 10,000 oysters from their aquaculture farm in Nasketucket Bay off West Island. Cody Jardin, James Gamache, and Travis Ortega… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board chair gets his hackles up
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board meeting had some testy exchanges on Monday, 2/26/24. SB chairperson Leon E. Correy III engaged in his now common berating of fellow board member Bob Espindola and an exceptionally long diatribe about racism and racists in Fairhaven, reminding everyone that he is not running for re-election because… [Read More]
Select Board discusses concerns with Oxford Street home
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 2/26/24, the Fairhaven Select Board discussed and took comment on “concerns” at 14 Oxford Street. SB member Keith Silvia said he asked for the item because neighbors have complained about vehicles abandoned on the street. They have flat tires and have not moved in months. SB member… [Read More]
BPW holds off on trash fee, town faces $2.17 M deficit
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Public Works opted not to vote on a proposed trash fee of $100 that would be assessed to each residential household. The board heard from a number of residents at its meeting on 2/26/24, some remotely, who expressed concern with the fee, spending about an hour and… [Read More]
Super Tuesday is March 5
This Tuesday, 3/5, is the presidential primary election in Massachusetts and 14 other states. All polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In Acushnet all precincts vote at Acushnet Elementary School, 800 Middle Road. Call the Town Clerk, 508-998-0215. In Fairhaven, all precincts vote at the Recreational Center, 227 Huttleston Ave. (Route 6)…. [Read More]
Hansel and Gretel to be performed at Fairhaven Town Hall
Press Release New Bedford Ballet and Seaglass Theater Company present a charming blend of opera and ballet-fun for the whole family! Presenting Hansel and Gretel on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm at the Fairhaven Town Hall Auditorium., 40 Center Street, Fairhaven. New Bedford Ballet and Seaglass Theater Company collaborate to present the classic… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Trouble at Home Dear Frankie, There has been a lot of tension between my parents these past few months. They have been arguing about the track, poker games, thugs, 401k. I need to figure out what’s going on. All I know is my mom is distraught with my dad and says to him, “I can’t… [Read More]
Banner raised for FHS State Champs
The Fairhaven High School football team unveiled the banner commemorating their 2023 Division VI championship win on 2/12/24 in the FHS gym. ••• Click here to download the 2/22/24 issue: 02-22-24 FHS Banner Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Select Board hears from department heads
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board received updates from several department heads at its 2/12/24 meeting, including Cable Access, Marine Resources, and Human Resources. Cable Access Director Derek Frates told the board his department recorded 307 meetings in 2023, the third year they have had more than 300. They have also covered 37… [Read More]
Vicki Oliveira case moves forward
By Beth David, Editor A US District Court judge rejected motions to dismiss the Vicki Oliveira wrongful termination lawsuit, allowing the case to continue. The lawsuit names Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison personally and officially as TA. Ms. Ellison had asked for the court to dismiss on several grounds, with the court allowing in part… [Read More]
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