By Beth David, Editor Every year the winter Robins descend upon my big holly tree on West Island and feast on the berries. Most years, I’m able to catch it with my camera. It is, however, usually a quick, one-day event, as scores of birds gorge non-stop until all the berries are gone. Sometimes a few… [Read More]
SB to interview one candidate for TA
By Beth David, Editor After the collapse of the process, for a second time, in the search for a Town Administrator in Fairhaven, the Select Board voted to interview just one person for the position. The board had been ready to interview three candidates last week, but then two dropped out. It is the second time… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board race heats up a little more
By Beth David, Editor As of press time this week, the Fairhaven Select Board race had seven people pull papers for the three available seats, with five them returning papers with the required signatures to be on the ballot. The newcomer this week is John Farrell, who currently sits on the Planning Board, with his term… [Read More]
Huntah the COVID dog checks out Acushnet COA
By Beth David, Editor Huntah, the COVID sniffing dog, took a tour of the Acushnet Senior Center after COVID testing on Saturday, 2/5/22. z1The dog ran around the room sniffing, while handler Capt. Paul Douglass of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office, kept an eye on her. Huntah did find a scent at the trash barrel, which… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Searching for Love Dear Frankie, It seems that wherever I go, I see canine couples. On the rare occasion when I’m down, I think about those couples and wish I had a special canine in my life. The options for me to meet anyone are limited. There are a few dogs at the park that… [Read More]
February is Black History Month
Second in a series for the month of February February is Black History month, an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans. The 2022 theme is Black Health and Wellness, to explore the legacy of Black scholars in Western medicine and the traditional healing arts. Black History Month began in 1915, by the Association for… [Read More]
BPW: Let’s Make a Tree Department that Works for Fairhaven
From the Fairhaven BPW We, the five elected Board of Public Works Commissioners in Fairhaven, are writing to respectfully request that residents and Town Meeting members consider changing the position of Tree Warden from an elected position to an appointed position, and bringing the Tree Department under the Board of Public Works umbrella. The Tree… [Read More]
Blizzard dumps 18 inches on Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor This weekend’s storm hit all the markers to be officially declared a blizzard, with the following conditions lasting for more than three hours: falling or blowing snow, sustained winds or frequent gusts of at least 35 MPH, visibility of less than a quarter mile. The snow started falling late on Friday,… [Read More]
Fairhaven TA search stymied again
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s attempt to hire a Town Administrator has been stymied again. The town’s third try at hiring a replacement for former TA Mark Rees, who retired in January, 2021. Since then, Finance Director/ Treasurer/ Collector has been serving as the Interim TA in addition to her other duties. A search last year… [Read More]
Fairhaven BPW meets with Tree Warden, sparks fly
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 1/24, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works briefly discussed the FY23 budgets with the Superintendents of each department. The board also met with the Tree Warden and discussed options for Pickleball court locations. The board first met with Sewer Superintendent Rene Robillard, who said there… [Read More]
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