By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Board of Health met with about 30 neighbors of the PJ Keating Company quarry and asphalt plant on Saturday, 11/6/21, at the Senior Center, and heard about a host of complaints, including dust, odor, and noise that neighbors say have been getting worse. A change in the bylaw governing the… [Read More]
Fairhaven moving along with TA search
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Monday, 11/8/21, the Fairhaven Select Board discussed the Town Administrator search, saying they were on track to interview candidates within the next two to three weeks, and hopefully hire someone who could start as soon as mid-December. The board also announced that the legislation changing the board to… [Read More]
BPW to allow tie-in at Cherrystone property
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 11/1 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works conducted interviews for a Special Motor Equipment Operator for the Highway Department, and met with owners of land on Cherrystone Road again to discuss allowing a sewer stub on a new house. BPW Chairperson Brian Wotton first started… [Read More]
Fairhaven welcomes four new firefighters, promotes Burr
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven welcomed two full time firefighters and two call firefighters to the ranks on Monday, 11/8/21, with the official swearing in during the Select Board meeting. The Department also promoted Chauncey Burr to Lieutenant. Fire Chief Todd Correia said the department had lost 38 years of experience due to retirements in the… [Read More]
Pickleball popularity continues to grow in Fairhaven
Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It is suitable for people of all ages and abilities, which accounts for its rapidly growing popularity in the US. Fairhaven has two locations with pickleball courts: four courts each at Cushman Park and Fort Phoenix. All are open to the public,… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
It’s the Thought That Counts Dear Frankie, Paris invited me to her birthday party. The party will be at the barn where she keeps her horse. When I got to the park the next day, everyone was talking about what to get Paris for a birthday present. Olivia showed us a horse magazine and said… [Read More]
No-Name Nor’easter bashes region
By Beth David, Editor All of Massachusetts and Rhode Island got socked by a fierce nor’easter from Tuesday to Wednesday, 10/26 and 10/27, that pelted the region with strong winds and lots of rain, resulting in widespread power outages. Fairhaven and Acushnet had trees down and blocked roads, keeping public works, police and other emergency services… [Read More]
Vets day is next Thursday
Veterans Day is Thursday, 11/11, and both Fairhaven and New Bedford are holding their traditional parades. Both were canceled last year due to the pandemic. So, let’s show veterans how we missed honoring them and get out there and line the streets. Fort Taber/Fort Rodman is also hosting Veterans Day events. FAIRHAVEN PARADE Thurs., 11/11,… [Read More]
Fairhaven Town Hall employees get into the Halloween spirit
Fairhaven Town Hall employees got into the Halloween spirit on 10/3/21, with a costume parade, decorated door contest, and lots of Halloween fun. Selectboard Chairperson Bob Espindola also joined the fun as Frankie Valli (although he says he did not sing), and hung out with the Beauty School Dropout (a song from “Grease”) women. Judges… [Read More]
The Witches of West Island RIDE!
The Witches of West Island held their second annual Witches Ride on Halloween Day, 10/31/21. They rode around the island cackling, throwing candy, and otherwise engaging with the residents who dared to come out and watch. ••• Click here to download the entire 11/4/21 issue: 11-04-21 Storm Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal.
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