By Beth David, Editor They mostly call her “Nana,” the grandchildren, great grandchildren, and even a few others. Claire Carter of Fairhaven is just a day shy of 100 years old as we publish, and her loved ones made a properly big to-do about it on Sunday, 3/10/24. With a police escort, about 50 cars… [Read More]
SB postpones upweller vote; Correy recuses on personnel item
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board had a bit of confusion at its meeting on 3/11/24, when a public hearing was not conducted as a public hearing, and so had to be delayed. About 30 people showed up to hear the proposal from Blue Stream Shellfish to place a floating upweller system (FLUPSY)… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: School Committee
Erik Baumann Members of the Fairhaven Community and Fellow Readers of the Fairhaven Neighborhood News, My name is Erik Baumann and I am requesting your support to represent a seat on the Town of Fairhaven’s School Committee. I am running because I want to serve the community that my family and I are so fortunate… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: Board of Health
Barbara Acksen I am Barbara Acksen candidate for the Board of Health, and health care professional with nearly fifty years of experience. I previously served on the Board during the turbulent turbine years, and thus am familiar with how it functions. I also recognize the importance of the Board maintaining its independence in order to… [Read More]
Participate in Fairhaven Economic Development Survey
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Economic Development Committee and the Planning & Economic Development Director are asking Fairhaven residents to let them know what kind of businesses they would like to see in town. The town has been circulating a survey online and in town with one question: “What types of new businesses would… [Read More]
Questions for candidates wanted
Candidates Night The Town of Fairhaven Public Access TV is sponsoring a Meet the Candidates night on Thurs., 3/21, at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Center St., Fairhaven. The event is open to the public, and will run live on Channel 18 and will run live and be available on demand on… [Read More]
Update on Causeway Road sidewalk
Fairhaven has received the go-ahead from the state to fix the sidewalk on Causeway Road, due to the emergency nature of the work. Fairhaven Highway Superintendent Josh Crabb said the public works department will open for bids in a couple of weeks with the hope hat work can start in the middle of April. The… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The Election Dear Frankie, Slick and Rufus are running for the dog park presidency. It is the most heated election we have ever had. Slick, a newcomer, believes in strict rule adherence and proposes setting up patrols to enforce an immediate fine and suspension for rule breakers. Rufus, a park co-founder, sees less urgency. He… [Read More]
Causeway Road sidewalk closed
The sidewalk along Causeway Road from Hoppy’s Landing to the other side of the opening is closed due to the discovery of several large sinkholes and breaks in the asphalt. Fairhaven Highway Superintendent Josh Crabb said a resident called on Monday, 3/4, to report a hole in the sidewalk. Mr. Crabb found that the sidewalk… [Read More]
Candidate Statements Fairhaven Select Board
Patrick J. Carr Hello Fairhaven! My name is Patrick J. Carr and I’m seeking a position on the Fairhaven Select Board. Currently, I serve as a voting member on the Fairhaven Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals, as well as the Economic Development Committee. I serve on the 40R Zoning Work Study Group… [Read More]
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