Fairhaven Tree Warden Press Release On Friday, May 7, 2021 the Fairhaven Tree Department partnering with the BPW and Eversource will celebrate Arbor Day by planting 10 new trees along Union and Laurel Streets. Arbor Day is an annual holiday celebrating the planting, upkeep and preservation of trees. Eversource donated 8 of the 10 trees and… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Unrequited Love Dear Frankie, Harriet is a cocker spaniel and my best friend. We have been getting together every day at the park for years. On the days I arrive first, I often chat with Jeffrey a Beagle. Recently I was told Jeffrey had a crush on me. At first, I didn’t give it much… [Read More]
DaCunha’s Dispatch 4/21/21
It’s that time of the year again — April Vacation! I covered students’ February Vacation plans during the pandemic, and so in this article I will be sharing how this break is similar and different compared to winter vacation. Danica Anderson shared how the boredom of the pandemic has pushed her family to safely travel during… [Read More]
COVID update
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker relaxed guidelines for masks outdoors, and announced more reopenings of businesses. As of Friday, 4/30, masks will only be required outdoors in large gatherings or when social distancing is not possible. Wearing face coverings indoors is still required. The governor also announced that the state will move to… [Read More]
It’s coming down
Work has begun on the Oxford School project. The first step is demolishing the 1951 addition to make way for the new construction. The old building and the new combined will house 53 affordable senior housing units for “active seniors.” This week the exterior was stripped of its bricks and the inside was being demolished… [Read More]
Board of Health denies public access to meeting
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The state has lifted its capacity restrictions on restaurants as COVID-19 cases decline and more of the population is vaccinated, and the Fairhaven Selectboard has for a month now opened up its meetings to the public to the maximum extent possible while keeping social distancing protocols intact. So when a resident… [Read More]
BPW interviews for beach jobs, discusses Costa Dr. water issue
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 4/5 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works conducted interviews for lifeguards and gate attendants at West Island Town Beach. The board also discussed rentals of part properties by businesses and non-profits . The board first met with Susan Adao and her neighbors on Costa Drive… [Read More]
Firefighter union members help wheelchair bound child
By Beth David, Editor Little Gwendolyn (aka “Gwennie”) cannot walk at all. And now that she’s getting bigger, pushing 40 pounds at four years old, she’s getting kind of heavy for her parents to pick her up. She needs a wheelchair now, so when the Fairhaven Firefighters asked if they could use a wheelchair ramp in… [Read More]
Freitas recall effort underway
Press Release A group of concerned citizens has launched a campaign to recall Selectman Daniel Freitas. For the last few years, Selectman Freitas has increasingly demonstrated his inability or unwillingness to represent the people of Fairhaven. His failed leadership has reached critical mass with the botched recruitment of a Town Administrator, the most important administrative… [Read More]
A little bit of kindness goes a long way in the neighborhood
By Beth David, Editor Debbie Wojcik had a heckuva time scheduling her vaccine appointment. In the end, she was not able to do it. Then a little angel appeared. Really, he’s nine years old. Miles Gardner knocked on Ms. Wojcik’s door wearing a “high wattage smile,” she said. “He said he found something he’s good at,”… [Read More]
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