Press Release Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars announces the following scholarships now available for 2021. Application period is open until April 20, 2021. Apply online at https://fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org NEW scholarships are being added constantly. Check your profile weekly to see what NEW scholarships you qualify for both at the local and national level. The following scholarships are… [Read More]
Jackson’s sold, iconic sign taken off building
By Beth David, Editor A little variety store has been in that spot for 70+ years, but last year, on 2/3/20, Jackson’s Variety, which had occupied the space for more than 50 years, suffered a devastating fire. The damage meant tens of thousands of dollars in renovations. The Jackson family decided it was time to sell…. [Read More]
Selectboard gets 3 TA finalists; Oxford roof change is done deal
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven received the names of its three finalists for the town administrator position during the Fairhaven Selectboard meeting on 2/8, and board members tentatively scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, 2/16, to hold final interviews in open session. The Town’s hiring consultant, Community Paradigm Associates President Bernie Lynch, announced the three… [Read More]
Fairhaven ZBA approved Oxford building changes 2 years ago
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals on 2/2 could not shed light on the Stratford Group’s proposed reduction in units or the altered roofline design for the Oxford School development, even after Building Commissioner Chris Carmichael confirmed that the ZBA did vote to approve the proposed changes two years ago. Resident… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Restrictions easing
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker has eased up on some restrictions for businesses this week, citing a downward trend in new cases of COVID-19. Businesses that were limited to 25% capacity, are now able to operate at 40% capacity, including restaurants and close contact personal services. Businesses that can now operate at 40%… [Read More]
Dacunha’s Dispatch 2/11/21
By Elizabeth DaCunha Snow days. It’s a controversial topic. You either love ’em or hate ’em, but that depends on whether you care about a few less days of summer. Unfortunately, snow days aren’t up for debate any longer. Now that we are so familiar with using technology to learn, schools including FHS have decided… [Read More]
Dear Frankie 2/11/21
Resents Being Dressed Up Dear Frankie, Don’t get me wrong, I love my Mom. I’d even say she’s perfect, except for one thing. She loves being hip, wearing torn jeans and shoes with spikes, (even though she has a bad foot). I love to see the get-ups she comes up with. But I don’t like… [Read More]
Collasius announces run for tree warden
Hello, my name is Don Collasius and I am running for the position of Fairhaven Tree Warden. “A tree warden is a person in charge of shade trees on public town lands and has the unique legal responsibility: to guard public resources against destructive forces that might include persons, insects, or diseases,” as defined by… [Read More]
Acushnet schools make good use of recess
The Acushnet Public Schools Kindergarten students made good use of their recess during last week’s storm. “Thank you to Mrs. Silva for sharing these adorable pictures with us!” wrote the Acushnet Public Schools on its Facebook Page on February 4. “Kindergarten Room 1 used their recess time last week collaborating on building a snowman in… [Read More]
Black History Month
Garret Morgan/Inventor Garrett Morgan blazed a trail for African American inventors with his patents, including those for a hair-straightening product, a breathing device, a revamped sewing machine and an improved traffic signal. Visit https://www.biography.com/inventor/garrett-morgan to learn more. Clementine Hunter/The Black Grandma Moses Clementine Hunter may not have been a trained artist, but the self-taught former… [Read More]
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