By Beth David, Editor Members of Fairhaven High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) rallied their classmates to show solidarity with all LGBTQ+ youth across the country. In response to legislation in Florida and Texas, the students participated in the National Queer Youth Walkout on Friday, 3/11 at 1 p.m. Samantha Brodeur, president of the GSA at FHS, told… [Read More]
Selectboard and BPW discuss parks
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board and Board of Public Works met jointly at the SB meeting on 3/14/22 to discuss the roles of the BPW and the Town Administrator in regards to parks and recreation. Select Board chairperson Bob Espindola said he wanted to discuss the possibility of forming or reforming a parks… [Read More]
Candidate statement: Fairhaven BPW
Anne Morton Smith My name is Anne Morton Smith and while I am officially running unopposed, I am asking for your support in the April 4 election to become a member of the Board of Public Works. A number of people have asked me “why?” and my answer is simple. I’d like to be part… [Read More]
Candidate Statement Fairhaven School Committee
Kyle Bueno My name is Kyle Bueno and I am asking for your vote and continued trust for a second term on the School Committee. Now, before I share our accomplishments, I would like to share a bit about my background and roots here in town. I am a proud byproduct of the Fairhaven… [Read More]
Fairhaven Cable Access TV wins award
Fairhaven TV Press Release Fairhaven TV is proud to announce we were awarded the Massachusetts Creator Award in the category Best Production Value, considered the premier award, for our Hometown Haunts videos, which were featured during our Virtual Halloween Event. We were also nominated for Best Host: Todd Migliacci for Fairhaven TV’s 4th Annual Halloween… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The Baby Dear Frankie, When my mom told me she was pregnant, I was so relieved. I had been worrying for months that something was wrong with her because her stomach kept getting bigger and bigger. The months before Sebastian arrived, all my parents talked about was how they couldn’t wait to see him. After… [Read More]
FHS alum FHS student are Freetown/Lakeville queens
Press Release Two young women with ties to Fairhaven High School have been selected as Miss Freetown and Miss Freetown/Lakeville Outstanding Teen for 2022 on January 16 at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. Six competed for the title of Miss Freetown, and nine competed for the title of Miss Freetown’s and Miss Lakeville’s Outstanding… [Read More]
Acushnet hires Assistant Town Treasurer/Accountant
By Lori Richard, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard voted unanimously to hire Carla Mourao as the town’s new Assistant Town Treasurer/Collector at its meeting on 3/15/22. She comes to the position with 26 years of experience in the field, including the allocation and management of a $20 million operating budget and financial records for the… [Read More]
Let the games begin
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven election is less than a month away, and the campaigning is in full force. John Farrell dropped out of the rae for Select Board last Wednesday, 3/2, the last day to withdraw. That leaves five candidates are running for the three seats on the ballot for Select Board: incumbent Stasia… [Read More]
Select Board approves $50k for site study
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 2/28, the Fairhaven Select Board approved the use of $50,000 for a feasibility study to use the Bridge Street landfill property for a public safety facility. Former Town Administrator Mark Rees, who is consulting for special projects for the town, said the site is enough to accommodate a… [Read More]
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