By Beth David, Editor It’s Christmas in Acushnet. Really. It is. And Frank Carreiro can hardly believe his eyes. His wife Lisa is battling cancer, and doctors say her time is short. All she wanted was to have one more Christmas with her family. Someone mentioned it to someone who mentioned it to someone. “People ask… [Read More]
No decision on school sports in Fairhaven yet
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven School Committee did not decide on whether to allow some form of a school athletics program to commence this fall. During a discussion with Fairhaven High School Athletics Director Chris Carrig on 8/26, Superintendent Dr. Robert Baldwin pointed to how the need to keep students safe in school… [Read More]
BPW members bicker about bill paying procedure
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Board of Public Works meeting on 8/25 proceeded despite a so-called “glitch” in the meeting notice posting, which was posted for two days but not a full 48 hours. The board discussed the agenda items but withheld from taking any votes, including a vote to adjourn the meeting… [Read More]
Residents protest PJ Keating operations
By Beth David, Editor A group of residents gathered on South Main Street to protest the dust, noise and other nuisances from the PJ Keating quarry and asphalt plant. The town found more than 20 violations last month and issued a cease and desist order (Neighb News, 8/20/20). On Thursday, 8/27/20 the group of about 25… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: New policies on childcar
Press Release The Baker-Polito Administration announced on Friday new policies that will provide families who require childcare while their children are engaged in remote learning additional options by allowing programs to offer supervised care during regular school day hours. Governor Charlie Baker signed an Executive Order that allows the Department of Early Education and Care… [Read More]
Primary election results
Massachusetts held its state primary on Tuesday, 9/1. The following are preliminary results. US Sen. Edward Markey (D) fended off a challenge from Joseph P. Kennedy III (D), although both Fairhaven and Acushnet voted to oust the incumbent. With 76.3% of the precincts counted by press time, the Associated Press called the race for Markey…. [Read More]
Man allegedly fires gun during argument in Fairhaven
Press Release Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department arrested a North Carolina man after a dispute early Saturday morning that resulted in shots being fired in a vehicle. Christopher Gaskill, 24, of Grantsboro, NC, was arrested and charged with: • Discharge of a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Building • Carrying a Firearm… [Read More]
Pedestrian hit by Fairhaven cruiser dies
From Press Release Materials Massachusetts State Police currently investigating a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash involving a Fairhaven Police cruiser, which occurred last week. At around 11 p.m. Tuesday, 8/25/20, a Fairhaven Police cruiser was being driven westbound on Route 6 when it struck a pedestrian in the roadway just west of the 7-Eleven convenience… [Read More]
Fairhaven car crash injures 10
Press Release Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department is investigating after a two-vehicle crash led to 10 people being injured, including six children, over the weekend. At approximately 8:50 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, Fairhaven Police responded to the intersection of Howland Road and Sycamore Street for a report of a head-on crash…. [Read More]
Fairhaven health agent placed on admin leave, no reason given
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent During what was listed on the agenda as a personnel discussion on Health Agent Mary Freire-Kellogg on 8/24, the Fairhaven Board of Health instead voted to place Ms. Freire Kellogg on paid administrative leave and would not state a specific reason for it when Attorney Philip Beauregard asked for one…. [Read More]
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