By Beth David, Editor Mass. Governor Charlie Baker continued to allow more businesses to open this week, including outdoor dining at restaurants and retailers, including malls. The governor also encouraged anyone who has been to a large gathering to get tested. In addition to free pop-up testing sites, individuals may make an appointment for a test… [Read More]
Sign of the season
Sure signs of summer include the leaves on the trees, the different animals that come out from hiding with their youngsters, and the growing of corn and hay in the fields. The hay gets harvested several times a season, and last week was one of those times in the field at Shipyard Farms on Sconticut… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting this Saturday
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting will face 21 articles at the Annual TM this Saturday, 6/20/20. The meeting will be held at Ford Middle School, with social distancing measures in place. Seats will be six feet apart, and attendees will be asked to wear masks, except when they are in their seats six feet… [Read More]
Keith Silvia wins in upset over incumbent Charlie Murphy
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s election saw an upset on Monday, 6/8/20, when challenger Keith Silvia ousted long time incumbent Charles K. Murphy, Sr., after an election season that was extended due to postponements from the COVID-19 pandemic. Voters were required to wear masks, and were greeted by poll workers wearing masks, gloves, and sometimes face… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School BLM protest gets emotional
By Beth David, Editor A protest organized by graduating seniors from Fairhaven High School ended up getting emotional at the end as people began to speak about their own experiences with racism, and with fighting racism. The Black Lives Matter protest, held on the front lawn of FHS, drew about 100 people and included a “die-in”… [Read More]
BPW discusses town beach capacity, could limit to residents
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday 5/26 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed COVID-19 matters such as beach passes, town beach capacity this year, the reopening of parks/ playgrounds, and the recycling center hours. The meeting was available to the public via Zoom, and is available on demand at www.fairhaventv.com… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Phase II reopenings begin
By Beth David, Editor The state of Massachusetts entered Phase II of its reopening strategy this week. Governor Charlie Baker announced that restaurants can open with outdoor seating, and in-store retail shopping can open with limitations on the number of people allowed in stores. Face masks are still required inside and outside whenever a distance of… [Read More]
DVDevelopments: Black Films Matter
In solidarity with #BLM, the Criterion Collection — an imprint that brings prestigious, foreign, classic, and independent films to DVD and Blu-ray — and its streaming service the Criterion Channel announced last week that they will be making some of their films by and/or about African-Americans free to stream on their website and apps without a… [Read More]
Mattapoisett BLM protest draws about 500 people
Approximately 500 people marched against racism in Mattapoisett on Friday, 6/5/20. The group gathered at the Park and Ride on North Street and marched to the gazebo in Mattapoisett Village, where speakers recounted their experiences with racism. The march and gathering were peaceful, and protestes wore masks and maintained their distance when they go to the… [Read More]
Huttleston Marketplace can open for all booths this week
By Beth David, Editor The Huttleston Marketplace opened with only food vendors last week, 6/6/20, due to COVID-19 restrictions. But this week, with the loosening up of restrictions as the state enters Phase II of the reopening, the marketplace will its full contingent of vendors, including arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles, and much more. This week will… [Read More]
