Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 7/12 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed moving/asphalting the BMX pump track at Macomber Park, and adding an anchor to the décor at Cooke Park. The board met with Michael Rotondo, of the BMX pump track at Macomber Park. BPW Chairperson Brian Wotton said he… [Read More]
Recall election is Monday
The Fairhaven special town election is scheduled for Monday, 7/26 The field is set, with three candidates on the ballot: Leon Corry, Cameron Durant, Stasia Powers. The ballot will have a question asking voters if they want to recall Select Board member Daniel Freitas, with a “yes” or “no” vote. Then voters will be asked… [Read More]
Hello from the Fairhaven Tree Department
Submitted Sorry to have been out of touch for a bit but we have been busy with trying to spend end of year funds removing dead and diseased trees as well as finish this year’s planting. Any funds I had for that not spent by June 30 would have been lost. We have removed about… [Read More]
Fairhaven HS 1961 grads have 60th annual get-together
The ladies of the Fairhaven High School class of 1961 celebrated their 60th reunion with a luncheon at Seaport Inn and Marina on 76/25/21. They traveled from across the country to celebrate their long friendships. “We were a special class, reuniting every year, but this one is a big one!” wrote Betsy Lebeau to the… [Read More]
New Book by HHR descendant exposes family scandals
Press Release Andrew Coe’s latest book, “Pirate’s Gold: A Gilded Age Saga of Family, Money and (Maybe) Murder,” tells the story behind one of America’s greatest old money fortunes, unveiling the colorful lives, scandals and tragedies of Fairhaven’s Rogers family. Heavily illustrated, “Pirate’s Gold” unreels like one of those old pre-Code Hollywood movies. The Rogers… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
When is a Family a Family? Dear Frankie, My family and I were in the Texas flood. The water had risen to the second story of our house by the time the rescue boat arrived. My parents and siblings had to climb out the window on the second floor to get into the boat. When… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard recognizes residents
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 7/12 the Acushnet Selectboard recognized police officer James Costa on is retirement, and recognized Fairhaven High Valedictorian Sean Brown, and Council on Aging Director Heather Sylvia. The Selectboard first announced some resignations. Selectboard Chairperson David Desroches announced the resignation of Ray LeBlanc from the Bylaw… [Read More]
Fairhaven’s got pride
By Beth David, Editor After two of the three Fairhaven Selectboard members voted not to display the LGBTQ pride flag at town hall, and then followed up by rescinding the town’s entire flag policy, a group of citizens decided to take action. Led by Diane Hahn, a well-known activist and agitator, a group organized a pride… [Read More]
Judge dismisses NE Preservation lawsuit
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Select Board on July 12 heard from Town Counsel Tom Crotty via an email stating that the judge presiding over the lawsuit by Zachary Mayo of New England Preservation and Development against the Town has dismissed the developer’s case, ordered Mr. Mayo to pay the Town’s legal expenses, and… [Read More]
BPW grants waiver for Jersey Mike’s
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 6/28 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired for Sewer Department, approved of an ice cream vendor, and met with owners of Jersey Mike’s. The board first met with resident Mike Ristuccia about approval for an ice cream vendor on Town Beach. Mr. Ristuccia said… [Read More]
