By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 3/9/20, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed obtaining an electric vehicle for the BPW, as well as the Pasta House grease trap progress. The board first met with Mike Saunders of MHT Excavating about becoming a new driveway contractor in the town of Fairhaven…. [Read More]
Candidate statements: Fairhaven Selectboard
Charles K. Murphy, Sr. I am honored to serve this community as an INDEPENDENT leader on the Board of Selectmen and still have many more goals to accomplish. I am eager to continue to listen to the concerns of our citizens and implement an action plan wherever needed to assist the citizens of Fairhaven. … [Read More]
Digital reading room is perfect when stuck at home
Press Release Libraries have long embraced the digital age and are continually adding innovations and conveniences to service the members of their communities. As another example, SAILS Library Network has digitized the concept of physical reading rooms by creating a specialized eReading Room of magazines. With a library card, patrons can browse digital books sectioned… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard holds meeting remotely
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard held its regular meeting on Tuesday 3/17/20, using a remote service, in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the order for people to limit their exposure to each other, also known as “social distancing,” or “physical distancing.” Everyone had to dial in to listen/participate, including the public. The instructions for… [Read More]
Selectboard recognizes Jackson’s fire rescuers
By Beth David, Editor There was no angst, no fear, no intense urgency on 3/9/20, when the Fairhaven Selectboard recognized the heroic actions of five people who saved lives last month. There was only a profound sense of gratitude, some humor, and a lot of hugs. There was plenty of urgency on 2/3 when Jackson’s Variety… [Read More]
Fairhaven’s coronavirus message
Message from the Fairhaven Health Department Town officials recently met to address the current status of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Fairhaven has an emergency management team that is well prepared and organized. While there are confirmed cases in Massachusetts, state officials have told us that as of now, the threat to Fairhaven remains low, and the recommendation to… [Read More]
Seaport Council grants $1 million to Fairhaven for Union Wharf
From press release materials On 2/25/20, the Baker-Polito Administration announced more than $2.9 million in Seaport Economic Council Grants to support nine projects in seven communities, including more than $1.4 million towards projects in Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and Mattapoisett. These grants will help advance the mission of the Seaport Economic Council to support working waterfronts, local… [Read More]
Fairhaven Firefighters Association Local 1555 Statement
Statement Regarding Staffing and the Jackson’s Variety Fire Edward Freitas, President, Local 1555 On March 10, five very brave people were honored for rescuing an elderly gentleman from a fire at Jackson’s Variety last month. Without a doubt, had they not been in the right place, at the right time, there likely would have been at… [Read More]
Former Benny’s building getting a facelift
The facade of the former Benny’s building on Route 6 in Fairhaven was torn down last week, beginning construction on dividing the building into three retail spaces. O’Reilly Auto Parts and Family Dollar are going into two of those spaces, the third space has yet to be revealed. The building housed Benny’s for decades, until… [Read More]
PJ Keating reps, Acushnet Soil Board members clash at meeting
By Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondence The Acushnet Soil Board met on 3/4/20 with PJ Keating representatives, Doug Vigneau, Robert Robinson and Andrew Brewer. The soil board members include Chairperson Robert Medeiros, Conservation Commission representative Merilee Kelly, Selectboard representative Roger Cabral, Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher, Department of Public Works Representative Kathy Silva, Planning Board member… [Read More]
