By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard held a Remote Public Hearing to discuss the Land Use License Renewal for PJ Keating. The meeting was live on the town’s YouTube channel, approximately seven people in “watching” mode. The three Selectboard members were present, along with Town Administrator, Julie Hebert, Christopher Oliver and Fire Chief… [Read More]
A different kind of graduation sends FHS seniors into the world
By Beth David, Editor The word “awesome” got bandied about quite a bit at the non-traditional commencement ceremony for Fairhaven High School graduates on Sunday, 5/31/20. Parents, school officials, and even students seemed a bit surprised at how much everyone seemed to love the event, which consisted of a parade from Acushnet to Fairhaven High School… [Read More]
Town meeting will be shorter, remote
By Jean Perry, Special to the Neighb News Fairhaven Town Meeting members will tackle a much shorter warrant than originally planned when they remotely attend Fairhaven’s first-ever virtual Annual Town Meeting on 6/27. The Fairhaven Selectboard on May 28 approved Town Administrator Mark Rees’s proposal to shorten the warrant from 53 articles to just 19 in… [Read More]
Meet the Graduates
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Saying “farewell” to two retiring Fairhaven HS teachers
Paula Jardin It is with great sadness, yet a tremendous amount of appreciation that we acknowledge the retirement of Paula Jardin from Fairhaven High School. We are so thankful to have had the opportunity to learn from her, laugh with her, and to have been cared for by her for so many successful years. Any… [Read More]
A message from the superintendent to the class of 2020
From Robert N. Baldwin, Superintendent, Fairhaven Public Schools Now more than ever I will have to keep this Commencement Address short and to the point because you will have the opportunity to fast forward right through this part of the ceremony. It has become tradition that every year I do not write my speech until the morning… [Read More]
A message from the principal
From Andrew Kulak, Principal of Fairhaven High School Good Afternoon Welcome — family, friends, staff, and especially the class of 2020. Class — You are Now Graduates — and alumni of this remarkable high school In your journey through high school, you have persevered and achieved a significant milestone in your life. Be Proud of that achievement. Graduating from… [Read More]
Valedictorian: We’re rolling with the punches, adapting
By Jean Perry, Special to the Neighb News The “drive-through” graduation ceremony preceded by an unprecedented school semester of online learning from home was certainly unconventional, but as Fairhaven Class of 2020 Valedictorian Olivia Maciel pointed out in her prepared speech: “We’re probably the only graduating class in recent history that’s going to have a story… [Read More]
Grad Speech: Salutatorian congratulates the FHS class of 2020
By Emelia Dube, Fairhaven High School Salutatorian Good afternoon family, friends, faculty members, and of course, graduates. I am Emelia Dube, and I’d like to start off by thanking those who have offered their advice, instruction, and support these past few years. I would like to say a special thank you to the Fairhaven School Committee,… [Read More]
Fairhaven police take a knee with protesters
By Beth David, Editor The Black Lives Matter protests causing upheaval in cities across the country have not ignored this area. But, so far, local protests have been peaceful. A group protesting against police brutality in response to the death of George Floyd, made its way to Fairhaven on Monday, 6/1. The group of about 60… [Read More]
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