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Fairhaven School Dept picks assistant superintendent
Press Release Fairhaven Public Schools announced the hiring of a new Assistant Superintendent at its School Committee meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Mark Balestracci will assume the role of Assistant Superintendent starting on December 13, 2021. Balestracci, a South Coast native, is leaving his 16-year tenure with the Mashpee Public Schools, most recently as… [Read More]
Charter Commission year-end update
Press Release On June 12th, 2020, Town Meeting convened to vote on a total of 60 articles, one of these items included action on Article 48, citizens petition calling for the creation of a nine-member Charter Committee. By 139-32 votes, your representatives at Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved this article. This group’s charge is reviewing all… [Read More]
Four take out papers for three Select Board seats
As of press time, four candidates had taken out papers to run for Fairhaven Selectboard in the 4/4/22 election. This election will have three seats on the ballot, as it is the election that will expand the board from three to five members. So far Leon Correy, Cameron Durant, Charles Murphy Sr., and incumbent Stasia… [Read More]
Festive Doors of Fairhaven
The following households and addresses have registered to participate in the first annual Festive Front Doors of Fairhaven decorating contest: 94 Washington Street 28 Church Street 56 Bridge Street 185 Main Street 336 Main Street 113 Pleasant Street 136 Pleasant Street 30 Chestnut Street 92 Chestnut Street 39 Laurel Street 5 Fort Street 3 Walnut… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Holiday Deliveries Dear Frankie, I was thrilled when my mom told me that our family would be living on a sailboat for a week over the Christmas holiday. I couldn’t wait to get to the park to tell my friends. Several of them had also gone sailing. They said they loved being out on the… [Read More]
Santa will cruise through Fairhaven this Saturday
Santa Cruise: Sat., 12/18 (Raindate Dec. 19th) Hold onto your hats, Santa & Mrs. Claus will be cruising through town! Come out to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus as they drive through Fairhaven in an Old Fire Truck. Sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association. Times are approximate. NORTH FAIRHAVEN START 1:00 pm • Oxford School/Benoit… [Read More]
Benoit Square lights up for the holidays
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Benoit Square welcomed Santa Claus and the public for the lighting of the Square on Friday, 12/3/21. Last year’s event was not promoted to the public due to COVID, but this year the square was filled with a couple of hundred children of all ages who helped with the singing, and… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire Department lights up for the holidays
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire Department welcomed the public to share the public lighting of the Fire Department grounds, at Parting Ways, 24 Russell Street, on 12/5/21. Last year the public event was canceled due to COVID restrictions, although the lights were still lit. This year, a couple of hundred children and their adults… [Read More]
Selectboard reinstates mask mandate
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 12/6/21, the Fairhaven Select Board reinstated its mask mandate, requiring all who enter town hall, including employees to wear face coverings if they are not able to stay at least six feet apart. The board made the change after receiving information from Health Agent David Flaherty, who informed… [Read More]
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