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Letter_Thank You for Food Donations

May 15, 2024 by Staff Writer

Thank You for Food Donations This letter of thanks goes out to all of the Fairhaven residents who left out non-perishable food either on their porches or by their mailboxes on May 11th. This food, which totaled 4,680 pounds, was picked up by caring letter carriers who brought this food back to the Fairhaven Postal… [Read More]

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From the editor 05-09-24

May 8, 2024 by Staff Writer

By Beth David The annual Post Office food drive is this Saturday (see page 3). This is the biggest of them all, Folks. So remember to leave a few nonperishable food items in or near your mailbox. Fairhaven’s annual Town Meeting happened (see page 13). If you’re looking for some entertainment, find it online (www.fairhaventv.com),… [Read More]

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Letter_No-Mow May

May 8, 2024 by Staff Writer

Observe No-Mow May I love my neighbors, really. A compact street with kind folks who care for their homes and hearths, have good hearts and are fun and thoughtful.  However, every year, almost to the day, you can catch the gleam in the eyes of the guys on their seated tractors just waiting to let… [Read More]

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From the editor, 05-02-24

May 1, 2024 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor All right! The spring stuff is really kicking in, starting with Town Meeting this Saturday for Fairhaven. In my experience, the first Saturday in May is usually gorgeous…just gorgeous, making it hard to be inside all day. But, it’s important, folks. See pages 3 and 4. On page 3, there’s a… [Read More]

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Letter_Bylaws Changes

May 1, 2024 by Staff Writer

Like Wool Over the Eyes. Bylaw changes? What? I wholeheartedly agree with Wayne Hayward’s article in last week’s Neighb News (4/25/24 issue). In short, “Planning process should involve lengthy study followed by vigorous PUBLIC debate.” I visited the town hall last week to try and make heads or tails out of all the listed bylaw… [Read More]

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Letter_I meant to say

May 1, 2024 by Staff Writer

What I Meant To Say Was… I had intended to address my con­cerns during the Public Comment time at the 4/22/24 Select Board meeting but that would have been at the earliest 9:30. I couldn’t stay past 9 becaue of severe pain in my bum knee. New Board members and folks reading this, if you… [Read More]

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From the Editor 04-25-24

April 24, 2024 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Oh…we’re getting close to Town Meeting. I meant to get an overview story in, but then I had to bump it for some other stuff.  Meanwhile, we do have meeting coverage for you. See page 4 for Select Board.  The board also sent a letter about the hiring process for the… [Read More]

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The Unfinished Bylaw: Accessory Dwelling Units

April 24, 2024 by Staff Writer

An Opinion Piece By Wayne Hayward, Planning Board Member  (1991-2023)  Special to the Neighb News Town Meeting Article 20A proposes to accommodate additional living spaces in the Town of Fairhaven. There are many identified needs and depending on the intent, there are many approaches as well. Currently, Fairhaven offers and accepts application for these similar… [Read More]

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Letter_Prioritize Spending

April 24, 2024 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven Needs to Prioritize Spending Local municipalities across the Commonwealth are facing significant shortfalls in revenue at the same time federal COVID and stimulus funds are ending. This is creating immense fiscal pressure on local budgets, forcing tough decisions between cutting essential services or raising taxes on already stretched citizens.   At a time when… [Read More]

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From the editor 04-18-24

April 17, 2024 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Spring is really spring­ing this week. Finally! So this week’s issue is jam packed with all kinds of events coming up, starting this weekend. It’s Earth Day on Sunday (see page 3). The West Island 5K is this weekend, too (see page 5). Then we get ready for Town Meeting, then… [Read More]

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