Yesterday | via SouthCoastToday.com
"It only took us one meeting to get the unions to agree to the changes. The last time we made substantial changes, it took approximately two years." Fairhaven Executive Secretary Jeffrey Osuch, on negotiating an estimated $330,000 in savings under a new state health care reform law. Comment?
NFIA holds Memorial Day events
Thursday May 24 | via SouthCoastToday.com
The first will be a sunrise and sunset service at Fort Phoenix with a flag raising ceremony beginning at 7 a.m. dedicated to the memory of Katie Brienzo, who was killed when she was hit by by a motor vehicle on Sconticut Neck Road. Comment?
Recreation Committee Seeking New Members
Tuesday May 22 | via The Wanderer
The Mattapoisett Recreation Committee is seeking new members to help bring more programs to town, according to Chairman Jeremy Collier, who spoke to the Board of Selectmen at their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 22. Comment?
Saturday May 19 | via SouthCoastToday.com
David W. Oliveira/Standard-Times file Members of the Fairhaven militia fire a volley during the Fairhaven 4th of July celebration at Fort Pheonix last year. Comment?
Man escapes house fire in Fairhaven
Wednesday May 16 | via SouthCoastToday.com
A 27-year-old man escaped a house fire Wednesday after being awaken by smoke detectors, the Fire Department said. Comment?
Voters fly through warrant, pass $21M budget
Monday May 14 | via SouthCoastToday.com
The mood was businesslike at Mattapoisett's annual town meeting as voters moved briskly through the warrant despite some technical difficulties with the sound system and lighting in the Old Rochester Regional auditorium. Comment?
Sunday May 13 | via SouthCoastToday.com
"He brings the stature of his office as a university president. ... He knows New Bedford, but has a very broad field of vision, and he recognizes good leadership when he sees it." Mayor Jon Mitchell, on the choice of Bridgewater State University President Dana Mohler-Faria to head a search committee for the next superintendent of schools. Comment?
Botelho arrested on drug charges
Thursday May 10 | via SouthCoastToday.com
Rebecca Botelho, 21, of 24 Florence St. was arrested May 7 on drug charges by Fairhaven Police Detectives and members of the Bristol County Sheriff's Department South Coast Anti-Crime Task Force. Comment?
Articles, small and large, add up to six-hour meeting
Thursday May 10 | via SouthCoastToday.com
The annual Town Meeting took six hours on Saturday, May 5. Many articles passed with little debate and some were passed over. Comment?
Wednesday May 9 | via SouthCoastToday.com
Jose P. Simao, 84, of Fairhaven, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford after a long illness. Comment?
Woman allegedly sold drugs in Fairhaven parking lots
Tuesday May 8 | via SouthCoastToday.com
A local woman is facing multiple drug charges after she was arrested Monday by police and members of the Bristol County Sheriff's Department Anticrime Task Force. Comment?
Woman allegedly sold drugs in Fairhaven parking lots
Tuesday May 8 | via SouthCoastToday.com
A local woman is facing multiple drug charges after she was arrested Monday by police and members of the Bristol County Sheriff's Department Anticrime Task Force. Comment?