Submitted by the Fairhaven Commission on Disability Winter can make travel difficult and challenging as we battle snow and ice. This can be even more true for those of us with a disability affecting mobility, vision, safety awareness, or balance. In addition to being dangerous, icy or snowy sidewalks are inaccessible for anyone using a… [Read More]
FHS National Art Society raising funds for overseas trip
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven High School National Art Society has earned their place in the top 10 in the nation for the Junk Kouture Contest. They are headed to Dublin, Ireland, to showcase their skills to an international audience. The group needs $5,500 to cover chaperone support for safe travel, meals, daily essentials,… [Read More]
Fairhaven School district introduces hardship fund
Hello Fairhaven Community, On behalf of Fairhaven Public Schools, I’m excited to introduce our newly established Hardship Fund, which is designed to support families in our community who are facing financial challenges. We are reaching out to you, our community members, to help make this initiative a success. Our goal is to raise $3,000 for… [Read More]
Duck hunter rescued in Marion
Press Release Marion Police Chief Richard Nighelli, Fire Chief Brian Jackvony and Harbormaster Adam Murphy report that their departments cooperated to rescue a duck hunter after he fell out of his boat into the water Monday morning, Jan. 20. Marion’s emergency dispatchers received a 911 call reporting that a man fell in the water from… [Read More]
Millicent Library Electrical Upgrade
Press Release The Millicent Library Board of Trustees is excited to announce that the library’s electrical upgrade project is now underway. This crucial project involves the replacement and relocation of outdated electrical panel boards that pose safety risks and do not meet modern code requirements. Additionally, the library’s electrical capacity is being increased from… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Isolating Dear Frankie, On Christmas Eve, my mom and dad said they felt lousy and thought they might be coming down with the flu. I felt fine. My dad suggested we take a Covid-19 test to be safe. When we did, we all tested positive. My mom called Nana and told her to count us… [Read More]
Elect Southcoast event to help women serve in government
Dear Women of Fairhaven & Acushnet, A recent survey by Elect Southcoast highlights an important issue in our local communities of Fairhaven and Acushnet: gender representation in elected government. While the most recent census data shows that women make up about 54% of Fairhaven’s population and 52% of Acushnet’s, only 35% of elected roles in… [Read More]
From the editor 01-16-25
By Beth David, Editor Oh…what a marathon meeting that was (see page 4). The Fairhaven Select Board heard from lots of residents this week. We tried to sum it up, but, might be fun to watch that one. Don’t worry, the first hour and ten minutes or so was executive session. You can fast forward,… [Read More]
MLK Events
Monday, 1/20/25, is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Here are few events honoring the legacy of Dr. King, a national leader in the Civil Rights movement, who was assassinated in 1968. To learn more about the life and legacy of Dr. King, visit https://the kingcenter.org. The national theme for 2025 is “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom,… [Read More]
Hot Cocoa Hike
A Hike, Hot Cocoa, a Campfire and a Craft. Connect with Nature with the Mattapoisett Land Trust Looking for something to do on Monday January 20 to get you and the kids out of the house and into the woods? The Mattapoisett Land Trust is combining two of its most popular events into one to… [Read More]
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