Lighting of Benoit Square and Sing Along Join the North Fairhaven Improvement Association for the annual Lighting of Benoit Square, on Fri., 12/2, at 6:30 p.m. (intersection of Main Street and Howland Road), Fairhaven. The lights will be turned on for the season; caroling with Miss New Bedford and friends; and you can even see Santa!… [Read More]
FHS turf field dedicated to Dr. Baldwin
By Beth David, Editor During half time of the Thanksgiving Day Football game, the Fairhaven School Committee dedicated the new turf field to former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert N. Baldwin. SC chairperson Pamela Kuechler told the crowd that when she first got elected to the SC 15 years ago, she realized the district was moving… [Read More]
Bike run collects food and toys
By Beth David, Editor The annual Acushnet Lions Club Bike Run/Toy Drive at the Rivers End Cafe drew about 50 motorcycles on Sunday, 11/27/22. Rivers End owner Mark DeSilva said businesses and individuals donated a variety of items and services to make the event a successful one. Adams and Adams donated use of their truck; the… [Read More]
Turkey Trot draws 750 on Thanksgiving Day
More than 750 runners ran the 13th Fairhaven Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, 11/24/22. With mild temperatures in the 40s and very little wind, the numbers came back to pre-pandemic participation. The annual event raises money and food donations for local food pantries. ••• Click here top download the entire 12/1/22 issue: 12-01-22 Football Support… [Read More]
Obituary: Gary Goulet
Gary Goulet Gary J. Goulet, age 79, of Fairhaven, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fall River. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Pifko) Goulet with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Acushnet, he was the son of the late Alfred J. and Alice… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Sibling Angst Dear Frankie, I never thought about having a sister or a brother, that is, until Tina, our next-door neighbor, brought home Chance and Lance, two drop-dead adorable Golden Retriever Puppies. My heart melts whenever I see them snuggling and playing until they drop. They started me thinking about what life would have been… [Read More]
Letter_Trump addicted to adulation
Trump Addicted to Adulation Shakespeare could not have invented a more narcissistic character than Donald Trump Having alienated a large segment of the New York City in-crowd, losing high ratings for his t.v. show and having exhausted the antics to keep him in the news, Donald Trump announced his intention to run for President. Now… [Read More]
Letter_Turkey Trot benefits pantry
Turkey Trot Benefits Shepherd’s Food Pantry This letter of thanks goes out to all who participated in the yearly Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot. Over 750 registered for this yearly race and over 500 actually ran it that morning. The conditions were very favorable for the runners and for the volunteers who helped along the route…. [Read More]
Acushnet pins new fire chief, hires police officers
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet’s new fire chief got sworn in and three new police officers were hired at the Acushnet Selectboard meeting on 11/22/22. Town Clerk Pamela Labonte swore in Fire Chief Thomas Farland, and Chief Farland’s mother Patricia pinned his badge on him. The Oath of Office binds him to upholding and defending the… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven ZBA
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Public Hearing In-Person in Banquet Room or via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94115137952?pwd=MXpoVWpKTFBEUmluT1pWSCtiVzJCQT09 or call 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 941 1513 7952 Passcode: 361259 1. REF#: ZBA-022-031: 85 Howland Road, Map 23, Lot 035…. [Read More]
