By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven High School Blue Devils fell to the Dartmouth Indians in the traditional Thanksgiving Day matchup on 12/28/24, at Fairhaven’s Alumni Stadium. 21-16. The weather was unforgiving, with rain steady through the whole game and hard at times. Standout star Justin Marques made one of the touchdowns for the Blue Devils;… [Read More]
Select Board sets tax rate for FY 2025
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 12/2/24, the Fairhaven Select Board set the tax rate for FY 2025 resulting in a small rate increase. On the recommendation of the board of Assessors and Principal Assessor Joanne Correia, the board voted to approve a residential rate of $9.32 per thousand, and a Commercial, Industrial &… [Read More]
Weekend events include tree lightings, singalongs, and SANTA!
Benoit Square Lighting & Singalong Join the North Fairhaven Improvement Association for the annual lighting of Benoit Square, on Fri., 12/6, at 6:30 p.m., at the intersection of Main Street and Howland Road, Fairhaven. The lights will be turned on for the season and we will sing Christmas carols with Mrs. Claus and Friends. And… [Read More]
Fairhaven Recreation officially opens new playground
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Recreation Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open its new playground behind the Rec Center on 11/26/24. Recreation Director Kelley Ramirez said the new playground has all new equipment, and was moved to a spot that is not as wet, is more accessible for children with varying abilities,… [Read More]
Santa visits Acushnet for annual lighting
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire Department held its annual lighting of the Christmas display on Sunday, 12/1/24, and Santa came with Mrs. Claus, but so did the Grinch. Mr. Grinch stole a package from the display and made a quick getaway through the crowd. Unfortunately for him, an Acushnet police officer apprehended him… [Read More]
Acushnet Lions hold annual bike run & toy drive….BRRR!
By Beth David, Editor Temperatures dropped down into the low 30s this Sunday, 12/1/24, but that did not stop the hardy souls on about 30 motorcycles who joined the Acushnet Lions Club in the annual Motorcycle Run and Toy Drive for the Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet. As in past years, the ride started at the… [Read More]
Nasketucket ornament market features 40 artists
By Beth David, Editor Nasketucket Bay Vineyard in Fairhaven opened its holiday Ornament Market on Friday, 11/29, featuring thousands of Christmas ornaments by 40 artists from Mass. and RI. It will be open during the vineyard’s regular business hours until the season closes on 12/22. The ornaments are being sold on consignment, 70% for the… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Thanksgiving Blues Dear Frankie, I was so excited that my aunts, uncles, and cousins were coming to our house for Thanksgiving because I’d get to lick the turkey pan. When I heard my Aunt Luella and Cousin Georgie, who are allergic to dogs, were coming, I knew it meant I’d spend the day in the… [Read More]
Letter_Fairhaven Sells Out
Fairhaven Sells Out During the town meeting, I sat helplessly as a consultant, literally called “Sussman,” gesture like a Disneyland animatronic and convince a crowd into voting against its own interest. With the 40R overlay approved, a few will get rich and most of us will get a headache. Affordable housing schemes, luxury apartments, and… [Read More]
Legal Notice Fairhaven Tree Hearing
Town of Fairhaven Notice of Public Hearing The Town of Fairhaven will hold a Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in the Board of Public Works Conference Room, 5 Arsene Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719. In accordance with MGL Chapter 87, Section 3. Discussion of requested removal of 3 nonhazardous trees located… [Read More]
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