The City of Salem’s free October weekend shuttle are running now. Visitors are strongly encouraged to utilize the free parking at the shuttle satellite lots and ride the free shuttle into downtown Salem. Shuttles run October 12-14 (service provided on Indigenous Peoples’ Day), October 19-20, and October 26-27 from 10 am to 8 pm between… [Read More]
Fire Open House teaches fire safety
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department held its annual open house on Sunday, 10/6/24, in recognition of National Fire Prevention Week. The day featured a variety of demonstrations, including a fire demonstration and how to use a fire extinguisher; obstacle course; smoke house; and car extrication using the giant cutters and spreaders known… [Read More]
Communication board unveiled at Livesey Park
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Commission on Disability unveiled a communication board near the playground at Livesey Park on 1/7/24. The board uses pictures and simple words to help non-verbal and minimally speaking individuals get their point across and understand what others are trying to say to them. COD chairperson Pamela Whynot said that… [Read More]
Acushnet holds flu clinic
The Southeastern Mass. Public Health Collaborative held a flu clinic at the Acushnet Council on Aging/Senior Center on 10/1/24. Free flu shots were available on a walk-in basis. In home flu vaccinations are available to residents of Acushnet, Fairhaven, and New Bedford who are 18+ and may have difficulty getting to a vaccine site. Call… [Read More]
Kids Fest kicks off fall events
Kids Fest and Halloween events spell the end of summer in these parts. This Saturday, Kids Fest kicks off the season, with lots of fun stuff. See more happenings on pages 5, 11, 14. Kids Fest Join us for Kids Fest, Sat., 10/12, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Fairhaven Visitors Center Lawn/Fairhaven High School Lawn,,… [Read More]
Public can get food from local farms in one location
This week, Coastal Foodshed (CF) will officially open their new 5,500 square foot farmer food hub facility located at 127 W. Rodney French Blvd. at the Kilburn Mill in New Bedford, in suite S1-57. The new facility includes warehouse space, a 640 square foot cold storage unit, and retail shop. Coastal Foodshed’s farmer food hub… [Read More]
Lloyd Center cuts ribbon on new Welcome Center
From Press Release Materials The Lloyd Center for the Environment held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Welcome Center on 9/20/24. The new structure, has been constructed to greet, orient, and introduce students and visitors to the Lloyd Center for the Environment. Housing a bus drop-off shelter, interior and exterior meeting and teaching space,… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Three’s a Crowd Dear Frankie, When my friend Tracey moved away, I thought I would never see her again. Earlier this year, she and her mom started coming to town for four days every couple of weeks to care for her grandma. Whenever Tracey was in town, I invited her to play at my house… [Read More]
Letter_The Choice is Clear
The Choice is Clear Our November elections give us clear differences that will determine the quality of our lives in our towns, region, state, country and world for generations to come. The polarization of our two major political parties has turned off a lot of younger people. Yet they’re inheriting many wars, climate driven… [Read More]
Letter_40R impact and consequences
40R Impact and Consequences Let me say first of all I am mindful of the impact of changes and shifts in our population such as numbers, ages, and other factors. There are other factors that need to be taken into consideration when making changes in our zoning laws such as the economy, business, schools, etc.,… [Read More]
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