By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Tuesday, 10/12/21, the Fairhaven Select Board met with Historical Commission members to discuss the controversy surrounding their plan to install decorative lighting around Town Hall. The six Victorian style lights will be placed on the sidewalks: Two each on Center, William and Walnut Streets. HC chairperson Wayne Oliveira… [Read More]
BPW, Tree Warden spar over tree department future
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 10/4/21 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works met with the Tree Warden about multiple issues. BPW Chairperson Brian Wotton started the meeting with an announcement that board member Frank Coelho sent in his letter of resignation due to health reasons. Mr. Coelho was on the… [Read More]
Animal shelter yard sale raises $900
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Animal Shelter held its annual yard sale on 10/9/21 and took in a healthy $900. “Our little community always supports their animal shelter,” said Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps in an email. The yard sale included all manner of items for pets, including crates, dog and cat beds, food bowls,… [Read More]
Longworth Little Free Library dedicated to former library dir.
By Beth David, Editor On Sunday, 10/10/21, the Rotary Club of Fairhaven and the Millident Library dedicated the Longworth “Little Free Library” on Shaw Road in Fairhaven, at the entrance to the Phoenix Bike Trail. “With Carolyn Longworth, 40 years of being the Librarian at the Millicent Library, and the first woman in the Fairhaven Rotary… [Read More]
Two receive Carnegie Medal for saving Colin “Jack” Jackson
Press Release In its third announcement of 2021, the Carnegie Hero Fund is proud to recognize 18 civilians who risked their lives for others. Each will receive the Carnegie Medal, North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism. Among those to be awarded this quarter is John D. Colter, 66, who rushed into his daughter’s home… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Take the High Road Dear Frankie, Yesterday the dog park was almost empty. I asked Rufus if he knew where the dogs were. He said, “Maybe at Scooter’s birthday party.” This was the first I had heard about a party. When I asked Rufus, “Were you invited?” he said, He thought so, but parties weren’t… [Read More]
Letter_Please return what you took
Please Return What You Took We would appreciate it if the person who inadvertently took the milk crate that we use as a mail box from our front step at 71 Green Street this weekend would return it to us, no questions asked. Thank you, Christine Craig, Fairhaven ••• Click here to download the entire… [Read More]
Letter_Reader Enjoys Frankie
Reader Enjoys Frankie Column I wanted to let you know that I very much enjoy reading the latest advice from Frankie. It seems that Franki has some valuable incites into every day activities of life. Being a dog is really great Perry & Donna Pratt, Marblehead, MA ••• Click here to download the entire 10/14/21 issue:… [Read More]
Kevin Gallagher receives Acushnet Grange award
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher received Community Citizenship Award on 10/7/21 from the Acushnet Grange for “outstanding service” to the community. “Your dedication and personal involvement are gratefully and sincerely acknowledged by the members of Acushnet Grange No. 285,” reads the award. “The Grange has deep roots in Acushnet and a long… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Drinking Water Warning
DRINKING WATER WARNING E. coli is present in Fairhaven, Marion. Mattapoisett and Rochester Town Water BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING 10/9/21 SAMPLE UPDATE Samples taken on 10/7/21 were found to have Total Coliform and E-coli in samples in the Towns of Fairhaven and Marion. The Town of Mattapoisett and the Treatment Facility were absent of both Total… [Read More]
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