West Island Improvement Association breakfast, Sun., 9/4, 8–10:30 a.m., WI Community Center, 41 Causeway Rd., West Island, Fairhaven, 8–10:30 a.m. $8 adults, $4 children under 12. Tickets at door. Accessible. ••• Click here to download the entire 9/2/21 issue: 09-02-21 NFIAMusicNight Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal.
Tree Canopy Tour
The Fairhaven Tree Warden invites the public to a 30-minute walking tour of the town center on Tues., 9/7, at 5 p.m., to see firsthand what the present state of our tree canopy is and what can be done. Start on the steps of the town hall. Anyone that cares about our trees is encouraged… [Read More]
Cruise Night
At Mattapoisett Wharf, Fri., 9/3 and 9/17 5–9 p.m. Music by Johnny Angel. No dogs allowed in park. ••• Click here to download the entire 9/2/21 issue: 09-02-21 NFIAMusicNight Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal.
NFIA Music Night is back
By Beth David, Editor After being forced to skip last year, the music night in Benoit Square saw a pretty good crowd of about 150 turn out to listen to oldies and dance the night away. The annual North Fairhaven Improvement Association Music Night was a little different this year, but spirits were as upbeat as… [Read More]
Selectboard and school committee choose new SC member
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board and School Committee interviewed three candidates to fill an opening on the SC on Monday, 8/30/21. The opening was created when former SC member Stasia Powers won a seat on the Select Board in a special election on 7/26. Erik Andersen, a Licensed Mental Health Clinician with two… [Read More]
BPW discusses new signs at Cooke Park; apologizes to Lavalette
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 8/23/21, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed Town Beach personnel matters and signage at Cooke Park, Board member Marcus Ferro and BPW Chair Brain Wotton were both absent from the meeting. Vice-Chairperson Robert “Hoppy” Hobson chaired the meeting. The board first met with Town… [Read More]
Fire destroys 82-foot yacht at Pope’s Island Marina
By Beth David, Editor The 82-foot luxury motor yacht, Miss Dunia, was completely destroyed by fire on Monday, 8/30/21, as it floated in its dock space at Fleet Marina on Pope’s Island in New Bedford Harbor. There were no injuries. New Bedford and Fairhaven Fire Departments responded at 5:18 p.m. By the end of it, assets… [Read More]
Acushnet Car Cruise fills Parting Ways with music, classic cars
By Beth David, Editor It was a bit smaller than in previous years, but the 11th annual Acushnet Car Cruise still filled the Parting Ways Green with music, the aroma of grilled food, dancing, and good conversation. Classic cars lined Main Street on Thursday, 8/26/21, while music by the Klassics filled the green. Hamilton and Marilyn… [Read More]
Lt. Robert “Tall Bob” Lincoln’s last ride home
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Fire Department Lt. Robert “Tall Bob” Lincoln officially retired this week, and took his “last ride home” on Friday, 8/27/21. According to the Fairhaven Fire Department, Lt. Lincoln had more than 45 years of service in Fairhaven. He started as a volunteer firefighter in 1976, was hired as a call firefighter… [Read More]
Livesey Park flag pole gets spruced up
Submitted The Livesey Club of Fairhaven partnered with Alltrust Credit Union to refurbish the flagpole at Livesey Park. Helping with the work were members Richard Souza, Steve Perry, Dave Darmofal, Leo Tremblay, David Tremblay and his friend Joe Souza. We also want to thank the Fire Department, Chief Correia and the two firefighters who assisted… [Read More]
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