Sat., 11/4, from 10:00am-12:00pm My Brother’s Keeper, 1015 Reed Road, Dartmouth, will be hosting a Pop Your Trunk Drive to collect new, unwrapped Christmas toys for local families in need. To donate or learn more about getting involved with My Brother’s Keeper, visit www.MyBrothersKeeper.org or call 774-305-4577. ••• Click here to download the 11/2/23… [Read More]
Help the families at the inn
The South Coast Welcome Corps is coordinating help for the families at the Seaport Inn, including donations of necessities, rides to appointments, etc. Right now, winter clothing is the biggest need. Sizes are avilable at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA4A823A6FAC34-45632268-winter#/ Donations may be taken to the Fairhaven Fire Station, 146 Washington Street, during teh week; and to the EMA… [Read More]
Tour Guides Needed
If you are confident speaking to groups in public, are able to communicate clearly, and are interested in local history, you might be just who the Fairhaven Office of Tourism is looking for. Tourism Director Chris Richard is looking for a few good people who could serve as volunteer guides or presenters for some of… [Read More]
Compost Pumpkins
Compost and smash, not trash pumpkins. The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee is pleased to announce that this year community members can compost their pumpkins instead of throwing them in the trash. Starting on Saturday, November 4th residents can bring their pumpkins to one of the three community gardens for composting. The three gardens are at Wood,… [Read More]
Women’s Self Defense
Police Chief Richard B. Nighelli is pleased to share that the Marion Police Department is sponsoring a two-session women’s self-defense program on Mon. & Wed., 11/6 & 8, at Marion Music Hall, 164 Front St.. Through demonstrations and interactions, participants will learn quick, effective defenses to the most common attacks. The program aims to empower… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire Dept. holds open house despite the rain
By Beth David, Editor A little bit of rain did not stop the Acushnet Fire Department from holding its annual open house on Sunday, 10/29/23. Some of the activities moved inside the fire station, but the demonstrations still took place outside. Firefighters set up a few canopies so spectators could watch the car extraction, but… [Read More]
Acushnet voters facing 18 articles at Special Town Meeting
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet voters will vote on 18 articles at a special Town Meeting next week, including a zoning bylaw that has stirred up a bit of controversy. The meeting will be held on Monday, 11/6, Article 12 will allow 55+ housing in three districts using the special permit process. It is allowed… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board holds off on Rasputin vote
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 10/23/23, the Fairhaven Select Board discussed possible penalties to levy against Rasputin’s Tavern after ascertaining that the bar had violated laws and/or regulations on six separate occasions from December of 2021 and as recently as June of this year. The violations included serving alcohol after hours, serving… [Read More]
Fairhaven’s Fire Engine 2 is in service
Press Release The Fairhaven Fire Department announces our new Engine 2 has been delivered and officially placed into service. This new Engine will replace a 1983 Open Cab Ford 8000 Ranger. Our department’s apparatus working group, led by Lt. Josh Benoit, designed this American-made 2023 E-One Typhoon top-mount pumper. The apparatus has been custom-designed for… [Read More]
Fairhaven ACO rescues raccoon caught in trap
By Beth David, Editor Most people know that some types of animal traps are not allowed in Massachusetts. But even those that are allowed can have unintended consequences. Last week, a raccoon got a rat trap stuck on its paw and had to be rescued by Fairhaven Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps. “I never would… [Read More]
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