When one reads a “Chet and Bernie” mystery you will be reading a story narrated by Bernie’s dog Chet. When they are asked by an old time criminal friend to locate his only law abiding relative — his brother, they begin a search where they have unexpected dangers including an oil company conspiracy. The book, written… [Read More]
Christmas Trees
Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball is selling Christmas trees and wreaths at Pope Park, evenings during the week and during the day on weekends. Prices are $55 to $70 for trees. Visit their Facebook page for exact hours and updates. ••• Click here to download the entire 12/8/22 issue: 12-08-22 BenoitLights Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]
Auditions
The Marion Art Center (the MAC) Theater announces open auditions for the 2023 production of The Importance of Being Earnest; A Trivial Comedy for Serious People. This Oscar Wilde classic features protagonists that maintain fictitious personas to escape their social obligations. Wilde’s hilarious farce satirizes the hypocrisy of social order and the carelessness with which… [Read More]
Toys for Tots
The Fairhaven COA/Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Ave. (near Stop & Shop), has a Toys for Tots bin inside the senior center. Toy collection ends December 15. Please donate new, unwrapped gifts. Toys for Tots is a program of the U.S. Marine Corps. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org or find them on Facebook and Twitter. •••… [Read More]
Toy Drive
Mayor Jon Mitchell encourages residents to participate in the 24th Annual Holidays United Toy Drive ahead of the holidays. In collaboration with the United Way of Greater New Bedford, New Bedford Firefighters’ Union, and New Bedford Libraries, new, unwrapped toys and gift cards are accepted until Wednesday, Dec. 14. Donations can be dropped off at… [Read More]
Benoit Square lights up for the holidays
By Beth David, Editor The North Fairhaven Improvement Association hosted the annual lighting of Benoit Square with hundreds of people attending to sing along with “the princesses” until Santa arrived on Saturday, 12/2/22. Miss New Bedford Tori Kalisz and Miss New Bedford Outstanding Teen Jaime St. Onge led the singing, and Santa’s elves helped children and… [Read More]
Acushnet FD lights up the grounds
By Beth David, Editor Hundreds of people showed up to celebrate with the Acushnet Fire Department at its annual lighting of the Christmas display at Fire Station #1 on Sunday, 12/4/22. The Ford Middle School Chorus led the crowd singing Christmas carols, Santa joined the party for photos, and children received coloring books and crayons. Hot… [Read More]
Weekend events: Old Time Holiday, NB stroll date change
Old Time Holiday Get into the spirit of the holidays and find an array of holiday gifts, food, music, and old-fashioned good cheer by visiting Fairhaven this Saturday, 12/10, for the annual Old-Time Holiday in the historical town center. One of Fairhaven’s favorite events, activities will be going on at six venues within a short… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board votes to spend ARPA funds
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board voted on spending of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds projects at its meeting on 12/5/22. Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison told the board she worked with a consultant to make sure all projects comply with the regulations for the funding. ARPA funds may be used for an… [Read More]
Acushnet Housing Authority residents show art talent
By Beth David, Editor Tenants of the Acushnet Housing Authority showed off their artistic talents at an art show on Thursday, 12/1/22. The Acushnet HA received an Arts Wellness Grant through the Acushnet Cultural Council to offer activities such as painting and crafting to promote socialization, health, and wellbeing after the COVID pandemic. Classes were free… [Read More]
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