Register for the 32nd Annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, in Boston at Marathon Start Line, October 4, 2020; Time: 7:00 am start, 4:00 pm finish (all-day event) On Sunday, 10/4/20, thousands will participate in the annual fundraising walk for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support all forms of cancer research and patient… [Read More]
Fairhaven Farmers Market
At the Bright Yellow Farm Stand, 151 Alden Road, Fairhaven (next to National Bleach). Sundays through 10/25, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Featuring beef, chicken, produce farms, honey, eggs, herbs, jams, organic soaps and bath salts. Accepts senior and WIC Farmers Market Coupons, SNAP. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask. Contact: 508-496-9209; allnaturalbeef@comcast.net ••• Support… [Read More]
From the Editor: 9-24-20
Brrr….it got cold out there. I was really hoping for a couple more fishing excursions, but, gee. BRRR. The Fairhaven Selectboard met this week (see page 4). The meeting went on forever. No, really, it was like four hours long. And these guys think the Town Administrator has to much power, they want to take… [Read More]
Huttleston Marketplace says “good bye” to a great season
By Beth David, Editor The final Huttleston Marketplace of the season was a great success, with 65 booths, the most ever, on Saturday, 9/19/20, according to Fairhaven Office of Tourism Director Christopher Richard. The marketplace spread out way beyond its usual space to accommodate the extra booths and keep them apart to stay within COVID-19 guidelines…. [Read More]
Selectboard members, ZBA spar over several issues
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Selectboard and the Zoning Board of Appeals met jointly on 9/21 for a discussion on training opportunities for ZBA members that resulted in a plea from the ZBA for support beyond training and education. Selectboard Chairperson Daniel Freitas turned it to over to Selectboard member Bob Espindola “because… [Read More]
Four Fairhaven firefighters sworn in
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The pinning ceremony for graduates of the Massachusetts Fire Academy usually occurs during the graduation ceremony, but the pandemic changed all that, resulting in an outdoor gathering of the new recruits, their families, and Fairhaven firefighters and town officials on the front lawn of Town Hall the evening of 9/21…. [Read More]
Fort Phoenix gets a grand entrance
Press Release Under the direction of the Fairhaven Historical Commission, Fort Phoenix got a facelift at its main entrance leading to the Fort this month. Large granite pillars at the parking lot entrance now hold up a beautiful new sign crafted from metal that bear the name “Fort Phoenix” with crossed cannons on each side…. [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Schools start classes
By Beth David, Editor Local schools opened last week, with both Fairhaven and Acushnet using a hybrid model, meaning most students will have a combination of remote and in person learning. Some families opted to have students learn remotely full time, using tools that the schools provided with tailored a curriculum for the district. Statewide, Massachusetts… [Read More]
Brewer Banner vows to be 100% renewable by 2030
Press Release Brewer Banner Designs is the latest local proprietor to commit to make the switch to 100-percent renewable electricity. Penny Brewer signed onto The Climate Reality Project’s 100% Committed campaign in August, pledging that Brewer Banner’s electricity would come entirely from renewable sources by 2030. This announcement comes on the heels of pledges from Salon… [Read More]
From our readers: We are living the nightmare
We are living the nightmare Dear Mr Pond, Beth did your homework for you and clarified some of the statements in your last letter. Thank you Beth. You used such big words in your last letter I had to get out my dictionary. My favorite ones were that we will “go into a socialist, Marxist… [Read More]
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