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Craft a Backyard Bird Feeder 

January 12, 2023 by Staff Writer

Drop by Munro Preserve between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Monday January 16th to craft your own pine cone bird feeder to hang in your backyard. Mattapoisett Land Trust will have a tent set up and all supplies needed for you and the family to make pine cone bird feeders.   The Munro Preserve… [Read More]

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Title 5 Comment Period

January 12, 2023 by Staff Writer

The Mass. Department of Environ­mental Protection has extended the comment period for the proposed Title 5 regulations that could result in the state forcing huge numbers of residents to replace or modify their septic systems. Two meetings are scheduled on January 24 and 25; and two public information webinars on January 17 and  18. Visit… [Read More]

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Virtual Superfund Meeting

January 12, 2023 by Staff Writer

Wed., 1/18, from 6–7:30 p.m., via Microsoft Teams, a virtual meeting for the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site. For all EPA meetings, there is no expectation of privacy regarding any communications. Participation in a recorded meeting will be deemed as consent to be recorded. Information on EPA systems is the property of the Agency and… [Read More]

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Goytizolo Scholarship

January 12, 2023 by Staff Writer

The Enrique Goytizolo Scholar­ship, Awarded by the Fairhaven Historical Society annually, recog­nizes a Fairhaven resident graduating high school senior planning to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution of higher learning.  The scholarship is given in honor of Enrique Goytizolo’s dedication to preserving the history of the Town of Fairhaven and his vital role in… [Read More]

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Photography Exhibit

January 12, 2023 by Staff Writer

Come to the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow St., from January 15 – February 14 to view a photography exhibit by Mattapoisett resident Richard Van Inwegen. Photography has been a long-time hobby for Van Inwegen. He has taken numerous courses and seminars on photog­raphy and for several years has photographed the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and… [Read More]

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Moby-Dick Marathon is back in person

January 12, 2023 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor After two years of going totally remote due to the pandemic, the Moby-Dick Marathon was back in person at the New Bedford Whaling Museum this weekend. Readers from around the region and beyond, read from Herman Melville’s classic tale of the white whale from Noon on Saturday through Sunday morning. Some were… [Read More]

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Eversource to increase more than 30%

January 12, 2023 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor At the Fairhaven Select Board meeting on 1/9/23, Town Adminis­trator Angie Lopes Ellison informed the board that Eversource will increase its rates by more than 30%.  She implored residents to compare rates with the town’s municipal aggregation aggreement (see sidebar).  Ms. Ellison told the board there was nothing they could do about… [Read More]

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New sheriff in town: Paul Heroux sworn in

January 12, 2023 by Staff Writer

From press release materials Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin administered the oath of office to former Attelboro Mayor Paul Heroux, the new Sheriff of Bristol County. Sheriff Heroux toppled 25-year incumbent Tom Hodgson in the November 8, 2022, election.  In his remarks at his swearing in on January 3 at Durfee High School in… [Read More]

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Fairhaven welcomes new Firefighter/EMT

January 12, 2023 by Staff Writer

From Fairhaven Call Firefighters Association Facebook page The Fairhaven Call Firefighters Association would like to wish FF/EMT Ian Thatcher all the best. Tonight [Saturday 1/7/23) at mid­night Ian shifts from being a Call Fire­fighter to being a permanent firefighter!  FF Thatcher has been a dedicated Call Firefighter with Fairhaven for 11 years now assigned to… [Read More]

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EHMS announces Patriot’s Pen Winners

January 12, 2023 by Staff Writer

Elizabeth Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven announced local winners of the Patriot’s Pen essay contest 2022-2023.  The program, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), gives students the opportunity to write essays expressing their views on the annual patriotic theme.  The Fort Phoenix VFW #2892 Auxiliary Essay Contest was completed by all students in… [Read More]

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