By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Kids Fest packed in some great fun on Saturday, 10/8, with lots of activities on the lawns of Fairhaven High School and the Visitors Center. Activities included pumpkin painting, a costume contest, and lots of hands on activities at the various vendor booths. A little sprinkle of rain in the… [Read More]
Fire Department demonstrates skills
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department held its annual open house, in conjunction with National Fire Safety week, on Saturday 10/8/22. Firefighter Paramedic Troy DeCouto, co-organizer of the event with Firefighter Paramedic Maggie Rocha, said it was an opportunity for the public to see what firefighters do and how they do it. People are… [Read More]
Early voting locations/times announced
Acushnet Acushnet will hold early voting hours from Saturday 10/22, through Friday 11/4. Hours are: • Sat., 10/22: 10 a.m. to 4 p .m. • Mon., 10/24: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m • Tues, 10/25, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Wed., 10/26, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m • Thurs., 10/27, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Fri., 10/28, 8:30 a.m…. [Read More]
Cash for Candy sweetens holiday for American troops
Press Release According to some 2022 reports, obesity remains an ominous health threat across America as the avoidable condition plagues more than a third (36.2%) of the U.S. population. This scary statistic is that much more frightful as the Halloween holiday looms large. However, this year there’s no need to fret as one weight-wise wellness… [Read More]
Ocean State Job Lot surprises ACO
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps got a pleasant surprise last week when Ocean State Job Lot said they had a donation for the shelter. “We had no idea what it was,” wrote Mr. Cripps on Facebook. “When we arrived they pushed out over $3,000 in supplies which was more than generous… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Making a House a Home Dear Frankie, Pip and I have been pals since puppyhood. Five years ago, he moved away. It took me quite a while to stop missing him and get on with my life. Then, last week, my mom told me she had a wonderful surprise for me; Pip’s family was moving… [Read More]
Letter_Heroux Calls Out Hodgson
Heroux calls out Hodgson on white supremacists connections Incumbent Sheriff Thomas Hodgson’s connectons with extremist and white supremacist groups and its symbols is troubling. Paul Heroux is asking Hodgson to denounce them. On Friday, September 30, at 9PM, two radio hosts on WBSM radio demanded that Heroux back up his claims that Hodgson was wearing… [Read More]
Letter_Suicides in Bristol County Jail
Suicides in the Bristol County Jail The all too frequent suicides that occur in the Bristol County jails cause incredible heartache and expense to decedents’ families, the staff and ultimately to the taxpayers. When a suicide was preventable it is the staff that suffers the blame and emotional effects, rather than the Sheriff who sets… [Read More]
Letter_Hodgson Needs to Pay More Attention to Inmates
Hodgson Needs to Pay More Attention to Inmates I worked in the human services profession for over 20 years, the last 11 years at an award winning and respected Psych Hospital. I know a few things. Upon arrival, when a client came in, they would be given a physical (even if they previously had one… [Read More]
Acushnet faces 13 articles at STM
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet will vote on 13 articles on the warrant of the Special Town Meeting on Monday, 10/17, including an article to correct an error going back at least 10 years. The meeting is at 7 p.m at Ford Middle School. Any Acushnet registered voter may attend and vote on article. Acushnet has… [Read More]
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