By Beth David, Editor The ninth annual West Island 5K saw a small field compared to 2019, the last time it was held, due to the pandemic. In 2019 a combined 382 took to the streets. This Sunday, 4/24/22, a combined 211 raced along the streets of West Island: 29 in the Kids Fun Mile, and… [Read More]
Couple of crashes send several to hospitals
By Beth David, Editor Two car crashes in Fairhaven on Friday, 4/22, sent several people to the hospital. Police received a call at 3:19 p.m. about an accident on Sconticut Neck Road involving one vehicle. Fairhaven Police spokesperson Lt. Kevin Kobza said a gray 2001 BMW 325 left the road when the driver lost control of… [Read More]
Selectboard looks at budget, TM articles
By Beth David, Editor In its second meeting as a five-member board, the Fairhaven Select Board, set down protocols for making the meetings more formal. SB chairperson Stasia Powers said the aim was to “move meetings along” and tighten up parliamentary procedures. One change that affects the public is that agenda items requested by residents must… [Read More]
Nursing students learn lots at Acushnet COA
By Beth David, Editor It’s hard to decide who made out better on the deal: The nursing students in the UMassDartmouth College of Nursing, or the Acushnet Council on Aging/Senior Center and the people they serve. “It was a great experience on both sides,” said Heather Chew, Director of the Acushnet COA. “We both learned a… [Read More]
Lions spruce up Benoit Square
Members of the Fairhaven Lions club spent the morning of Saturday, 4/23, sprucing up Benoit Square as a service project. The Lions serve the community in a variety of ways, including scholarships eye glass and hearing aid collections for re-using; and service projects, like cleanups and help for seniors. To learn more about the LIons,… [Read More]
Bike trail offers off track wonders
By Tim Garcia for the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee Fairhaven’s town colors have always been blue and white, but during this time of year the color green temporarily takes over. Our town has some of the most beautiful combinations of green space/open space for all the public to uncover what land treasures await. While out enjoying… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Is There a Canine Heaven? Dear Frankie, My friend Olive and I are canine hospice volunteers. She volunteers at the Rin-Tin-Tin, Rest in Peace Shelter, and I volunteer at the Lassie Heavenly Home Shelter. We talked the other day about how rewarding it is to be there for the dogs in their final days. I… [Read More]
Acushnet PD achieves certification
By Paula Charbonneau, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on 4/26/22, the Acushnet Select Board formally recognized The Acushnet Police Department for achieving a goal 12 years in the making. The Massachusetts Police Association Commission Inc awarded the department with a Certificate of Certification bringing them one step closer to full accreditation. According to Acushnet Police… [Read More]
Acushnet election has 2 races
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet voters will go to the polls on Saturday, 5/14, to choose officials on all elected boards. This year, the Selectboard and the Board of Health have contested races. SB chairperson David Desroches will face challenger Robert Hinckley. And BOH chairperson Thomas Fortin faces challenger Douglas Thomas. Several seats will have no… [Read More]
Letter_Volunteers
Volunteers give much more than their time Coastline, like many other service organizations, is approaching National Volunteer Appreciation Week from April 17-23 this year with a newfound understanding of what volunteers mean to the older and disabled adults we serve. Well before the pandemic, we valued and appreciated the many volunteers who gave of their… [Read More]
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