The Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has become aware of rumors and a fabricated Facebook post, appearing to come from DMF, that state commercial and recreational fishing have been closed due to the Covid-19 public emergency. This is not true! Commercial and recreational fishing remain open in Massachusetts. Visit DMF’s verified Facebook page or website… [Read More]
Workout With a Trooper
The Massachusetts State Police and the State Police Association of Massachusetts (“SPAM”) jointly announced a new program aimed at increasing the physical activity of Massachusetts schoolchildren amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Workout With a Trooper” offers virtual, physical training to school-age children who are missing gym classes, organized sports and other athletic activities. The workouts, which… [Read More]
Virtual Walk
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Virtual Walk for Change, Sun., 4/26, 10:00 AM. Registration: $40. Visit https://barccwalk.org The virtual Walk for Change will combine elements of online livestreaming, prerecorded messages, and fun online activities, including the announcement of the #Bark4BARCC dog contest winner. Registered participants will have access to exclusive online Walk for Change content… [Read More]
FHS Yearbooks Online
The FHS Alumni Association is excited to announce that 104 yearbooks going back to 1923 are now available online thanks to the dedication and diligence of the Millicent Library Director Carolyn Longworth and Archivist Debbie Charpentier. The Millicent Library received a grant to be able to complete this huge project. These yearbooks can be accessed… [Read More]
Food Pantry is Open
The Shepherd’s Panatry is still open to help those who need to get food. We want to assure our regular families, and new families alike, that we are taking every precaution to make sure our handling of the food is safe and sanitary. The safety of our volunteers and for all who depend on the… [Read More]
Millicent Library increases its online offerings
Carolyn Longworth, Library Director, The Millicent Library Although the building is closed, the Millicent Library provides lots of online resources to use during the Coronavirus lockdown. If you need something to read, watch, or listen to, or if you’re nervous about the present and the future and want to escape to the past, we have you covered…. [Read More]
COVID Diary
Can you describe how your personal situation has changed since the Covid-19 crisis hit our world? Do you remember the day when you realized everything was different? What is happening in Westport that is giving you hope for our future? What is making you feel positive? The Covid-19 pandemic must be chronicled from a local… [Read More]
Easter meals help on a variety of levels
By Beth David, Editor It was supposed to be a big secret, the name of the anonymous donor who bought 100 Easter dinners from Mac’s Soda Bar to be delivered to seniors by the Council On Aging in Fairhaven on Sunday. But, then, COA Director Anne Silvia told the Selectboard that she got permission to spill… [Read More]
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update: 36 Fairhaven cases
By Beth David, Editor As of press time, Fairhaven had a total of 36 COVID-19 cases, with 11 active cases being followed by the public health nurse; and two COVID-19 related deaths. Acushnet had 16 confirmed cases. In a briefing on Tuesday, 4/14, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker outlined the state’s efforts to increase hospital beds by… [Read More]
Selectboard: Town Hall closed, but town is open for business
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard, department heads, and the Town Administrator had a message to the public at the Selectboard meeting on Monday, 4/13/20: Town Hall may be closed, but the town is open for business. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic criss, town boards and committees have been meeting and conducting business, using remote… [Read More]
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