Although there were about 30 people at any given time at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Fairhaven on Sunday, 5/5/19, there were people visiting throughout the day, ending up with about 100 people showing up for the annual commemoration of Fairhaven’s special relationship with Japan. The first Japanese person to live and be educated in… [Read More]
Town Meeting zips through warrant
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members zipped through the warrant of 50 articles between the annual and special TMs, ending at about 1 p.m. on Saturday, 5/4. Most budget items passed with little or no discussion, and bylaw changes also passed with almost no discussion. TM approved more than $50 million in spending for… [Read More]
Selectboard ponders sanctions for Rasputin’s
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held a public hearing at its meeting on Monday, 5/6/19, to discuss a variety of neighborhood disturbances and bad behavior at Rasputin’s Tavern. The board made reference to a compilation of police reports about 130 pages long that detailed the findings by undercover police inside the bar and a… [Read More]
Kyle Imbeau is Mr. Fairhaven 2019
Fairhaven High School held its annual Mr. Fairhaven contest on Friday, 5/3/19, when boys from the senior class competed in a variety of categories, including talent, casual wear, and a group dance. The boys and their escorts had lots of fun with some zany routines. In the end, Kyle Imbeau was crowned Mr. Fairhaven 2019…. [Read More]
Runners take to the streets in support of Nemasket Group
The Nemasket Group held its sixth annual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, 5/4, at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven to raise awareness and support a great cause. The Nemasket Group offers personalized, flexible support to families and individuals with disabilities to live, work and develop relationships within our communities. The rain held off just long enough for… [Read More]
Weekend events: Let the outdoor activities begin
Bike Rides Come ride along the South Coast Bikeway. Join us for a Bay State Bike Week Ride on Sat., 5/11, at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. Registration at 9 a.m., ride starts at 9:30. THREE rides: You choose the best route for you! Nine-mile Bike Path route, 18-mile Fort Phoenix to Fort Taber Bike Path route,… [Read More]
Acushnet gets no satisfaction from Rep. Keating on Keating
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met on Tuesday, 5/7/19, and discussed a letter they received from U.S. Rep. William Keating in response to a letter sent by them regarding P.J. Keating and Blasting. Town Administrator, Brian Noble said the response did not include any new information, and stated that the standards for… [Read More]
From Our Readers: Dog Park Plans Progressing
Dog Park Plans are Progressing You may have heard that the Town of Fairhaven is considering building a Dog Park in Town. Town Meeting approved $22,500 for matching funds that will only be spent if the Town applies for and is granted a Stanton Foundation Grant (http://thestantonfoundation.org/canine/dog-parks). A Dog Park Committee, appointed by the Board… [Read More]
From Our Readers: Stamp Out Hunger
Stamp Out Hunger is This Weekend It’s that time of year when kind individuals, such as yourselves, can help the less fortunate in your area. How? By leaving non-perishable food by your mailbox or on your porch, to be picked up by your local letter carriers or their helpers, on Saturday, May 11th. Each year,… [Read More]
From Our Readers: Thanks to Pub 99
Thanks to Pub 99 for Bike Rack Many thanks to the 99 Restaurant in Fairhaven for the generous donation of their bike rack for the jetty in the Little Bay Conservation Area. No more bikes blowing off the jetty on windy days into the water or mud, and no more bikes laying on the ground… [Read More]
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