By Beth David Editor Jeff Osuch, Fairhaven’s former long-time Executive Secretary, took time out from his retirement job on Friday, 5/27, to join town officials at the formal dedication of the Jeffrey W. Osuch Public Works Building. The naming of the public works administration building on Arsene Street is a fitting tribute to the man… [Read More]
Special Town Meeting for Oxford building decision on June 30
By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard has scheduled a special town meeting for Thursday, 6/30, at 7 p.m., at Hastings Middle School. The purpose of the STM is to vote on the disposition of the Oxford School building. The article was passed over at the annual town meeting in May so that the Stratford… [Read More]
BPW responds to petition on capital fee
This letter is in response to a citiizens petition asking for the removal of the $25 capital fee on sewer bills in Fairhaven. Sewer billing revenue covers just the costs to operate the Department and perform routine maintenance. As such, on March 28, 2016, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works voted to create a sewer… [Read More]
West Island Improvement Association holds Irish night
The West Island Improvement Association held its annual Irish Night on Saturday, 4/28, at the Community House on Causeway Road. Traditional boiled dinner was served, and Irish music was by Eddie Dillon and Alfie O’Shea. Click to download the 6/2/16 issue in its entirety: 06-02-16 MemDay
Tax Title Auction
The Town of Fairhaven will hold a tax title auction at 10 a.m. on Sat., 6/4, at Town Hall to auction off two properties. • LAND Austria/Moravia Ave. Parcel 29A-57, 68, 69. 9,424 square feet. • LAND Bridge St. Parcel 38-16M, 7.459 acres. Requires $5,000.00 bank check made payable to Town of Fairhaven. REQUIRED TO BID. For… [Read More]
Henry Huttleston Rogers Walking Tours Begin 6/2
The story of Standard Oil Company millionaire Henry H. Rogers and the magnificent architectural gifts he gave to his hometown are the subjects of Henry H. Rogers Walking Tours presented on Tuesday and Thursday mornings by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism, beginning June 2. The tours start at 10:00 a.m. outside the Fairhaven Town Hall,… [Read More]
Pirates & Privateers Walking Tour
Is there really pirate treasure buried on Sconticut Neck in Fairhaven? Why might you become a privateer instead of joining the Navy? What’s the deal with the parrot on the shoulder? Bring the family to hear tales of pirates, Revolutionary War era privateers, and historical Fort Phoenix during the new Pirates & Privateers Presentations, given… [Read More]
Memorial Day weekend features parades, encampment
By Beth David Editor This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, and the area is full of events to mark the occasion. Parade & Flag Raising On Monday, 5/30, Fairhaven will hold its annual parade, and flag raising and lowering. (See ad on page 18). The parade will begin at the corner of South and… [Read More]
Selectboard hears from NB Voc-Tech
By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard heard from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School superintendent James O’Brien on Monday, 5/23, to be assured that Fairhaven students were safe going to the school. According to Selectboard chair Charles Murphy, Mr. O’Brien told the board about improvements and outreach to certain students and support… [Read More]
FERC hears from Acushnet residents
By Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondent Once again, there were close to 150 neighboring residents, elected officials and representatives of local officials on hand for a public meeting held Wednesday night with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) representatives regarding the proposed Access North East Project. The proposal will expand the existing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)… [Read More]
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