Shellfishing in Fairhaven waters is now open. The state had closed shellfishing at the beginning of March after excessive rainfall caused the City of New Bedford’s wastewater treatment plant to release raw sewage into the outer harbor. All areas are now open subject to Town of Fairhaven regulations. Check with the Marine Resources Department in… [Read More]
Rec Fishing Regs Public Comment
The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is taking public comment on a series of recently adopted emergency regulations and draft regulatory proposals to adjust recreational fishing rules at 322 CMR 6.00. Regulations include changes to Scup for size and bag limits; Striped Bass fillet at sea regs; Summer Flounder size and bag limits; Black Sea… [Read More]
Manjiro Story Course
This summer the Whitfield/Manjiro Friendship Society is offering two 4-day courses to educators and adult community members. The cost is $425 for each including PDP’s (with LMU credit available for an additional fee). “Whaling, Japanese Culture, and the Whitfield/Manjiro Story, Part 1 and 2” will take place in Capt. Whitfield’s historic home at 11 Cherry St…. [Read More]
Animal Shelter
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board is collecting donations for the Fairhaven Animal Shelter. The shelter needs nonclumping cat litter, laundry detergent, bleach, canned dog food, Lysol cleaner, Pine Sol, and dry cat food. They would also be interested in other appropriate things, such as dog and cat toys, blankets, etc. All donations… [Read More]
Junior Tree Wardens get the job done
By Beth David, Editor The recently appointed Junior Tree Wardens of Fairhaven celebrated their first Arbor Day by planting an oak tree at the Wood School on Friday 4/26/24, after school, specifically, a quercus macrocarpa, aka a Bur Oak. Fairhaven Tree Warden, Don Collasius, directed the youngsters as they filled in the dirt around the… [Read More]
Fairhaven Town Meeting to tackle 26 articles, $60+M Saturday
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting will be presented with a balanced budget on Saturday, 5/4/24, though the process has been painful to close a $2.2 million shortfall. The town worked hard to close the gap through a variety of cuts and increased fees, although not without controversy. At the urging of town hall,… [Read More]
Carr deliberates on container bylaw, owns container company
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Planning Board member Patrick Carr owns Seaspray Container Company, which supplies shipping and storage containers to businesses and residences. The PB has presented a series of bylaws changes, including one pertaining to shipping containers. In response to an email asking Mr. Carr if there was a possible conflict of interest,… [Read More]
Planning Board explains proposed bylaw changes
Submitted by Cathy Melanson, Fairhaven Planning Board Chairperson Dear Fairhaven Residents, The Planning Board is an elected, volunteer board. The members are here to further enhance the prosperity, livability, and resiliency of the community. We are here for you and to ensure compliance with Mass General Laws. The Master Plan 2040 is a guiding document as… [Read More]
Terry Pereira turns 90 with a bash
By Beth David, Editor West Island’s self-proclaimed mayor, Terry Pereira celebrated her 90th birthday at the West Island Improvement Association on Saturday, 4/27/24. Friends, neighbors, and family gathered in a festive mood to eat, drink and tell stories. Two relatives penned “Roses Are Red” poems, including in them lots of fun little details about the… [Read More]
Gracie reaches a milestone
Fairhaven’s own Grace Pacella, 12, sports a huge smile as she reaches a milestone, riding, maneuvering AND propelling a trike in her neighborhood, a milestone the micro-preemie’s doctors would simply marvel at. ••• Click here to download the 05-02-24 issue: 05-02-24 JrTreeWardens Click here to download Patrick Carr’s response letter: CarrResponseSeaspray Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]
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