The New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners reminds the public that the last day to register to vote and to change party enrollment for the Massachusetts state primary elections is Wed., 8/15. The state primaries will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Residents may register to vote in the Election Commission Office, Room 114… [Read More]
Miss Apple Peach apps
39th Miss Apple Peach Pageant Contestant applications open now through August 10 Miss Apple Peach Pageant is Friday, September 7 at Ford Middle School The 39th Miss Apple Peach Pageant will be held Friday, September 7 at 7pm at Ford Middle School. Girls who are interested in competing must reside in Acushnet and be enrolled in high school… [Read More]
School Supplies
The Fairhaven Rotary will be collecting school supplies during the month of August to donate to area schools for children in need. There are two drop-off bins so that the community can help with this service project. One is at the Millicent Library and the other is at R.A. Mitchell (on Fhvn/NB Bridge). Please consider… [Read More]
Art Exhibit at Millicent Library
The August art exhibit on the ends of the stacks of the Millicent Library is a collection of work by Michael Tracey. Michael is a self-taught artist who resides with his family in Fairhaven. His style is abstract impressionism and he works mainly with acrylic and ink. Having recently closed his studio on Hatch Street,… [Read More]
National Night Out builds community with police and public
Fairhaven held its second annual National Night Out Event on Tuesday, 8/7, on the front lawn of Fairhaven High School. Members of the public enjoyed free entertainment, including a K-9 demonstration, helicopter landing, music, and a chance to “Dunk a Cop” in the dunk tank. A variety of groups provided information on community resources, free… [Read More]
Tall ship Eagle to visit NB; USCG band to play in Fairhaven Ctr
By Beth David, Editor Public invited to tour “America’s Tall Ship” in NB Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, “America’s Tall Ship,” is scheduled to visit New Bedford, Aug. 10-13. The 295-foot Barque Eagle is set to dock at the State Pier Friday, Aug. 10, and will have the following free and public tour schedule: Friday, Aug. 10,… [Read More]
$30K grant helping Fairhaven improve recycling
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Health received $30,000 from the state to implement the “IQ Kit,” designed to improve recycling rates. The goal is to reduce contamination in the recycling bins. Residents have been using the 95-gallon recycle carts, with orange covers; and the 65-gallon trash carts, with blue covers, since March of… [Read More]
Police nab three in Stop & Shop theft, car chase
Press Release Just before noon time on Monday, 8/6, Fairhaven Police Detectives observed a male party leave Stop & Shop with a carriage full of groceries without paying for the items. As the shoplifter approached a waiting vehicle, which was occupied by two females, officers approached the trio and identified themselves as police. The operator… [Read More]
Teddy Bears converge on Fairhaven center
About 100 people joined the annual Teddy Bear parade through Fairhaven center on Wednesday, 8/1/18, signalling the end of the summer reading program at the Millicent Library. This year’s theme was “Libraries Rock.” Scores of young’uns, towing their adults behind them, marched from the library to Our Lady’s Haven, where residents handed out candy, waved… [Read More]
Only two more chances to enjoy Monday Morning Fun
By Beth David, Editor Monday Morning Fun, sponsored by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism in July and August, has just two programs left for the summer. So if you haven’t gotten there yet, set your sights on next Monday, August 13, for Ruth and Abby, the 1850s Ladies from the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park;… [Read More]
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