By Beth David, Editor The National Association of Letter Carriers annual food drive netted 3630 pounds of canned goods and other nonperishable items on Saturday, 5/12, the lowest amount in Fairhaven since the Neighb News started keeping track in 2007. Gerry Payette, the director of the Shepherd’s Food Pantry in Acushnet, however, kept it all positive…. [Read More]
Selectboard recognizes student “Emmy” winners
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 5/14, the Fairhaven Selectboard took time to recognize the five Fairhaven High School students who won three prestigous awards in this year’s regional competition for media production. The New England Regional High School Production Awards by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, informally known as student… [Read More]
Man gets stuck head first in Hurricane Barrrier rocks
By Beth David, Editor In a rather unusual incident, a man had to be rescued from the hurricane barrier in Fairhaven after he fell and got stuck in the rocks, head first. On Monday, 5/14, at about 5:30 p.m..s a man climbed down the rocks of the hurricane barrier at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven to talk… [Read More]
Fairhaven’s John Methia recognized at alma mater: Voc-Tech
By Beth David, Editor John Methia made a little trip down memory lane, to his days at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School. The Fairhaven resident received some recogntion for a lifetime of success from his alma mater. GNBRVT presented Mr. Methia with the Tech Career Achievement award at the Century House on Sunday, 5/6,… [Read More]
Dominick Ibrahim wins Mr. Fairhaven 2018 title
On Sat., 5/5, the Fairhaven High School After Prom Committee hosted the Mr. Fairhaven contest, with FHS senior boys competing against each other for the title. Dominick Ibrahim (RIGHT) won over the judges with his performances in formal wear, dance, beachwear, casual wear, talent and a question and answer period. Judges were local business people. … [Read More]
Hastings Middle School holds intergenerational paint night
Elizabeth Hastings Middle School held an intergenerational paint night, giving seniors and students a chance to share an evening of fun and learning. This free event was a collaboration between the EHMS Learning Community and the Town of Fairhaven. About 30 seniors attended on Tuesday evening, 5/8, in the school cafeteria. Art teacher Tim Lee… [Read More]
US Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., held a town hall at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School on Saturday, 5/12. Senator Warren also met with New Bedford officials and members of the fishing industry that morning to gain insight into the effects that fishing regulations, and especially the complete closure of Sector IX, have had… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Treasurer, Kristie Costa, leaves post for new opportunity
Acushnet’s Treasurer Kristie Costa has accepted a position with the Town of Mattapoisett after 12 years with the Town of Acushnet. She started working in the Finance Department as an Accounts Payable Clerk, worked her way into the Collector’s Office as the Assistant Collector, and then moved up and became the Treasurer/Collector within a short… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting passes pot ban, rejects meals tax
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting voted on $27.5 million in operating expenses, plus $1.97 million in other spending at the annual Town Meeting on 5/14, including $453,417 placed into the stabilization fund. After struggling to reach a quorum of 75 in the past couple of years, the town made special efforts to get the… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Aquaculture Hearings
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Fairhaven Board of Selectmen, pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Town of Fairhaven Rules and Regulations Governing Aquaculture, will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on June 4, 2018 at the West Island Improvement Association, 41 Causeway Road, Fairhaven, MA on the application of John Mills, Matt Loo, and Larry… [Read More]
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