Let the outdoor activities commence! A little bit of rain did not stop the hardy souls who ran the West Island 5K on Sunday. This weekend, the fair-weather-only crowd will have lots to do. The rain is supposed to hold off for the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Blessing of the Bikes (see page 5 for… [Read More]
From our readers
Stamp Out Hunger Campaign Coming Up It’s that time of year when kind individuals, such as yourselves, can help the less fortunate in our 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 12. Each year,… [Read More]
A little bit of rain doesn’t stop runners at West Island 5K
By Beth David, Editor The forecast said rain for Sunday morning, and it did spit out a few drops, even showering steadily for a bit, before the seventh annual West Island 5K. But that did not stop 412 5K runners and 33 kids-mile runners from finishing the course. A total of 520 registered for the event…. [Read More]
Seniors strut their stuff at annual Talent Show
By Beth David, Editor The third annual Seniors Talent Showcase, sponsored by Fairhaven Rotary, gave senior citizens a chance to strut their stuff on the stage in the Fairhaven Town Hal auditorium on Sunday, 4/29. The performers this year were mostly singers, but a pianist, harmonica player, and stand-up comedian also had their chance to wow… [Read More]
Selectboard & FinCom struggle over new wage classifications
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard and town administrator Mark Rees faced some push-back from members of the Fairhaven Finance Committee on Monday, 4/30, on the proposed wage classification changes with its accompanying raises. FinCom members told the board that they did not have enough time to look at the details of the plan because… [Read More]
Dog rescued from the harbor by mystery man
By Beth David, Editor In what unfolded like an action scene, the Fairhaven Animal Control Officer, Terry Cripps, describes the unlikely rescue of a Yorkshire Terrier from the middle of the Harbor on Tuesday. Mr. Cripps said he got a call around 6 p.m. that two dogs were loose near Sycamore Street by Dattco Bus. When… [Read More]
Fairhaven ZBA cancels yet again because of lack of quorum
By Beth David, Editor Five petitioners left town hall disappointed on Tuesday night when the Zoning Board of Appeals failed to get a quorum. ZBA chairperson Peter DeTerra waited for a few minutes after 6 p.m., but at some point realized it was hopeless and called off the meeting. Of the nine members (including associate members),… [Read More]
Little League opens for the season
The Fairhaven-Acushnet Youth Baseball opened up its season with the traditional parade down Main Street, a little speechmaking, and some award presentations on Saturday, 4/28. This year, two winners were honored wih the Volunteer of the Year award, Dan Nault and, in a surprise, VP of the league, Mike Souza. ••• Support local journalism,… [Read More]
Cynthia “Cynnie” McNaughten remembered
By Beth David, Editor Family and friends remembered Cynthia “Cynnie” McNaughten at a service on Saturday, 4/28, at Riverside Cemetery, and then at her house in Fairhaven. She died on March 9 at the age of 89. Her five children, her grandchildren, other family members, friends, and fellow volunteers from various organizations reminisced about a woman… [Read More]
What manner of vessel be this, Captain?
By Beth David, Editor This rather different looking work boat graced the dock at Hoppy’s Landing on Saturday morning, 4/28. Although the rest of the world was sunny and bright, some pretty thick fog surrounded West Island and environs. The boat belongs to Fortress Marine and Moorings. It is used to tend to moorings. “Mooring tender”… [Read More]
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