By Beth David, Editor It was supposed to be a big secret, the name of the anonymous donor who bought 100 Easter dinners from Mac’s Soda Bar to be delivered to seniors by the Council On Aging in Fairhaven on Sunday. But, then, COA Director Anne Silvia told the Selectboard that she got permission to spill… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor As of press time, Fairhaven had a total of 36 COVID-19 cases, with 11 active cases being followed by the public health nurse; and two COVID-19 related deaths. Acushnet had 16 confirmed cases.  In a briefing on Tuesday, 4/14, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker outlined the state’s efforts to increase hospital beds by… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The restaurants closed up, so they did not need as much seafood, so the wholesalers did not need as much seafood, so the boat captains had lobster traps filled with product they could not sell; scallopers floated at the docks, instead of chugging out to sea. The ripple effects of the COVID-19… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Massachusetts National Guard came to the rescue last week, deliver­ing much needed PPE (personal protective equipment) to the Town of Fairhaven Health Department and Our Lady’s Haven. The shipment of hand sanitizer and spray was on back order from a delivery last month that included masks, gloves and isolation gowns.  Fairhaven… [Read More]

Press Release In Greater New Bedford, residents are already feeling the impact of COVID-19. Many local businesses have closed or moved to reduced hours, workers are either out of work or struggling to find childcare, and schools have been closed until May. It’s an uncertain time and many are finding themselves in financial situations where… [Read More]