By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held a household hazardous waste day, giving residents a chance to properly dispose of toxic chemicals that are difficult to get rid of. On Saturday, 10/26/19, almost 200 cars arrived at the public works barn to turn in old paints, aerosols, weed and bug killers, and other substances that tend to… [Read More]
Haunted town hall draws hundreds for Halloween fun
Fairhaven TV’s second annual haunted open house at town hall drew in 667 ghouls and souls to participate in a night of Halloween fun on 10/24/19. The schedule included movies, magic, dancing, a costume contest, and an award ceremony for the winners of the summer photography contest. Learn more about Fairhaven Cable Access TV at… [Read More]
VFW holds free buffet for veterans
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven VFW held a free buffet and night of dancing for veterans, especially those who served from Desert Storm to the present, on Friday, 10/18/19. Organizer George Brownell, a Vietnam Veteran, said all veterans were welcome, but that he wanted to single out the veterans from the more recent wars because… [Read More]
Vigil remembers victims of domestic violence
The New Bedford Women’s Center sponsored a candlelight vigil, march, and speakers program on 10/22/19 to remember the victims of domestic violence. October is domestic violence awareness month, an opportunitiy to join the conversation and show that we care about victims of dometic violence. The Clothesline Project hung t-shirts in the First Unitarian Church, each… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard hires new police chief
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard conducted interviews with three candidates for police chief at its meeting on 10/29/19, all sergeants in the Acushnet Police Department: Thomas Carreau, Gary Coppa and Christopher Richmond. The board voted to hire Mr. Richmond. Chairperson Roger Cabral explained that the board had already received and reviewed answers… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet ZBA
Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. in the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Case # 2019.10.08A A continuation on the case of Manuel Almeida, of… [Read More]
Halloween Horribles Parade
UPDATE: The parade will not march down Main Street due to expected rain. The costume judging and giveaways will be held in the parish hall at St. Mary’s, 440 Main St., Fairhaven, which is where the parade usually ends, starting at 5 p.m. ORIGINAL POST: Sun., 10/27, 5 p.m., starts at Benoit square, Main Street… [Read More]
Hazardous Waste Day
Get rid of all that old toxic stuff you have in the shed, like oil and paint. Sat., 10/26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the BPW, 5 Arsene Street. Fairhaven residents only. Visit the Fairhaven Board of Health web page for a list of items allowed and not allowed. ••• Support local journalism,… [Read More]
Teen Mystery Night
Mystery-minded high school students will present a special who-dun-it night for teens on Fri., 11/1, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, NB. During A 1920s Mystery Affair, guests will be invited to try games and activities to reveal clues, question witnesses, and solve the mystery of who stole a trove of… [Read More]
Handy House Halloween
Dr. Handy and the Evil Housekeeper, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat., 10/26, at the Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport MA Enjoy the season with a little spookiness and a lot of fun. This year’s Halloween activities revolve around a fictional story about Dr. Handy’s housekeeper who is intent on disrupting life in the Handy… [Read More]
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