By Beth David Editor BlueWave, a Community Solar development and fintech company, headquartered in Boston, MA, and MS Solar Solutions Corp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, one of the world’s leading financial institutions, were joined on Monday, 5/23, by Fairhaven Town officials to mark the commissioning of a 1.1 MW Community Solar farm on… [Read More]
FHA AP Calculus students win nearly $2 million in scholarships
This year’s Advanced Placement Calculus students at Fairhaven High School have reached an impressive milestone: The group, collectively, has been granted $1,918,260 in scholarships and grants. “The AP calculus teacher and I noticed that our senior AP Calculus kids had an exceptional year as far as scholarships and grants were concerned,” wrote Phil Harding,… [Read More]
Impaired driver was injecting heroin
Fairhaven Police responded to a call regarding a motor vehicle operating erratically in the area of Howland Road just after 8:00 on Tuesday morning, 5/24. The reporting party informed police dispatch that the vehicle, which was traveling toward New Bedford, struck the curb numerous times. The vehicle was eventually found and stopped on Coggeshall Street… [Read More]
Former Fairhaven resident publishes psych memoir
Mixed Nuts or What I’ve Learned Practicing Psychotherapy, by former Fairhaven resident Rick Cormier, is a memoir of a life working in psychotherapy. Speaking to the layperson and the practitioner alike, even Rick’s signature humor can’t hide his wisdom, his deep understanding of mental illness, his desire to help heal it quickly and effectively, and… [Read More]
State Forest Warning
After receiving reports made by members of the public, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Mass. Environmental Police issued a warning to all Off Highway Motorcycle (OHM) riders and other users, of wire cables being tied across trails with the intent to cause serious harm. The DCR and the Environmental Police ask… [Read More]
From our readers
Appreciate service members, respect workers I am hoping this Memorial Day we will have a great turn-out to show our love and appreciation for the service men and women who fought and died in the service of our country at the Memorial Parade. It’s only because of them we can have the freedoms we have…. [Read More]
Nasketucket Bird Club meeting
At the May 26 meeting of the Nasketucket Bird Club, Fairhaven resident and professional photographer Dan Logan will show some his images from this past year. Most will be of birds that live in or pass through southeastern Mass. as well as some birds he saw during his trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The event… [Read More]
Spanish Replica Ship in New Bedford
NOTE DATE CHANGE El Galeon, the authentic wooden replica of a galleon that was part of Spain’s West Indies fleet, opens its doors in New Bedford and offers the opportunity to experience maritime history by walking the decks and wandering through the ship’s quarters. The ship will be will be at State Pier, New Bedford,… [Read More]
Free Boating Class: Suddenly in Command!
The captain becomes incapacitated or falls overboard; you purchase a new boat and step aboard for the first time. You are Suddenly In Command. This 2½ hour boating safety primer is designed for those not generally at the helm, and will help you to “be prepared” with the basics in case of an emergency…. [Read More]
HARC meeting
Local environmental advocacy group Hands Across the River Coalition, Inc. meets monthly with the next meeting taking place Wed., 5/ 25, from 6–7:45 p.m. at the Millicent Library, Fairhaven. Open to the public. Please use the Walnut Street entrance on lower level. HARC advocates for the safe cleanup of New Bedford Harbor and other contaminated… [Read More]
