Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Yard Sale Fund-raiser

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Multi family yard sale to benefit The LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez Memorial Foundation, Sat., May 25th & Sun., May 26th 61 Gellette Road, Fairhaven. See ad on page 21. Visit www.thesmilingwarrior.org ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 5/23/19 issue: 05-23-19 BlessBikes

Blessing of the bikes draws 340 despite rain

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The 21st annual Blessing of the Bikes was post­poned due to rain, and almost got rained out on Sunday, 5/19/19. The ride started from Fort Phoenix a few minutes early to try to beat the rain, but it was coming down pretty steadily by the time the 340 bikes made it to St. Joseph Church… [Read More]

Selectboard okays Getty, continues Rasputin’s

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By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard granted a continuance to Rasputin’s Tavern at its meeting on Monday, 5/22. The bar is facing sanctions, possibly up to a revocation of its license, due to a long list of violations that include over-serving customers, serv­ing alcohol to underage customers, bartenders allow­ing “body shots” on “Bikini Fridays,” and… [Read More]

FHS music students win awards in DC

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Press Release The Fairhaven High School Music Department had a successful week­end in Washington, D.C. last month, when it collected numerous awards and accolades at the WorldStrides OnStage Music Festival.  The Festival was a chance for FHS Music students to showcase their talents and compete against other high school music students from across the country. … [Read More]

Memorial Day weekend events

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Fairhaven Memorial Day Parade Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 27, 2019, 8:30 a.m. Main Street, from Center Street north to River­side Cemetery. Units will march from Center and Main streets north to Riverside Cemetery. There will be a pause at Fairhaven High School for the raising of the “Big Flag” with the National Anthem performed… [Read More]

Poverty Point Walking Tour gets a little make-over

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From Press Release Materials Fairhaven’s historical “Poverty Point” neighborhood was the scene of a newly revised walking tour pre­sented by the town’s Office of Tourism on Saturday, May 18. Guided by Christopher Richard, the tour began at Cooke Memorial Park on Pilgrim Avenue. This walking tour, outlining the history of the people and events in… [Read More]

Firefly habitat on West Island gets help from students

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Submitted by Lauren Viera Amanda O’Gara Pedersen’s Fair­haven High Environmental Science Club got down and dirty on Sunday May 19th at the West Island Firefly Habitat. She loves doing experiments and projects with her students in school, but feels the importance of also teaching them to get involved in their community. And what better way… [Read More]

Acushnet Selectboard: Gaspar still griping about W&C study

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By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard honored the Standard Times’ Acushnet Man of the Year, Tom DeCosta at their meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. They presented him with a reprint of the article and thanked him for all he has done with putting together the Veterans Memorial Park. Mr. DeCosta said many… [Read More]

Acushnet hosts tabletop exercise for the big storm

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By Beth David, Editor Acushnet town officials have been working with cadets from Mass Maritime Academy since last October, resulting in a tabletop exercise, “Winter Storm Cindy,” that simulated a blizzard with prolonged power outage. According to Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher, the town’s emergency response plans were reviewed and will be modified as a result of… [Read More]

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