By Beth David, Editor A small but enthusiastic group braved the wet and sloppy weather on Saturday night to sing songs and greet Santa in Fairhaven. The annual Town Hall sing was moved indoors because the snow had turned to rain. The Fairhaven Improvement Association hosted the event upstairs in the Town Hall auditorium, where… [Read More]
A little snow helps that Old-Time Holiday spirit
By Beth David, Editor A snowy Saturday did not deter shoppers at the Old-Time Holiday celebration in Fairhaven. On the contrary, it made for a very festive atmosphere in the center of town as people moved from the Town Hall Shops to the marketplaces at the First Congregational Church, Unitarian Memorial Church, and activities at… [Read More]
BPW hires for Water Department, discusses recycling fees
Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 12/11 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired a new heavy motor equipment operator water system maintenance man for the Water Department and discussed 2018 recycling fees. The board first briefly discussed a Water Department grievance. BPW Chairperson Mike Ristuccia explained that the person associated… [Read More]
Douglass Tree Sale hits another record
By Beth David, Editor The annual Christmas tree sale at Douglass Tree Farm in Fairhaven hit another record this weekend. According to owner Dick Douglass, the sales on Saturday alone totaled $11,719. “We never had a Saturday that good,” said Mr. Douglass. The weekend’s total was $17,562. Although many people give extra, making it hard… [Read More]
Vigil helps those who have lost loved ones to violence
Beth David, Editor Parents of Murder Children (POMC) Southeastern Mass. chapter held their eight candlelight vigil for non-violence and to honor those who have died by violence, hoping to help family members give each other support and bring awareness to the long road faced by family members after a murder. The group lined the pathway… [Read More]
Saraiva Family asks for privacy
Press Release The Saraiva family are deeply grieving the disappearance and loss of their son Jonathan in the sinking of the Misty Blue. The enormous amount of support they have received through offers of prayer and kind words has not gone unnoticed and is very much appreciated. They would also like to extend their prayers… [Read More]
From our readers
FHS Honor Society Says “Thank You” Please thank the good folks that attended the Fairhaven Holiday Fair, we appreciate their contribution to our fundraising. Our Honor Society students are putting together their annual charitable donation and that is where the money went. We pick an Acushnet and Fairhaven non-profit to receive a monetary gift. We… [Read More]
From the Editor
Okay, this is it: THE LAST ISSUE (of the year…the year, don’t panic). We are now officially on our two-week break. See you next year! Meanwhile, there are still some fun events going on this holiday season, including a sleigh ride (okay, it’s a wagon pulled by a tractor) in Acushnet (see page 3), lights,… [Read More]
Acushnet renews electric aggregation participation
Press Release The Town of Acushnet, will continue its electricity aggregation program under a new three-year supply contract set to start in January 2018. The Town of Acushnet is part of a buying group of 23 communities stretching from the South Coast to northern Middlesex County that originally launched their Community Electricity Aggregation (CEA) programs… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Development/Carric Corp.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT: Fairhaven Development LOCATION: Route 240 at Bridge Street PROPONENT: Carri Corp Industries, Ltd The undersigned is submitting an Environmental Notification Form (“ENF”) to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs on or before December 15, 2017. This will initiate review of the above project pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental… [Read More]
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