Is there really pirate treasure buried on Sconticut Neck in Fairhaven? Why might you become a privateer instead of joining the Navy? What’s the deal with the parrot on the shoulder? Bring the family to hear tales of pirates, Revolutionary War era privateers, and historical Fort Phoenix during the new Pirates & Privateers Presentations, given… [Read More]
Memorial Day weekend features parades, encampment
By Beth David Editor This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, and the area is full of events to mark the occasion. Parade & Flag Raising On Monday, 5/30, Fairhaven will hold its annual parade, and flag raising and lowering. (See ad on page 18). The parade will begin at the corner of South and… [Read More]
Selectboard hears from NB Voc-Tech
By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard heard from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School superintendent James O’Brien on Monday, 5/23, to be assured that Fairhaven students were safe going to the school. According to Selectboard chair Charles Murphy, Mr. O’Brien told the board about improvements and outreach to certain students and support… [Read More]
FERC hears from Acushnet residents
By Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondent Once again, there were close to 150 neighboring residents, elected officials and representatives of local officials on hand for a public meeting held Wednesday night with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) representatives regarding the proposed Access North East Project. The proposal will expand the existing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)… [Read More]
BlueWave commissions 1.1 MW solar project on Mill Road
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]
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