By Beth David, Editor Newcomer to politics David Desroches pulled off an upset in Acushnet on Monday, 4/1/19, when he unseated incumbent Michael Cioper for a seat on the Selectboard, with a decisive 670 votes to 443.* Voter turnout was about 15%, a sharp uptick from last year’s dismal 5.25%. Mr. Desroches told voters at candidates… [Read More]
Improperly stored glass starts fire in Acushnet
The Acushnet Fire Department reported the “most interesting call of the month,” on 3/29: A brush fire in the north end of town that started from sunlight focusing through glass blocks. According to a Facebook post by Acushnet Fire & EMS, the property owner was not burning brush at the time and there were no… [Read More]
Selectboard supports age friendly community effort
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard showed support for an effort to make Fairhaven designated an “Age Friendly Community” by AARP. Christine Sullivan from Coastline Elderly, and Fairhaven’s Council on Aging Director, Anne Silvia told the Selectboard at its 3/25/19 meeting that several area communities have already received the designation or are working towards it…. [Read More]
Fairhaven students participate in police juvenile academy
Press Release The Fairhaven Police Department (FPD) and the Fairhaven Public Schools (FPS) recently collaborated to provide a Juvenile Police Academy for Fairhaven High School and Elizabeth Hastings Middle School students, seventh grade and up. A total of 29 students participated, including 18 from the middle school and 11 from the high school. Students had… [Read More]
“Little Mermaid” plays to sold out house
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From our readers: Geese droppings ruin beach
Geese droppings ruin beach for everyone It’s only late March and geese droppings are, again, ruining the Ft. Phoenix Beach area. Last summer, many sunbathers could not enjoy themselves and didn’t return. It’s outrageous that I have to look at dirty birds instead of bikinis. What happened to the right to the pursuit of happiness?!… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Planning Board
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Fairhaven Planning Board Notice is hereby given that the Fairhaven Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. on April 23, 2019, in the Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive information and public comment on the following… [Read More]
FHS performs “The Little Mermaid” this weekend
The Fairhaven High School Drama Club will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” from Thurs., Fri., Sat., 3/28–3/30, at 7 p.m.; and Sun., 3/31, at 2 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to party “Under The Sea” with Ariel and friends! Relive this classic tale with this fantastic on stage adaptation! This family-friendly classic features all of… [Read More]
LGBTQ Film Series
Transgender Teens & Family Dynamics Highlighted in Latest Film. The Series continues on 3/31 at 1 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, NB. The third film, 3 Generations, showcases the life of a young trans boy named Ray (Elle Fanning) who has a family struggling with the transition and family secrets…. [Read More]
Author Event
Spring is in the air! Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St., on Sun., 3/31, from 2–3 p.m. and hear local author Donna Lee Tufts speak about the process of writing and publishing her recent book “From My Kayak.” The book gives the reader a guided tour of her kayaking in Aucoot… [Read More]
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