Ladies, nervous to hike alone? Looking for some company on DNRT trails? Leah Howard, DNRT Land Steward, will lead a group through the land trust’s largest property, Destruction Brook Woods. The property includes miles of walking trails, mature woodlands that include American Beech and Atlantic White Cedar, unusual rock ledges covered with many interesting ferns… [Read More]
A good book and, hopefully, not a stove boat
By Beth David, Editor There’s nothing like settling into a comfy spot for a long period of reading a good book. And books do not get much better than Moby-Dick. So hundreds of people settled in to listen as close to 170 people took turns reading portions of the favorite American classic about the quest of… [Read More]
Nomination papers available in Fairhaven and Acushnet
By Beth David, Editor The annual election for town offices in both Fairhaven and Acushnet will be held on Monday, April 1, 2019. For both towns Thursday, 2/7/19, at 5 p.m. is the deadline for requesting nomination papers. Mon. 2/11/19, at 5 p.m. is the dealine for turning in nomination papers to the town clerk’s office…. [Read More]
Student help at Animal Shelter is much appreciated
By Beth David, Editor The dedication of his volunteers is “unexplainable,” and their growth is “immense,” wrote Fairhaven Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps in a letter to Fairhaven High School Principal Andrew Kulak back in November. He was writing about Erin Fletcher and Daniel Perry, who needed a way to get some real world experience. “We… [Read More]
Fifteen vie for Miss New Bedford Outstanding Teen
Press Release On Saturday January 19th, 15 young women will compete to become the next Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen. The pageant will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, located at 1121 Ashley Boulevard in New Bedford. A local preliminary competition to the Miss Massachusetts’ Outstanding Teen… [Read More]
BOH: Free well evaluations available
Press Release The Fairhaven Health Department would like to notify all homeowners, as RCAP Solutions, Inc. is currently seeking local homeowners who are interested in learning more about the quality of their water and the condition of their well. Unlike public drinking water systems, private wells do not have experts regularly checking the water’s source… [Read More]
SMCU announces new management team
Press Release Southern Mass Credit Union (SMCU) CEO Carmen Sylvester is pleased to introduce the organization’s new senior management team: Michael Gago, Chief Lending Officer, came to Southern Mass Credit Union in June of 2018 from Centerville Bank with an extensive background in various aspects of consumer, residential, wholesale, and commercial lending; financial management; asset… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard looks at budgets, will add heavy trash day
By Beth David, Editor The budget process has begun, with the Acushnet Selectboard hearing from the Conservation Agent, Council on Aging Director, and the Department of Public Works Director on Tuesday, 1/8. Conservation Agent Merilee Kelly asked the board for an additional $5,000 for part time person to help in the pollinator garden. Ms. Kelly has… [Read More]
From our readers: Humane Society Exceeds Goal
Humane Society Exceeds 2018 Adoption Goal The Humane Society & Shelter is proud to announce that their goal of 725 adoptions was sexceeded when they reached 738 adoptions on December 31, 2018! In January of 2018 they set their goal to 725 adoptions by the end of the year, knowing this was a very high number…. [Read More]
From our readers: Thank you for food donations
Thank-you to those who contributed to food drive This letter of thanks goes out to all the generous people who contributed money and/or non-perishable food to the 15th annual Shepherd’s Pantry holiday fundraiser. With a monthly expenditure of around $6,000.00 used to purchase food that is either running low or out of completely, monetary donations… [Read More]
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