Press Release Ted Reinstein, author and broadcast journalist, will present New England’s General Stores: Exploring an American Classic on Monday, April 8, at 6:30 in the Millicent Library Auditorium, 45 Center Street, Fairhaven, Walnut Street entrance. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Millicent Library, the Fairhaven Colonial Club, and the Fairhaven Historical… [Read More]
Yard & Bake Sale
Indoor yard sale and bake sale. Special: plus everything you need for scrap booking, Pilgrim United Church of Christ, at Pilgrim Church Home, 634 Purchase St., N.B., Fri., 4/5, from 5–8 p.m.; and Sat., 4/6, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free Admission. To benefit church programs For drop off, Lora: 508-998-1718 or Alice: 508- 996-1498 •••… [Read More]
Ladder Truck Dedication
The public is invited to attend the dedication of our new ladder truck in memory of Lt. Earl M. Faunce (Deceased). A ceremony to dedicate the truck will take place on Fri., 4/12, at 10 a.m., at Fairhaven Fire Department Headquarters., 146 Washington St. Fairhaven. Ladder 1 is a 2018 E-One Aerial Ladder Truck placed… [Read More]
Fairhaven Election: Incumbents take two; Coelho wins BPW
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven had three contested races in this week’s election, with incumbents easily winning re-election in the Selectboard and Housing Authority races. For the open seat on the Board of Public Works, newcomer Frank Coelho was top vote-getter over Al Martin, whose bid for the BPW last year ended in a tie and… [Read More]
Acushnet election upset: Desroches unseats incumbent Cioper
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]
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