By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department elicited many an ooh and aah at its annual open house and fire safety demonstration on Sunday, 10/7/18 at the Fairhaven Fire Department Headquarters. Free activities included a bounce house, pizza, punch, popcorn, fire hose, “Jaws of Life” demonstration, and, of course, fire. Sparky the Fire Dog was… [Read More]
Hazardous Waste Day clears out the sheds and cellars
By Beth David, Editor More than 200 Fairhaven residents got ride of hazardous materials at the town’s Household Hazardous Waste Date at the public works building on Saturday, 10/6/18. Held from 9 a.m. to noon, the event started much earlier, with cars lined up on Route 6 as early as 8:15 a.m. Residents were able to… [Read More]
Pump track opens at Macomber & Pimental Park
By Beth David, Editor The anxiously awaited BMX bicycle pump track at Macomber & Pimental Park* is officially open for business. Organizers held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, 10/6, joined by about 30 BMX riders from toddler to adult. Michael Rotondo, who spearheaded the effort, said he was pleasantly surprised at the support his group… [Read More]
Sixth annual Harvest Fun Day celebrates fall
Press Release Bring the family to celebrate autumn at Fairhaven’s 6th annual Harvest Fun Day, this Saturday, 10/13/18, on the lawn of Fairhaven High School at the Visitors Center, 141 Main Street. It will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The biggest Harvest Fun Day so far will feature a varied group of… [Read More]
From our readers: Join us for 100 year anniversary ending of WWI
Join us for 100 year anniversary ending of WWI Most folks hopefully remember from history lessons the significance of 11, 11, 11. It was the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month that Germany surrendered and World War One ended. One hundred years ago, November 11th, 1918. There are memorial ceremonies planned… [Read More]
From the Superintendent: Fairhaven School Department checks residency
Submitted October 1, 2018 Dear Fairhaven School Community, Student enrollment figures are declining throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in the Southcoast region. This is not the case for the Fairhaven Public School District. A five-year trend shows our district’s enrollment growing from 1,980 students in 2013, to 2,045 students in 2018. We are aware… [Read More]
Kittens and seniors team up for purrrrfect snuggles
Patrons of the Fairhaven Senior Center were treated to some snuggles with kittens from the Fairhaven Senior Center on Tuesday, 10/2/18. Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps said the kittens would be available for adoption this week. Meanwhile, he thought the kittens and the seniors could benefit from some mutual snuggles. “We did it because we just… [Read More]
Kligel takes over big flag duties
Fairhaven Lion, Bill Kligel, now has the honor of responsibility for the Big Flag raisings at Fairhaven High School. Bill grew up in Fairhaven, has taught Flag Etiquette at Bristol Community College and is onYouTube under Flag Etiquette. He feels his military service and being a Fairhaven Lion has increased his respect and his desire… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard agrees to three more police officers
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard agreed with some personnel changes requested by Police Chief Michael Alves at its meeting on Tuesday, 10/19/18. The board voted to allow Chief Alves to promote three part time police officer to full time positions; and to allow the chief to access the civil service list to hire a… [Read More]
Gravestones vandalized at Acushnet cemetery
Gravestones in the Acushnet Cemetery were knocked over on 10/4/18. “It is very sad that we even have to post this, but if anyone has information on this disgusting act, please come forward,” wrote the Acushnet Police Department on its Facebook page. “We at the APD are very distraught over this, and need your help… [Read More]
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