By Beth David, Editor About 30 people showed up to the community room at Fairhaven’s Oxford Terrace on Tuesday, 7/31, to hear about senior discounts and bulk discounts from Comcast. Most of those who spoke complained about the high price of cable and the “pittance” of $2 as a discount to seniors. The discount is only… [Read More]
BOH okays Off the Hook seating, discusses Personnel Policy
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Thursday, 7/26, the Fairhaven Board of Health met with Town Administrator Mark Rees to discuss Personnel Policy. The board also discussed more seating at Off the Hook Restaurant, and the progress the town is making with recycling. A large group gathered in the Banquet Room at… [Read More]
Upcoming events take advantage of last weeks of summer
Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Join in the celebration of the 104th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament this Thurs.–Sun., 8/2–5. August 2-5, 2018 at Madeira Field in New Bedford. New Bedford’s feast is the largest Portuguese Feast in the World! FREE ADMISSION! Fun for everyone with four Stages of Live Entertainment, Carnival, Parade, Road Race,… [Read More]
Car catches fire on Hedge Street
Fairhaven Firefighters responded to an automobile fire at Approximately 2:20 p.m. on 7/28/18 on the corner of Hedge and Main Streets. The fully engulfed 204 Lincoln LS even gave off a few small explosions as it burned. The vehicle was empty and parked on Hedge Street when it caught fire. There were no reported injuries. … [Read More]
Bottle rockets fill the air
The Millicent Library in Fairhaven hosted a bottle-rocket-making program on Friday, 7/27, with Dr. Toby Dills, who taught children and their adults how to make a bottle rocket with two two-liter soda bottles and other undisclosed ingredients. Then they went across the street to the lawn of the Unitarian Memorial Church and shot off the… [Read More]
Carigg chosen for FHS Athletic Director
From Press Release Materials The Fairhaven Public Schools is proud to announce the hiring of Christopher Carrig for the position of Athletic Director. Mr. Carrig received his Masters of Education from Endicott College in Athletic Administration. He is a double major who received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and his Bachelor of Arts in… [Read More]
From our readers
Little Bay Conservation Area is Not a Park Just a few facts about the Little Bay Conservation Area. 1: The Little Bay Conservation area (about 70 acres), is not a park. It is a conservation area that has been owned and managed by the [Fairhaven] Conservation Commission for the last 12 years, but, sad to… [Read More]
Acushnet welcomes three new police officers
Acushnet welcomed three new police officers to the ranks last week. Officer Michael Lajoie, Officer Kevin Martins and Officer Tyler Lopes were sworn in on June 19 in the company of Chief Michael Alves and Sergeant Keith Ashley. Acushnet residents should already be seeing the new officers on patrol. “Please join us as we wish… [Read More]
WIIA Free Movie Night
The West Island Improvement Association hosts Classic Movie Night Series this summer. Join us at the WIIA Community House, 41 Causeway Rd., Fairhaven, on the following dates and times to watch and discuss the following films: • Thurs., 7/26: Rebecca • Thurs., 8/2: The Hasty Heart ADMISSION IS FREE 6 p.m.: Light refreshments and snacks will be… [Read More]
Teddy Bear Parade
Teddy Bear Parade Don’t miss the Millicent Library’s 34th annual Teddy Bear Parade on Wed., 8/1, from 10 a.m. until noon, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Bring your bears and lunch. We’ll provide juice boxes and Teddy Graham cookies. Daisy D. Dots will be on hand to paint faces. The parade marks the end of the… [Read More]
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