By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven is known for many historical accomplishments. And now, it will be known as the home of the Guinness world record-holder for the heaviest sumo deadlift in one minute. Raymond Saraiva, 26, lifted 408 pounds 57 times in 60 seconds. That’s 23,256 pounds. Mr. Saraiva made the lifts last July 7, when… [Read More]
From the editor
More sad news this week in our little town. A six-year-old Fairhaven girl died this weekend, and the Wood School community, the whole town, really, is reeling as we try to comprehend the unimaginable sorrow her parents, sister, and other family members are feeling. There are no words, really, when it comes to something that… [Read More]
Fairhaven six-year-old dies from unknown cause
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s LL Wood School community is mourning the loss of a kindergarten student, and struggling to explain it all to her classmates. Teagan Palmer, 6, died the night of February 10-11 and the cause of her death is a mystery. Parents of classmates are heartbroken as they try to explain to… [Read More]
From our readers
The Truth About Marijuana First of all, I would like to thank the Selectmen for having an open forum at the town hall last Monday, 2/5. The speakers were able to present their opinions and experience with marijuana. From the sellers’ or peddlers’ side, their main argument was if they were allowed to sell it… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire & EMS stats show big increases
Click here to download the PDF: AcushnetEMSStats ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G Click here to download the entire 2/15/18 issue: 02-15-18 BlizzardOf1978
Photos wanted
The Fairhaven Selectboard is calling for submissions for this year’s Annual Town Report. Please send your digital photos to Selectmen@Fairhaven-MA.gov. No more than three submissions per person, please. Deadline is February 20. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G Click here to download the entire 2/15/18 issue: 02-15-18 BlizzardOf1978
Legal Notice: Board of Public Works
TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids marked for items listed below, will be received at the Board of Public Works, 5 Arsene Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 not later than 2:30 p.m., March 8, 2018. Bids will be publicly opened and read on March 8, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. 1… [Read More]
Town Clerk Study Committee seeks public input
Forum Scheduled for February 26 Press Release FAIRHAVEN, MA – The Fairhaven Town Clerk Study Committee would like to invite all Fairhaven residents to a public forum on Monday, February 26, 2018, 7 pm, at the Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street. The purpose of this forum is to discuss the role of the Town… [Read More]
40th anniversary of the Great Blizzard of 1978
Send in your photos and stories Where were you during the infamous Great Blizzard osf 1978, the storm to which all other storms since have been compared? We want your stories, photos, letters, and recollections. The blizzard hit on February 6, 1978, and businesses started sending people home early, but it was still too late…. [Read More]
Frederick Douglass 200th Birthday Celebration
Join us for the Frederick Douglass 200th Birthday Celebration on Wed., 2/14, 4–6 pm at UmassDartmouth, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Modular 4, 285 Old Westport Rd, Dartmouth. FREE. Contact: Donna Moore, 508-999-9222 The Frederick Douglass Unity House is an intercultural center that empowers and transforms the student experience through activities and initiatives designed to challenge,… [Read More]
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