By Beth David, Editor After deciding months ago not to put the recreational marijuana question to a townwide vote, the Fairhaven Selectboard again faced the question at its meeting on 8/13/18, when Planning Board Chairperson Wayne Hayward addressed the board looking for direction on how his board should proceed with regulations. The state of Massachusetts voted… [Read More]
Fairhaven Fire Department rescues impaled bird from FHS
Press Release What may have looked like a ladder drill was actually a bird rescue on Tuesday Fairhaven Firefighters received a call from staff at Fairhaven High School reporting a large seagull had its wing impaled on a lightning rod on the roof of the High School and could not fly off. On, 8/21/18, at… [Read More]
Dementia program helps businesses with their customers
By Beth David, Editor Ever find yourself face to face with a customer who just does not seem to get it, who just does not seem to understand what you are saying? Your instinct tells you that something’s wrong, but you can’t figure out what. Should you get angry, get firm, or maybe consider that the… [Read More]
Accused dog abuser arraigned
By Beth David, Editor Paulo Raposo, 45, of 7 Morton Street, Fairhaven, was arraigned on 8/16/18 on animal cruelty charges stemming from a complaint filed back in June. On 6/18/18, Fairhaven Police were called to the residence on a report of a case of animal abuse. When they arrived, police were informed that Mr. Raposo frequently… [Read More]
Acushnet News
Acushnet to host annual Cruise Night Join us in the center of town for Acushnet’s 9th Annual Cruise Night on Thurs., 8/30, from 5–9:00 p.m., Town Hall & Parting Ways Green. Check out the fabulous classic cars, enjoy some great food from our vendors, and dance to the oldies and today’s tunes on the Town… [Read More]
From the Editor
By Beth David, Editor So, when you voted for pot shops in 2016, did you know we might get a couple in Fairhaven? Huh? Did you, did you? Planning Board Chairperson Wayne Hayward (see page 4), thinks that most people who voted “yes” for pot, did not know they were voting for retail shops, with one… [Read More]
From our readers
Marijuana should go on ballot again To Our Town Fathers I would respectfully request and urge you to put on the town ballot the question: Do you want recreational marijuana retail shops and mix use recreational marijuana retail shops in the town of Fairhaven? Yes or no. And let the town residents vote on the… [Read More]
LEGAL NOTICE: Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals The Fairhaven Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall to consider the following petition(s): NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Petitioner: Emanuel & Ann Marie Correia, RE: 32 Calumet Road, Plat 29B, Lots: 555, 556. Book 12493, Page 156. Variance requested… [Read More]
Abolitionist Talk
Reverend William Jackson, famed abolitionist, friend of Frederick Douglass, and first African-American officer of the US Army, was born on August 18, 1818. On the bicentennial of his birth, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the New Bedford Historical Society are working together to honor his life with a series of events. On Sat.,… [Read More]
Rochester Country Fair this weekend
Rochester Country Fair, Thurs.– Sun., 8/16–19, at the Rocchester Country Fair Grounds, 65 Pine St., Rochester, MA 02770. Lots of new things this year, including a beer and wine garden from 5–9 p.m. No pets allowed (except service animals). Family friendly events include livestock show, petting zoo, live music, tractor pulls, antique tractor show, craft… [Read More]
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