Registration is open for the 2018 West Island 5K and Kids Mile! This year you have the option of getting a race shirt or West Island 5K beach towel! Come out and join us on Sun., 4/29! Visit http://www.westisland5k.org for more information and to register. •••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G … [Read More]
Polar Plunge on 1/28
The Polar Plunge has been rescheduled for 1/28. This year’s theme is your favorite Disney Movie. Put on your Mickey Mouse ears, Little Mermaid Costume, etc., have fun, be a plunger or a spectator! Join us at DCR’s Ft. Phoenix State Beach Reservation on Sun., 1/28, at 10 a.m. SHARP! Net proceeds benefit scholarships in… [Read More]
Japanese Language Classes
The Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society is preparing our next round of classes for basic Japanese. If you are interested, let us know at Gerry@WMFriendshipHouse.org or leave a message at 508-858-5303. We will keep you informed as to dates…etc. •••• 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 1/18/18 issue: 01-18-18 IceMelt_Hoppys_REV
It’s Open Burning Season
Open burning season began January 15 and ends May 1. You may sign up and receive your regulations now. Anyone that wishes to burn this year must go to the Fairhaven Fire Department, 146 Washington St., and sign up prior to starting any burn. Or call 508-994-1428. •••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]
Nomination papers available
Nomination papers for town elections are now available. The annual town elections will be held on Mon., 4/2/18. Seats up for re-election are: Bob Espindola on Selectboard; Donna McKenna and Colin Veitch on School Committee; Lindsay Gordon on Board of Health; Colleen Sylvia, Commissioner of Trust Funds; Robert Hobson and Keith Silvia for Board of… [Read More]
And then it melted: Harsh weather breaks for a couple of days, comes back fast
The warming temperatures create large chunks of ice in the cove at Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven on Friday, 1/12/18, and shroud the little work skiff and the lobster boat in mist and fog. Photo by Glenn C. Silva. •••• 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… [Read More]
Computer glitch causes discolored water
By Beth David, Editor Residents in many parts of Fairhaven experienced discolored water over the weekend, and the town used the reverse 911 system to warn residents about the problem. According to Public Works superintendent Vincent Furtado, a “computer glitch” caused the system to send water to the towers when they did not need water,… [Read More]
BPW won’t change sign at Cooke Park, still no festivals, though
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Public Works denied a request by some residents to add a sign at Cooke Park calling it “Burial Hill,” at its meeting on 1/8. Superintendent of Public Works Vinnie Furtado said that the board did not, however, change its former vote that prohibits festivals or other organized… [Read More]
Navigator is where it belongs
It’s great to see the beautiful Navigator docked in Fairhaven where it belongs. It looks great where it is, with three new poles to hold it secure, and I hope the setup is permanent. We should be proud to have a maritime institute in town and do all we can to support it. I only… [Read More]
Rollover in Acushnet due to storm
Acushnet Police Department posted a picture on Facebook of a car on its roof, with a plea to slow down in snowy/icy conditions. The teenaged driver, who is not being identified, was transported to the hospital for evaluation, but did not have any serious injuries, according to Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher. “Please drive slowly!!”… [Read More]
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