By Beth David, Editor See related story After many delays, divers were able to recover the bodies of the two fishermen who went down with the Misty Blue on December 4, 2017. Michael Roberts 49, of Fairhaven, and Jonathan Saraiva, 32, of New Bedford were found not able to get off the boat as it… [Read More]
Notes from Visitors Center
by Chris Richard, Director of Tourism January 2018 Greetings and Happy New Year! The year 2018 did not start out as expected, because it was too cold to safely hold the annual Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge. Kathy Lopes and the committee made a wise choice to play it safe for the health and wellbeing of… [Read More]
From our readers: Pantry says “thank you”
This letter of thanks goes out to all the generous people who contributed money and/or non-perishable food to the 14th annual Shepherd’s Pantry holiday fundraiser. With a monthly expenditure of around $6,000.00 used to purchase food that is either running low or out of completely, monetary donations are necessary to keep the pantry running smoothly…. [Read More]
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Colonial Club hosts Fairhaven native
Submitted by Cindy LeBlanc, Colonial Club President The Fairhaven Colonial Club held its annual Christmas Party on December 11 at Courtyard Restaurant in Fairhaven. Approximately 30 members attended and enjoyed a delicious buffet and a Yankee swap. Travis Rapoza entertained the members with beautiful violin music during dinner and a Christmas sing-along after the meal…. [Read More]
Acushnet has four fires in one week, three in one day
By Beth David, Editor Fire destroys home on Gammons Road An end-of-year fired completely destroyed a home at 2 Gammons Road in Acushnet. At 3:24 a.m. on Saturday, 12/30, firefighters responded to the report of a fire. Crews found that the occupants of the home had evacuated safely. Firefighters observed fire in the front, rear… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Hazard Mitigation Plan
Town of Fairhaven Notice of Public Meeting Hazard Mitigation Plan The Town will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at 6:30 pm at Town Hall. The purpose of this third public meeting will be to present and receive feedback on the Town’s final draft Hazard Mitigation Plan. This includes a review of… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Planning Board
FAIRHAVEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Fairhaven Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. on January 23, 2018, in the Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA. The purpose of the hearings will be to receive information and public comment on the following applications. 1) Rezone —… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Public Hearing Notice/Aquaculture
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Fairhaven Board of Selectmen, pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Town of Fairhaven Rules and Regulations Governing Aquaculture, will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on January 22, 2018 at the Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA on the application of Matthew Loo and Thomas Loo, 42 Taber… [Read More]
Mothers’ Club Donates to Families
The Fairhaven Mothers’ Club has made its annual gift to Fairhaven families in need of help during the holidays. This year, six families at Wood School were given gift cards. The club usually has a total of $1000 available, raised through its booth at the Old Time Holiday Fair and a spring card party. This… [Read More]
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