Curbside leaf collection in Fairhaven will run from November 7, 2017 through December 1, 2017. Leaves will be collected the day after your regular rubbish day. Place leaves curbside by 7:00 AM. Limit of 25 bags per stop. No plastic bags. After a holiday collection will be one day later. ••• Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]
State parks free parking on Veterans Day
Parking fees at Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) properties will be waived for all visitors on Veterans Day this Sat., 11/11. Additionally, during the upcoming holiday, visitors are encouraged to participate in self-guided hikes at state parks, where there are many veterans memorials, military forts, and other notable sites located throughout the Commonwealth. The fee… [Read More]
New solar array helps FHA reduce reliance on the grid
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Housing Authority is determined to get off the grid, and a new solar array of 630 panels on Oxford Terrace will go a long way to making that a reality. Partnering with Solect Energy, the a commercial-scale installer of solar energy systems, and PowerOptions, the region’s largest energy buying… [Read More]
Selectboard & Marine Resources Committee come to agreement
By Beth David, Editor Saying that the important thing was to look forward Fairhaven Selectboard chairperson Bob Espindola set the tone at the start of the discussion items that pertained to the Marine Resources Committee (MRC), issues at Union Wharf, and the rules and regulations for waterways, moorings and boat usage, at the Selectboard meeting… [Read More]
Veterans Day to be marked by parades, ringing of bells
By Beth David, Editor Both Fairhaven and New Bedford will hold parades this Saturday, 11/11, in honor of Veterans Day. Acushnet will hold a ceremony on Saturday, and Fairhaven will hold flag raising and lowering ceremonies at Fort Phoenix. In Acushnet On Saturday, 11/11, at 9:30 a.m., meet at Town Hall for a Veterans Day… [Read More]
Carousel celebrates 25 years
By Beth David, Editor Carousel Family Fun Center of Fairhaven celebrated 25 years with an anniversary skate on Saturday, 11/4, that featured free admission and anniversary cake. Fairhaven Selectboard member Charles Murphy presented a proclamation from the Selecboard, and New Bedford City Councillor Linda Morad presented a proclamation from the city. “It’s been a roller… [Read More]
Acushnet to get new ambulance
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Acushnet fire department upgrades will save energy, money
The Acushnet Fire Department recently posted an update on Facebook about updates and changes to the fire stations designed to save the town money. “Much of the work done by town officials goes unnoticed but often makes a big difference,” reads the post on Facebook from October 27. “This month alone the lights at Fire… [Read More]
Acushnet police officers join “No-shave November”
Don’t panic, Acushnet residents, if you’re seeing your local police officers with a little peach fuzz or a full blown beard. The department has joined first responders across Massachusetts for Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Mass. General Hospital program. Each officer who is growing a beard will donate $100 to the cause. The… [Read More]
Holidays are good time to give to the less fortunate
“Caring for the hungry without bias or prejudice and without judgment of need.” The sentence above heads the Shepherd’s Pantry Board Meeting Agenda Page, that is sent to the pantry’s board members ahead of their quarterly meetings. It stands for exactly what it says, “caring for the hungry….” For the past 14 years, between the… [Read More]
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