The story of Standard Oil Company millionaire Henry H. Rogers and the magnificent architectural gifts he gave to his hometown are the subjects of Henry H. Rogers Walking Tours presented on Tuesday and Thursday mornings by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism, beginning June 2. The tours start at 10:00 a.m. outside the Fairhaven Town Hall,… [Read More]
Pirates & Privateers Walking Tour
Is there really pirate treasure buried on Sconticut Neck in Fairhaven? Why might you become a privateer instead of joining the Navy? What’s the deal with the parrot on the shoulder? Bring the family to hear tales of pirates, Revolutionary War era privateers, and historical Fort Phoenix during the new Pirates & Privateers Presentations, given… [Read More]
Memorial Day weekend features parades, encampment
By Beth David Editor This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, and the area is full of events to mark the occasion. Parade & Flag Raising On Monday, 5/30, Fairhaven will hold its annual parade, and flag raising and lowering. (See ad on page 18). The parade will begin at the corner of South and… [Read More]
Former Fairhaven resident publishes psych memoir
Mixed Nuts or What I’ve Learned Practicing Psychotherapy, by former Fairhaven resident Rick Cormier, is a memoir of a life working in psychotherapy. Speaking to the layperson and the practitioner alike, even Rick’s signature humor can’t hide his wisdom, his deep understanding of mental illness, his desire to help heal it quickly and effectively, and… [Read More]
State Forest Warning
After receiving reports made by members of the public, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Mass. Environmental Police issued a warning to all Off Highway Motorcycle (OHM) riders and other users, of wire cables being tied across trails with the intent to cause serious harm. The DCR and the Environmental Police ask… [Read More]
SAVE THE DATES
Memorial Day Parade Fairhaven will hold its Memorial Day Parade and sunrise/sunset flag raisings on Mon., 5/30. Parade steps off at 8:30 a.m. at South and Main Streets, marches down Main to Riverside Cemetery. Spring Encampment The Fairhaven Village Militia will hold its annual Spring Encampment at Ft. Phoenix on Sat. & Sun., 5/28 &… [Read More]
Nasketucket Bird Club meeting
At the May 26 meeting of the Nasketucket Bird Club, Fairhaven resident and professional photographer Dan Logan will show some his images from this past year. Most will be of birds that live in or pass through southeastern Mass. as well as some birds he saw during his trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The event… [Read More]
HARC meeting
Local environmental advocacy group Hands Across the River Coalition, Inc. meets monthly with the next meeting taking place Wed., 5/ 25, from 6–7:45 p.m. at the Millicent Library, Fairhaven. Open to the public. Please use the Walnut Street entrance on lower level. HARC advocates for the safe cleanup of New Bedford Harbor and other contaminated… [Read More]
LNG FERC Meeting
The Mass. Energy Facilities Siting Board is holding a public meeting on the proposed expansion of the Liquefied Natural Gas facility in Acushnet on Thurs. 5/12, at 7 p.m. at Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Road, Acushnet. The project is currently being review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Siting Board also seeks written… [Read More]
Free bicycle rides with giveaways
Come join the Fairhaven Bikeway Committee kick-off the 2016 State Bike Week, on Sat., 5/14, at Fort Phoenix. Registration, 9:30 a.m., ride at 10. There will be gifts for the first people to register. There will also be a few maps to help the riders navigate the three rides we have created: Short, 9 miles;… [Read More]
