Polish Fest Our Lady of Perpetual Church, 235 North Front St., New Bedford, will host its annual Polish Fest Father’s Day weekend. Featuring Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push Polka Band on Sat., 6/18 from 11 a.m.–8 p.m.. On Sunday, celebrate Polka Mass at 11 a.m. and join us for our Polish Fest from noon to… [Read More]
Selectboard sets meeting for Oxford building discussion
A Public Meeting to review and discuss the draft Purchase and Sale Agreement including Project Renderings for the Oxford School will be held on Mon., 6/21, at 7 pm at Town Hall. The Town intends to enter into a Purchase and Sale agreement with SCG Development Partners, who intend to develop and operate an approximate… [Read More]
West Island Improvement Association Breakfast Buffet
FIRST OF THE SEASON On Sun., 6/19, at the West Island Community Center, 41 Causeway Rd., West Island, Fairhaven, 8–11 a.m. By the West Island Improvement Association. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, fruit, cereal, coffee and juice. $8 adults, $4 children under 12. Tickets are available at the door. Accessible. Click to download the 6/9/16… [Read More]
“Twenty-Acre Purchase” Walking Tours scheduled for Wednesdays in Fairhaven
In the year 1760, twenty acres of Elnathan Pope’s farm on the Acushnet River was bought by a group of investors who laid out forty house lots, which became the nucleus of Fair-Haven. That “twenty-acre purchase” is the location of the new walking tours offered in Fairhaven on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. The tours,… [Read More]
Oxford School renderings show building from street, park
By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, 6/21, to discuss the proposal to turn the old Oxford School building and property into a senior housing complex. The town intends to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with Stratford Capital Group to develop the project. The board has… [Read More]
Chocolate Works celebrates 35 years
Elaine Cordeiro misses her mother-in-law sometimes. Dorothy, aka Dot, and Elaine started their somewhat unique business 35 years ago as a way to blend the talents of the two women. “I took cake decorating lessons and she made cake toppers, with everything, lace bows, everything,” said Elaine. “I would make up chocolate and lollipops. She… [Read More]
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! Leroy Wood School 5th graders will be holding a Car Wash this Saturday June 4th, from 10-2, $5 per car at the Leroy Wood School, 60 Sconticut Neck Rd., Fairhaven. All proceeds support 5th grade end of the year activities. Click to download the 6/2/16 issue in its… [Read More]
Flag Raising to be held on Sunday, 6/5
The flag raising that was to be held at Fort Phoenix on Memorial Day was rained out but not cancelled, only postponed. The Boy Scouts will raise the flag at 8 a.m. on Sunday, 6/5, at Fort Phoenix, near the cannons, in honor of five Fairhaven residents. The public is invited to attend to remember… [Read More]
Acushnet Events
Farmers Market begins Saturday The Acushnet Farmers Market opens up for the season this Saturday, 6/4. Open every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Stone Bridge Farm, 186 Leonard St., Acushnet, 508-951-1551. Ample off-street parking. Fruit, veggies, baked goods, honey, cheese, coffee, preserves, eggs, gluten-free baked goods, BBQ sauce, wine,… [Read More]
Tours begin in Fairhaven
June is the start for walking tours and site tours in Fairhaven. Learn about town benefactor Henry Huttleston Rogers, pirate treasure buried on Sconticut Neck, Manjiro Nakahama and Fairhaven’s special relationship with Japan, schooling in the 1800s, and the history of the early waterfront village area. Sponsored by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism. For more… [Read More]
