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]
Vietnam Veterans memorial bench to be dedicated in New Bedford
On Sun., 6/5, at 3 p.m., the public is invited to join City officials and members of the Richard F. Howland Chapter of the National Guard Field Artillery Veterans Organization at the National Guard Square in New Bedford (where North St. and Rte. 6 intersect, across from Buttonwood Park) for the dedication of a memorial… [Read More]
Tax Title Auction
The Town of Fairhaven will hold a tax title auction at 10 a.m. on Sat., 6/4, at Town Hall to auction off two properties. • LAND Austria/Moravia Ave. Parcel 29A-57, 68, 69. 9,424 square feet. • LAND Bridge St. Parcel 38-16M, 7.459 acres. Requires $5,000.00 bank check made payable to Town of Fairhaven. REQUIRED TO BID. For… [Read More]
Henry Huttleston Rogers Walking Tours Begin 6/2
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]
