By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Dorothea Machado, World War II veteran, local speaker, and all-around positive person, celebrated her 100th birthday this weekend. Ms. Machado has been a sought after speaker at veterans events in the past couple of years, talking about her experiences in the Navy, which she joined to be able to travel…. [Read More]
Acushnet considers five member board…briefly
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet’s Special Town Meeting warrant on November 6, may (or may not) have an article proposing that the Selectboard become a five-member board instead of three. Former Selectboard member, David Desroches, submitted the article with the required number of signatures. Acushnet Town Clerk Pamela Labonte notified the SB that the article met… [Read More]
Rasputin’s faces allegations again; TA names new PD chief
By Beth David, Editor At the Fairhaven Select Boar meeting in 9/18/23, Rasputin’s Tavern defended itself against allegations it violated laws or regulations in five categories: serving alcohol to underage persons; serving alcohol to intoxicated persons; selling alcohol after hours; disturbances of the peace; failure to comply with an agreement the town and bar came… [Read More]
Slim pickin’s at Town Auction
By Beth David, Editor This year’s annual town auction to sell surplus property for Fairhaven only netted $118 on Saturday, 9/16/23. There were no vehicles, and nothing from the Police Department, which usually has at least a few bicycles, which always gets some interest. Most items went for a few dollars, with only a bout… [Read More]
Storm Watchers
Although Hurricane Lee was pretty much a dud in these parts, it was still a real storm with some impressive gusts. The water by the shore was a stormy gray and active and, well, kind of cool to look at. Tom and Jane Reardon were visiting from Michigan to attend a wedding in Dartmouth. They… [Read More]
Canoers get in some trouble during storm
By Beth David, Editor Two adults and one 10-year-old boy took a canoe out on Saturday, 9/15/23, while the remants of Hurricane Lee, which was a bit of a dud as far as hurricanes go, but caused enough weather to be dangerous for small craft. The canoers went to Angelica Island off Wilbur Point to… [Read More]
From the Tree Warden
Press Release Greetings from the Fairhaven Tree Department. What is it you love most about our town? I know I could list so many things, but somewhere near the top I would put the tree lined streets and the character those streets have. Our trees do so much to make our town what it is…. [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The Perils of Barking Dear Frankie, My mom has a hearing impairment. So, I have been trained to bark to let her know when someone comes to the door or walks into our driveway. The other day, a lady walked by my house when I was sunning myself in the driveway, so I barked at… [Read More]
Apple-Peach Festival brings back parade, pageant
By Beth David, Editor The Apple-Peach Festival in Acushnet is zaback in full swing. The parade is back, after a pandemic related hiatus, and the pageant also returned for the first time since 2019. Kelsey Peters and Kailey Peters made history as the first siblings to win Miss Apple Peach (Kelsey) and Junior Miss Apple… [Read More]
Conrad Memorial Walk raises money for new law
By Beth David, Editor The family of Conrad Roy III held the second annual Conrad’s Law 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, 9/9/23, at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. The untimed walk/run raised money to support an effort to pass Conrad’s Law, which would make it illegal to coerce suicide in Massachusetts. Organizers said about 120 people registered… [Read More]
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