Apple Peach Festival The Acushnet Apple-Peach Festival, celebrating 42 years, on Sat. & Sun., 9/9 & 9/10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Long Plain Museum, 1203 Main St., Acushnet. Great entertainment, crafts, food and fun! Free parking and admission. Shuttle bus from Acushnet Middle School. Parade on Sun., 9/10 at 10 a.m., starting… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Love Takes All Dear Frankie, My family is very fond of Sparkle. She is a perfect guest when she comes for the day or stays overnight. The problem is Marcy, Sparkle’s mother. Sparkle first stayed with us when Marcy was called out of town for a family emergency. When Marcy came back and picked up… [Read More]
Veteran of Year nominations sought
Press Release The Board of Directors of the Southeastern Mass. Veterans Housing Program, Inc., known as Veterans Transition House, is welcoming nominations for the 2023 Veteran of the Year Award sponsored by BankFive. The award is presented to a regional veteran in recognition of their outstanding contributions to veterans, veterans’ issues, and the community as… [Read More]
Old Stone Schoolhouse
After a brief hiatus, The Old Stone Schoolhouse, located at 40 North Street in Fairhaven, MA, will reopen to the public on select Saturdays through the rest of 2023. Opening hours will be 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on the following dates: September 16th, and 30th; October 21st, November 4th & 18th, and December 2nd,… [Read More]
Film Soiree supports local talent
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven filmmaker Alyssa Botelho is starting another project. And with a $10,000 grant from New Bedford Creative, she’s well on her way to making it a reality. “Sweet Freedom” is a 25 minute film based on local historical figure Mary “Polly” Johnson, a prolific 19th century abolitionist and confectioner from New… [Read More]
Fairhaven introduces new town planner
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison formally introduced the town’s new Director of Planning and Economic Development, Paul DiGiuseppe, at the Select Board meeting on 8/21/23. Ms. Ellison said he has “many, many years of planning and economic development.” He comes to Fairhaven from Middleborough, where he was Director of Economic… [Read More]
Acushnet recognizes Purple Heart recipients
By Beth David, Editor The town of Acushnet recognized individual Purple Heart recipients at a ceremony on 8/26/23 at the American Legion in Acushnet. The event was originally planned to take place at the Veterans Memorial, but was moved indoors due to the threat of rain. American Legion Commander Mike Jenney emceed the proceedings, telling… [Read More]
Young Gracie makes the UMD team
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s own Grace Pacella, well known around town for her big smile, has been chosen to be an official team member of the UMass Dartmouth Women’s volleyball team. The two-year commitment was made possible by Team IMPACT, an organization that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams,… [Read More]
Construction begins on new pickleball courts at Livesey
On the morning of August 22nd, the construction of the Livesey Park Pickleball Courts was finally underway by the Fairhaven BPW. In a coordinating effort the Fairhaven Pickleball Association backed with the funding of the Community Preservation Committee has brought the project to fruition. The four courts will be adjacent to the present basketball and tennis courts… [Read More]
Haircuts and school supplies make for a fun event
Fairhaven Firefighters Association Local 1555 and Fairhaven Select Board chairperson Leon Correy, held the “Too Cool 4 School” event on Sunday, 8/27/23, offering free haircuts and school supplies to boys and girls. “Huge thank you to Leon Correy for Fairhaven Select Board, and all of the sponsors for todays event!” wrote the FFA on its… [Read More]
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