The students of St. Joseph’s School in Fairhaven celebrated the Epiphany (the visit of the three kings, called Magi) with a La Befana skit. Several students took the parts of La Befana, the three kings, the farmer, the shepherd and the star. Following the skit, the teachers were given gifts of “gold,” “frankincense,” and “myrrh”… [Read More]
Montigny assures Acushnet TMDL will not force septic upgrades
Press Release from State Sen. Mark Montigny On December 8, 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection closed a public comment period for a draft plan to limit the amount of nitrogen pollution entering New Bedford harbor. The planning document, known as a Total Maximum Daily Load for Total Nitrogen or TMDL, is mandated by the… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Dogs are Better Than That Dear Frankie, When I got on the doggie daycare bus with a wrapped present, Trix said, “Not you, too. How many presents do those foster dogs need?” As I looked down the aisle, I saw many dogs had presents. A note in last week’s newsletter asked for gifts for the… [Read More]
BRRR! Record number plunge into the new year.
By Beth David, Editor The annual Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge saw the largest turnout ever, with 268 people registering to plunge on 1/1/24 at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. And we all know that some people don’t register, so… They even ran out of t-shirts. Select Board member Charlie Murphy emceed, while Greg Fitzgerald handled the… [Read More]
Man killed by police in Fairhaven, Acushnet police officer shot
By Beth David, Editor A man who shot at police was killed, and an Acushnet police officer was injured at the Bayside Lounge in Fairhaven on Friday, 12/29/23. Former New Bedford Deputy Fire Chief Paul Coderre, 55, of Dartmouth, who was also the Acting Fire Chief for a time, fired a handgun at police while… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board adopts DEI resolution
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 12/18/23, the Fairhaven Select Board voted to adopt a resolution condemning racism and pledging to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) among all Town Departments and in the community. The resolution notes that Fairhaven has a long history of promoting the ideals of liberty, independence, and the… [Read More]
Rasputin’s penalty put on hold pending appeals
By Beth David, Editor The Bristol County Superior Court issued a preliminary injunction on 12/14/23 to stay the penalties imposed on Rasputin’s Tavern by the Fairhaven Select Board at its 11/20/23 meeting and signed at its 12/4 meeting. Attorney John P. Connell issued a statement on 12/15/23 saying that untl Rasputin’s appeal to the ABCC… [Read More]
Andrew Romano announces run for Fairhaven Select Board
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. [Helen Keller] My name is Andrew Romano, and I’m excited to announce I will be seeking a seat on the Fairhaven Select Board in the 2024 town election. I am a real estate broker, small business owner and life-long Fairhaven resident, committed to making… [Read More]
Obituary: Anna (Mikina) Quintin
Anna Quintin Anna M. (Mikina) Quintin of Fairhaven, MA, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side at Charlton Memorial Hospital on December 26, 2023 at the age of 101. Anna was born on April 10, 1922 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Mary (Gula) and John Mikina. She was the… [Read More]
From the tree warden
By Don C. Collasius, Fairhaven Tree Warden Happy New Year from the Fairhaven Tree Department. I hope the new year is good to you. As the new year is on us, I reflect on what the last year had brought and what this one, I hope, has in store. Our to date tree planting count… [Read More]
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