By Beth David, Editor The third time is the charm, they say. And so it seems for the attempt to change the Fairhaven Town Clerk position from elected to appointed. Town Meeting voted on Tuesday, 11/14/23 to have the change go to a townwide vote in April. The measure failed a the annual TM in… [Read More]
Eagle Scout project cleans up approach to golf course
By Beth David, Editor People tend to agree that the Acushnet River Valley Golf Course is a town gem. So, when the approach to the course got overgrown and unsightly, something had to be done. Some years ago, a couple of volunteers, Merilee Kelly and Cynda Williams, created a pollinator garden at the turn from… [Read More]
DaCunha’s Dispatch
Hello Everyone! Welcome back to DaCunha’s Dispatches. Although the weather is getting colder, I have a heartwarming story to share about the Fairhaven Unified Basketball Team. Special Education teacher Ms. Allaire and Phys. Ed. teacher Ms. Stahowiak combined forces to create the Unified Sports Program a few years back, bringing the opportunity for inclusive sports… [Read More]
Obiturary_Ernest C. Lizotte
Ernest C. Lizotte After a brief illness, our family regrets to announce the loss of our Pa, Ernest C. Lizotte, 92, of Fairhaven. Born in New Bedford, to Lauretta Cruz (Vient) and Ernest Lizotte, Ernest was a proud resident of Fairhaven for more than 60 years. At the age of 17, he enlisted in… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Measuring Up Dear Frankie, My sister Gillian holds the record in our state for track. Why not? She’s a whippet/greyhound mix with a body built for speed: long and lean legs, narrow hips, and a sleek torso. My dad was a runner, so he takes great pride in Gillian’s accomplishments in track. I, on the… [Read More]
Pickleball courts ready for action
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Pickleball Association and town officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the four new pickleball courts at Livesey Park in Fairhaven on Saturday, 11/4/23. FPA president Ken Pottel thanked the committee and members who went to meetings to get the funding, which used $180,000 in Community Preservation Act funds… [Read More]
Veterans Day, Fund-raisers, Bazaars and Craft Fairs
Fairhaven Veterans Day Parade Sat., 11/11, meet at 9:30 a.m., step off at 10 a.m. Parade route: Start at Benoit square along Main Street to Fairhaven High School where the big flag will be raised. In case of inclement weather, people will gather at the VFW, 109 Middle St., Fairhaven. Proudly supported by Veterans of… [Read More]
Fairhaven Special Town Meeting facing 16 articles on Tuesday
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members will face a variety of articles at the Special TM on Tuesday, 11/14/23. Several large expenditures are on the warrant, including $20 million in additional funds for the upgrade to the sewer treatment plant. The upgrade is required by law and has been hanging over the town’s… [Read More]
New police officer, VSO, School Committee member in Fhvn
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board had a full agenda on Monday night, 11/6/23, including a long executive session and staffing updates. The board first met in executive session for more than 40 minutes to discuss possible litigation involving Rasputin’s Tavern, which has been under fire for violations including serving intoxicated indviduals, disturbances… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board welcomes new police officer
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board welcomed the town’s newest police officer, Ian Furtado, at its meeting on Monday, 11/6/23. Ian Furtado was sworn in on 10/30, but got pinned on Monday, by this father, Jeffrey Furtado, who is also the town’s Water Superintendent. Fairhaven Police Chief Michael Myers told the board that… [Read More]
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