Press Release State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Jeffrey P. Winn announced the graduation of 25 recruits from the Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Program on 11/1/23. The graduates received certificates of completion at a ceremony held at Matthew J. Kuss Middle School in Fall River. The graduating firefighters represent the… [Read More]
Fairhaven PD investigating rollover crash
Press Release Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department is investigating a rollover motor vehicle crash that occurred Thursday night. On Thursday, 11/2/23, just after 8 p.m., Fairhaven Police and Fire-EMS responded to the area of Main Street and North Street for a rollover crash. Upon arrival, first responders located a 2003 Cadillac… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
When Life Interrupts Your Plans Dear Frankie, My mom told me she was about to have surgery and would be out of commission for several weeks. She said the doctor told her she would be on bed rest and couldn’t drive. This means she won’t be able to take me to the dog park, go… [Read More]
FHS students to perform “Radium Girls”
Press Release The Fairhaven High School Theatre Company is excited to be presenting this year’s fall production, Radium Girls. Based on a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a young dial painter in the 1920s, who fights for her day in court after falling ill from radium in the plant. Her… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting approves all
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting approved all articles at the Special TM on Monday, 11/5/23, including the 55+ bylaw change and the additional Lake Street Recreation Area funding that caused a lot of chatter on social media. Article 12 amends the bylaw that allows 55+ housing developments to include a host of regulations… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire Dept. holds open house despite the rain
By Beth David, Editor A little bit of rain did not stop the Acushnet Fire Department from holding its annual open house on Sunday, 10/29/23. Some of the activities moved inside the fire station, but the demonstrations still took place outside. Firefighters set up a few canopies so spectators could watch the car extraction, but… [Read More]
Acushnet voters facing 18 articles at Special Town Meeting
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet voters will vote on 18 articles at a special Town Meeting next week, including a zoning bylaw that has stirred up a bit of controversy. The meeting will be held on Monday, 11/6, Article 12 will allow 55+ housing in three districts using the special permit process. It is allowed… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board holds off on Rasputin vote
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 10/23/23, the Fairhaven Select Board discussed possible penalties to levy against Rasputin’s Tavern after ascertaining that the bar had violated laws and/or regulations on six separate occasions from December of 2021 and as recently as June of this year. The violations included serving alcohol after hours, serving… [Read More]
Fairhaven’s Fire Engine 2 is in service
Press Release The Fairhaven Fire Department announces our new Engine 2 has been delivered and officially placed into service. This new Engine will replace a 1983 Open Cab Ford 8000 Ranger. Our department’s apparatus working group, led by Lt. Josh Benoit, designed this American-made 2023 E-One Typhoon top-mount pumper. The apparatus has been custom-designed for… [Read More]
Fairhaven ACO rescues raccoon caught in trap
By Beth David, Editor Most people know that some types of animal traps are not allowed in Massachusetts. But even those that are allowed can have unintended consequences. Last week, a raccoon got a rat trap stuck on its paw and had to be rescued by Fairhaven Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps. “I never would… [Read More]
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