By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard met for more than three hours in executive session on 12/5/23, but still failed to agree to the terms worked out by negotiators for the police contract. Police have been working without a contract for more than two years. SB member David Wojnar was assigned as the board’s… [Read More]
Blue Devils bring state championship home!
The Fairhaven High School Blue Devils football team beat the Salem Witches in the Divison 6 superbowl 26–22, taking home the Division 6 state championship on 11/30/23. Justin Marques made four touchdowns and carried for 228 yards to lead the Blue Devils to victory. The team had a heroes’ sendoff with a ride around town… [Read More]
Fairhaven sets tax rate for FY24; fines NFIA for shed
By Beth David, Editor Patrick Carr and Andrew Romano were again on opposite sides of an issue at the Select Board meeting on 12/4/23. Mr. Romano represented the North Fairhaven Improvement Association asking for leniency over a shed that was built on the town property that the organization uses in Benoit Square. The NFIA did… [Read More]
Correy says he will not run for re-election due to racism
By Beth David, Editor Nomination papers are now available for all positions in the April 2024 election in Fairhaven. Select Board Chairperson Leon Correy III has publicly announced that he will not run for reelection because he and his family have had to endure countless racist comments while he has been in office. In a… [Read More]
Fallen Warrior Memorial & LCpl Matthew Rodriguez ceremony
A very emotional exhibit, Remembering Our Fallen, will soon be displayed at New Bedford Regional Airport, Hangar 1447 Airport Road, NB, 02746, to remind Americans of the ultimate sacrifice made by those who died from wounds suffered in Iraq and Afghanistan while wearing our country’s uniform. Remembering Our Fallen is a traveling photographic memorial that… [Read More]
Old-Time Holiday this weekend
Get into the spirit of the holidays and find an array of holiday gifts, food, music, and old-fashioned good cheer by visiting Fairhaven on Saturday, 12/9, for the annual Old-Time Holiday in the historical town center. Over the years it has become one of Fairhaven’s favorite events. Twenty-five years ago, in December 1998, the Fairhaven… [Read More]
Obituary: Ronald J. Medeiros
Ronald J. Medeiros Ronald J. Medeiros, 84, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was the loving husband of 49 years to Marianne (Harkins) Medeiros. Born in Acushnet, son of the late Joseph J. and Loretta V. (Dupuis) Medeiros, he was a longtime resident of… [Read More]
Benoit Square lights up, gets visit from the Big Guy
The North Fairhaven Improvement Association had clear skies, although rain was imminent, on Friday, 12/1/23, for the annual lighting of Benoit Square. Elves roamed the grounds and children and adults all sang while waiting for Santa to arrive on an antique fire truck. The Big Guy listened to all the children (and some adults) as… [Read More]
Rain does not stop Acushnet from welcoming Santa
The rain didn’t dampen spirits at Acushnet’s official Christmas display lighting at Fire Station 1 at Parting Ways on Sunday, 12/3/23. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted children and their adults after a sing-along and the flipping of the switch. The lights are on nightly and the public is encouraged to go by and enjoy the… [Read More]
Fairhaven honors veterans with Wreaths across America
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Veterans Agent Mike Jenney and a group of volunteers fanned out across the cemeteries of Fairhaven to place wreaths from the Wreaths Across American program on graves of veterans and at the memorials on Saturday, 12/2/23. Mr. Jenney told the group that they were a bit short on funds this… [Read More]
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