Do All TV’s Report the Same News? Dear Frankie, I asked the dogs at the park if their families were upset as mine about wearing masks, because of the recent spike in Covid cases. Lily asked, “Where did they hear that?” I said, “We heard the doctor from the government say it on the evening… [Read More]
Northeast Maritime Aquaculture program to help Fhvn prog.
The first in an occastional series by David Bill, Restorative Aquaculture Program Director at NMI Northeast Maritime Institute (NMI) is currently developing comprehensive educational, industry collaboration, and community outreach programming in Restorative Aquaculture. Since the collapse of the New England ground fishing industry, the continuous threat of the diminishing global wild fish stocks, climate change… [Read More]
Alltrust announces new branch manager
Press Release Tomas Otero has joined Alltrust Credit Union as a Branch Manager in our New Bedford branch. Otero has over 9 years of retail banking experience. His most recent role was as a Financial Center Manager at Bank of America. Otero enjoys interacting with different people every day and hearing their stories. He loves… [Read More]
Kids Fest attendance “crazy” “nuts”
Crazy, insane, nuts: Those are just some of the words used to describe the turnout at Saturday’s Kids Fest sponsored by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism. Many vendors had sold out of some products, some were almost sold out of everything at about 1:30, which another hour and a half to go. The Sustainability Committee… [Read More]
Boil water order for Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Marion, Rochester
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven is under a second boil water order, this time with Mattapoisett, Marion, and Rochester, the other towns that make up the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District. The water tested positive for E. Coli again, but this time 12 of the 20 random samples in Fairhaven came back as positive. The DMRVWD… [Read More]
Historical Commission explains fund-raising drive
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Tuesday, 10/12/21, the Fairhaven Select Board met with Historical Commission members to discuss the controversy surrounding their plan to install decorative lighting around Town Hall. The six Victorian style lights will be placed on the sidewalks: Two each on Center, William and Walnut Streets. HC chairperson Wayne Oliveira… [Read More]
BPW, Tree Warden spar over tree department future
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 10/4/21 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works met with the Tree Warden about multiple issues. BPW Chairperson Brian Wotton started the meeting with an announcement that board member Frank Coelho sent in his letter of resignation due to health reasons. Mr. Coelho was on the… [Read More]
Animal shelter yard sale raises $900
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Animal Shelter held its annual yard sale on 10/9/21 and took in a healthy $900. “Our little community always supports their animal shelter,” said Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps in an email. The yard sale included all manner of items for pets, including crates, dog and cat beds, food bowls,… [Read More]
Longworth Little Free Library dedicated to former library dir.
By Beth David, Editor On Sunday, 10/10/21, the Rotary Club of Fairhaven and the Millident Library dedicated the Longworth “Little Free Library” on Shaw Road in Fairhaven, at the entrance to the Phoenix Bike Trail. “With Carolyn Longworth, 40 years of being the Librarian at the Millicent Library, and the first woman in the Fairhaven Rotary… [Read More]
Two receive Carnegie Medal for saving Colin “Jack” Jackson
Press Release In its third announcement of 2021, the Carnegie Hero Fund is proud to recognize 18 civilians who risked their lives for others. Each will receive the Carnegie Medal, North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism. Among those to be awarded this quarter is John D. Colter, 66, who rushed into his daughter’s home… [Read More]
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