UDPATE: At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, 9/22/21, the boil water order was lifted. The Fairhaven public works department issued a boil water order on Friday night, which was scheduled to continue until Wednesday, 9/22. As of press time, the order was still in place. A routine test of water from one of the wells… [Read More]
Town icon, Fairhaven Lumber, sold to Whitinsville lumber co.
By Beth David, Editor A staple of the Fairhaven commercial landscape has been sold. Fairhaven Lumber, which has been at its Alden Road location for decades, is now Koopman Lumber, which has seven other locations in Massachusetts. The sale went through on Friday, 9/17/21. Jimmy Kalife, owner of Fairhaven Lumber, told the Neighb News that he… [Read More]
Huttleston Marketplace wraps up another season
Fairhaven’s Huttleston Marketplace wrapped up season four with its 9/18 event. According to Fairhaven Director of Tourism Chris Richard, more than 150 different vendors from throughout the region participated this season. “Ten of the vendors who were there on the last day of this fourth season were also here on the very first day of… [Read More]
Acushnet building inspector reflects on 9-11 attacks
By Jim Marot, Acushnet Building Inspector Special to the Neighb News There is no question that folks are more likely to remember where they were and the exact circumstances of life around them when tragedy strikes. As mentioned so often, this is particularly true of the events which occurred on 9/11/2001. I was building a house… [Read More]
Fairhaven car crash injures two
Fairhaven Fire Department Press Release Fairhaven Fire and Police departments were called out just after Midnight on 9/19 for a single-car crash on Howland Road. On arrival, two occupants were found trapped in the car, and the vehicle was on fire. The fire was extinguished by the Police Department using fire extinguishers. The driver was extricated… [Read More]
Encampment this weekend
Fairhaven Village Militia to hold encampment this weekend By Beth David, Editor Come join the Fairhaven Village Militia and Wareham Minuteman and Militia Company as we demonstrate a Revolutionary War Period Encampment at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven, MA on Saturday and Sunday, 9/25-26. Admission is FREE. Activities are continuous throughout the weekend Camp is open 10… [Read More]
Fairhaven film maker to screen film at Town hall
Press Release Fairhaven TV is hosting a second short film screening with Fairhaven filmmaker Alyssa Botelho in the Fairhaven Town Hall auditorium on October 1st at 7 p.m. for her new short film To Dust All Return. A Q&A with the writer/director, producer, costume designer, and director of photography will follow. This free event is… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Stage Mom Strikes Again Dear Frankie, It’s not even October, and my mother is already obsessing over my costume for the Halloween Dog Parade. Almost every night, she brings home another outfit for me to try on. I don’t particularly like trying on costumes. But if it makes her happy, why not? It’s the least… [Read More]
Obituary: John Rogers, Jr.
John Rogers, Jr. John Rogers, Jr., 83, of Fairhaven passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. He was the loving husband of 55 years to Margaret (Wood) Rogers. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John Rogers, Sr. and M. Evelyn (Nelson) Rogers, he was a lifelong… [Read More]
Acushnet will always remember
By Beth David, Editor The overriding theme of Acushnet’s 9-11 ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the attacks was “Acushnet will always remember.” Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher noted that this year is also the 10th anniversary of the creation of Acushnet’s 9-11 Memorial. He has been posting photos and other details on Facebook, recounting the creation… [Read More]
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