By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Police Department notified the public on social media at about 9:30 a.m. on Monday, 6/7, that a standoff situation was in progress on Oliveira Avenue. A subject had barricaded himself inside the house by himself, no hostages. At about 1:20 p.m., the department posted on its Facebook page that the… [Read More]
Town of Fairhaven Memorial Day video honors the fallen
By Beth David, Editor In lieu of the parade that was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the town of Fairhaven created a video to remember those who served in the military and are no longer with us. On May 14, veterans and town officials gathered at the Veterans Memorial on Route 6 in Fairhaven to commemorate… [Read More]
Fairhaven Selectboard considers leasing Rogers School to SMEC
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent As the Fairhaven Selectboard approached its June 1 executive session to discuss a potential lease agreement for the Rogers School addition with the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative (SMEC), Vice-Chairperson Bob Espindola asked first to discuss the matter in open session and voice some of his concerns. Chairperson Daniel Freitas was absent…. [Read More]
BPW denies new sewer stub on West Island
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 5/24 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired an Assistant Sewer Superintendent and finally made a decision on granting a sewer stub to 14 Cherrystone Road. The board started the meeting in executive session to conduct interviews for the Assistant Sewer Superintendent position. The meeting… [Read More]
Weekend storm pulls boats from moorings
By Beth David, Editor Powerful winds and rain not only ruined many barbecue plans for the holiday weekend, but also wreaked havoc with some boats in the local waters. At West Island Marina in Fairhaven, two boats broke from their moorings. One was beached and escaped relatively unscathed. The other, the “Off the Hook,” sank and… [Read More]
Fairhaven Office of Tourism summer programs start this week
Press Release Henry H. Rogers Walking Tour Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10:00 a.m. beginning of June through end of September. Tours begin outside the Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven. WEATHER PERMITTING Tour size limited to 25 people. Wearing face coverings for public safety is optional. This shortened “pandemic-friendly” walk outlines the life of Standard Oil… [Read More]
Fairhaven Project 351 Ambassador organizes clothes drive
Press Release Project 351, an independent nonprofit organization that builds a movement of youth-led service, engages eighth grade Ambassadors from each of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts in a 12-month program of service learning, leadership development, and civic engagement. Hometown educators select each class of eighth grade Ambassadors. Educators select Ambassadors who have… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
A Rose by any Other Name is a Rose Dear Frankie, Hi Frankie, Champ here. I’m a Labrador Retriever from a long line of pedigrees. My Dad was a breeder. When a puppy came along, he told me that had what it took to win a championship at The Westminster Dog Show; he would name… [Read More]
Huttleston Marketplace opens for the season
By Beth David, Editor The day was perfect for outdoor activities on Saturday as the Huttleston Marketplace in Fairhaven opened for the season, with lots of sun, warm, not too hot, and a bit of a breeze to keep things comfortable. And it seemed that everyone was definitely ready to enjoy a “normal” seasonal event. Masks… [Read More]
COVID update: Fully remote meetings to end on June 15
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts has fully vaccinated more than three million residents, and is on track to have four million fully vaccinated by early June. Active cases, hospitalizations, and deaths from COVID-19 are down dramatically. All seven state-run mass vaccination clinics do not require an appointment. The nearest mass vaccination site is in Dartmouth at… [Read More]
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