The Green Team after-school program at the Leroy L. Wood School in Fairhaven had 21 students from Kindergarten to grade five who created a sensory garden for the community to enjoy. The aroma-filled garden includes lemon balm, bee balm, mint, chocolate mint, catmint, dill, lavender, oregano, lambs ear, succulent, seagrass. The plants chosen will “encourage… [Read More]
Quack, quack!
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Lions Club held its annual Duck Race on Father’s Day, 6/18/23, dropping 1,000 rubber duckies into the Acushnet River at the Sawmill property. The ducks made their way down the river, under Main Street, to the finish line behind the NAPA building, where volunteers waited for the little guys to… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
A Couple, Really? Dear Frankie, My friend Angie asked me the other day when Buster and I planned on moving in together and starting a family. I was shocked she thought Buster and I were a couple. I told her Buster and I had been friends since we were puppies and often went to events… [Read More]
“However you propel yourself”
By Beth David, Editor The Shining Tides Mile extension of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail is finally officially open. People have been using it for a few weeks now, but the officials only got around to the ribbon cutting on Monday, choosing a spot by the Reservation Golf Club. The new section, the east end of… [Read More]
Fairhaven’s Bridge Street project gets $1 million from state
From press release materials State Senator Mark Montigny’s office announced this week that his earmark to provide $1 million for Bridge Street improvements has been appoved and will move forward. “These funds will greatly enhance the safety and accessibility of Bridge Street for pedestrians and motorists along what is currently a very busy and challenging… [Read More]
Fairhaven COA, Coastline, treat seniors to BBQ
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Council on Aging/ Senior Center played host to a cookout on 5/30/23 sponsored by Coastline Elderly to commemorate Memorial Day. About 40 people showed up to a enjoy lunch cooked on the grill. “We always have a good time,” said COA Director Martha Reed. Town officials were also on… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Taking a Stand Dear Frankie, There are a couple of dogs at the park who are bullies. I spoke to the park director about their behavior, and they were expelled for two weeks. When the bullies returned to the park, they made it clear to their followers not to be friends or speak to me. … [Read More]
Boston Pride is back
Boston Pride was back this year holding a week long schedule of events, including the Pride Parade marching through the streets of Boston, two festival areas, one for 21+, and one for familes. Venues included Boston Common and City Hall plaza. The annual pride parade for LGBTQ+ people did not happen last year because of… [Read More]
Acushnet names new library director
Press Release The Acushnet Public Library is pleased to announce our new Library Director! Elisabeth Botelho brings with her 20 years of library experience. Elisabeth’s library career started at the Mildred F. Sawyer Library at Suffolk University. She held various positions in circulation, interlibrary loan and serials. Her public library experience started at Acushnet Public… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School sends ’em off into the world!
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven High School class of 2023, at 165 strong, stepped into the next chapter of their lives on Sunday, 6/8/23, with a ceremony outside under threatening skies. But the rain held out. The struggles of the pandemic, that upended about half of their four years in high school, were prominent… [Read More]
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