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]

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]

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 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]

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]

By Beth David, Editor Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School held its 46th graduation exercise at Jeffrey E. Riley Football Stadium on Friday, 6/2/23, at 6 p.m.  “A diploma has a date and credentials on it it has weight; however, the heart and mind is etched by the journey exacting eternal weight!” reads… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Alumni Association is pretty sure it’s a record: a 75-year reunion of seven FHS alumni on 6/1/23. They have had a reunion every five years since graduating, making this year’s reunion their 15th. Until the pandemic, they met every month for lunch. “It was the the most unusual class… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Trustees of the Millicent Library and library staff gathered on 5/30/23 to dedicate and rename the archives room in honor of Debra Charpentier, who recently retired after 34 years as the archivist. Former library director Carolyn Longworth told the group of about 30 a few stories about Ms. Charpentier and… [Read More]