The Fairhaven Police Department participated in the “Fill the Bus” event on Saturday, 12/10, at Walmart. with along with Tremblay’s Bus and Safe Zones. Police Departments around the country are collecting toys for needy children this holiday season (see page 8 for more opportunities to drop off toys). “We at the Fairhaven Police Department would… [Read More]
Christmas lights make the season bright
By Beth David, Editor We have a delightful new addition to our Christmas lights this year at 504 Main Street in Acushnet, the Milestone Farm 1890, and home of Richard Langlois who might just come out and chat with you while you roam around. The display is a walk-through, and there’s even parking for a few… [Read More]
Jerry Bergeron celebrates retirement from EMA
By Beth David, Editor Friends, family, officials, and members of the public turned out to wish Acushnet’s Gerard “Jerry” Bergeron a happy retirement on at the Acushnet Senior Center on 12/6/22. When he leaves his post at the Emergency Management Agency in January, he will have served 51 years. He has also served in the fire… [Read More]
Open House at Howe Allen highlights diversity of agents
Howe Allen Realty invited the public to an open house on 12/8/22 featuring tasty delights from all over the world, highlighting the diversity of its agents. Owner Howe Allen said that all the food at the event came from Howe Allen Real Estate Agents and reflected their various ethnicities. Included were foods from Greece, Germany,… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Christmas Blues Dear Frankie, I don’t know if I can go through another Christmas Season with my family. Every year there’s some crisis. At first, I thought it was just my family. But when I spoke to my friends at the dog park, they commented on how difficult the holidays had been some years for… [Read More]
Acushnet FD receives equipment grant
Acushnet Fire Department Press Release The Acushnet Fire & EMS Department was awarded a $19,000 grant by the Baker-Polito Administration on 12/9/22. This funding was part of the Department of Fire Services/EOPPS Grant Program in which fire departments will receive a total of $1.8 million in firefighter safety equipment grant funding. “The Department of Fire Services’… [Read More]
Benoit Square lights up for the holidays
By Beth David, Editor The North Fairhaven Improvement Association hosted the annual lighting of Benoit Square with hundreds of people attending to sing along with “the princesses” until Santa arrived on Saturday, 12/2/22. Miss New Bedford Tori Kalisz and Miss New Bedford Outstanding Teen Jaime St. Onge led the singing, and Santa’s elves helped children and… [Read More]
Acushnet FD lights up the grounds
By Beth David, Editor Hundreds of people showed up to celebrate with the Acushnet Fire Department at its annual lighting of the Christmas display at Fire Station #1 on Sunday, 12/4/22. The Ford Middle School Chorus led the crowd singing Christmas carols, Santa joined the party for photos, and children received coloring books and crayons. Hot… [Read More]
Weekend events: Old Time Holiday, NB stroll date change
Old Time Holiday Get into the spirit of the holidays and find an array of holiday gifts, food, music, and old-fashioned good cheer by visiting Fairhaven this Saturday, 12/10, for the annual Old-Time Holiday in the historical town center. One of Fairhaven’s favorite events, activities will be going on at six venues within a short… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board votes to spend ARPA funds
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board voted on spending of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds projects at its meeting on 12/5/22. Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison told the board she worked with a consultant to make sure all projects comply with the regulations for the funding. ARPA funds may be used for an… [Read More]
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