By Beth David, Editor Tenants of the Acushnet Housing Authority showed off their artistic talents at an art show on Thursday, 12/1/22. The Acushnet HA received an Arts Wellness Grant through the Acushnet Cultural Council to offer activities such as painting and crafting to promote socialization, health, and wellbeing after the COVID pandemic. Classes were free… [Read More]
Wreaths Across Fairhaven
The Fairhaven Veterans Services Office and a group of volunteers placed wreaths at the graves of veterans at Riverside Cemetery on Saturday, 12/3/22. Veterans Agent Brad Fish thanked everyone for volunteering their time and those who donated, and gave a shout out to Kenny’s Farm Stand for giving the town a great price on the… [Read More]
BPW discusses tree position, broadband project
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 11/28 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the future of the Tree Warden position, as well as the Broadband Project. The board also hired for the Highway Department and moved forward with the Cooke Park professional archeological laboratory study. The board discussed the professional… [Read More]
Alltrust CU celebrates 100 years
Press Release On November 8th, Alltrust Credit Union celebrated its 100th anniversary. Alltrust Credit Union, formerly known as Southern Massachusetts Telephone Workers Credit Union and Southern Massachusetts Credit Union, was started on November 8, 1922. Since then, the member-owned credit union has grown to over 330 million dollars in assets and serving more than 13,000… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
So much for trying to be a good citizen Dear Frankie, When my mom was driving us home last week, she commented on how hard it was to see because of the sun that was shining directly into the windshield of our car. No sooner did she say that when we saw a man and… [Read More]
Fairhaven beats Dartmouth on Thanksgiving Day
The Fairhaven High School Blue Devils beat the Dartmouth Indians in the 97th annual Thanksgiving Day football matchup under clear blue skies and temperatures in the 40s. Playing at home this year, the Blue Devils started the scoring in the second quarter, but then saw the game tied at 7-7 until the Blue Devils scored… [Read More]
Weekend holiday events
Lighting of Benoit Square and Sing Along Join the North Fairhaven Improvement Association for the annual Lighting of Benoit Square, on Fri., 12/2, at 6:30 p.m. (intersection of Main Street and Howland Road), Fairhaven. The lights will be turned on for the season; caroling with Miss New Bedford and friends; and you can even see Santa!… [Read More]
FHS turf field dedicated to Dr. Baldwin
By Beth David, Editor During half time of the Thanksgiving Day Football game, the Fairhaven School Committee dedicated the new turf field to former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert N. Baldwin. SC chairperson Pamela Kuechler told the crowd that when she first got elected to the SC 15 years ago, she realized the district was moving… [Read More]
Bike run collects food and toys
By Beth David, Editor The annual Acushnet Lions Club Bike Run/Toy Drive at the Rivers End Cafe drew about 50 motorcycles on Sunday, 11/27/22. Rivers End owner Mark DeSilva said businesses and individuals donated a variety of items and services to make the event a successful one. Adams and Adams donated use of their truck; the… [Read More]
Turkey Trot draws 750 on Thanksgiving Day
More than 750 runners ran the 13th Fairhaven Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, 11/24/22. With mild temperatures in the 40s and very little wind, the numbers came back to pre-pandemic participation. The annual event raises money and food donations for local food pantries. ••• Click here top download the entire 12/1/22 issue: 12-01-22 Football Support… [Read More]
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