A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed Dear Frankie, My good friend Mac has had two operations on his back leg. Neither procedure has been successful. He needs to hold up his bum leg and limp on his other three legs to walk. He also suffers excruciating pain when he moves his leg the… [Read More]
Fire department splashes fun and safety
Approximately 150 people showed up for some fire department fun, treats, and safety talk at the Millicent Library on Wednesday, 8/24/22. Members of the Fairhaven Fire Department talked to children and their adults about fire safety, and let some feel the power of the fire hose, aiming it at a stop sign. The library also… [Read More]
BPW hires highway superintendent
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday 8/23 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired a new Highway Superintendent and another position for that department. The board first met with Daniel Wieghmink who was interviewing for Highway Department Heavy Motor Equipment Operator. BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado said that he and Highway Superintendent… [Read More]
Wayne Oliveira responds to allegations
Submitted by Wayne Oliveira I am a lifelong resident of Fairhaven and I have served this Town for 40 years as a Firefighter/Paramedic. I have served on the Historical Commission for well over 15 years. I even spent over two years to plan and run the Town’s Bicentennial Celebration in 2012. I clean the Route… [Read More]
Money included in bond bill for NB-Fhvn bridge replacement
By Beth David, Editor The transportation and infrastructure bond bill signed by Governor Baker earlier this month includes $100 million for the permitting and construction of the New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge. State Rep. Bill Straus and state transportation officials presented information to Fairhaven officials on August 10. Rep. Straus also spoke about the presentation at the Select… [Read More]
Firefighters union treats the town to a free movie
Fairhaven Firefighters Association, Local 1555, treated the town to a free movie on Saturday, 8/27/22, at Livesey Park in Fairhaven, featuring Disney’s Encanto. Sponsors included Local 1555, S.A.F.E. Program, Anne Whiting Real Estate, Profishant, Inc., and Dorothy Cox’s Chocolates. In addition to the movie, attendees enjoyed free treats, including popcorn and other snacks. At least… [Read More]
Obituary: Malcolm Hathaway, Jr.
Malcolm Hathaway, Jr. Reidsville, N.C. — Malcolm R. Hathaway Jr., 89, formerly of Fairhaven, MA, died on Aug. 24, 2022. He was the husband of Patricia (Racette) Hathaway. They were married 68 years. He was born in the “little red house” on Sconticut Neck, Fairhaven, son of the late Helen (Stevens) and Malcolm Reed Hathaway… [Read More]
Lions spruce up Old Stone Schoolhouse
Last year the Fairhaven Lions cleaned the outside area of Fairhaven’s Old Stone School House. This year they made the inside sparkling clean. It was a lot of hard work but some fun times, too. This is one of the many community service projects the club engages in each year. To learn more about the… [Read More]
Matt Melo sworn in as Acushnet Police Officer
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet police officer Matt Melo was officially sworn in on August 24. “Officer Melo is a veteran Officer who brings experience from his four years in Berkeley where he served as a full time officer,” writes the Acushnet Police Department on its Facebook page. “We wish Ofc. Melo a long and safe… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
What’s with the paw? Dear Frankie, My Dad taught me to give my paw when it was requested. But, I never understood the reason nor why when I did give my paw, it was such a big deal. I watched the humans and noticed they gave their paws when they were introduced to someone new… [Read More]
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