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]
Obituary: Gary Goulet
Gary Goulet Gary J. Goulet, age 79, of Fairhaven, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fall River. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Pifko) Goulet with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Acushnet, he was the son of the late Alfred J. and Alice… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Sibling Angst Dear Frankie, I never thought about having a sister or a brother, that is, until Tina, our next-door neighbor, brought home Chance and Lance, two drop-dead adorable Golden Retriever Puppies. My heart melts whenever I see them snuggling and playing until they drop. They started me thinking about what life would have been… [Read More]
Acushnet pins new fire chief, hires police officers
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet’s new fire chief got sworn in and three new police officers were hired at the Acushnet Selectboard meeting on 11/22/22. Town Clerk Pamela Labonte swore in Fire Chief Thomas Farland, and Chief Farland’s mother Patricia pinned his badge on him. The Oath of Office binds him to upholding and defending the… [Read More]
Shopping with the Neighb News
A decidedly biased piece by Beth David, Editor It’s time for one our favorite annual stories: Shopping with the Neighb News! After the Thanksgiving Day feast is over and you’re looking for a way to work off some of it, it’s time to buy gifts for your precious loved ones, whether you want to or not! No… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board sets tax rate
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board set the tax rate for next year, choosing to stick with the maximum rate shift between residential and commercial properties, at its meeting on 11/21/22. Board of Assessors member Pamela Davis explained that the tax shift is the differential between the residential rate and the CIP (Commercial, Industrial… [Read More]
Fire house dedicated to John Rogers
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Historical Commission, town officials, and fire department personnel welcomed the family of John Rogers, Jr. to an unveiling of a sign renaming the Spring Street Fire Station the “John Rogers Jr., Memorial Fire House,” on a cold Saturday, 11/19/22. Wayne Oliveira, chairperson of the Historical Commission and a retired Fairhaven… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
A Rose by any Other Name Dear Frankie, Can you explain why the humans in my life keep calling me by different names? My name is Charlie, and it has been my name for the 16 years I’ve lived with this family. I first lived with one momma and now with her daughter who is… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire Department holds open house
The Acushnet Fire Department held an open house last month, welcoming the public to a day of demonstrations and hands on activities. The public was invited to check out the fire apparatus, the station, and watch safety presentations. “We all had an amazing time hosting our Open House,” wrote the department on its Facebook page…. [Read More]
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