The Shepherd’s Pantry recognized the contribution of Skip’s Marine on Monday, 8/2/22, when the presented the company with a plaque expressing the pantry’s appreciation. For many years, Skip’s Marine has picked up the pantry’s food every month from the Boston Food Bank and delivered it to the pantry in Acushnet, at no cost to the… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Cable TV crew took the trip to Chicago to pick up their “Best Children’s Program” Hometown Media Award from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation on June 29th. “We had an incredible time,” wrote Alyssa Botelho who co-wrote the film with Nick Doyle (see 5/19/22 issue). Erick Sa was the cinematographer on the film… [Read More]

The West Island Improvement Association held its third breakfast buffet of the season this Sunday, 8/7/22. There’s only one more left for the season, on 9/4, so mark your calendar. The breakfasts are a great way to meet people, get some good food for a good price, and support the WIIA and its events. For… [Read More]

Fall Activities Dear Frankie,  My birthday is in October. I’m going to be five and want to do something special to cele­brate the big day.  My parents said I could in­vite ten friends and suggested I write to you for ideas for a special canine celebration.  Cody Dear Cody,  If you invite a mixed crowd,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Marine Resources Department has completed this year’s quahog relay. On Thursday, 7/28/22, department employees trans­planted the last 60+ bushels, bringing the total to 600 bushels transplanted in Round Cove. The program uses quahogs from the polluted Taunton River, and puts them in clean water. The quahogs are self-cleaning, and will… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Planner and Economic Development Director Paul Foley is looking for town residents and members of town boards and committees to join a working group to figure out the best way to implement a 40R bylaw in town. The new zoning desig­na­tion would be an overlay district that would allow for… [Read More]

On 7/26/22, the Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $10.8 million in Seaport Economic Council grants for 19 projects. The grants will help coastal communities advance projects that benefit com­mer­cial maritime industries, improve resident and visitor access to water­front assets, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and advance future dredging. The grants were approved at the 7/26… [Read More]