Press Release What is the difference between a pirate and a privateer? Did either of them ever say, “Arrrrgh”? Is there pirate treasure buried on Sconticut Neck? What happens after hundreds of British redcoats eat a hearty breakfast of baked beans? And what’s the deal with the parrot on the shoulder? Bring the family to… [Read More]

Press Release State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier, acting director of the Massachusetts Fire­fighting Academy (MFA), announced the graduation of 35 recruits from the MFA Call/Volunteer Recruit Fire­fighter Training Program. The graduates received certificates of completion at a ceremony held on 5/23 at Bridgewater State University. Call/Volunteer Recruit… [Read More]

Memorial Day Dear Frankie, Last week I went to the Memorial Day Parade with my family. On the way home, I went on and on about the march­ing bands, the rifle drills, and the military dogs.  My dad reminded me that the purpose of the parade was to honor the men and women who had… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Huttleston Marketplace opened for its fifth season on Saturday, 5/21/22, with more than 70 booths selling arts, crafts, farm products, collectibles and more.  The weekly market will be held through September 17, on Saturdays from 10-3 (except for 6/25).  Sponsored by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism, the marketplace booths are spread… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor It’s no secret that the movie “Finestkind” has been filming in Fairhaven and New Bedford for weeks now. They seem to be on schedule, and that means they should be wrapping up this week in Fairhaven. They will still be in the area, though, with plans to close the Fairhaven-New Bedford swing… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Four Fairhaven Firefighter/ Paramedics received the Medical Directors Service Award for their actions on a major motor vehicle accident which resulted in them saving both patients, according to post on the Fairhaven Firefighters Association Facebook page. Tim Desroches, Kevin Gonsalves, Scott Rittenhouse, and Maggie Rocha all received the award last week.  “These… [Read More]

Members of the Fairhaven Lions spent a few hours on 5/7/22 & 514/22 rebuilding the raised vegetable gardens at the Fairhaven Council on Aging/Senior Center. ••• Click here to download the entire 5/26/22 issue: 05-26-22 HuttlestonMP Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal