By Beth David, Editor Last week’s storm caused the Fairhaven Lions Club to ditch their flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremonies, but that did not stop them from honoring the fallen. They just did it a week later. On Sunday, 6/6, just a couple of hours ahead of the high school graduation, the Lions Club raised the big… [Read More]
FHS Cheerleader Beats Cancer, Inspires School Community
Submitted In May of 2020, as many Fairhaven High School (FHS) students were getting ready to transition into the summer after a trying year of remote learning and missing out on traditional social events, Cyriss Fareas, a junior at the time, was getting ready to fight for her life. On May 26, 2020, Fareas was… [Read More]
NB Voc-Tech holds graduation and Hollywood night
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocatioal Technical High School held its graduation outside on the athletic field on Saturday, 6/5/21. Some semblances of the pandemic life enroached: graduations could only have four guests, and chairs were spaced out on the field. More than 500 students graduated. One of the top ten graduates, Sabrina Arruda, is from… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Zoom Calls? Dear Frankie, Before the town closed the dog park because of Covid, I went to the dog park every day. The social isolation was devastating for many of us who were regulars. Last month, the mother of King, a newcomer to the park, called to invite a few of my park buddies and… [Read More]
Acushnet standoff ends peacefully
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Police Department notified the public on social media at about 9:30 a.m. on Monday, 6/7, that a standoff situation was in progress on Oliveira Avenue. A subject had barricaded himself inside the house by himself, no hostages. At about 1:20 p.m., the department posted on its Facebook page that the… [Read More]
Town of Fairhaven Memorial Day video honors the fallen
By Beth David, Editor In lieu of the parade that was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the town of Fairhaven created a video to remember those who served in the military and are no longer with us. On May 14, veterans and town officials gathered at the Veterans Memorial on Route 6 in Fairhaven to commemorate… [Read More]
Fairhaven Selectboard considers leasing Rogers School to SMEC
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent As the Fairhaven Selectboard approached its June 1 executive session to discuss a potential lease agreement for the Rogers School addition with the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative (SMEC), Vice-Chairperson Bob Espindola asked first to discuss the matter in open session and voice some of his concerns. Chairperson Daniel Freitas was absent…. [Read More]
BPW denies new sewer stub on West Island
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 5/24 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired an Assistant Sewer Superintendent and finally made a decision on granting a sewer stub to 14 Cherrystone Road. The board started the meeting in executive session to conduct interviews for the Assistant Sewer Superintendent position. The meeting… [Read More]
Weekend storm pulls boats from moorings
By Beth David, Editor Powerful winds and rain not only ruined many barbecue plans for the holiday weekend, but also wreaked havoc with some boats in the local waters. At West Island Marina in Fairhaven, two boats broke from their moorings. One was beached and escaped relatively unscathed. The other, the “Off the Hook,” sank and… [Read More]
Fairhaven Office of Tourism summer programs start this week
Press Release Henry H. Rogers Walking Tour Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10:00 a.m. beginning of June through end of September. Tours begin outside the Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven. WEATHER PERMITTING Tour size limited to 25 people. Wearing face coverings for public safety is optional. This shortened “pandemic-friendly” walk outlines the life of Standard Oil… [Read More]
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