Submitted The Livesey Club of Fairhaven partnered with Alltrust Credit Union to refurbish the flagpole at Livesey Park. Helping with the work were members Richard Souza, Steve Perry, Dave Darmofal, Leo Tremblay, David Tremblay and his friend Joe Souza. We also want to thank the Fire Department, Chief Correia and the two firefighters who assisted… [Read More]
Free warden: Take a tour of center’s tree canopy
Greetings from the Tree Department Sunday the 22nd of last month we were hit by Henri, a former hurricane downgraded to a tropical storm just before making land to the west of us. Many communities in our area fared much worse than us, particularly New Bedford which had many trees come down. During tropical storm… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Doing The Right Thing Dear Frankie, My friend and neighbor Rascal and I share a ride to the dog park. He has been spending most of his time recently with Maisie, a newcomer to the park. The other day Rascal didn’t catch a ride because he went to a birthday party for his long-term girlfriend,… [Read More]
Acushnet news and events
Town-Wide Yard Sale Acushnet’s Apple Peach Festival has been canceled. The weekend has always known as the weekend for yard sales. Driving along Main Street to get o the festival, drivers would see house after house with yard sales. This year, a group of residents has decided to promote a town-wide yard sale on the… [Read More]
Au Revoir Henri!
Tropical Storm packs lesser punch than feared By Beth David, Editor Tropical Storm Henri was a hurricane for a short while, but fizzled out by the time it reached Fairhaven, hitting us as a weak Tropical Storm. It made landfall at Block Island and Westerly, RI on Sunday, 8/22. The West Island Weather Station (westislandweather. com)… [Read More]
Selectboard approves 3 aquaculture sites; reinstitutes masks
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Three applicants for aquaculture licenses went before the Fairhaven Select Board on August 23, prompting nearly a dozen residents to attend the public hearing to ask questions and voice their concerns. The Northeast Maritime Institute (NMI) is seeking a two-acre area near Fish Island close to West Island Marina to propagate… [Read More]
Del Genard: still counting at 103
By Beth David, Editor Delima “Del” Genard still flashes a huge smile when she sees her friends and many relatives. She still walks around the complex regularly for exercise, plays cards and keeps in touch with her children and grandchildren. Yup, she’s still going strong at 103 years old. We first met Del in 2018 when… [Read More]
Millicent summer reading raffle winners announced
Submitted This year, 152 kids and 84 adults/ teens participated in the Millicent Library’s Summer Reading Program. Participants completed reading and learning challenges to collect tickets and enter to win prizes. The more challenges participants completed, the more chances they had to win prizes. On Saturday, 8/21/21, the tickets were drawn. Congratulations to our winners,… [Read More]
Local musician James Gagne convicted of indecent assault
By Beth David, Editor In the very first jury trial since the pandemic, Fairhaven resident and local celebrity James Gagne was convicted of indecent assault and battery on a person over 14. Judge David Sorrenti sentenced Mr. Gagne, 39, to two years in the Bristol County House of Correction, with nine months to serve in jail… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Showing Your Feelings Dear Frankie, I am not what you would call an emotional dog. I grew up in a quiet family that didn’t feel it necessary to communicate everything you thought or felt. We didn’t wag our tails a lot, bark much, or dance around when one of us came home. It never occurred… [Read More]
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