Tax Auction Boon Comes With Caveat The September 28th land auction — what a boon for the town of Fairhaven! They raised nearly $2 million by selling off parcels of land to bring in immediate cash as well as tax revenue for years to come. A smart financial move for sure. Many of the parcels that… [Read More]
Rain doesn’t dampen the big “kaBOOM”
By Beth David, Editor They got rained on, but not rained out. The Fairhaven Village Militia braved the rain on Saturday, 9/25/21, and took advantage of a short window of clearer skies at around dusk to fire off the five 24-pound Seacoast Cannons. The annual Revolutionary War encampment was canceled last year due to COVID-19. This… [Read More]
Select Board waits on Special TM; approves Vet parade
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board did not set a date for the a Special Town Meeting at its meeting on Monday, 9/27/21, due to complications with timing, the budget process, and a 61A land parcel. The property at 372 Sconticut Neck Road, owned by David Hebert, has a purchase and sale agreement. The… [Read More]
Fairhaven police present two service awards
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Police Chief Michael Myers presented the department’s Service Award to Detective A. Glenn Cudmore and Lieutenant Kevin W. Kobza at Monday’s Select Board meeting, 9/27/21. Chief Myers said it is he highest ranking award for acts that do not involve saving a life. Det. Cudmore was assigned to the Drug Enforcement… [Read More]
BPW discusses moving the Recycling Center
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 9/20/21, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed relocating the recycling center, the state maintaining the landscaping on Route 6, and scheduling a meeting with the Tree Warden. The board met with state representative Bill Straus to discuss multiple topics. BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado explained… [Read More]
Fairhaven tax possession auction brings in $1,796,500
By Beth David, Editor With a true auctioneer’s chant, the cajoling of a true salesperson, and even a tap dance to beg a few more dollars for a sale, Paul Zekos of Zekos Group squeezed $1,796,500 out of buyers that will go directly into the coffers of the town of Fairhaven. The town held an auction… [Read More]
Fairhaven K9 has a name
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s new member of the Police Department, K9 “Blue” is officially named and in training. The Fairhaven Police Department K9 Unit Facebook page has been posting updates on the progress of the unit. K9-1, a Ford Explorer Police Interceptor, has been fully outfitted by Brian’s Car Care with transport kennel, cool guard… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
I Get No Respect Dear Frankie, I am a Chihuahua and a real working service dog. I’m not one of those make-believe emotional support dogs. My mom has a hearing disability. She is not deaf like she can’t hear anything, but she does have a hard time hearing most voices and sounds. Some of the… [Read More]
New Bedford launches co-ed Sea Scout Ship
Press Release On Saturday, October 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. boys and girls, ages 14 to 21, and their parents, are invited to the Fort Rodman Marine Educational Association DBA Low Tide Yacht Club (1000 S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744) for an Open House featuring informational Q&A, fun activities, and registration/ application… [Read More]
Going once! Going Twice! SOLD
By Beth David, Editor From old paper towel dispensers to welders, air compressors and generators, to motor vehicles, the town of Fairhaven unloaded a bunch of surplus property at its annual auction on Saturday, 9/18/21. By far, the biggest draw of the morning was a 2002 bucket truck from the Tree Department. Wayne Morse nabbed that… [Read More]
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