By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on 7/1/19, the Fairhaven Board of Public works discussed the possibility of digging for graves in Cooke Park. The board met with Karen Vilandry from the Hands Across the River Coalition and archeologist Craig Chartier from the Plymouth Archeological Discovery Project to discuss the possibility of excavating… [Read More]
Faithful admirers brave the heat for car show
Sweltering heat and oppressive humidity did not stop the car-loving faithful from attending the annual car-truck-bike show on Sunday, 7/21/19, at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. The event was sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association with the Legendary Street Rods Car Club, and featured more than 100 vehicles, raffles, awards, food, music by Eddie &… [Read More]
Heat shrinks, but does not dampen, movie night crowd
Attendance at the annual Outdoor Family Movie Night at Livesey Park was down this year, most likely due to excessive heat and humidity on Saturday, 7/20, but the crowd that did brave the elements had lots of fun, no long lines at the bounce houses, and the pick of seats for a free showing of… [Read More]
EEE detected in mosquitoes in Fairhaven
Submitted by the Fairhaven Health Agent The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced on Tuesday that EEE virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Fairhaven, Massachusetts. In 2017, 5,496 mosquito samples were tested for EEE virus, and one positive sample was identified in Massachusetts. Fairhaven had 0 EEE virus positive mosquito samples identified in… [Read More]
Accidental shooting leaves one injured
By Beth David, Editor An accidental discharge of a firearm at a house on Sconticut Neck in Fairhaven left one man with non-life-threatening injuries last weekend. According to police spokesperson, Lt. Kevin Kobza a man in his early 20s accidentally shot himself in the leg, while at 147 Sconticut Neck Road on Saturday, 7/20/19. The 357… [Read More]
Chef Showdown separates the mild from the en fuego
From Press Release Materials Atria of Fairhaven challenged their three chefs to Chef Showdown competition to separate the mild from the en fuego in a test of culinary Chops last Thursday, 7/18. Thomas Dugan, Christina Lindh and Lauren Ducharme went head-to-head in a cooking face off with only one rule. All recipes had to include… [Read More]
Classmates celebrate 70th reunion from FHS
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Under the stars!
The band Home Brewed kicked off this year’s Concert Under the Stars series in front of Fairhaven Town Hall to a crowd 150+ strong on Thrusday, 7/11/19. If you missed last week’s concert, don’t worry, there are still four more Thursdays featuring various bands from 7-9 p.m. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]
BPW members clash over “miscommunication”
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 7/1, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works argued about miscommunication between Chairperson Brian Wotton and board member Frank Coelho and Mr. Coelho’s feelings regarding how the meetings are run. The board also discussed the next steps with Cooke Park. The board met with Christopher Amaral… [Read More]
Outdoor events include free movie night, car show, concerts
FREE Outdoor Family Movie Night Sat., 7/20, Livesey Park, Fairhaven. Pre-show entertainment starts at 6 p.m., movie starts at 8. Featuring Disney’s “Incredibles 2.” Bounce house and other activities for children. Movie is FREE. Food available for purchase. West Island Regatta Join us for the 4th annual West Island Regatta on Sat., 7/20, Hoppy’s Landing,… [Read More]
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