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Six saved from sinking boat
Mattapoisett Harbormaster Press Release On September 4, 2021, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a “MAYDAY” distress was broadcasted on VHF channel 16 and received by the United States Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England from a vessel sinking with six persons aboard in the vicinity of Nye’s Ledge, Mattapoisett. A Good Samaritan that was in the area… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Trouble Brewing on the Home Front Dear Frankie, My parents have started arguing a lot. I don’t know what’s going on with them. Whenever they start, I go upstairs and hide under the bed. At my weekly support group, I asked if anyone else’s parents argued. One said her parents didn’t, another said sometimes, and then… [Read More]
11 ways to give back for 9-11
Press Release from United Way of Greater New Bedford This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. 9/11 has been recognized and declared the National Day of Service & Remembrance nationwide for nearly two decades, encouraging people across the country to give back in service to their communities. United Way… [Read More]
FBI releases series on 9/11
Press Release Remembering 9/11: Attacks 20 Years Ago Shaped Today’s FBI Visit https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories The morning of September 11, 2001 remains one of the most pivotal points in American history — and for the FBI. The ensuing investigation was the largest in the history of the Bureau. The attacks led to far-reaching changes in the organization as it… [Read More]
Acushnet recalls journey of the 9-11 steel beam from NYC
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire & EMS Department is preparing for the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a recollection of the journey of the 9-11 steel beam that is the centerpiece of the town’s 9-11 memorial at Fire Station 1. On its Facebook page, the department noted that it is… [Read More]
NFIA Music Night is back
By Beth David, Editor After being forced to skip last year, the music night in Benoit Square saw a pretty good crowd of about 150 turn out to listen to oldies and dance the night away. The annual North Fairhaven Improvement Association Music Night was a little different this year, but spirits were as upbeat as… [Read More]
Selectboard and school committee choose new SC member
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board and School Committee interviewed three candidates to fill an opening on the SC on Monday, 8/30/21. The opening was created when former SC member Stasia Powers won a seat on the Select Board in a special election on 7/26. Erik Andersen, a Licensed Mental Health Clinician with two… [Read More]
BPW discusses new signs at Cooke Park; apologizes to Lavalette
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 8/23/21, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed Town Beach personnel matters and signage at Cooke Park, Board member Marcus Ferro and BPW Chair Brain Wotton were both absent from the meeting. Vice-Chairperson Robert “Hoppy” Hobson chaired the meeting. The board first met with Town… [Read More]
Fire destroys 82-foot yacht at Pope’s Island Marina
By Beth David, Editor The 82-foot luxury motor yacht, Miss Dunia, was completely destroyed by fire on Monday, 8/30/21, as it floated in its dock space at Fleet Marina on Pope’s Island in New Bedford Harbor. There were no injuries. New Bedford and Fairhaven Fire Departments responded at 5:18 p.m. By the end of it, assets… [Read More]
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