This weekend is packed with fun events, including the annual Buzzards Bay Swim, Acushnet’s Duck Race, a pride event, and an inaugural adaptive fishing derby. See pages 5, 6, 7 for other events in the area. Duck Race The Acushnet Lions Club will sponsor its annual Duck Race on Sun., 6/23, at the Acushnet Sawmill… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Wasting Away Dear Frankie, The vet was furious with my parents for letting my brother Ozzy gain so much weight. Oz has been on a diet for several months. I can’t think of anything more painful for him than reducing his caloric intake. Oz loves food: breakfast and dinner are the highlights of his day…. [Read More]
DaCunha’s Dispatch
By Elizabeth DaCunha Hello everyone! I know it’s been awhile, but I have some exciting updates to share about my senior year of high school. There have been so many amazing memories created, experiences shared, and friendships made during my final year at Fairhaven High School. Our “small town with big heart’’ rallied on our… [Read More]
BPW to Charge for Bulky Items
Commencing July 1st, there will be a charge, directly billed to the resident, of $25 to pick up all bulky items, unless the item is metal or freon related where the cost will be $35. The requested pick-up of all bulky items must be scheduled by calling EL Harvey at 508-995-0544. ••• Click here to… [Read More]
Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at Fairhaven LGBTQ+ pride event
By Beth David, Editor Despite the rain, people filled the streets around Fairhaven town hall on 6/9/24 for the fourth Fairhaven’s Got Pride event, celebrating LGBTQ+ individuals and diversity, equity and inclusion. This year saw an expanded program, with about 40 vendor booths, entertainment from a variety of performers, a little speechmaking, and lots of… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting to vote on $36.1 m budget, 28 articles
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting will get a balanced budget on Monday, 6/17/24, after town officials sharpened their pencils and closed a $2.1 million deficit. In its letter to the residents in the TM warrant, the Selectboard wrote that in spite of decreased state aid, very slow new growth, and unpredictable local receipts,… [Read More]
Fairhaven SB discusses 40R plans,
By Beth David, Editor In a marathon session on Monday, 6/10/24, the Fairhaven Select Board held a public hearing on the proposed 40R district and accompanying bylaw, and also discussed the process for choosing a police chief after the Town Administrator’s choice was overruled by the Civil Service Commission (see page 27 for Civil Service… [Read More]
Fhvn Select Board discusses next steps for choosing police chief
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Monday, 6/10/24, the Fairhaven Select Board heard from labor counsel about possible ways to proceed in the process for hiring a new police chief. Chief Michael Myers is expected to retire on August 10. Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison chose Daniel Dorgan to be the next chief… [Read More]
GNB Voc-Tech graduates 477
Press Release On June 7, 2024, Jeffery E. Riley Stadium at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech was filled with family, friends, and members of our school community as the Class of 2024 Artisans, with 477 seniors, crossed the stage at our annual graduation ceremony. The ceremony opened with a beautiful rendition of the national anthem performed… [Read More]
Obituary: Dorothea Machado
Dorothea Machado Dorothea Machado, the oldest living World War II veteran of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully on Friday May 17, 2024. Dorothea had a true love of life and once she hit her goal of reaching 100 years, she upped the ante and wanted to reach 106! Dorothea, or Dora/Dottie began and spent most of… [Read More]