By Beth David, Editor In parts of northern New England, the solar eclipse reached “totality,” meaning the sun was completely blocked out by the moon passing by in the middle of the day. Around here, we had 92% and it barely got a little dark. But if you looked up (with the right eye protection,… [Read More]
Fire damages shed in Fairhaven
Press Release The Fairhaven Fire Department responded to a reported shed fire in the rear of 14 Jefferson Street. The first crew arrived at 0053 hours on 4/4/24 to find a fully involved shed fire with exposures. The fire extended to a 21 foot recreational boat and caused damage to a 2013 GMC Acadia which… [Read More]
Hetty talk fills town hall auditorium
The Fairhaven Historical Society sponsored a free author talk by Charles Slack on his book “Hetty, the Genius and Madness of America’s First Female Tycoon,” about Hetty Green. The Fairhaven Town Hall was filled to the rafters, literally, with even the balcony seats filled up, and an estimated 300+ people showing up to hear the… [Read More]
Fairhaven Food Drive fills up pantry shelves
Submitted The April Food Day drive was another success with the partnerships of the Belonging Committee, Fairhaven Rotary, and the Fairhaven Lions club! The three groups were able to have boxes across the community in businesses and municipal buildings to restock shelves at the First Congregational Church of Fairhaven’s food pantry, to help families at… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Artistically Challenged Dear Frankie, I am the odd one in my family regarding musical and artistic talent. My mom is an artist, my brother plays the piano in the junior symphony, and my dad is a graphic designer. I can’t draw a straight line or carry a tune. When asked if I am as talented… [Read More]
AHA! Celebrates Earth Day with annual parade
Press Release Ever wonder what a creature from the “Plasticine Era” might look like? Or a wardrobe containing repurposed marine debris? Now is your chance, during the annual Earth Eve Parade, which kicks off AHA! Night on Thursday, April 11th, celebrating our Sustainable South Coast. The parade, beginning with the crowning of Mother Earth and… [Read More]
Fairhaven voters choose candidates, keep clerk elected
By Beth David, Editor Fairahven voters went to the polls on Monday, 4/1/24, to choose officials for a number of boards and to answer a ballot question. The question asked if the town wanted to change the Town Clerk position from elected to appointed. A resounding “no,” vote came back, 1407 to 981, keeping the… [Read More]
NFIA holds annual egg hunt
By Beth David, Editor The North Fairhaven Improvement Association held its annual egg hunt at Livesey Park on Saturday, 3/30, with hundreds of young’uns and their adults participating. The 38 degree temperature with biting winds did not stop the fun. The Easter Bunny was available for hugs, and free hot chocolate took a little bit… [Read More]
Acushnet holds egg hunt
Spruce Up Acushnet, Stuck On U Design and Rescue Cafe sponsored an egg hunt on Saturday, 4/30, at the Sawmill in Acushnet. Hundreds of kids found more than 7,000 eggs stuffed with candy. The hunt was split up by age group, and a good source says there were cookies, too! ••• Click here to download… [Read More]
Acushnet grappling with budget issues
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard has been grappling with a budget shortfall, with the town facing a sharp increase in school spending, and not much in the way of state help. Town Administrator James Kelley said the increase in school spending is more than $1 million, but the state has only ponied up… [Read More]