The next generation of foxes have come out of hiding on West Island. This family has six kits total, although we don’t see all of them at once in this series of photos taken by Margie Green Joseph from 4/14/22 to 5/1 ••• Click here to download the entire 5/12/22 issue: 05-12-22 AcushTM Support local… [Read More]
FHS Alum bikes cross country to 50th reunion
Courtesy of Fairhaven High School Alumni Association Gary Valerio ’72 is heading to his 50 Year reunion in Fairhaven by an unusual method and route. Gary lives in Palmetto, FL with his fiancé Darla Donovan, but on April 1, 2022 he dipped his bicycle wheel (see photo) in the Pacific Ocean at his son Mark’s… [Read More]
Former Select Board member Daniel Freitas dead at 53*
By Beth David, Editor Former Fairhaven Select Board member Dan Freitas was taken off life support on Monday, 5/9*, on his 53rd* birthday, a day later than indicated by a Facebook post by his brother Eddie. The Fairhaven Select Board held a moment of silence for him at their meeting on Monday, 5/9. According to Mr…. [Read More]
Dear Frankie
War Dear Frankie, The other day everyone at the dog park talked about what was happening to the dogs in Ukraine. Marco said thousands of families were leaving the country because of the war. Those families with dogs had to leave them behind because animals weren’t allowed on trains, buses, or airplanes. Skipper said he… [Read More]
Perry Hill School
\he Acushnet Historical Commission, a town board, is looking for pictures of the old Perry Hill School that once stood at the corner of Perry Hill Road and Mendall Road. The school was originally built in 1814, then rebuilt in 1844. Then it was disassembled and the wood was used to build the American Legion… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: Acushnet Selectboard
David Desroches Over the past few weeks, as I have been campaigning across this fine town, there has been one re-occurring question that I’ve been asked, why are you running for re-election? To me the answer is simple —I’m running because my job isn’t finished. My opportunity over the last 3 years to represent this town… [Read More]
Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball opens season
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball opened its season with the traditional parade along Main Street in Acushnet to Knox Field in Pope Park on Saturday, 4/30/22. With a little bit of speechmaking, a little bit of horseplay, and a little bit of serious discussion, the kids got off to a good start with… [Read More]
Cherry Blossom Festival showcases Japanese culture
By Beth David, Editor The annual Cherry Blossom Festival, not held for two years because of the pandemic, was back in full force on Sunday, 5/1/22. Organized by the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, the festival showcases Japanese culture and highlights the special relationship Fairhaven has with Japan dating back more than 180 years. In 1841 young Manjiro,… [Read More]
BPW approves filming dates for “Finest Kind”
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday 4/26 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works interviewed for a position for the Water Department, and discussed filming locations for the movie “Finest Kind.” The board also discussed a mattress pickup and approved of a new driveway contractor. The board first interviewed Daniel Snell for… [Read More]
It’s the big 7-0 for the Leals
By Beth David, Editor Jimmy and Dolores Leal are pretty well known in these parts. They are known for all kinds of stuff, being active in the community. A Korean War veteran who survived Pork Chop Hill as a medic, Mr. Leal has been a strong advocate for veterans for decades and was named Veteran of… [Read More]