By Beth David, Editor If you voted in the primary this year, or if you voted early in the general election, you undoubtedly noticed that the big books with the red pens are gone. Poll workers checked you in and out with tablets. The new Poll Pads are being used for the first time this… [Read More]
Horribles parade moves to the park
By Beth David, Editor The North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Halloween Horribles Parade had a different feel this year. The whole event took place inside Livesey Park instead of marching down Main Street to St. Mary’s Church. It was also held on Saturday, 10/25/24, instead of the last Sunday before Halloween, the traditional date. NFIA president… [Read More]
Fairhaven residents get rid of hazardous materials
By Beth David, Editor One hundred and sixty-six Fairhaven households took advantage of the opportunity to get rid of all kinds of hazardous materials, including old oil, gasoline, paint, and pesticides. Sponsored by the Board of Public Works and the Board of Health, the day event allowed residents to take old hazardous materials to the… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Beats Me Dear Frankie, My brother asked me if I wanted to listen to a few Halloween Ghost Stories. I said sure. By the third story, I said I had to do my homework. I didn’t want him to think I was a wimp, but I found the stories terrifying. The stories were about ghosts… [Read More]
YAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA_Follow the Halloween Trail…if you dare
By Beth David, Editor Halloween is Thursday, 10/31 Welcome to our 19th annual Halloween Trail. Most are drive/walk by or wander around this year. But at least two are still sending you through the gauntlet of horror, twisting around the yards, with who-knows-what jumping out to scare the bejeebers out of you. Don’t be surprised, though,… [Read More]
Off the trail, but worth the trip
There are plenty of other haunted happenings besides the Halloween Trail (page 12). Here’s a list of the ones we know about. I’m betting there are more. So…have fun…be scared! Haunted Halloween Party Fri., 10/25, 5–8 p.m., Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center St. You are invited to Fairhaven TV’s 7th Annual Haunted Halloween Party! A… [Read More]
Voters facing 5 ballot questions in Mass.
By Beth David, Editor In addition to voting for president of the United States, US Senator, and state offices, the voters of Mass. will face five ballot questions on November 5. Voters will vote on: giving the State Auditor the authority to audit the legislature; eliminating or keeping the MCAS as a high school graduation… [Read More]
Curbside compost in Fairhaven
Thanks to the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee we now have access to Curbside Composting. Interested residents need to sign up at BlackEarthCompost.com. You must purchase a bin and compostable bags and there is a monthly fee. They pick up every other week. You can compost a much wider variety of foods and compostable materials. We are… [Read More]
Comet is visible in local skies
Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS made an appearance in Fairhaven skies last week. Ray Rock caught it with his camera on Ocrober 15 from the end of Sedgwick Road on Sconticut Neck in Fairhaven. “I was excited to just about see it with my naked eye,” wrote Mr. Rock in an email. “And thrilled to… [Read More]
Acushnet Elementary School principal recognized
Press Release Acushnet Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Paula Bailey, is pleased to share that Acushnet Elementary School Principal Leah Chesney has been recognized by the Ignite Reading organization during National Principals Month. Ignite Reading chose Principal Chesney because of her commitment to providing advanced, modern reading programs for students. Ignite Reading is a high-dosage reading… [Read More]