The Acushnet Public Schools Kindergarten students made good use of their recess during last week’s storm. “Thank you to Mrs. Silva for sharing these adorable pictures with us!” wrote the Acushnet Public Schools on its Facebook Page on February 4. “Kindergarten Room 1 used their recess time last week collaborating on building a snowman in… [Read More]
Black History Month
Garret Morgan/Inventor Garrett Morgan blazed a trail for African American inventors with his patents, including those for a hair-straightening product, a breathing device, a revamped sewing machine and an improved traffic signal. Visit https://www.biography.com/inventor/garrett-morgan to learn more. Clementine Hunter/The Black Grandma Moses Clementine Hunter may not have been a trained artist, but the self-taught former… [Read More]
Obituary: Carol Lynne Bishop
Carol Lynne Bishop July 28, 1938 – January 24, 2021 Carol Lynne Bishop age 82 of Ames, Iowa died at her home on Sunday January 24, 2021. A gathering will be planned at a later date. Lynne was born July 28, 1938 in Geneva, New York the daughter of Edwin and Norma MacArthur. She grew up… [Read More]
Winter finally sends snow and poof! It’s gone.
The region saw a whopper of a storm on Monday with high winds, snow, sleet and rain. Along the coast, the snow disappeared overnight when mostly rain fell. Inland, snowfalls ranged from a couple of inches to a foot, while the western part of the state got up to 15 inches in some places, and… [Read More]
New proposal for Rogers School property to be discussed
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Developers Lanagan & Co. Inc. and Arch Communities LLC have submitted a second design for the Selectboard to consider, days after the Fairhaven Rogers School Re-Use Study Committee rejected the original proposal for a 62-unit affordable senior housing project at the former Rogers School. The first proposal featured a four-story… [Read More]
BPW discusses roadwork budget
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 1/25 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed articles for Town Meeting and Special Town meeting such as roadwork for fiscal year 2022, and roadwork for fiscal year 2021. The board also discussed town beach regulations and the Sewer Superintendent Job description in anticipation of… [Read More]
Work begins on Fairhaven Academy Building/Visitors Center
By Beth David, Editor During the week of January 25, work began to build an ADA (American with Disabilities Act) compliant wheelchair ramp and a new entrance at the Fairhaven Academy Building. The building, built in 1798, is the home of the Fairhaven Office of Tourism and Visitors Center as well as the museum operated by… [Read More]
Dear Frankie 2/4/21
Meet Frankie Frankie is an eight-year-old schnauzer poodle and a rescue. She is a certified emotional support animal for a single retired educator. Together they have traveled and visited places far and wide. Over the years they have encountered and befriended many dogs and owners, from all walks of life. Frankie thought it would be… [Read More]
DaCunha’s Dispatch 2/4/21
I know I’ve touched upon the topic of sports, but you’re probably wondering how the winter season has been going, so here’s what you need to know. I’ve spoken with Fairhaven High School athletic director Christopher Carrig who has been very supportive of the athletic department, trying his best to get sports back up for… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: 2/4/21
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts has still not set up a phone line/hotline for people to make appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at two mass vaccination sites set up by the state. The storm disrupted the opening of a vaccination site in Roxbury, and the storm caused scheduling changes a the mass vaccination sites at… [Read More]
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