By Beth David, Editor Okay, My Faithful Readers, this is our last issue of 2018, so I’m listing a few events a bit ahead of time. Please SAVE THE DATES. We will be back on 1/3/19. See you next year! Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge January 1, 10 a.m., Fort Phoenix State Beach and Reservation, South… [Read More]
Time for an evening ride…or two
By Beth David, Editor Most of us hate it when we ditch daylight savings time because it gets dark so early. But there is one good thing about it: You can go for an early evening ride to see all the Christmas lights, even if you need your beauty rest early. The house on Gellette… [Read More]
Fairhaven native publishes inspirational poetry after adversity
From Press Release Materials Butch Dias has gone through much adversity in his life. He battled “Parrot Fever,” the “Swine Flu,” double pneumonia, a blood clot in each lung, one in his leg, and internal bleeding. The doctors wanted to have his family pull the plug 3-4 times, because his outlook looked dim. But the… [Read More]
Middle School students join seniors for supper club
The Fairhaven Single Senior Supper Club got a sweet surprise when students from Hastings Middle School orchestra showed up to play at their Christmas Party on 12/4/18, where some students from HMS were already volunteering. It was a “nice inter-generational event,” said Fairhaven Council on Aging Director Anne Silvia. Dinner was provided by Coastline Nutrition… [Read More]
Santa joins the crowd at Benoit Square lighting and sing-along
The North Fairhaven Improvement Association held its annual Sing-Along, and Lighting of Benoit Square on Friday, 11/30, with a special guest from the Big Guy himself. Members of Voices in Time singing group led the crowd in the sing-along until Santa arrived. Then children were able to meet with Santa for a quick request and… [Read More]
Santa visits Acushnet for annual lighting & sing-along
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet held its annual sing-along and lighting, with its much anticipate visit from Santa, on Sunday, 12/2/18, at Fire Station 1. Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher addressed the crowd, noting that the best part was singing “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” because that meant that the Big Guy was on his… [Read More]
Old-Time Holiday events fill the weekend
Old Time Holiday Fairhaven Old-Time Holiday, December 8 & 9, at various locations. First organized by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism in 1998, the Old-Time Holiday is a cooperative effort between many of the town’s non profit groups. The majority of the events take place on Saturday, when fairs and marketplaces and other activities are… [Read More]
Selectboard gets 5-year revenue projection; asks for photos
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard received a five-year revenue projection from Town Administrator Mark Rees at their meeting on Monday, 12/3/18. The board also decided to schedule another public hearing to discuss alleged violations at the Fairhaven Getty Station, and asked for photos for the annual town report. Mr. Rees told the board that… [Read More]
SJC has Carter appeal under advisement
By Beth David, Editor The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments in the appeal of Michelle Carter on October 4, and the case is now under advisement. A decision should be reached in the next couple of months. Ms. Carter was found guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter in the suicide death of Conrad Roy III, who… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School vandalized
The Fairhaven Police Department is looking for anyone with information on the person or persons who vandalized Fairhaven High School the evening of Friday, 11/30. If you have any information, please contact Fairhaven police at 508-997-7421. The magnificent Fairhaven High School (BELOW) was donated to the town in 1906 by Henry Huttleston Rogers and was… [Read More]
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