By Beth David, Editor More than 200 Fairhaven residents got ride of hazardous materials at the town’s Household Hazardous Waste Date at the public works building on Saturday, 10/6/18. Held from 9 a.m. to noon, the event started much earlier, with cars lined up on Route 6 as early as 8:15 a.m. Residents were able to… [Read More]
Pump track opens at Macomber & Pimental Park
By Beth David, Editor The anxiously awaited BMX bicycle pump track at Macomber & Pimental Park* is officially open for business. Organizers held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, 10/6, joined by about 30 BMX riders from toddler to adult. Michael Rotondo, who spearheaded the effort, said he was pleasantly surprised at the support his group… [Read More]
Sixth annual Harvest Fun Day celebrates fall
Press Release Bring the family to celebrate autumn at Fairhaven’s 6th annual Harvest Fun Day, this Saturday, 10/13/18, on the lawn of Fairhaven High School at the Visitors Center, 141 Main Street. It will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The biggest Harvest Fun Day so far will feature a varied group of… [Read More]
Kittens and seniors team up for purrrrfect snuggles
Patrons of the Fairhaven Senior Center were treated to some snuggles with kittens from the Fairhaven Senior Center on Tuesday, 10/2/18. Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps said the kittens would be available for adoption this week. Meanwhile, he thought the kittens and the seniors could benefit from some mutual snuggles. “We did it because we just… [Read More]
Kligel takes over big flag duties
Fairhaven Lion, Bill Kligel, now has the honor of responsibility for the Big Flag raisings at Fairhaven High School. Bill grew up in Fairhaven, has taught Flag Etiquette at Bristol Community College and is onYouTube under Flag Etiquette. He feels his military service and being a Fairhaven Lion has increased his respect and his desire… [Read More]
Encampment shows militia life in 1770s
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Village Militia and the Wareham Minutemen and Militia Companies camped out at Fort Phoenix to give the public a look at what a Revolutionary era military encampment might look like. Using canvas tents, deer skin or wool blankets, and dressed in the uniforms of the day, militia members braved the… [Read More]
Lt. Gov. cuts ribbon for Public Safety Marina at Union Wharf
By Beth David, Editor On Thursday, 9/27, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined local officials to celebrate improvements to Union Wharf and the creation of the Public Safety Marina. The project stabilized the wharf’s bulkhead and strengthened the fishing and public safety piers. Improvements at Union Wharf have been underway for the last few years with more… [Read More]
Selectboard sets parking rates at Hoppy’s, regs at Union Wharf
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard set parking rates at Hoppy’s Landing, firmed up regulations for the new slips at Union Wharf, finalized the mandate for the Marine Resources Committee, and voted to place an article on the Special Town Meeting warrant that would allow Emma Jean’s to separate its liquor license from the… [Read More]
Long time Town Hall custodian Frank Fostin retires
Fairhaven’s long time Town Hall custodian Frank Fostin retired officially on Friday, 9/28/18. Lots of people popped by town hall in the morning for some breakfast and to give Frank a good send-off. You’ll still be seeing him around the center of Fairhaven, though. Frank will be working for Northeast Maritime Institute, taking care of… [Read More]
Volunteers pick up 426.5 pounds of trash at Ft. Phoenix
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