By Beth David, Editor Some of the stuff was pretty outdted, like VHS tapes and and old TVs; but some of it had people eager to buy it, like some bicycles. By far, though, the potential deals on big equipment, like trash pumps, and vehicles were the big draw for the spenders at annual town auction… [Read More]
Board of Health meeting sinks into sniping and accusations
By Beth David, Editor Board of Health members resorted to sniping, snide remarks, accusations of ethics violations, and accusations of disrespect throughout their nearly two-hour meeting on 9/13/18. It appeared that months of tensions roiled to the surface with BOH chairperson Peter DeTerra clashing with Health Agent Mary Freire-Kellogg or BOH Vice Chair Jeannine Lopes on… [Read More]
Selectboard discusses role of Marine Resources Committee
By Beth David, Editor Frank Coelho, chairperson of the Marine Resources Committee, voiced his ongoing frustration with the Selectboard and his own committee, as the boating season comes to an end and several key tasks he had hoped to accomplish remain undone. Addressing the board at its 9/10 meeting, Mr. Coelho sought clarification on how many… [Read More]
Natasha Moniz wins Miss Apple Peach 2018
Natasha Moniz, a 17-year-old senior at Fairhaven High, is Acushnet’s 39th Miss Apple Peach! She was chosen at the pageant on Friday, 9/7, at Ford Middle School. She won a crown, sash, earrings, gift certificate to Gloria & Co and $200. Natasha was also selected as Most Photogenic. She got busy right away, spending time… [Read More]
Fairhaven residents circulate petition for ballot question
By Beth David, Editor Some Fairhaven residents have started a petition urging the Selectboard to put a question on the next ballot to prohibit retail marijuana shops in town. Cathy Delano and Eleanor Crowell collected signatures last Friday in front of the Fairhaven Post Office, hoping to get enough signatures to convince Selectboard members to change… [Read More]
Fairhaven eight-year-old to compete in national pageant
Press Release Miss Elmire Arsenault, daughter of Kelli and Peter Arsenault, has earned the opportunity to attend the National American Miss National Pageant through her successfully scored event, Top Model, at the Southern New England State Final pageant held in July. The National Pageant is to be held in Anaheim, CA, at Disneyland during Thanksgiving… [Read More]
New Bedford native honored in Rhode Island
By Beth David*, Editor In New Bedford, back in the 1920s and 30s, she was Rose Peters, or “Rashida” to her parents. In Rhode Island, a decade or two later, she was Sr. Mary Assunta, Religious Sister of Mercy, until she was allowed to reclaim her name and become Sr. Rose Peters, RSM. To her 10… [Read More]
Acushnet celebrates at 39th Apple-Peach Festival
Acushnet held its 39th annual Apple-Peach Festival on Saturday and Sunday, 9/8 & 9. The festival celebrates the harvest season with music, food and dance. On Sunday, a parade, including the newly crowned Miss Apple-Peach, Natasha Moniz, marched along Main Street from Pope Park all the way to the fair grounds at the Long Plain… [Read More]
Nopper poker run raises money for Better Community Living
By Beth David, Editor Angry Seas greeted the boaters in the fifth annual Nopper Marine Poker Run on Saturday, 9/8, but that did not deter 24 boats from participating. The boats met at West Island Marina in the morning, then made five stops in Buzzards Bay starting at noon. At each stop, the boats picked up… [Read More]
No, the Selectboard STILL will not put pot on the ballot
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held yet another discussion about marijuana retail shops at its meeting on Monday, 9/10. Several members of the public tried once again to convince the Selectboard to put a question on the ballot asking voters to explicitly support or not support retail sales of recreational marijuana in Fairhaven. The… [Read More]
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