Fairhaven held its annual Old Time Holiday celebration this weekend, including craft fairs, food, and the annual sing-along with a visit from the Big Guy. ••• Click here to download the 12/14/23 issue: 12-14-23 MattRod_REV Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Fairhaven police accept the Tutu Challenge
The Tutu Challenge began as a viral campaign on social media to help raise funds to buy gifts for less fortunate children during the holidays. It was so successful in its first year that it became an annual tradition that raises close to $10,000 in donations for toys. Founded in 2019, Friends of Jack’s mission is to provide… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Christmas Complaints Dear Frankie, Every Christmas, my brother and I, who are close in age, get the same presents from my mom and dad. If I get a blue leash, he gets a green one. If he gets a red coat, mine is brown. I don’t think my brother deserves to get as many presents… [Read More]
St. Joseph School teaches reason for the season
The Kindergarten class at St. Joseph’s School in Fairhaven had a special package delivered to their classroom! It was “A Gift from God!” Mrs. Kuliga, our principal, read the accompanying letter to the children and then opened the box…much to their delight! The students will be filling their classroom with “heart prints” and when their… [Read More]
Acushnet Police contract still not approved by SB
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard met for more than three hours in executive session on 12/5/23, but still failed to agree to the terms worked out by negotiators for the police contract. Police have been working without a contract for more than two years. SB member David Wojnar was assigned as the board’s… [Read More]
Blue Devils bring state championship home!
The Fairhaven High School Blue Devils football team beat the Salem Witches in the Divison 6 superbowl 26–22, taking home the Division 6 state championship on 11/30/23. Justin Marques made four touchdowns and carried for 228 yards to lead the Blue Devils to victory. The team had a heroes’ sendoff with a ride around town… [Read More]
Fairhaven sets tax rate for FY24; fines NFIA for shed
By Beth David, Editor Patrick Carr and Andrew Romano were again on opposite sides of an issue at the Select Board meeting on 12/4/23. Mr. Romano represented the North Fairhaven Improvement Association asking for leniency over a shed that was built on the town property that the organization uses in Benoit Square. The NFIA did… [Read More]
Correy says he will not run for re-election due to racism
By Beth David, Editor Nomination papers are now available for all positions in the April 2024 election in Fairhaven. Select Board Chairperson Leon Correy III has publicly announced that he will not run for reelection because he and his family have had to endure countless racist comments while he has been in office. In a… [Read More]
Fallen Warrior Memorial & LCpl Matthew Rodriguez ceremony
A very emotional exhibit, Remembering Our Fallen, will soon be displayed at New Bedford Regional Airport, Hangar 1447 Airport Road, NB, 02746, to remind Americans of the ultimate sacrifice made by those who died from wounds suffered in Iraq and Afghanistan while wearing our country’s uniform. Remembering Our Fallen is a traveling photographic memorial that… [Read More]
Old-Time Holiday this weekend
Get into the spirit of the holidays and find an array of holiday gifts, food, music, and old-fashioned good cheer by visiting Fairhaven on Saturday, 12/9, for the annual Old-Time Holiday in the historical town center. Over the years it has become one of Fairhaven’s favorite events. Twenty-five years ago, in December 1998, the Fairhaven… [Read More]
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