By Beth David, Editor West Island Gear, which, as you might expect, includes all kinds of useful summer stuff like t-shirts and baseball caps, has also traditionally included a few good sweatshirts for those cool summer nights at the fire, and other items with the West Island moniker on them. But in the last few years,… [Read More]
Dr. Hinohara remembered on anniversary of his death
It is with heartfelt affection and immense gratitude that the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society notes the one year anniversary (July 18, 2017) of the passing of our incredible benefactor, Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara, late President of St. Luke’s hospital in Tokyo, Japan. His fame was known in many parts of the world long before he took on… [Read More]
Acushnet fighting drug risks with two new products
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire & EMS Department is continuing its fight against opioid abuse and other dangers associated with drug use and abuse. The department has just acquired a sharps destruction machine, which destroys syringes and other needles used for drug use, diabetes testing, and other medical reasons. Resident may take their… [Read More]
Fire hose fun cools ’em down
The Fairhaven Fire Department gave its annual safety demonstration in conjunction with the Millicent Library summer reading program on Wednesday, 7/11/18, on the lawn of the Unitarian Church on Walnut Street. Under threatening skies, public information officer Wayne Oliveira explained fire safety measures to children and adults alike, explained how they only have about one… [Read More]
Selectboard & Planning Board fill vacancy; might pay Hoppy’s attorney fee
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard and the Planning Board held a joint meeting on Monday, 7/16, to fill a vacancy on the Planning Board. Initially, the seven members of the PB and the three members of the Selectboard came to a tie. Five votes went to Marcus Ferro, an attorney and real estate broker;… [Read More]
Livesey Park will be hopping this weekend
Outdoor Movie Night This Year’s FREE Outdoor Movie Night will be held on Sat., 7/21, (rain date 7/22) at Livesey Park, Glenhaven Ave. & Parker St., Fairhaven.. Grounds open at 6 p.m. with food vendors, bounce house, and other children’s activities. Movie starts at 8:15 p.m. Disney/Pixar’s movie COCO will be shown for FREE on… [Read More]
Howland Greenhouses closes shop after 68 years
By Beth David, Editor “Awful.” That was the word Jane Howland used to describe how she felt on her last day running Howland Greenhouses on Alden Road in Fairhaven, on 6/30/18. “Really sad,” she added, with her signature assuredness. No mixed, bittersweetness here, although she did say that they have been planning it for three years,… [Read More]
Two long time Town of Fairhaven employees retire
By Beth David, Editor Two of Fairhaven Town Hall’s long time employees retired in the last couple of weeks, marking a time of change in Town Hall. Town Clerk Eileen Lowney, who served for more than 20 years, retired officially on June 29. And Wayne Fostin, the town’s building inspector, conservation agent, and enforcement officer had… [Read More]
Pacella is Fairhaven Rotary president
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While we were gone
Homecoming Day Fair Fairhaven held its annual Homecoming Day Fair in the center of town on Saturday, 6/30/18. Despite the hot and humid weather, the streets were filled with people carrying on the tradition of meeting up with old friends and shopping the 175+ vendors for home-made items. The day’s festitives included an art show,… [Read More]
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