By Beth David, Editor The annual Acushnet Lions Club Duck Race suffered some complications on Sunday, 6/17, but that did not deter the organizers, or the ducks. Instead of dropping into the Acushnet River at the Sawmill and heading downstream to River View Park, the little rubber duckies played like herring and reversed course. Sensing that… [Read More]
Fairhaven Historical Soc. chooses officers, starts scholarship
Press Release The Fairhaven Historical Society held their annual meeting on Wednesday, June 13 and elected a new board. The new president is Timothy Evans, the vice president is Allegra Pawlowski and the remaining officers are Nancy Perry as secretary and Debbie Davis as Treasurer. New board members are Natalie Mello, Nils Isaaksen, Jennifer Forbes… [Read More]
Providence celebrates Gay Pride month
Gay pride month continues and last week was Providence’s turn. The all day festivities on Saturday, 6/6, included PrideFest from noon to 7 featuring entertainment, vendors, parties and contests. The illuminated night parade started at 8:15 p.m. and marched through the streets of Providence. This weekend is Newport pride. ••• Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]
Huttleston Marketplace has successful opening day
It was a great first week for the Huttleston Markeplace, with about 30 booths set up, and more signed up for upcoming weeks. The marketplace will be held every Saturday (except June 30) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the Fairhaven Visitors Center, 141 Main Street. Offerings include: farm fresh produce,… [Read More]
Need a ride?
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard approved the idea of a bike-share program in town a couple of months ago and approved VeoRide, a company that provides bicycles to members of the public on a pay-as-you-go basis. Town Administrator Mark Rees signed the contract on 5/29, and the bikes started showing up on Fairhaven streets… [Read More]
ZBA has full agenda, mixed yeas and nays
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals discussed 10 hearings at its meeting on Tuesday, 6/5, resulting in four approvals, four denials, one continuance, and one withdrawal. After a bit of discussion and arguments against by several neighbors, William Alphonse was denied a variance to build a house at 1 Mina Street. The… [Read More]
Father’s Day Road Race, Huttleston Marketplace this weekend
Father’s Day weekend is the time for several events that mark the summer season. Here are a few. Also, check out our Happenings pages on 5, 6, and 7. Father’s Day Road Race The 43rd Father’s Day 10K and 5K Road Races, Sunday, June 17. Begins and ends at Hastings Middle School, 30 School Street,… [Read More]
Fairhaven welcome sign landscaping spruced up
The Fairhaven Call Firefighters Association gave the area around the “Welcome to Fairhaven” sign a “hair cut and some much needed trimming,” according to the Facebook page. “We would like to thank Kenny’s Farm Stand and Florist for donating the flowers and mulch!” posted the FCFA on FB. “The sign is visible and much more… [Read More]
Fairhaven hires new police officer: William “Guy” Vachon
Press Release Fairhaven’s newest police officer, William “Guy” Vachon, was sworn in on Monday, 6/11 in front of Town Hall. Officer Vachon graduated from the Randolph Police Academy on June 7th after an intensive 22-week basic recruit training program. He is a Fairhaven resident and a member of the 102nd Security Forces Squadron of the… [Read More]
Millicent announces summer programs
Press Release We have a fun summer in store! The program is brought to you by the Massachusetts Library System, The Boston Bruins, and the Millicent Library. Thank you also to the Friends of the Library for all of their support year ’round, as well as the Fairhaven Cultural Council and a bequest from James… [Read More]
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