By Beth David, Editor Parents at Hastings Middle School were surprised when they received a communication from the principal about a threat that was not a threat at the school. Spokespeople from both the Fairhaven Police Department and the School Department said that the inci­dent began as an unfounded rumor that spread and caused un­neces­sary fear…. [Read More]

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By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held its annual Veterans Day parade on Sunday, 11/11/18, with special notice of the day being the 100 year anniversary of the end of World War I. The war ended on 11/11/1918, and the armistice was signed a 11 a.m.: the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor After hearing arguments from both sides Town Meeting members approved the bylaw regulating recrea­tional retail marijuana in Fairhaven at the Special TM on Tuesday, 11/13/18. TM members also rejected a bid to extend the moratorium on retail marijuana in town.  At her first TM as economic Develop­ment Director and Town Planner, Gloria… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department responded in force to a report of a fire at 4 Misty Bay Road on West Island on Saturday, 11/10, that turned out to be flames coming out of a pipe. And on Mon­day, 11/12, the department quickly knocked down a fire at Jake’s Diner at 102 Alden… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The floating dock at Hoppy’s Landing has been taken out of the water for maintenace. Crews from Fortress Marine have been repairing the wear and tear on the dock. Some maintenance is done every year while the dock is in the water. Every five years the dock is pulled from the… [Read More]

Press Release Featuring 25 New Short Plays by Local Playwrights Culture*Park will present the 16th Annual Short Plays Marathon on Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., in the Whaling Museum Theater, featuring a full day of new plays with far-reaching themes, by local and regional playwrights. The Marathon will present staged… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Father’s Day Road Race donated more than $20,000 to 35 local organizations at its annual luncheon on Sunday, 11/4/18, at the Fairhaven Senior Center. The group of about 50 enjoyed a hot buffet meal and door prizes. Road Race founder and spokes­person Allen Days emceed the event, thanking the committee,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Many municipalities will observe Veterans Day with ceremonies this Sunday. The Bells of Remembrance will also chime at 11:11 on Sunday, 11/11. You can get the app for your smart phone at ww1cc.org/YourAce. Acushnet Ceremony Acushnet will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony, Sun., 11/11, at Pope Park, 96 Pope St. (off Main),… [Read More]