By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Police Department got a pleasant surprise and show of support recently when Michael Ouimette donated a hand-made wooden flag for the station. According to Sgt. Kevin Kobza, Mr. Ouimette came up with the idea and donated the flag on his own. The flag is on the wall where both… [Read More]
Fairhaven loses two well-known officials
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven saw the passing of two well-known officials this week. Al Benac, the town curator, outspoken Town Meeting member, and former member of a variety of committees died at St. Luke’s Hospital on February 1. As town curator, Mr. Benac was responsible for taking care of countless articles owned by the… [Read More]
Fairhaven Cultural Council announces 2018 awardees
Press Release The Fairhaven Cultural Council is pleased to announce the Fairhaven Local Cultural Council Grant award winners for 2018. In addition to demonstrating compliance with Massachusetts Cultural Council and local grant project guidelines, winning projects demonstrated the most benefit to our community and specifically for residents of Fairhaven, providing opportunities for all ages to… [Read More]
Fairhaven woman charged with robbery of acquaintance
Press Release Fairhaven Police responded to the emergency room at St. Luke’s Hospital Monday night to take a report of a robbery that occurred in Fairhaven earlier that evening. Officer Marcy Haaland met with the victim who reported being picked up on Hedge Street in Fairhaven by a known acquaintance. The victim informed Officer Haaland… [Read More]
Rainy weather doesn’t stop plungers for rescheduled event
By Beth David, Editor The weather gods delivered a mixed bag to the plungers at Sunday’s annual Polar Plunge at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. Rescheduled from January 1 because of dangerously cold temperatures and wind, the plunge was held Sunday, 1/28, with the temperature at 45 degrees, the water at 37, and steady rain. Several… [Read More]
BPW hires Furtado again
By Beth David, Editor In a short, but lively meeting, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works rescinded their 1/11/18 vote to hire Jeff Furtado for Water Department Superintendent, then voted to hire him again, at a special meeting on Thursday, 1/25. The re-vote came after Town Counsel Thomas Crotty advised the board to do it… [Read More]
Snow Day!
A snowstorm on Tuesday, 1/30, closed Fairhaven, Acushnet and Dartmouth Schools. New Bedford delayed opening for two hours. Fairhaven got 3.8” of snow, New Bedford got 7.5”, but Acushnet hit the jackpot with 8”. The temperatures were seasonably cold in the low 30s, with a few dips into the 20’s, but not enough to… [Read More]
Friendly Farm robbery suspect sought
Press Release Fairhaven Police responded to a reported armed robbery that occurred at the Friendly Farm convenience store, located at 121 Sconticut Neck Road. Just after 12:30 pm on Monday 1/29, a white male entered the store brandishing a large knife. The suspect demanded money from the clerk while brandishing the knife. He then fled… [Read More]
Notes from the Visitors Center
by Chris Richard, Director of Tourism February 2018 Greetings. My big news from the past month is that I have begun to promote the new Huttleston Marketplace, a weekly bazaar of arts, crafts, antiques & collectibles, and more, which will be held on the lawn of the Visitors Center on Saturdays starting in mid-June. And… [Read More]
Fairhaven gets new ambulance
The Fairhaven Fire Department recently took delivery of a brand new 2017 Horton Emergency Ambulance.The new ambulance will replace a 2002 Ambulance that has been retired and taken out of service. Fairhaven currently runs three Advanced Life Support Ambulances staffed with Paramedic & EMT/Firefighters. The new ambulance was purchased by the town at a cost… [Read More]
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