The 24th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive by the National Association of Letter Carriers collected 4,760 pounds from Fairhaven residents for the Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet. In Greater New Bedford, more than 28,000 pounds were collected. The pantry accepts donations all year through two donation bins, one at the Millicent Library and one at… [Read More]
More than 500 join Blessing of the Bikes
The 18th annual Blessing of the Bikes for St. Joseph School in Fairhaven sent 503 motorcycles roaring through town on Sunday, 5/15. The group started from Ft. Phoenix and rode up past St. Joseph Church on Spring Street, then went on a two-hour ride along the backroads. The ride ended at the Ice House in… [Read More]
Acushnet hears from Mass. Energy Facilities Siting Board
By Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondent Just a little more 100 residents from surrounding towns attended the Thursday, 5/12 meeting at Ford Middle School in Acushnet with the Mass. Energy Facilities Siting Board. Robert Shea, an MEFSB representative, advised residents that they would be called upon one by one to share their concerns or comments…. [Read More]
Jackson’s Variety robbed by armed man
Press Release Fairhaven Police responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred at Jackson’s Variety Store, located at 114 Sconticut Neck Road, just after 10:30 Sunday night, 5/15. When police arrived, they were informed by the store owner that a black male entered the store, wearing a black face mask and black bandana…. [Read More]
50 join bicycle rides in Fairhaven for Bike Week
Press Release On Saturday, May 14, 50 cyclists of all ages and abilities gathered at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven to celebrate National Bike Month and Bay State Bike Week. Riders chose from three rides of varying lengths: 8, 20 and 40 mile routes. The ride was organized by the Fairhaven Bikeway Committee and the South… [Read More]
Town Meeting zips through warrant
By Beth David Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting (TM) made quick work of appropriating more than $58 million, and going through approximately 50 articles at the annual town meeting on Saturday, 5/7. Unexpectedly, the sale of the Oxford School building did not stir the discussion anticipated because the Selectboard decided, at an early morning meeting before… [Read More]
Acushnet LNG Committee hears from AG, Fusion Center
By Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondent More than 20 residents from surrounding towns, including Fairhaven, Dartmouth and New Bedford attended the Acushnet LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 5/10. The committee heard from Major Christopher Mason of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fusion Center, as well as Attorney Sarah Bresolin of Attorney… [Read More]
NB Voc-Tech teacher among those killed in Taunton rampage
By Beth David Editor A New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher was among those killed in a rampage at the Galleria Mall on Tuesday, 5/10. George Heath, 56, of Taunton, was killed when he intervened in the stabbing of a waitress at Bertucci’s in the mall, saving her life. Seven people were attacked,… [Read More]
ZBA approves dog special permit
By Beth David Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals, made quick work of its hearings on Tuesday, 5/3. David Dias of 528 Bridge Street received permission for a special permit for an Animal Kennel in a residential district. Mr. Dias, who has lived at the residence for 34 years, said he had three dogs,… [Read More]
Selectboard gets earful on bylaw proposals; picks Lussier for BPW
By Beth David Editor FAIRHAVEN — The Fairhaven Selectboard had a room full of residents at its meeting on Monday, 5/2, for two issues on its agenda. Auto dealers and marina owners turned out in force to discuss the proposed bylaw changes submitted to Town Meeting by the Planning Board. Article 33 would add restrictions… [Read More]
