By Beth David, Editor Both Fairhaven and New Bedford will hold parades this Saturday, 11/11, in honor of Veterans Day. Acushnet will hold a ceremony on Saturday, and Fairhaven will hold flag raising and lowering ceremonies at Fort Phoenix. In Acushnet On Saturday, 11/11, at 9:30 a.m., meet at Town Hall for a Veterans Day… [Read More]
Carousel celebrates 25 years
By Beth David, Editor Carousel Family Fun Center of Fairhaven celebrated 25 years with an anniversary skate on Saturday, 11/4, that featured free admission and anniversary cake. Fairhaven Selectboard member Charles Murphy presented a proclamation from the Selecboard, and New Bedford City Councillor Linda Morad presented a proclamation from the city. “It’s been a roller… [Read More]
Think warm!
So, who says you have to travel south to see a real palm tree? Jim Dalton, on Hathaway Street in Fairhaven has a couple of thriving palm trees and a healthy banana tree. “Growing up I used to say that I wanted to live where palm trees grow. Now I do!” wrote Mr. Dalton in an… [Read More]
Halloween Horribles Parade sneaks in before rain
By Beth David, Editor The North Fairhaven Improvement Association managed to hold its annual Halloween Horribles parade on Sunday, 10/29, finishing up just as the rain started to come down. Due to the impending storm, organizers decided to start the parade at 3:45 instead of 5 p.m. The parade stepped off about 4 p.m. Despite… [Read More]
Selectboard hires from within for Asst. TA
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard meeting on 10/30/17 began with what is commonly referred to as a “rant” by Selectboard member Daniel Freitas using the Committee Reports item to slam the Marine Resources Committee for a list of complaints. “I don’t appreciate being called a ‘coward,’” said Mr. Freitas, saying he was also… [Read More]
Selectboard recognizes Al Benac’s contributions to town
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard took time at its meeting on Monday, 10/30, to recognize the contributions of Town Curator, Albert Benac, who at 90 years old, is still growing his list of contributions to the town.* Cathy Delano addressed the board saying that she was impressed with the list of things Mr…. [Read More]
Marine Resources Committee members voice frustration
By Beth David, Editor Members of the Fairhaven Marine Resources Committee (MRC), including chairperson Frank Coelho, criticized Town Administrator Mark Rees and Selectboard member Daniel Freitas, who is the Selectboard’s representative on the MRC, at its meeting last week. They also took a few shots at Harbormaster Timothy Cox and his son Todd, who has… [Read More]
BPW talks sewer betterment fees on Sunset Beach Road
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 10/30 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works met with residents James and Kathleen Wing regarding connecting to the town sewer on Sunset Beach Road and discussed the process of assessing sewer betterment fees. Mr. Wing explained to the board that the installation of the… [Read More]
Town Hall employees show some Halloween spirit
The Fairhaven Town Clerk’s office disappeared this week, being temporarily replaced by Bedrock, made famous by Fred & Wilma Flintstone and their neighbors and good friends Barney & Betty Rubble. The famous families even took over for the town clerk and her assistant on Halloween Day. Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]
Notes from the Visitors Center
by Chris Richard Director of Tourism November 2017 Greetings. Yes, I know, there was no October column last month. There was a vacation break after the “summer” season ended, then a bunch of business that had to be attended to — the Manjiro Festival, Harvest Fun Day, and preparations for the Haunted Academy. Plus there was… [Read More]
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