A couple of hundred people showed up for Acushnet’s annual lighting and sing-along, that even Santa attended, on Sunday, 12/8/19, at the fire station. Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher greeted the “happy, spirit filled crowd,” and introduced the Ford Middle School Chorus, which led the crowd in song. Chief Gallagher let the crowd know that he… [Read More]
BPW discusses new Tinkham well, and permit tracking
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 12/2 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the replacement of the Tinkham Lane well, and an issue with a recent driveway waiver. First the board discussed the third payment due to Dankris Builders Corporation for the water well being constructed at the Tinkham Lane… [Read More]
Middle School student goes all out for Toys 4 Tots
By Beth David, Editor Kate Machado is only 12, but she’s already been giving back to the community for years. Since she was about 9, the Fairhaven resident has been using her own money to buy toys for the less fortunate. Every year, throughout all the seasons, she uses her Christmas money, her birthday money, and… [Read More]
Old Time Holiday event is this weekend
It’s that time of year when Santa makes as many visits as he can to our little part of the world. There are all kinds of great events coming up this weekend and the next few weekends for the holiday season. The Neighb News is taking a two-week publishing break after this issue, so we’ve… [Read More]
Volunteers place wreaths to honor veterans at Fairhaven cemeteries
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven veterans agent Brad Fish and a group of volunteers converged upon Riverside Cemetery on Saturday, to place wreaths at the entrance of each section to honor the veterans buried there. Frank Fostin told the group that he go the idea from a relative in Florida who, he said, travels around the… [Read More]
Acushnet Lions collects food and toys for area needy families
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Lions Club and the Rivers End Cafe teamed up again for the annual motorcycle run and toy drive on 12/1/19. Rivers End owner Mark DeSilva said it was the 12th year he has hosted the event. “No kid should go without a toy at Christmas,” said Mr. DeSilva. “And… [Read More]
Blue Devils fall short in Thanksgiving Day football game
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven High School Blue Devils played their hearts out on a muddy, sometimes rainy field on Thanksgiving Day, but the stronger Dartmouth High School Indians were just too much for the FHS Gridders. The Indians walked away with the win, 41–0. In the first quarter, it looked good for Fairhaven when… [Read More]
Selectboard sets tax rate for FY20
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard met with the Board of Assessors and set the tax for FY20 at the Selectboard meeting on 12/2/19. The rate will decrease slightly from last year, but property values are up, so the end result will still be an increase of about $160 for the average homeowner. The new… [Read More]
More than 700 take to streets on Thanksgiving Day
Fairhaven’s 10th annual Turkey Trot saw at least 704 runners take to the streets at a bright and early 8 a.m for the annual 5K run/ walk on Thanksgiving Day, 11/28/19. The weather may have been a damp, but the spirits were not, as everyone was all smiles, including volunteers and runners alike. Since 2010,… [Read More]
Carvalho Farm trail officially open
Press Release Officials and members of the public gathered in a Fairhaven meadow in the November sunshine on Tuesday, 11/25/19, to celebrate the opening of Carvalho Farm, the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s newest public reserve. This coastal property features a native grassland meadow, active agricultural field, forested wetlands, and salt marshes on 61 acres along the… [Read More]
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