By Beth David, Editor Family and friends remembered Cynthia “Cynnie” McNaughten at a service on Saturday, 4/28, at Riverside Cemetery, and then at her house in Fairhaven. She died on March 9 at the age of 89. Her five children, her grandchildren, other family members, friends, and fellow volunteers from various organizations reminisced about a woman… [Read More]
What manner of vessel be this, Captain?
By Beth David, Editor This rather different looking work boat graced the dock at Hoppy’s Landing on Saturday morning, 4/28. Although the rest of the world was sunny and bright, some pretty thick fog surrounded West Island and environs. The boat belongs to Fortress Marine and Moorings. It is used to tend to moorings. “Mooring tender”… [Read More]
Coves open, coves closed update
It’s that time of year again for people to start getting out there and digging for quahogs. Open for Digging North Cove and Jack’s Cove are both open for digging, along with the the areas on the rain schedule. Round Cove and Senior Cove Closed Both Round Cove and Senior Cove will be closed for… [Read More]
Tom Opezio of Bayline Boatyard and Transport based out of New Bedford backs Alex Kalife’s “Cold Sweat” into the water at Pease Park boat ramp in Fairhaven on Tuesday, 4/24. Alex was taking it out for a quick cruise before setting it up on his slip for the season. This boat launching took less than… [Read More]
Court order bars Selectboard from BPW vote
By Beth David, Editor A Superior Court judge issued a stay preventing the Fairhaven Selectboard from voting to break the tie on the Board of Public Works vote. The election of 4/2 ended in a tie between incumbent Robert “Hoppy” Hobson and challenger Al Martin, with 338 votes each. Mr. Hobson at first said he would… [Read More]
Selectboard accepts photo of Al Benac for town hall
By Beth David, Editor A group of friends and supporters of the late Al Benac presented the town with a photo of Fairhaven’s long time Town Curator, who died on February 1 of this year. Martha Berg, Cathy Delano, and Eleanor Crowell asked the town to accept the photo as a gift, and to place it… [Read More]
BPW reorganizes despite election uncertainty
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 4/23 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works reorganized the board, despite a tie still pending between current board member Robert “Hoppy” Hobson and challenger Albert Martin. The two each received 338 votes. The town is grappling with the proper procedure for breaking the tie. Board… [Read More]
West Island 5K, PTO giant yard sale on tap for weekend
Spring events abound this weekend, including the West Island 5K, the first Fairhaven High School PTO giant yard sale, and the Little League opener. West Island 5K Seventh West Island 5K Run/Walk & Kids Mile, Sunday, April 29. Kids Mile: 10:00am; 5K Run/Walk: 11:00am Register at westisland5k.org OR on person Sat., 4/28, 1–4 p.m. and… [Read More]
Rogers School Study Committee ask for Town Meeting support
To the Fairhaven Residents and Town Meeting Members: May 5th the Town Meeting Members will be asked to vote upon Article 14 section G: to Preserve and Restore Rogers School Building. We urge town meeting members to support this. This funding is fiscally wise and is a financially solid economic decision. In funding this project,… [Read More]
Season opens for Mass Attack Roller Derby
Mass Attack Roller Derby, the women’s flat track roller derby league based in Southeastern Mass., with its home rink at Carousel Family Fun Center in Fairhaven held itsseason opener on Friday, 4/21, with a double header featuring the MARD All Stars vs. the Hartford Hartford Wailers, and the Bloody Bordens vs. the Beat City Bedrockers…. [Read More]
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