By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 10/16 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works interviewed candidates for Sewer System Maintenance Craftsman (SSMC) and Sewer System Maintenance Man (SSMM). The board first met with Nicholas Parker who was interviewing for the SSMC job. Mr. Parker said he has been working in a… [Read More]
Halloween Trail Preview
By Beth David, Editor Our Halloween Trail issue isn’t until next week, but we have a few early birds who are ready for you now. Zombies rule at the Farm to benefit F.A.M.E. One night only: 10/20 The farm at 308 Mill Road (way, way, way at the spooky end of the road), will soon… [Read More]
Local officials train for oil spill in Buzzards Bay
By Beth David, Editor State and local officials, including Fairhaven and Acushnet emergency personnel, trained for an oil spill at Hoppy’s Landing on Thursday, 10/12, deploying boom and working to contain a spill created with peat moss. Fairhaven Fire-EMS, Fairhaven Harbormaster, Fairhaven Emergency Management, Acushnet Fire, Mass. Deartment of Environmental Protection (DEP), U.S. Coast Guard… [Read More]
“Distractology” teaches the dangers of distracted driving
By Beth David, Editor Students at Fairhaven High School had an addition to the curriculum last week: Distractology. The “course” features a driving simluator that shows drivers how dangerous distracted driving is, including texting, fiddling with the radio, opening a water bottle and drinking from it, and other activities that take their eyes off the… [Read More]
Keeping the connection strong, for 30 years
By Beth David, Editor Gerry Rooney wears many hats, but most of them are connected to the story of Manjiro Nakahama, which connects the little town of Fairhaven, Mass., to Tosashimizu, a small village in Japan. From humble beginnings as the Sister City Committee, with one file cabinet that had to be returned to a… [Read More]
NMI sparks controversy moving boats to Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor In a move that has turned out to be controversial on the waterfront, the Northeast Maritime Institute, located in Fairhaven, has moved its boats from Pope’s Island Marina in New Bedford to Union Wharf in Fairhaven, which is owned and operated by the town. Town Administrator Mark Rees informed the Selectboard… [Read More]
Manjiro Fest strengthens friendships here and abroad
By Beth David, Editor The 16th annual Manjiro Festival squeaked in before the rain this year on Saturday, 10/7, a welcome change from 2015’s stormy weather, which pushed all the booths and activities inside. The festival is held on alternating years in Fairhaven and sister city Tosashimizu. The festival celebrates the friendship that formed when… [Read More]
Fire Department holds annual open house despite rain
The rain did not stop a hopeful crowd from enjoying the fun of the Fairhaven Fire Department’s annual open house on Sunday, 10/8, at the Fairhaven Fire Station. Young’uns ran around in the rain, climbed into fire trucks, and enjoyed free pizza and drinks inside while the adults waited for the rain to subside. Eventually,… [Read More]
Friends of Acushnet Library holding membership drive
The following events are being held at the Acushnet Library, 232 Middle Road, Acushnet; 508-998-0270. Visit https://www.acupl.org/ Book Sale & Membership Drive Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale and Membership Drive 10/14-10/21 Stop by the Library and learn more about our fantastic Friends group, straight from them. There will also be a Book and… [Read More]
Raise the Woof fund-raiser raises nearly $7,000
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Animal Shelter’s fund-raiser, “Raise the Woof,” added nearly $7,000 to the animal shelter gift account, according to Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps. The money will be used to fix a leaky roof and to get some sorely needed electrical repairs to the building. The event on Saturday, 10/7, included… [Read More]
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