The fishway at the The Sawmill in Acushnet helps river herring swim up river to their spawning areas each spring. Each spring, thousands of fish, river herring, American eels and more migrate up river from Buzzards Bay to fresh water. The fishway was made by humans from rocks to create a nature-like design to help… [Read More]
Parade, flag raising, encampment this weekend in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor This weekend, Fairhaven will commemorate Memorial Day with a variety of events. On Monday the public is invited to a flag raising and lowering at Fort Phoenix, and a parade down Main Street. On Saturday and Sunday, the Fairhaven Village Militia will hold an encampment at Fort Phoenix with a variety of… [Read More]
BPW hears complaints about Cooke Memorial Park changes
Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 5/15 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed a variet of issues, including complaints about changes and Cooke Park. The board also approved a grease trap waiver for the Registered Marijuana Dispensary (RMD). The board met with Jaime DeSousa about a grease trap at the new… [Read More]
EPOs out checking boats, fish catches
By Beth David, Editor Boaters and fishers be warned: The Massachusetts Environmental Police Officers (EPOs) have been out in force, checking boats for safety and for illegal fish. At Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven, three people received verbal warnings for being 100 scup over the limit on Friday, 5/19, according to Katie Gronendyke, a spokesperson for the… [Read More]
Little League round-up
MAJORS Acushnet Pol. 7, Elf’s Landscap. 6 In an epic comeback Mason Santos and Nathan Santos had triples and Andrew Gibson finished off a rally from down six with a game-winning single. Elf’s got a great performance from Isaiah Lopes (15Ks). Elfs Landscaping 6, Roland’s Tire 5 Isaiah Lopez had a laser-shot home run, while… [Read More]
13 scholarships awarded in memory of Joseph St. Pierre
Press Release The Fairhaven Alumni Association has selected 13 outstanding graduates to receive the Joseph St. Pierre Memorial Arts Scholarship. Each student was recognized with a grant for $1000 to support their pursuit of a career in the Arts. The announcement comes on the third anniversary of Mr. St Pierre’s passing. “Joey represents the highest… [Read More]
Volunteers pitch in to paint the West Island Improvement Association’s community hall at 41 Causeway Road, on Saturday, 5/20. A membership organization, the WIIA hosts community breakfasts and a variety of other events in the hall from spring to fall. It is closed in the winter. For more information find them on Facebook. Click here… [Read More]
Benac gives gifts to town on his birthday
By Beth David, Editor Al Benac did as the hobbits do: He gave presents away on his birthday. The newly minted 90-year-old donated nearly 10 paintings by Elizabeth T. Delano, including four friezes, which are panoramic paintings used to decorate the top of the wall around a room. Mr. Benac also acquired and donated to the… [Read More]
Final report: Options limited for Rogers School Building
By Beth David, Editor Kirk and Company held its third and final public meeting to discuss options for the Rogers School building in the center of town. At a well attended meeting in the audtorium of Town Hall on Thursday, 5/11, the public heard the final results of a months-long study. Brett Pelletier of Kirk &… [Read More]
Selectboard supports townwide 25 MPH speed limit
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Selectboard members voiced support for police chief Michael Myers to pursue a speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour in town. A new state law allows towns to adopt the measure for all roads that are not posted. Currently, unposed roads default to 30 MPH. At their meeting on 5/15,… [Read More]
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