The Fairhaven Fire Department and Millicent Library brought some cool fun to the center of town on Thursday, 7/20. Part of the summer reading program, the annual hose down includes a safety demonstration by firefighters, an appearance by Sparky the Fire Dog, and a chance for the children to handle the big fire hose, on… [Read More]
ConCom has full agenda, refuses certificate for Bass Creek Rd.
By Kennedy Ryan, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Conservation Commission held a meeting on Monday, 7/17 to decide on four new petitions, seven continued hearings and a few other items. Connie Hilton requested a certificate of compliance for her property at 20 Bass Creek Road, which was built about three years ago. The property, howeer, has… [Read More]
National Night Out builds community
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven will hold its very first National Night Out this year. The nationwide movement to bring communities together offers an opportunity for community members to meet their local law enforcement professionals. Fairhaven National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2f rom 4 to 8 pm. This free event will… [Read More]
West Nile risk found in Fairhaven and Acushnet
From Press Release Materials Both Fairhaven and Acushnet have issued warnings about West Nile Virus, a mosquito borne disease. The Town of Acushnet announced that it is at “moderate risk” for WNV, but gave no indication of any cases found in the town. In Fairhaven, however, the Department of Public Health announced that WNV was… [Read More]
Hundreds flock to outdoor movie night
By Beth David, Editor Snowball from The Secret Life of Pets, Chase from Paw Patrol, and Sparky the Fire Dog all helped out the Be You Concert Tour to entertain the crowd of hundreds at Fairhaven’s Outdoor Movie Night at Livesey Park on Saturday, 7/22. Children flocked to the movie characters to have pictures taken and… [Read More]
Family Fun Fair lives up to its name
By Kennedy Ryan, Neighb News Correspondent This weekend 350 cars made their way onto the Livesey Park field for the Car, Truck and Bike show, and Fun Fair. The July 23 event had a successful turnout, with the rain holding off, despite the forecast. The Family Fun Fair was sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association… [Read More]
17 boats brave the wind at 2nd annual WI Regatta
By Beth David, Editor The wind was screaming at more than 20 miles an hour on Sunday when 17 little sailoats took to the water for the second annual West Island Regatta at Hoppy’s Landing. The little boats, mostly Sunfish-style sailboats, had a bit of a chaotic scramble at the beginning as the wind tossed the… [Read More]
Monday Morning Fun getting more popular by the week
By Beth David, Editor Approximately 150 people took advantage of the Fairhaven Visitors Center Monday Morning Fun program on 7/17. Office of Tourism Director Christopher Richard said all three Mondays so far this season have been especially well attended. Some of the mom groups have discovered it, he said, and have spread the word via social… [Read More]
Selectboard asks for BPW liaison to Marine Resources
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Selectboard members had a testy exchange with members of the Marine Resources Committee at the Selectboard meeting on 7/10, on an issue that has been brewing beneath the surface for months, and has heated up in the last few weeks. At issue is that Robert “Hoppy” Hobson, a member of the… [Read More]
Huttleston Motel demolished
By Beth David, Editor The Huttleston Motel is gone. A judge ruled back in December that the motel had to stop renting to the public due to unsafe conditions, including a sagging roof, deterioration of the walls and a host of other problems and building code violations. The town had taken the owners to court to… [Read More]
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