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Selectboard tables Rogers School discussion
By Beth David, Editor With board member Charles Murphy absent due to the death of his mother-in-law, Theresa Carreiro, of Ohio, the Fairhaven Selectboard voted to table the discussion on the Rogers School and its possible uses. The board also announced the death of Fairhaven active firefighter Frank Cruz, who died on January 6 after… [Read More]
ZBA rejects Huttleston Avenue project
By Beth David, Editor Appearing in front of the Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals for the fourth time, Judith Tubbs got a “no” vote at the 1/2 meeting for her proposed use of her property at 294 Huttleston Avenue (Route 6). Ms. Tubbs was hoping to construct a two-building, eight-unit residential complex at the site…. [Read More]
Rave reviews reverberate from Fairhaven Holiday House Tour
Submitted The holidays may be over, but the joy of Fairhaven’s Historical Society’s 2017 Holiday House Tour is still being savored. For those wishing that the holiday spirit would linger year-round we offer a recap of the event, the unique properties showcased, and the positive impressions created. As in the prior two years, the properties… [Read More]
Wood School and Firefighters mix it up with dodgeball
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Firefighters mixed it up with staff from the LL Wood School for a contest of agility and fun last month. The two groups created mixed teams to play a few dodgeball games to benefit Toys for Tots last month. After a few games, the Wood School staff challenged the firefighters… [Read More]
Wood School project makes students wonder about the world
By Beth David, Editor Wood School students are wondering. They’re wondering about everything around them. And their wonderings have gotten them to work trying to figure out stuff. Amy Hartley-Matteson, principal of the LL Wood elementary school in Fairhaven said that this year’s theme is “wonder.” Instead of a book report this summer, students were tasked… [Read More]
10 to compete for Miss NB Outstanding Teen this weekend
Press Release On Saturday January 13, ten young women will compete to become the next Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen. The pageant takes place at 6:00 p.m. at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, 1121 Ashley Boulevard in New Bedford. A local preliminary competition to the Miss Massachusetts’ Outstanding Teen and Miss America’s Outstanding… [Read More]
Mattapoisett bike path making progress towards Marion
From Press Release Materials As we approach the end of 2017 and the start of 2018, there is good news to report. We are working to complete the long awaited bike path and to make bicycling more popular in the region. More cycling and walking across our town, region and society creates safer and healthier… [Read More]
Frigid cold postpones polar plunge
By Beth David, Editor Facing frigid cold that broke a 100-year record, organizers of the Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge decided it was too risky and called it off, for awhile at least. Just before press time, organizers announced that the new date is Sunday, Januay 28, at 10 a.m. “Happy New Year! We have a… [Read More]
Selectboard accepts gift of Fairhaven photo from WHALE
By Beth David, Editor Members of W.H.A.L.E. (Waterfront Historic Area League) presented a large framed photograph by Peter Pereira to the Fairhaven Selectboard at its meeting on Monday, 12/18/17. The photo, a view of the town hall and Fairhaven center from a high point of the Unitarian Memorial Church, has no people in it, noted… [Read More]
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