The LL Wood School in Fairhaven held its annual Veterans Day event on Wednesday, 11/8, to recognize the veterans in the lives of elementary school students. Approximately 40 veterans attended the school-wide assembly. The program included several opportunities for students to recognize veterans, including a tank-you song, and an historical piece read by student Elaine… [Read More]
Fairhaven resident selected to compete in Miss Teen pageant
By Beth David, Editor Melissa Souza is getting a lot of new experiences these days. And that’s just how she likes it. The 16-year-old Fairhaven High School student has been on a “go-for-it” roll lately. She signed up to audition for Disney and Nickelodeon just to “see what would happen.” She didn’t get chosen as… [Read More]
Sewage truck rolls over on I-195 in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor A sewage truck overturned on Route 195 between Alden Road and the Adams Street overpass on Thursday, 11/9, at about 3:30 p.m., causing the sewage to spill onto the roadway in the westbound lane. According to a press release by the Fairhaven Fire Department, the crash involved a pick-up truck… [Read More]
New solar array helps FHA reduce reliance on the grid
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Housing Authority is determined to get off the grid, and a new solar array of 630 panels on Oxford Terrace will go a long way to making that a reality. Partnering with Solect Energy, the a commercial-scale installer of solar energy systems, and PowerOptions, the region’s largest energy buying… [Read More]
Selectboard & Marine Resources Committee come to agreement
By Beth David, Editor Saying that the important thing was to look forward Fairhaven Selectboard chairperson Bob Espindola set the tone at the start of the discussion items that pertained to the Marine Resources Committee (MRC), issues at Union Wharf, and the rules and regulations for waterways, moorings and boat usage, at the Selectboard meeting… [Read More]
Veterans Day to be marked by parades, ringing of bells
By Beth David, Editor Both Fairhaven and New Bedford will hold parades this Saturday, 11/11, in honor of Veterans Day. Acushnet will hold a ceremony on Saturday, and Fairhaven will hold flag raising and lowering ceremonies at Fort Phoenix. In Acushnet On Saturday, 11/11, at 9:30 a.m., meet at Town Hall for a Veterans Day… [Read More]
Carousel celebrates 25 years
By Beth David, Editor Carousel Family Fun Center of Fairhaven celebrated 25 years with an anniversary skate on Saturday, 11/4, that featured free admission and anniversary cake. Fairhaven Selectboard member Charles Murphy presented a proclamation from the Selecboard, and New Bedford City Councillor Linda Morad presented a proclamation from the city. “It’s been a roller… [Read More]
Think warm!
So, who says you have to travel south to see a real palm tree? Jim Dalton, on Hathaway Street in Fairhaven has a couple of thriving palm trees and a healthy banana tree. “Growing up I used to say that I wanted to live where palm trees grow. Now I do!” wrote Mr. Dalton in an… [Read More]
Halloween Horribles Parade sneaks in before rain
By Beth David, Editor The North Fairhaven Improvement Association managed to hold its annual Halloween Horribles parade on Sunday, 10/29, finishing up just as the rain started to come down. Due to the impending storm, organizers decided to start the parade at 3:45 instead of 5 p.m. The parade stepped off about 4 p.m. Despite… [Read More]
Selectboard hires from within for Asst. TA
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard meeting on 10/30/17 began with what is commonly referred to as a “rant” by Selectboard member Daniel Freitas using the Committee Reports item to slam the Marine Resources Committee for a list of complaints. “I don’t appreciate being called a ‘coward,’” said Mr. Freitas, saying he was also… [Read More]
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