Press Release The Fairhaven Fire Department announces our new Engine 2 has been delivered and officially placed into service. This new Engine will replace a 1983 Open Cab Ford 8000 Ranger. Our department’s apparatus working group, led by Lt. Josh Benoit, designed this American-made 2023 E-One Typhoon top-mount pumper. The apparatus has been custom-designed for… [Read More]
Fairhaven ACO rescues raccoon caught in trap
By Beth David, Editor Most people know that some types of animal traps are not allowed in Massachusetts. But even those that are allowed can have unintended consequences. Last week, a raccoon got a rat trap stuck on its paw and had to be rescued by Fairhaven Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps. “I never would… [Read More]
Obituary: Leonard F Tchorz
Leonard F. Tchorz Leonard F. Tchorz, 95, of Fairhaven died peacefully on October 20, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Diane M. (Heise) Tchorz. Born and raised in New Bedford, he lived in Fairhaven most of his adult life. He was formerly employed… [Read More]
Haunted Town Hall has something for everyone
Fairhaven TV’s 6th annual Haunted Halloween Party on 10/26/23, treated everyone to a free, safe and fun environment to trick-or treat. The event had something or everyone, including freaky photo booth, costume contest, Halloween movies, ghoulish games, community tables, and more, with more than 500 children, most in costume, enjoying the evening’s festivities. ••• Click… [Read More]
Old Norway Maple just had to come down
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Tree Warden Don Collasius said the town had to remove a 34 inch Norway Maple at 93 Fort Street that was dying. Mr. Collasius said the crown had more than 50% dieback, a term that refers to the gradual deterioration of tree health. The tree was also dropping limbs and… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Scared Dear Frankie, My mom and I live alone. She has been sick for a couple of months and had to go to hospital three times in the middle of the night in an ambulance. Before the ambulance arrived, she would try to reach a friend and ask if they would come and get me…. [Read More]
Veteran Of Year Celebration 11-8
The Board of Directors of the Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program, Inc., known as the Veterans Transition House (VTH), is pleased to announce the selection of William “Bill” Comeau as the 2023 Southeastern Mass. Veteran of the Year. Mr. Comeau is the 28th recipient of this award. Bill served in the United States Army during the… [Read More]
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Follow the Halloween Trail… if you dare Halloween is Tuesday, 10/31 By Beth David, Editor Welcome to our 18th annual Halloween Trail. Most are drive/walk by or wander around this year. But at least two are still sending you through the gauntlet of horror, twisting around the yards, with who-knows-what jumping out to scare the bejeebers… [Read More]
2 new Fire Dept. lieutenants; DeTerra resigns after Exec. Sess.
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 10/23/23, the Fairhaven Select Board held a pinning ceremony for two Fire Department lieutenants, Brian Riggs and Tyler Correia. Fire Chief Todd Correia told the board that Lt. Riggs was actually promoted last year, but due to a medical issue was not able to have a ceremony. … [Read More]
Acushnet spruces up Blain Square sign, rededicates square
By Beth David, Editor Little information is available about the Blain Brothers, and indeed, even the parameters of the “square” named after them is not well defined, according to veterans officials in Acushnet, who rededicated the square and spruced up the sign there. Fairhaven Veterans Agent Brad Fish and American Legion Commander Mike Jenney explained… [Read More]
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