With July 4th falling on a Tuesday this year, many people will have a four-day weekend to mark America’s Independence Day. Here’s a sampling of some events taking place in the region. See pages 5, 8, 9 for more happenings this weekend and beyond. Car Cruise, Parade, Flag Raising Tues., 7/4. It all starts at Fairhaven… [Read More]
Fairhaven has revised emergency plan, shelter still at HMS
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard unveiled an updated emergency preparedness plan at its meeting on 6/26. Changes to the plan include a more defined hierarchy for decisions and an explanation of the various parts of the plan. The board held the meeting at the West Island Improvement Association community house, an annual tradition for… [Read More]
Ristuccia advocates for vendors in front of his own board
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 6/26 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed a conservation restriction, a basketball hoop in-the-street request, and ice cream sales at town beach. BPW chairperson Micheal Ristuccia said he was recusing himself from the ice cream discussion, but then sat in front of his own… [Read More]
And they’re off!
By Beth David, Editor One thousand rubber duckies vied for dominance on the Acushnet River to make their sponsors proud (and a little bit richer) on Sunday, 6/25. The ducks (and one wise-guy chicken) were tossed into the water at the Sawmill, and floated down river to River View Park, both in Acushnet. Along the way,… [Read More]
Notes from the Visitors Center
By Chris Richard, Director of Tourism Greetings. July starts off with a bang, but there are a couple of events scheduled before the Fourth of July, so I’ll start with those. On Saturday, July 1, at 2:00 p.m., I will hold the third “Lecture on the Lawn” at the Old Stone Schoolhouse, 40 North Street. The… [Read More]
Class of 1954 celebrates 63 years
By Beth David, Editor They’ve got research scientists, teachers, well-known politicians, and a nun to call their own. And for the last 63 years, they have made it a point to have an organized reunion at least every five years, although informally, many of them get together every year. They are the Fairhaven High School class… [Read More]
FHS Angels of ’76 show off their oldies
The Fairhaven High School class of 1976, aka, FHS Angels of ’76, held a car cruise and Blessing of the Oldies car show on Sunday, 6/25. Antique cars of all stripes (yuk yuk) gathered at Cushman Park in Fairhaven to vie for prizes, listen to oldies music, check out the other rides and raise some… [Read More]
Atria hosts legendary Street Rods
On June 10 Atria Senior Living in Fairhaven hosted their first annual Legendary Street Rods Car Show. Residents, families, friends and staff were the judges! They voted on “Best “Best Interior,” with 22 cars to pick from! Hotdogs, music, photo booth fun, and more — it was a beautiful day! We are looking forward to hosting… [Read More]
Road race registers 1956, rain does not dampen spirits
By Beth David, Editor Almost 2,000 runners registered, and more than 1,700 showed up and finished under the threat of cloudy skies on Sunday, 6/18, for the 42nd annual Father’s Day Road Race in Fairhaven. At first, it looked like the rain would hold out, then a gentle summer rain christened the race at the… [Read More]
Carter found guilty in death of Conrad Roy III
By Beth David, Editor The verdict is in. Judge Lawrence Moniz on Friday, 6/16, pronounced Michelle Carter, 20, of Plainville, Mass., guilty of involuntary manslaughter for her constant goading via text messages, phone calls and other electronic media, of Conrad Roy III to kill himself. Mr. Roy, 18, was found by Fairhaven police in the… [Read More]
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