Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 11/21, the Fairhaven Selectboard had an in-depth discussion about their concerns regarding remote participation. The topic has been discussed among the Selectboard over the past year due to Board of Public Works member Kathy Sturtevant, who goes to Florida for four months every year, requesting to… [Read More]
Carter Case evidence allowed
By Beth David, Editor A judge has ruled that the evidence Fairhaven police gathered during an interview with Michelle Carter at her high school is admissible in court. Ms. Carter is charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in the suicide death of Conrad Roy III. Mr. Roy’s body was found in the cab of his pickup truck in… [Read More]
EFS students collect 1500 items for food pantry
By Beth David, Editor East Fairhaven School students collected 1500 items for the Shepherd’s Pantry, and handed it over this week. On Tuesday, pickup trucks took away box after box filled with canned goods destined for the pantry. Each grade filled up boxes in a friendly competition that did not include prizes, said Principal Wendy… [Read More]
Veterans Day parade in Fairhaven honors veterans
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held its 11th annual Veterans Day parade on Friday, 11/11. The parade started at Benoit Square, and traveled along Main Street to Fairhaven High School for the raising of the big flag and a short ceremony. A plane also buzzed the high school twice as part of a planned flyover. Hundreds… [Read More]
Residents give ideas on use of Rogers School building
By Beth David, Editor Approximately 70 Fairhaven residents turned out in force on Tuesday night to give their input on the possible uses of the Rogers School building. Representatives from Kirk & Company, a consultant hired to research the possibilities, took explained that the meeting was to gather information from the public on what they would… [Read More]
Wood School honors veterans
The Leroy L. Wood Elementary School in Fairhaven held an all-student assembly on Thursday, 11/10, to honor local veterans. Students were encouraged to invite a family member, friend or neighbor who is a veteran or actively serving in our military. The program included the Pledge of Allegiance, two songs, “In Service of our Country” and… [Read More]
No tree sale this year due to drought
The Douglass Tree Farm on Sconticut Road in Fairhaven will not hold its annual Christmas Tree sale this year due to the drought. The Farm put up signs this week announcing the decision , medicines from your pharmacies . On their Facebook page, Dick and Vivian Douglass wrote: “The cancellation is due to the drought we… [Read More]
Road Race distributes $20,000+ at luncheon
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Father’s Day Road Race committee handed out $23,400 to local organizations at its annual luncheon on Sunday, 11/6, at the Fairhaven Senior Center. Race founder Allen Days told the crowd of supporters, volunteers and funds recipients that the race has donation more than $200,000, in its 42 year history, averaging… [Read More]
Selectboard supports aquaculture lease increase
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 11/7, the Fairhaven Selectboard voted to increase the amount that aquaculture farms will have to pay to use Fairhaven waters. The Marine Resources Committee has been working on increasing the fee for at least a couple of years. First, Town Meeting had to approve it, then the state… [Read More]
Food Pantry makes annual appeal
Press Release The Shepherd’s Pantry serves over 120 families each Saturday between the hours of 9 and 11 a.m. at the Long Plain United Methodist Church located at 1215 Main St. in Acushnet. However, at this time of year, the total amount of families who come by looking for help increases dramatically. This particular fund raiser… [Read More]
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