By Beth David, Editor A great turnout of about 30 people filled the meeting room at the Millicent Library to greet mystery writer Joan Liviingston at her hometown library for a reading and some fun stories on Wednesday, 10/18/23. The author of the Isabel Long Mystery Series, Ms. Livingston is from Fairhaven, the daughter of… [Read More]
Obituary: Kathleen (Gibson) Audette
Kathleen (Gibson) Audette Kathleen S. (Gibson) Audette, 74, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a long courageous battle with Cancer. She was the loving wife of Alfred N. Audette. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Alexander and Ella (Quintin) Gibson, she lived in… [Read More]
Off the trail, but worth the trip
There are plenty of other haunted happenings besides the Halloween Trail (page 12). Here’s a list of the ones we know about. I’m betting there are more. So…have fun…be scared! Haunted Halloween Party Fairhaven TV’s 6th annual Haunted Halloween Party will be held on Thurs., 10/26, from 5–8 p.m., at Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Halloween Dear Frankie, My kid brother Herbie is four years old and a good kid. He has had more than his share of hospitalizations in his short life because of a chronic illness. When he is well, my family is committed to making his life as normal and pleasant as possible. Last week, Herbie asked… [Read More]
Fire Dept. Open House demonstrates fire & rescue operations
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department held its annual open house on Sunday, 10/15/23, educating the public about fire safety, and demonstrating fire and rescue operations. The department set a small building ablaze to demonstrate how quickly, within a minute or two, a fire can engulf a room, to impress upon the public… [Read More]
NFIA, neighbors meet with public works officials
By Beth David, Editor The North Fairhaven Improvement Association held a meeting on 10/12/23 for neighbors to hear from public works superintendent Vinnie Furtado, and Highway Superintendent Joshua Crabb about the state’s plans to improve traffic flow in Benoit Square. The Adams Street part of the square is a state road; the Main Street part… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard finalizes STM warrant
By Jared Melanson, Neighb News Correspondent and Beth David, Editor At its meetings on Tuesday, 10/10/23 the Acushnet Selectboard discussed changes to dog kennel licensing and fees, and voted on articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. STM will be held on Monday, 11/6, at Ford Middle School, at 7 p.m. Town Clerk Pam Labonte discussed a… [Read More]
Kids Fest has fun for all ages
By Beth David, Editor The third annual Kids Fest organized by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism drew hundreds to the fair grounds on the lawn of the Visitors Center and Fairhaven High School on Saturday, 10/14/23, for fun actitivies, vendors and a little entertainment. The Azorean Cultural Society sang and played a few songs, while… [Read More]
EFS students hear about the importance of beach cleanup
By Beth David, Editor Mary Lou Nicholson of Be the Solution to Pollution, spoke to fifth grade students at East Fairhaven School on Thursday, 10/12/23, about her efforts to clean local beaches, reduce and eliminate plastic use and waste, and about her work for climate action. The fifth grade classes have been studying about pollution… [Read More]
Pier collapses in New Bedford harbor
New Bedford Fire Dept. Press Release Shortly after 2:00pm on 10/11/23, Communications received 911 calls reporting a pier collapse at the end of Hervey Tichon Avenue. Command Unit 2 reported a large section of bulkhead under construction had collapsed into the water and four construction workers were injured. One worker was pulled from the water… [Read More]
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