By Beth David, Editor If we were at the Millicent Library, we could have blamed it on the resident ghost, but we were at Town Hall on Tuesday, 5/29, when Robert “Hoppy” Hobson was declared the winner more than a month after the election. The recount, however, raised more questions than it answered. Then he was… [Read More]
Harbormaster threatened by shellfisher; accident on 240
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Harbormaster Timothy Cox got help from the Fairhaven Police Department on Tuesday, 5/29, when a man who had dug some mussels allegedly threatened Mr. Cox with a knife at about 1:30 p.m. According to officials, Zachary Fournier, 26, of Pascaog, RI, was taken into custody and might face criminal charges. Mr…. [Read More]
Residents protest BMX pump track location
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its 5/21 meeting, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works heard from residents about their concerns with the new BMX bike track slated to be installed at Macomber Pimental Field (MPF) on Bernese Street. BPW Chairperson Brian Wotton prefaced the discussion by saying he did not want to hear any… [Read More]
Dollars for Scholars presents 25 scholarships
By Glenn C. Silva, Neighb News Corerspondent On Wednesday, 5/24, Fairhaven held its 10th annual Dollars for Scholars awards ceremony at the Century House in Acushnet and awarded 18 students 25 scholarships totaling over $20,000. The funds for this year’s scholarships have been raised, for the most part, by volunteers who have passion about causes, community,… [Read More]
Nearly 50 bikes join third annual Bayside Bike Run
By Beth David, Editor After being postponed due to rain a week before, the third annual Bayside Bike Run benefiting Better Community Living went off without a hitch on Saturday. 5/26/18. Nearly 50 bikes joined the ride through the backroads and returned to the Bayside on Sconticut Neck Road for food and entertainment. “So far, it’s… [Read More]
Blessing of the bikes roars through town
This year’s Blessing of the Bikes had a smaller than usual showing due to the weather. The initial date was changed due to rain, and the rescheduled ride was held under threatening skies. Still, 175 bikes showed up for the annual event which started at Fort Phoenix, went by St. Joseph Church for the blessing,… [Read More]
Encampment and Memorial Day Parades on tap for weekend
This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, and the beginning of summer festivities. Fairhaven and New Bedford both host parades on Monday, and the annual spring encampment will be held at Fort Phoenix. Also see pages, 5, 8, 9 and 22 for more activities. Flag raising at Fort Phoenix Boy Scout Troop 52 will raise the… [Read More]
Benac Painting finds home in town hall
By Beth David, Editor Friends and family of Al Benac were joined by Fairhaven town employees and members of the public for the dedication of a portrait photograph of Mr. Benac that will be displayed in the town hall auditorium. On Wednesday, 5/16, a group of about 35 attended the unveiling of the photo taken by… [Read More]
Rain dampens, but does not stop, Herring Festival
By Beth David, Editor With an abbreviated schedule of events, and a few exhibits moved under the tent, the annual Herring Festival managed to delight and aw despite the rain and cold on Saturday, 5/19/19. Held at The Sawmill, a property owned and managed by the Buzzards Bay Coalition, the event included nature shows and music… [Read More]
Southcoast Hospitals Groups donates to Fairhaven FD
Press Release Southcoast Health has donated technology to the Fairhaven, Westport and Newport, RI, ambulance services, so that heart attack victims can rapidly receive the emergency intervention they need. Each town will receive monitors that allow paramedics to transmit 12-lead EKG results from the ambulance to Southcoast hospitals, enabling cardiologists to determine if a patient… [Read More]
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