Fairhaven Harbormaster Tim Cox won an award and bragging rights at the second annual Mattapoisett Firefighters Chowder Competition on Sunday, 9/18, with his quahog chowder. The 2016 winners are: • Peoples Choice Public Safety: Rochester Firefighters • Peoples Choice Business: Lebanese Kitchen Judges Choice Public Safety: • 1st Place: Rochester Facilities • 2nd Place: Rochester Firefighters • 3rd Place: Fairhaven… [Read More]
Yaeger Music Scholarships Awarded
Press Release In the 53rd year of the Clement L. Yaeger Music Scholarship, the Committee is pleased to announce two awards to help talented music students further their education in music performance, music education or music therapy at the undergraduate or graduate college level at an accredited institution. We respect and admire the dedication of… [Read More]
Town auction raises $3491
By Beth David, Editor The town of Fairhaven auctioned of a variety of items declared surplus or found property on Saturday, 9/17, raising $3491 for the town. Selectboard chairperson Charles Murphy played auctioneer, trying to get as much as he could for everything from file cabinets to a food thermometer. Items included old office equipment, including… [Read More]
43 bikes join first Bayside motorcycle run
By Beth David, Editor Forty-three motorcycles took to the roads for the first annual Bayside Lounge motorcycle run on Saturday, 9/17. Proceeds benefited the Kennedy Donovan Center New Bedford School and Adult Day Habilitation. After the ride through the backroads, riders enjoyed a buffet of burgers, dogs, beans and other fare; raffles; and music by… [Read More]
Selectboard approves new aquaculture regs, finance policy
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard approved a draft set of rules and regulations for aquaculture operations in Fairhaven, and approved a finance policy, with some changes to how the town has contributed to reserve funds and stabilization funds, at its meeting on Monday, 9/19. The Marine Resources Committee has been working on updating rules… [Read More]
Taylor Seafood has new owner, will focus on oysters
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At their meeting on Thursday, 9/15, the Fairhaven Marine Resources Committee met with Taylor Cultured Seafood Inc. to discuss new owner Jian Sun’s plans for the company, and to discuss the changes to the Aquaculture rules and regulations. Committee Chairperson Frank Coelho invited a representative from Taylor’s to speak about… [Read More]
BPW hires plant operator; discusses Livesey Park problems
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At their meeting on Monday, 9/12, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed a wide range of topics, including the hiring of a Treatment Plant Operator, as well as recent issues at Livesey Park. The board met with Robert Foster of the Fairhaven Tennis Association. He was seeking a Communitiy… [Read More]
Encampment this weekend
Press Release In September 1778, during the Revolutionary War, about 4,000 British soldiers who were landed from 36 transport ships attacked the four villages situated on the Acushnet River. During the raid houses, ships and business places in New Bedford, Acushnet and Fairhaven were ransacked and burned. The fort at Nolscot Point in Fairhaven, now… [Read More]
Both elementary schools trying reading-only homework policy
By Beth David, Editor Both the LL Wood School and East Fairhaven School have changed their homework policies to focus on inspiring a love of reading. Instead of the usual written pages turned in the next day students need to read 80 minutes a week. Wood School principal Amy Hartley-Matteson said the leadership team did hours… [Read More]
FHS students nominated for three film awards
Press Release On September 12, 2016, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominees of this year’s National Student Production Awards (informally known as Student Emmy Awards). Fairhaven High School received the prestigious honor of being recognized with three national nominations in three different categories. These students were awarded five New England… [Read More]
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