By Beth David, Editor Paulo Raposo, 45, of 7 Morton Street, Fairhaven, was arraigned on 8/16/18 on animal cruelty charges stemming from a complaint filed back in June. On 6/18/18, Fairhaven Police were called to the residence on a report of a case of animal abuse. When they arrived, police were informed that Mr. Raposo frequently… [Read More]
USCG Tall Ship “Eagle” opens to public in New Bedford
By Beth David, Editor The USCG Cutter Barque “Eagle’ floated into New Bedford harbor with local politicians on board and crowds gathered in all the good places to see it glide through the hurricane barrier to the State Pier. As it passed by Fort Phoenix, the Fairhaven Village Militia shot off the Fort’s cannons in salute…. [Read More]
US Coast Guard Band performs in Fairhaven
The United States Coast Guard band, a 55 piece ensemble, played patriotic songs and popular classics, both instrumental and vocal pieces, at a free concert on Saturday, 8/11/18, at the Hastings Middle School gymnasium. The band was in the area for the arrival of the USCG Cutter Barque Eagle, which was open to the public… [Read More]
Selectboard meeting gets testy over Hoppy’s Landing fees
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 8/13, The Fairhaven Selectboard tabled a discussion on parking fees at Hoppy’s Landing, but not until after it got testy between the board and members of the Marine Resources Committee. What seemed to be at issue was the MRC not getting the materials in time to have a… [Read More]
BPW fills SMEO slot; discusses parking on Causeway Road
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Monday, 8/13 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works held interviews for Special Motor Equipment Operator, discussed the new employee time clock system and the blocking of beach parking on Causeway Road on West Island. The board interviewed Alex DosSantos and Sean Simonin from the Highway Department about the… [Read More]
Local crew to row in London’s “Great River Race” on Thames
By Beth David, Editor It all started with a rower’s passion, which may be redundant because all rowers have passion, right? Pat Kavanagh, who came to rowing six years ago and got hooked, was surfing around the web looking for new places that he and his crew could row. Last fall, he stumbled on the “Great… [Read More]
Rotary awards second scholarship
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National Night Out builds community with police and public
Fairhaven held its second annual National Night Out Event on Tuesday, 8/7, on the front lawn of Fairhaven High School. Members of the public enjoyed free entertainment, including a K-9 demonstration, helicopter landing, music, and a chance to “Dunk a Cop” in the dunk tank. A variety of groups provided information on community resources, free… [Read More]
Tall ship Eagle to visit NB; USCG band to play in Fairhaven Ctr
By Beth David, Editor Public invited to tour “America’s Tall Ship” in NB Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, “America’s Tall Ship,” is scheduled to visit New Bedford, Aug. 10-13. The 295-foot Barque Eagle is set to dock at the State Pier Friday, Aug. 10, and will have the following free and public tour schedule: Friday, Aug. 10,… [Read More]
$30K grant helping Fairhaven improve recycling
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Health received $30,000 from the state to implement the “IQ Kit,” designed to improve recycling rates. The goal is to reduce contamination in the recycling bins. Residents have been using the 95-gallon recycle carts, with orange covers; and the 65-gallon trash carts, with blue covers, since March of… [Read More]
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