From press release materials All registered voters in Massachusetts will be able to vote before Election Day (11/8) for the first time in the state. Early voting will begin on Monday 10/24 and continue through 11/4. Previously, in order to vote before election day, voters had to use an absentee ballot and had to state… [Read More]
Fairhaven man convicted of murder for second time
Press Release Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn announced that a Fall River Superior Court jury convicted Jonathan Keith Niemic on Monday, 10/3, of First Degree Murder connected to the October 2010 stabbing homicide of 34-year-old Michael Correia in New Bedford. After a nine-day trial, the jury deliberated for about three hours over the… [Read More]
Selectboard sets goals/vision for future
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held a meeting with Town Administrator Mark Rees on Saturday, 10/1, for the singular purpose of setting goals and a vision for the town. The session concentrated on defining a set of broad goals that would organize the more detailed needs of the town. The goal setting session lays… [Read More]
Kickball helps keep town employees in shape
The Fairhaven Wellness Committee’s mission is to help town employees stay fit and healthy. To that end, they have been holding kickball games, with town employees pitted against local businesses. The committee is actively seeking local businesses and other organizations to play against the town. If you are interested in participating, contact Linda Schick, 508-979-4030…. [Read More]
Oktoberfest and beer swap brings out the West Island faithful
The annual Oktoberfest at the West Island Improvement Association community hall signals the end of summer and the winding down of activities until next year. This year’s Oktoberfest took place on Saturday, 10/2, and featured a beer swap, bratwurst and sauerkraut, and music by Mike Higgins. Click to download the entire 10/6/16 issue: 10-06-16-_kickball
Our Lady’s Haven celebrates Mission Mass with Monsignor
Press Release The Mission Mass for Our Lady’s Haven was celebrated on September 21 in our Chapel by Rev. Monsignor Edmund J. Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Diocesan Health Facilities, Rev. James McDonough, SS.CC., Chaplain of Our Lady’s Haven and Deacon Robert Lorenzo. The Church’s Jubilee Year of Mercy provided the perfect theme as Our… [Read More]
Encampment pays tribute to Frank Mathieu
By Beth David, Editor Frank Mathieu may have left his earth, but his presence was surely felt at the annual fall encampment that he loved so dearly. The Fairhaven Village Militia (FVM) and the Fairhaven Office of Tourism sponsored the annual event that commemorates the attack at what is now named Fort Phoenix. It was totally… [Read More]
22-year-old man alive after a week adrift, mother still missing
From press release materials Initially, at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 9/18, Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Southeastern New England received a report that 54-year-old Linda Carman and her 22-year-old son Nathan Carman failed to return from an offshore fishing trip. They departed Ram’s Point Marina in Point Judith, Rhode Island Saturday evening in the Chicken… [Read More]
BPW pushes remote vote decision, discusses Sewer Dept. issues
Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At their meeting on Monday 9/26, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed a wide range of topics, including regulations for remote voting, lighting at Fort Phoenix, and issues at the Sewer Department. The board first met with contractor Bob Fernandes about a driveway violation on 13 Hathaway Street. Mr. Fernandes… [Read More]
Woman attacked by dog at Acushnet kennel
By Beth David, Editor A woman received serious injuries to her arm when she was attacked by a dog on Friday, 9/23, at a private kennel in Acushnet. Original reports said that Beckie Ferreira intervened when two dogs were fighting at Chloe’s Countryside Kennels, which is owned by her father, David Makuch. Neither dog was injured… [Read More]
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