The Leroy L. Wood Elementary School in Fairhaven held an all-student assembly on Thursday, 11/10, to honor local veterans. Students were encouraged to invite a family member, friend or neighbor who is a veteran or actively serving in our military. The program included the Pledge of Allegiance, two songs, “In Service of our Country” and… [Read More]
No tree sale this year due to drought
The Douglass Tree Farm on Sconticut Road in Fairhaven will not hold its annual Christmas Tree sale this year due to the drought. The Farm put up signs this week announcing the decision , medicines from your pharmacies . On their Facebook page, Dick and Vivian Douglass wrote: “The cancellation is due to the drought we… [Read More]
Road Race distributes $20,000+ at luncheon
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Father’s Day Road Race committee handed out $23,400 to local organizations at its annual luncheon on Sunday, 11/6, at the Fairhaven Senior Center. Race founder Allen Days told the crowd of supporters, volunteers and funds recipients that the race has donation more than $200,000, in its 42 year history, averaging… [Read More]
Selectboard supports aquaculture lease increase
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 11/7, the Fairhaven Selectboard voted to increase the amount that aquaculture farms will have to pay to use Fairhaven waters. The Marine Resources Committee has been working on increasing the fee for at least a couple of years. First, Town Meeting had to approve it, then the state… [Read More]
Food Pantry makes annual appeal
Press Release The Shepherd’s Pantry serves over 120 families each Saturday between the hours of 9 and 11 a.m. at the Long Plain United Methodist Church located at 1215 Main St. in Acushnet. However, at this time of year, the total amount of families who come by looking for help increases dramatically. This particular fund raiser… [Read More]
BPW hires for Sewer Department, disusses problems at Livesey
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 11/7 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed a wide range of topics, including the hiring of a full-time Sewer System Maintenance worker, sports storage bins at Livesey Park, and the BPW’s contract with ABC Disposal Service. The president of the Fairhaven youth football and… [Read More]
Causeway Road will partially close
Causeway Road will not close down completely for water main work to be done next week. Originally, the plan required completely stoppiing traffic for about an hour to install a support beam. According to an email from Public Works Superintendent Vincent Furtado, the beam will be put in place either late in the day on… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School shows Success in Math
By Beth David, Editor For the first time ever, Fairhaven High School is the highest scoring South Coast school in math, with 90% proficient and advanced rating on the state’s MCAS test. Last year, FHS was in second place. The test is taken by sophomores throughout the state. According to Phil Harding, Mathematics/Teaching & Learning Supervisor,… [Read More]
Veterans Parade is Friday, 11/11
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven will hold its 11th annual Veterans Day parade on Friday, 11/11, at 9 a.m. Groups will form at Livesey Park in North Fairhaven. Veterans are asked to meet by 8:30. Parade will step off at 9 a.m. sharp. The parade will travel along Main Street from Benoit Square in North Fairhaven,… [Read More]
DAV holds monthly meeting
By Beth David, Editor The Disabled Americans Veterans Dr. C.E. Bert Chapter 7, held its monthly meeting Saturday, swearing in some new members, making plans for their annual Christmas party fund-raiser, and making plans for the future health of the chapter. The chapter voted to allow a fund-raising letter to go out to members, something they… [Read More]
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