By Beth David, Editor The Board of Public Works road project for Green Street has been modified to save some trees. After an uproar by residents, who said they were blindsided by the plan to take down 18 trees because there was no public hearing or notice published in a newspaper, the BPW worked with neighbors… [Read More]
Hurricane Hermine mostly fizzles out in these parts
By Beth David, Editor The remnants of Hurricane Hermine stalled off shore this weekend, causing some high winds, but little rain. According to ML Baron of the West Island Weather Station, the area received only about 3/4 of an inch of rain. Sustained winds of 44 miles per hour and gusts of 53 MPH resulted in… [Read More]
Fairhaven Harbormaster deputy assaulted in New Bedford harbor
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Harbormaster/Shellfish deputy Todd Cox was assaulted by an unruly boater last Thursday, 8/1 in New Bedford Harbor. According to Harbormaster Tim Cox, who is Todd’s father, the two responded to a report of a flare outside the hurricane barrier (HB) at about 9:30 p.m. For several hours, the searched for… [Read More]
Lt. Governor visits Union Wharf project
By Beth David, Editor Lt. Governor Karyn Polito visited Fairhaven last Wednesday, 8/31, to tour Union Wharf and see first hand the work being done with state grant money. The Lt. Governor is chair of the Seaport Economic Council, which awarded the competitive grant of $950,000 on August 16. The money will be used for phase… [Read More]
Peters Orchard not opening this fall
By Beth David Editor May Peters, the owner of Peters Family Orchard on Main Street in Acushnet, said the apple orchard will not be opening this month, as had been reported in some news outlets. Ms. Peters announced her retirement last year, but then decided a couple of months ago, to open for the season…. [Read More]
Acushnet woman hit by car near home
By Beth David, Editor An Acushnet woman was hit by a car last week when she ran out into the street chasing her dog. Jodie Estrella, 46, suffered serious injuries on Saturday, August 27, when she was struck by a vehicle as she chased after her dog, who ran loose onto Main Street, near Acushnet Creamery,… [Read More]
WIIA holds last breakfast of the season
That’s it, Folks! Summer is over. The West Island Improvement Association held its final breakfast buffet of the season (and year) on Sunday, 9/4. If you missed it, you’ll just have to wait until next year to see all the summer folks and year-round folks hobnobbing together over coffee and eggs and pancakes and all… [Read More]
Quahog relay using Bouchard funds this year
Text and photos By Beth David, Editor Attention all quahoggers, you’re about to get a big tip on where to plan next year’s digging. The Fairhaven Harbormaster/Shellfish department has been busy all week transplanting 800 bushels of quahogs into the small section of Jack’s Cove where the mooring field is. The money for the transplants came… [Read More]
Annual car cruise in Acushnet takes over the center of town
Acushnet held its seventh annual Cruise Night on Thursday, 8/25, in the center of town. Main Street was blocked off around the Parting Ways Green and got filled up with old cars and oldies music. Local organizations sold food and people danced to the music of The Klassics, or just milled around looking at cars,… [Read More]
Wood School receives Safe Routes to School award
By Beth David, Editor Earlier this summer, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) in honoring 13 schools and individuals for their work to promote and train students to bicycle and walk to school in a safe manner as part of the Safe Routes to School Program. “I am thrilled to see… [Read More]
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