Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Ernest Benoit remembered, 100 years later

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By Beth David, Editor The North Fairhaven Improvement Association commemorated the death of PFC Ernest Benoit, US Army, who was killed in WWI on 10/13/1918, just seven days shy of his 28th birthday, and 29 days before the end of the war. He was the first Fairhaven resident killed in action in World War I. Benoit… [Read More]

Selectboard accepts warrant for Special Town Meeting

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By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Monday, 10/22, the Fairhaven Selectboard accepted the warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for 11/13. Articles include disbursement of funds for the new wage and classifica­tion study recommendations, a retail marijuana zoning bylaw, and an extension of the moratorium on retail marijuana. Town Meeting members will vote… [Read More]

Fairhaven woman shows her fighting side

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By Beth David, Editor Heather Lopes-Schultz has always been athletic. Even when not engaged in organized sports, she managed to work out. When she traveled around with her military husband, it was a challenge, but she figured out ways to keep in shape. Then he started participating in Spartan races, extreme games that usually include rolling… [Read More]

Planning Board holds pot bylaw hearing

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By Beth David, Editor Members of the public attended the Fairhaven Planning Board’s hearing on 10/9/18 on the proposed marijuana zoning bylaw that will be submitted to Town Meeting members for a vote on 11/13. Mostly the same group of individuals who have voiced opposition to the bylaw again made their case for pushing an extension… [Read More]

Harvest Fun Day beats the rain

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By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s sixth annual Harvest Fun Day continued under the threat of rainy skies, and through some morning drizzles on Saturday, 10/13/18. More than 70 booths were scheduled to set up, although a few decided not to show up because of the rain.  Most of them, however, took the chance. Most vendors said… [Read More]

100 year anniversary of Benoit Square namesake

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  Ernest Benoit Remembrance This Saturday, 10/20, at 10 a.m., the North Fairhaven Improvement Asso­ci­a­tion invites the public to remem­ber Ernest Benoit, who was killed in action 100 years ago. Meet at Benoit Square, which is named after him, corner of Adams Street and Howland Road. (RAIN DATE 10/21).  The NFIA remembers World War I… [Read More]

Jaylen’s Stands donates more than $2,000 to BCH

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By Beth David, Editor Jaylen Lussier, who has been selling lemonade all summer to raise funds for Boston Children’s Hospital, turned in an impressive $2195.00. The Fairhaven ten-year-old traveled up to BCH on October 8, to present the traditional over-sized check to the hospital, get a tour, play a game live on the BCH “Seacrest… [Read More]

M.O. L.I.F.E. opens up new office, triples in size

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By Beth David, Editor M.O. L.I.F.E., Inc. (Murphy and Others Living Interdependently for Future Endeavors) has opened up a new office at 4 Lambeth Park Drive in Fairhaven, tripling in size for both office space and services. M.O. L.I.F.E. is a non-profit organization assisting people with disabilities providing  supported employment, independent living, educational opportunities, and community… [Read More]

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