Press Release George “Sonny” Holt and his sister Elizabeth “Betty” Palm, both born and raised in Fairhaven, have published the historical fiction novel Run Away to Glory – Helen’s Story. It’s rich in history, during which slavery of African Americans took place and the importance of the Underground Railroad. Set in two prime locales, Vermont… [Read More]
Fairhaven Fire Department gets sweet goodies from community
Two groups from Fairhaven showed their appreciation to the Fairhaven Fire Department on the same day last week. On Wednesday, 9/19, the department got a tray of goodies from a group of residents at Atria Fairhaven Assisted Living and another batch of cookies from Active Day. “We are very humbled today and feel the love… [Read More]
Planning Board Chairperson explains pot bylaw strategy
By Wayne Hayward, Fairhaven Planning Board Chair In response to recent reporting on Fairhaven marijuana bylaws, I offer my personal experiences. First, I attribute any past confusion of the town to constantly fluctuating state regulations. At the February 12, 2018 Board of Selectmen meeting, town counsel drafted nine possible questions to appear on the April 02… [Read More]
Town Auction brings in nearly $6,500
By Beth David, Editor Some of the stuff was pretty outdted, like VHS tapes and and old TVs; but some of it had people eager to buy it, like some bicycles. By far, though, the potential deals on big equipment, like trash pumps, and vehicles were the big draw for the spenders at annual town auction… [Read More]
Board of Health meeting sinks into sniping and accusations
By Beth David, Editor Board of Health members resorted to sniping, snide remarks, accusations of ethics violations, and accusations of disrespect throughout their nearly two-hour meeting on 9/13/18. It appeared that months of tensions roiled to the surface with BOH chairperson Peter DeTerra clashing with Health Agent Mary Freire-Kellogg or BOH Vice Chair Jeannine Lopes on… [Read More]
Selectboard discusses role of Marine Resources Committee
By Beth David, Editor Frank Coelho, chairperson of the Marine Resources Committee, voiced his ongoing frustration with the Selectboard and his own committee, as the boating season comes to an end and several key tasks he had hoped to accomplish remain undone. Addressing the board at its 9/10 meeting, Mr. Coelho sought clarification on how many… [Read More]
Natasha Moniz wins Miss Apple Peach 2018
Natasha Moniz, a 17-year-old senior at Fairhaven High, is Acushnet’s 39th Miss Apple Peach! She was chosen at the pageant on Friday, 9/7, at Ford Middle School. She won a crown, sash, earrings, gift certificate to Gloria & Co and $200. Natasha was also selected as Most Photogenic. She got busy right away, spending time… [Read More]
Fairhaven residents circulate petition for ballot question
By Beth David, Editor Some Fairhaven residents have started a petition urging the Selectboard to put a question on the next ballot to prohibit retail marijuana shops in town. Cathy Delano and Eleanor Crowell collected signatures last Friday in front of the Fairhaven Post Office, hoping to get enough signatures to convince Selectboard members to change… [Read More]
Fairhaven eight-year-old to compete in national pageant
Press Release Miss Elmire Arsenault, daughter of Kelli and Peter Arsenault, has earned the opportunity to attend the National American Miss National Pageant through her successfully scored event, Top Model, at the Southern New England State Final pageant held in July. The National Pageant is to be held in Anaheim, CA, at Disneyland during Thanksgiving… [Read More]
New Bedford native honored in Rhode Island
By Beth David*, Editor In New Bedford, back in the 1920s and 30s, she was Rose Peters, or “Rashida” to her parents. In Rhode Island, a decade or two later, she was Sr. Mary Assunta, Religious Sister of Mercy, until she was allowed to reclaim her name and become Sr. Rose Peters, RSM. To her 10… [Read More]
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