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]
Nearly 50 small businesses join fight against LNG pipeline
Press Release Monday morning, 8/29, concerned residents unveiled a list of nearly 50 local businesses endorsing the Stop the Pipeline and LNG Tanks campaign from New Bedford, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Acushnet and Freetown. Ben Gilbarg, from Visionary Communications Consultants in New Bedford endorsed and commented, “I’m concerned that the people in the area of the proposed… [Read More]
Fairhaven Lions Club receives award
Fairhaven Lions Club Press Release On August 6th, 2016, the Fairhaven Lions Club was presented with an award from the Mass. Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc., at their awards banquet, for our contribution of $5000.31 for Lions Year 2015-2016 It is a great honor for our club. We wish to thank the institutions that sponsored… [Read More]
Animal Shelter holds open house
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Animal Shelter held an open house on Saturday, complete with animals up for adoption, pet supply vendors, and pony rides. Fairhaven Animal Control Office Kelly Massey said she was very happy with the turnout. “It’s just to bring awareness to us, and to locally owned businesses,” said Ms. Massey. “Just… [Read More]
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