By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 1/22, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works voted to hold a meeting to rescind their vote hiring Jeff Furtado (no relation to PW superintendent Vinnie Furtado) as the water superintendent. According to Vinnie Furtado, there was a question raised about the way the item… [Read More]
Polar Plunge is this weekend
The Polar Plunge has been rescheduled for 1/28. This year’s theme is your favorite Disney Movie. Put on your Mickey Mouse ears, Little Mermaid Costume, etc., have fun, be a plunger or a spectator! Join us at DCR’s Ft. Phoenix State Beach Reservation on Sun., 1/28, at 10 a.m. SHARP! Net proceeds benefit scholarships in… [Read More]
Vendors sought for summertime Huttleston Marketplace in Fairhaven
Press Release Local artists, crafters, dealers of antiques and vintage collectibles, and local food producers will have a new place to display their products for sale in Fairhaven this summer at the Huttleston Marketplace, to be held on Saturdays on the lawn of the town’s Visitors Center. From mid-June and until Labor Day weekend, the… [Read More]
And then it melted: Harsh weather breaks for a couple of days, comes back fast
The warming temperatures create large chunks of ice in the cove at Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven on Friday, 1/12/18, and shroud the little work skiff and the lobster boat in mist and fog. Photo by Glenn C. Silva. •••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G Click here to download the… [Read More]
Computer glitch causes discolored water
By Beth David, Editor Residents in many parts of Fairhaven experienced discolored water over the weekend, and the town used the reverse 911 system to warn residents about the problem. According to Public Works superintendent Vincent Furtado, a “computer glitch” caused the system to send water to the towers when they did not need water,… [Read More]
BPW won’t change sign at Cooke Park, still no festivals, though
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Public Works denied a request by some residents to add a sign at Cooke Park calling it “Burial Hill,” at its meeting on 1/8. Superintendent of Public Works Vinnie Furtado said that the board did not, however, change its former vote that prohibits festivals or other organized… [Read More]
Rollover in Acushnet due to storm
Acushnet Police Department posted a picture on Facebook of a car on its roof, with a plea to slow down in snowy/icy conditions. The teenaged driver, who is not being identified, was transported to the hospital for evaluation, but did not have any serious injuries, according to Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher. “Please drive slowly!!”… [Read More]
Town of Fairhaven revamps website
By Beth David, Editor The Town of Fairhaven has a new website. The re-design uses “Virtual Town Hall” technology, which is used by many municipalities, including Acushnet. The big changes are a new, colorful look, more graphics, and an ability by town hall staff to make changes quickly. The site is also optimized for different… [Read More]
Damage control
Crazy weather, including wild variations in temperature, torrential rains, and heavy winds, have taken their toll on the roads. Highway Department crews are out patching holes and fixing roads. On West Island, the heavy rains caused large holes where the dirt roads, such as Littleneck and Fisherman, meet the paved roads, such as Balsam and… [Read More]
Carousel “Winter Sisters Skate” donates to homeless children
By Beth David, Editor Carousel Family Fun Center mixed a little skating fun with some good-deed-doing this week. The “Winter Sisters Skate” featured Princess Anna and Snow Queen Elsa from “Frozen,” Miss New Bedford and Miss New Bedford Outstanding Teen, who all joined the children on the floor on Monday. School was out because of… [Read More]
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