Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Road race draws 1667 to the streets of Fairhaven

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By Beth David, Editor The 43rd annual Father’s Day Road Race drew 1667 runners into the streets of Fairhaven on Sunday, 6/17. Sunny skies greeted the runners, a start contrast to last year’s pouring rain, which still, however, ended up with 1956 finishers in 2017. The family friendly race includes a 10K, 5K, and walk portion,… [Read More]

Selectboard hears from residents about several issues

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By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held two public hearings, and discussed marijuana regulations and Union Wharf regulations, most of which  prompted comment from residents at its meeting on Monday, 6/18. The board also introduced William “Guy” Vachon, Fairhaven’s newest police officer (see page 19 for story). A hearing about a change of officers and… [Read More]

Vachon introduced to the public

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By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard on Monday, 6/17, publicly welcomed William “Guy” Vachon into the ranks of the Fairhaven Police Department. With his young daughter and son in his lap, and his wife sitting close by, Officer Vachon was introduced by the board and by Fairhaven Police Chief Michael Myers. Chief Myers said they… [Read More]

Duck race is upstream battle

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By Beth David, Editor The annual Acushnet Lions Club Duck Race suffered some complica­tions on Sunday, 6/17, but that did not deter the organizers, or the ducks. Instead of dropping into the Acushnet River at the Sawmill and heading downstream to River View Park, the little rubber duckies played like herring and reversed course. Sensing that… [Read More]

Fairhaven Historical Soc. chooses officers, starts scholarship

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Press Release The Fairhaven Historical Society held their annual meeting on Wednesday, June 13 and elected a new board. The new president is Timothy Evans, the vice president is Allegra Pawlowski and the remaining officers are Nancy Perry as secretary and Debbie Davis as Treasurer. New board members are Natalie Mello, Nils Isaaksen, Jennifer Forbes… [Read More]

Providence celebrates Gay Pride month

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Gay pride month continues and last week was Providence’s turn. The all day festivities on Saturday, 6/6, included PrideFest from noon to 7 featuring entertainment, vendors, parties and contests. The illuminated night parade started at 8:15 p.m. and marched through the streets of Providence. This weekend is Newport pride. ••• Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]

Huttleston Marketplace has successful opening day

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It was a great first week for the Huttleston Markeplace, with about 30 booths set up, and more signed up for upcoming weeks. The marketplace will be held every Saturday (except June 30) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the Fairhaven Visitors Center, 141 Main Street. Offerings include: farm fresh produce,… [Read More]

Need a ride?

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By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard ap­proved the idea of a bike-share program in town a couple of months ago and approved VeoRide, a company that provides bicycles to members of the public on a pay-as-you-go basis. Town Administrator Mark Rees signed the contract on 5/29, and the bikes started showing up on Fairhaven streets… [Read More]

ZBA has full agenda, mixed yeas and nays

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By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals discussed 10 hearings at its meeting on Tuesday, 6/5, resulting in four approvals, four denials, one continuance, and one withdrawal. After a bit of discussion and argu­ments against by several neighbors, William Alphonse was denied a variance to build a house at 1 Mina Street. The… [Read More]

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