Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Acushnet Veterans Memorial: to remember and honor

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By Beth David, Editor It took 12 years, but now it is done, and without money from the town coffers. Acushnet’s Veterans Memorial was dedicated on Sunday, 6/24. Emcee Tom DeCosta told the 200 or so people gathered that the com­mit­tee decided early on that they wanted a memorial honoring all veterans, not a single person… [Read More]

Little girl, remembered: Teagan Palmer

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By Beth David, Editor Little Teagan Palmer did not have a lot of years on this earth, but she still managed to touch a lot of lives. Her sudden death in February, from meningitis, sent shock waves through the LL Wood School, her little friends and their families, and the entire community of Fairhaven, and beyond…. [Read More]

Kathy Tripp retires from public works after 40 years

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By Beth David, Editor Kathy Tripp has spent her entire career working for the public works department in Fairhaven. Well, except for couple of months waiting tables 40 years ago, when she was 19.  “I wasn’t very good at it, and I didn’t care for it,” said Ms. Tripp. “I’m not waitress material.” It was 1978… [Read More]

Board of Health looking for one more recycling agent

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By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Health has hired two recycling enforcement agents, but could use one more. At its meeting on June 21, the board hired Nancy Ashley and Whitney McClees part time to check recycling bins in Fairhaven to make sure residents are complying with recycling rules. A grant from the state… [Read More]

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]

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