By ML Baron, Special to the Neighb News Todd Cox, acting Fairhaven Harbormaster along with Shellfish Deputy Richard Dube were at Hoppy’s Landing when a distraught female approached them at the dock and stated that her husband was overboard from a capsized sailboat off Hoppy’s Landing. The capsized boat could be seen from the dock,… [Read More]
Carter to file appeal
Michelle Carter, the Plainville woman convicted of manslaughter in the suicide death of Conrad Roy III, filed a notice of appeal in Taunton Juvenile Court on August 30. Ms. Carter, now 21, was convicted of manslaughter after Judge Lawrence Moniz ruled that her constant barrage of text messages, emails and phone calls helped to create… [Read More]
175 take to the streets for 37th annual Acushnet Road Race
The 37th annual Acushnet Road Race, sponsored by Mass. Auto Tune and Country Hardware, send 175 runners into the streets on Labor Day, 9/4. Providence runners took all three top spots in the 4.1 mile race. John Schilkowsky crossed the finish line first, in 21:15; Henry Sterling came in second at 21:23; and Brian Crimmins… [Read More]
Old cars, old music, people of all ages fill Acushnet center
The center of town in Acushnet was hopping like a sock-hop last Thursday evening, 8/31, as music by The Klassics filled the town green with oldies, and antique cars filled the streets. The eighth annual Cruise and Music Night brought car enthusiasts, dancers, and people of all ages who just wanted to hang out with… [Read More]
They’ve gone baaackk!!!!
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Public Schools started up again this week, with staggered start dates. Grades one through 12 started on Tuesday, kindergarten and preschool were scheduled to start on Thursday, 8/31. At the Leroy Wood School on Tuesday, a mix of emotions filled the air at the entrance as first graders through fifth graders,… [Read More]
Fhvn man convicted of raping minor
Bristol County DA Press Release A 48-year-old Fairhaven man who raped a foster juvenile living in his home was convicted at trial last week in Fall River Superior Court, and sentenced to serve up to 13-and-a-half years in state prison, District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Benoit Leclerc was convicted by a jury of… [Read More]
Fairhaven Lions award Randy Durrigan, win two of their own
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Lions can keep a secret, or so it seems. Members honored Randy Durrigan with the Melvin Jones award at the club’s breakfast on Sunday, 8/27. Mr. Durrigan, 73, lost most of his sight after a bout with shingles in 2004, but continued to serve his community. Today, he serves the… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School’s Bryan Young wins award
Submitted As we rapidly approach the start of the 2017-2018 academic year, the Fairhaven High School Music Department would like to highlight the most recent accomplishment of Bryan Young who is entering his 25th year of service in the Fairhaven Public Schools. This past year, Bryan was named the “Performing Arts Teacher Of The Year”… [Read More]
West Island Improvement Association does scallops right
The West Island Improvement Association held a special scallop dinner fund-raiser on Saturday, 8/26, featuring the culinary talents of Chef George Karousos, who made five different dishes with fresh, non-processed, aka “dry,” scallops, courtesy of Captain Ray Starvish. Click here to download the entire 8/31/17 issue: 08-31-17 FirstDaySchool Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]
Notes from the Visitors Center
by Chris Richard, Director of Tourism September 2017 Greetings. It’s feast time in North Fairhaven! The Feast of Our Lady of Angels takes place September 2, 3, and 4, at 7 Jesse Street. Hours are 5:00 to midnight on Saturday, noon to midnight on Sunday and noon to 10:00 p.m. on Monday. Monday afternoon at 1:00… [Read More]
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