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]
Cleary’s Pub now open
The site of the former EJ’s, 111 Huttleston Avenue (Route 6) in Fairhaven, is now a pub/restaurant with a full menu, pub-style seating at the bar, and large screen TVs. Owner Drew Tillett, the former owner of The Ice Chest, said he hopes it will be a restaurant with a “really active pub and bar… [Read More]
Record cold ices up local coves
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Selectboard tables Rogers School discussion
By Beth David, Editor With board member Charles Murphy absent due to the death of his mother-in-law, Theresa Carreiro, of Ohio, the Fairhaven Selectboard voted to table the discussion on the Rogers School and its possible uses. The board also announced the death of Fairhaven active firefighter Frank Cruz, who died on January 6 after… [Read More]
ZBA rejects Huttleston Avenue project
By Beth David, Editor Appearing in front of the Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals for the fourth time, Judith Tubbs got a “no” vote at the 1/2 meeting for her proposed use of her property at 294 Huttleston Avenue (Route 6). Ms. Tubbs was hoping to construct a two-building, eight-unit residential complex at the site…. [Read More]
Rave reviews reverberate from Fairhaven Holiday House Tour
Submitted The holidays may be over, but the joy of Fairhaven’s Historical Society’s 2017 Holiday House Tour is still being savored. For those wishing that the holiday spirit would linger year-round we offer a recap of the event, the unique properties showcased, and the positive impressions created. As in the prior two years, the properties… [Read More]
Wood School and Firefighters mix it up with dodgeball
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Firefighters mixed it up with staff from the LL Wood School for a contest of agility and fun last month. The two groups created mixed teams to play a few dodgeball games to benefit Toys for Tots last month. After a few games, the Wood School staff challenged the firefighters… [Read More]
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