The 103rd Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, aka “The Feast,” was held this weekend, August 3–6, at Madeira field in New Bedford. The annual summer gathering is a favorite for people to meet up every year. It is the largest Portuguese feast in the world. A recent change has been the addition of a family… [Read More]
Fairhaven holds first ever National Night Out
By Beth David, Editor The west lawn of Fairhaven High School filled up with people eager to get to know their local police and fire department personnel as the town of Fairhaven held its first ever National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, 8/1. The event featured free food, drink, tunes and a chance to “dunk a… [Read More]
Committee thanks all for successful 1st National Night Out
On behalf of the National Night Out group, I would like to extend our thanks to everyone who came out and made our first annual National Night Out a wonderful success. It was an uplifting show of support for our Police Department, who work so hard every day to keep us safe. Thank you to… [Read More]
Tractor Supply approved for former Kmart building
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Planning Board approved changes to the site of the former KMart to clear the way for a Tractor Supply store to occupy the space, along with a Big Lots and another, yet unnamed tenant. The hearing at the 7/25 meeting was continued from 7/11, because the board did not have… [Read More]
BPW stops all events at Cooke Park
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 7/24, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works voted on appointing a liaison to the Marine Resources Committee, discussed the some resident concerns at Cooke Park, and approved of a new food truck at the town beach. The board met with Albert Benac to discuss recent… [Read More]
Notes from the Visitors Center
by Chris Richard, Director of Tourism August 2017 Greetings. Yes, I know, it’s only the beginning of August and already you’re seeing pumpkin décor in the stores. I have to do a little of that early planning for fall, too, as you’ll read about in a minute or two. But first, let’s continue with summer. There… [Read More]
Teddy Bear parade signals end of summer reading program
The Millicent Library in Fairhaven held its annual Teddy Bear parade on Wednesday, 8/1, signalling the end of the summer reading program. Children and their adults were encouraged to join the parade with their favorite Teddy Bear or other stuffed animal and walk from the lawn of the Unitarian Memorial Church to Our Lady’s Haven… [Read More]
Tennis tourney gives young athletes a chance to compete
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent The wind and a chilly summer morning did not stop more than 30 young athletes from participating in the Fairhaven Tennis Association’s Junior Program singles tennis tournament on Saturday July 29th at Cushman Park. With players aged five through fourteen the FTA offered competition for all levels. The tournament began… [Read More]
Fire Department hose down provides cool fun on hot day
The Fairhaven Fire Department and Millicent Library brought some cool fun to the center of town on Thursday, 7/20. Part of the summer reading program, the annual hose down includes a safety demonstration by firefighters, an appearance by Sparky the Fire Dog, and a chance for the children to handle the big fire hose, on… [Read More]
ConCom has full agenda, refuses certificate for Bass Creek Rd.
By Kennedy Ryan, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Conservation Commission held a meeting on Monday, 7/17 to decide on four new petitions, seven continued hearings and a few other items. Connie Hilton requested a certificate of compliance for her property at 20 Bass Creek Road, which was built about three years ago. The property, howeer, has… [Read More]
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