From press release materials United States Attorney Emily Gray Rice announced the establishment of an Election Day hotline in coordination with the U.S. Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day program for the general election on November 8, 2016. The hotline number is (603) 230-2503. The Department of Justice has an important role in deterring election fraud… [Read More]
Fairhaven Police officers recognized
From press release materials Seven Fairhaven police officers were presented with the Massachusetts Police Association’s Life Saving Awards on Thursday, 10/27, for their actions earlier this year. On February 17, Fairhaven Police and Fire Departments responded to Goulart Memorial Drive after reports of a vehicle in the water. They found a Ford pickup… [Read More]
Fairhaven to hold Veterans Day Parade
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven will hold its 11th annual Veterans Day parade on Friday, 11/11, at 9 a.m. Groups will form at Livesey Park in North Fairhaven. Veterans are asked to meet by 8:30. Parade will step off at 9 a.m. sharp. The parade will travel along Main Street from Benoit Square in North Fairhaven,… [Read More]
Causeway closing will be mid to late November
The date of the closure of the West Island causeway for construction of the water main has still not been finalized. The original date was in late October, but now the project time frame is mid to late November, according to Vincent Furtado, Fairhaven Superintendent of Public Works. The plan calls for the causeway to… [Read More]
3-year-old killed in Acushnet accident
Three-year-old Victoria Varieur was killed when a car her father was working on apparently rolled onto her on Tuesday morning, according to statements from the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office and the Acushnet Police Department. Acushnet Police received the 911 call at 11:43 a.m. The child was pronounced dead at the scene her father was… [Read More]
Selectboard puts off vote on remote participation
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard put off a vote on remote participation by town officials at its meeting on 10/17. Kathy Sturtevant, a member of the Board of Public Works has pushed the issue so that she may vote while she spends four months in the winter at her home in Florida. By state… [Read More]
The Haunted Academy…if you dare
The Fairhaven Office of Tourism is hosting The Haunted Academy this weekend. The Visitors Center and grounds will be transformed into an old fashioned haunt. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 28, 29, and 30, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., you are dared to be scared at this free Halloween event in Fairhaven. The Fairhaven… [Read More]
West Island road close date change
The West Island Causeway was originally slated to be closed for part of the day on 10/28, but that date has been changed. The exact date has not been announced, but will probably be the week of 11/7. Please call the DPW, 508-979-4030 for details Click to download the entire 10/27/16 issue: 10-27-16-hauntedacademy
Halloween Horribles Parade
Annual Halloween parade sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association. On Sun., 10/30, 5 p.m. March down Main Street from Benoit Square to St. Mary’s Church. FREE. Meet at Benoit Square, where Main Street and Adams Street merge. Prizes are given to: Most Horrible, Most original, Most beautiful. First, second and third place in each… [Read More]
Early voting begins in Massachusetts
By Beth David, Editor Early voting has begun in Massachusetts. All registered voters may vote in their local municipalities until Friday, November 4. After that, they will have to wait until election day, Tuesday, 11/8. In Fairhaven, voting is available at the Fairhaven Fire Station Meeting Room, 146 Washington St., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,… [Read More]
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