By Beth David, Editor Bicycle riders in Massachusetts are required to ride with the traffic, which means on the right side of the road on two-way streets. Some people have been questioning members of the Bikeway Committee about this rule, wondering if it is better to ride on the left side of the road, against traffic…. [Read More]
Harvest fun day to celebrate autumn with activities & vendors
Press Release Bring the family to celebrate autumn at Fairhaven’s annual Harvest Fun Day, to be held this Saturday, October 8, on the lawn of Fairhaven High School at the Visitors Center, 141 Main Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Harvest Fun Day features a varied group of more than 40 booths by local… [Read More]
Cupola project gets OK from Selectboard; RRR needs new plan
By Beth David, Editor With two of three appointments cancelled, the Fairhaven Selectboard had an early night on Monday, 10/3. A hearing for Dussault Auto Sales was continued, and a meeting with Adam Whynot was also continued. The Bell Committee and the Rogers-Oxford Committee members were on hand, though, to discuss the plans for replacing the… [Read More]
Early voting in Mass. starts on 10/24; register by 10/19
From press release materials All registered voters in Massachusetts will be able to vote before Election Day (11/8) for the first time in the state. Early voting will begin on Monday 10/24 and continue through 11/4. Previously, in order to vote before election day, voters had to use an absentee ballot and had to state… [Read More]
Fairhaven man convicted of murder for second time
Press Release Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn announced that a Fall River Superior Court jury convicted Jonathan Keith Niemic on Monday, 10/3, of First Degree Murder connected to the October 2010 stabbing homicide of 34-year-old Michael Correia in New Bedford. After a nine-day trial, the jury deliberated for about three hours over the… [Read More]
Selectboard sets goals/vision for future
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held a meeting with Town Administrator Mark Rees on Saturday, 10/1, for the singular purpose of setting goals and a vision for the town. The session concentrated on defining a set of broad goals that would organize the more detailed needs of the town. The goal setting session lays… [Read More]
Kickball helps keep town employees in shape
The Fairhaven Wellness Committee’s mission is to help town employees stay fit and healthy. To that end, they have been holding kickball games, with town employees pitted against local businesses. The committee is actively seeking local businesses and other organizations to play against the town. If you are interested in participating, contact Linda Schick, 508-979-4030…. [Read More]
Oktoberfest and beer swap brings out the West Island faithful
The annual Oktoberfest at the West Island Improvement Association community hall signals the end of summer and the winding down of activities until next year. This year’s Oktoberfest took place on Saturday, 10/2, and featured a beer swap, bratwurst and sauerkraut, and music by Mike Higgins. Click to download the entire 10/6/16 issue: 10-06-16-_kickball
Our Lady’s Haven celebrates Mission Mass with Monsignor
Press Release The Mission Mass for Our Lady’s Haven was celebrated on September 21 in our Chapel by Rev. Monsignor Edmund J. Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Diocesan Health Facilities, Rev. James McDonough, SS.CC., Chaplain of Our Lady’s Haven and Deacon Robert Lorenzo. The Church’s Jubilee Year of Mercy provided the perfect theme as Our… [Read More]
Encampment pays tribute to Frank Mathieu
By Beth David, Editor Frank Mathieu may have left his earth, but his presence was surely felt at the annual fall encampment that he loved so dearly. The Fairhaven Village Militia (FVM) and the Fairhaven Office of Tourism sponsored the annual event that commemorates the attack at what is now named Fort Phoenix. It was totally… [Read More]
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