Press Release In September 1778, during the Revolutionary War, about 4,000 British soldiers who were landed from 36 transport ships attacked the four villages situated on the Acushnet River. During the raid houses, ships and business places in New Bedford, Acushnet and Fairhaven were ransacked and burned. The fort at Nolscot Point in Fairhaven, now… [Read More]
Both elementary schools trying reading-only homework policy
By Beth David, Editor Both the LL Wood School and East Fairhaven School have changed their homework policies to focus on inspiring a love of reading. Instead of the usual written pages turned in the next day students need to read 80 minutes a week. Wood School principal Amy Hartley-Matteson said the leadership team did hours… [Read More]
FHS students nominated for three film awards
Press Release On September 12, 2016, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominees of this year’s National Student Production Awards (informally known as Student Emmy Awards). Fairhaven High School received the prestigious honor of being recognized with three national nominations in three different categories. These students were awarded five New England… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard gets LNG update
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard heard from Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher, who is also the chairperson of the Liquefied Natural Gas Committee, about the progress on the proposed expansion of the LNG facility on Peckham Road. Access Northeast, a project proposed by Eversource, National Grid and Spectra Energy, will seek to construct two 3.4… [Read More]
CPC Applications Available
The Fairhaven Community Preservation Committee is accepting applications for the 2017 funding round. The 2017 Community Preservation Plan, Submission Guidelines and Application Forms are available on the Town’s Web Site at www.fairhaven-ma.gov; click on the Community Preservation Committee’s page. Activities that can be funded are: Acquisition, creation and preservation of Open Space; Creation, preservation and… [Read More]
Cooke Park is site of Serve-A-Thon work, Pilgrim ride
As part of the Salvation Army’s Serve-A-Thon, 11 cyclers traveled and finished a round trip ride from Cooke Park in Fairhaven to the Mayflower Pier in Plymouth on Sat. Sept 10. Among the riders were Selectboard member Bob Espindola and his wife Ann, Town Counsel, Tom Crotty, DPW Director John Charbonneau and Town Planner Bill… [Read More]
Road Race draws small field this year
By Beth David, Editor Blustery was the word of the day on Sunday, as 109 runners and eight walkers took to the streets for the 16th annual Fort Phoenix 5K Road Race. Most runners, though, said they liked the breeze and cooler weather as they ran. First over the finish line was Jason Eddy, 36,… [Read More]
Historical Commission and Bell Committee members clash
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Historical Commission held a meeting on 9/7 for its regular business and to discuss issues with Bell Committee members. HC chairperson David Despres opened the meeting with questions about the Academy Building report. The building is undergoing some exterior repairs, such as painting and reconstructing some doors. Mr…. [Read More]
ZBA: Kennel request withdrawn; mixed bag on other petitions
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals delivered the whole gamut of voting possibilities on seven peititions at its meetingon 9/6. Denise DeCosta of 1 Welcome Street decided to withdraw her petition for a kennel license after it became obvious that the board was not inclined to vote in favor of the special… [Read More]
Water ban to be mandatory this week
By Beth David, Editor The state has issued a mandatory outdoor water usage ban that will most likely go into effect on Friday or Monday, according to Fairhaven public works superintendent Vinnie Furtado. The new restrictions came down on Wednesday, and by press time, the final word had not been issued. Mr. Furtado said, however, that… [Read More]
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