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ZBA: Kennel request withdrawn; mixed bag on other petitions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]
Apple Peach Festival draws ’em in
By Beth David, Editor Although it was largely reported that the peach crop was devastated by the odd spring frost we had this year, the crowd filled the Long Plain Museum grounds for the Acushnet’s 37th Apple Peach Festival. The festival took place on both Saturday and Sunday, with the parade on Main Street starting… [Read More]
Fairhaven Wellness Committee kicks off fall programs
The Fairhaven Wellness Committee is trying to get town employees fit and healthy. The season’s kickball games have started, and this year, town employees will face off against local businesses. On Monday, there was a bit of a glitch, though, when Honeydew Donuts did not show up for the game. The town workers decided to… [Read More]
Scouts retire flags in 9/11 ceremony
On the 15th anniversary of the 9-11-01 terrorist attacks, the Fairhaven Lions Club along with the Fairhaven Boys Scouts Troop 52 and Cub Scout Pack 52, held a US Flag Retirement Ceremony at Benoit Square in Fairhaven. Lion Bill Kligel, the master of ceremonies, did a great job including as many as possible to participate… [Read More]
Fairhaven Business Association holds family fun day
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Business Association held its third annual Mini-Golf Family Fun Day on Saturday, 9/10. The FBA held the event to raise aware of the association and give small business owners a chance to spend some time at Cap’n Barnacle’s Mini-Golf in Fairhaven. Local businesses sponsored holes, and the public was treated… [Read More]
Biggest Little Feast squeaks through before the rain
By Beth David, Editor The remnants of Hurricane Hermine threatened the festivities at the Our Lady of Angels Feast this weekend, but the storm’s track took it out to sea just far enough to weaken the effect. The line that held the wreath high above the parking lot, that the arm of the statue traditionally gets… [Read More]
Green Street project will take down six trees
By Beth David, Editor The Board of Public Works road project for Green Street has been modified to save some trees. After an uproar by residents, who said they were blindsided by the plan to take down 18 trees because there was no public hearing or notice published in a newspaper, the BPW worked with neighbors… [Read More]
Hurricane Hermine mostly fizzles out in these parts
By Beth David, Editor The remnants of Hurricane Hermine stalled off shore this weekend, causing some high winds, but little rain. According to ML Baron of the West Island Weather Station, the area received only about 3/4 of an inch of rain. Sustained winds of 44 miles per hour and gusts of 53 MPH resulted in… [Read More]
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