By Beth David, Editor The patriarch of the Cox family, Francis Cox Sr., died on 6/5/23 after a period of declining health. He was 86 years old and the husband of Geraldine (McGrath) Cox. Mr. Cox lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven most of this life and was a graduate of Fairhaven High School. He… [Read More]
Fairhaven PC grad honored
Press Release Autumn Tangney, a resident of Fairhaven, MA who was awarded a bachelor’s degree during Providence College’s commencement ceremonies held on May 21, 2023, was recently honored for her academic achievements. She double majored in health policy and management and political science and minored in sociology. Autumn, who graduated Summa Cum Laude, received the… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Breaking Up is Hard to Do Dear Frankie, I meet my boyfriend Roger two days a week at the dog park. The other three days, I hang out with my friend Reilly at doggie daycare. Recently, Reilly had Covid and didn’t come to daycare for two weeks. I was so worried about him and missed… [Read More]
Who’s da boss?
Acushnet’s comfort dog, Sunny, took over for Town Administrator Jamie Kelley for a bit on May 26, and spent a little time boosting morale among Town Hall employees. Neighb News sources say that Mr. Kelley is a little worried about his job, now. But it is our considered opinion that he doesn’t have to worry… [Read More]
Fairhaven remembers those who served
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held its annual Memorial Day Parade under clear skies, in warm comfortable weather, albeit with a lot of wind, and lots of people lining the route along Main Street from the center of town to Riverside Cemetery for the ceremony. And although the high school band stopped at Fairhaven High… [Read More]
Blue Stream meets with neighbors resistant over proposal
By Beth David, Editor Dale Leavitt of Blue Stream Shellfish LLC met with about 35 West Island neighbors at the West Island Improvement Association community house on Saturday, 5/27/23, to explain the details of a proposal to put two upwellers in Round Cove, off the northwest side of West Island. Neighbors were clearly resistant to… [Read More]
Fairhaven TV’s “The Magazine” wins national award
Press Release Fairhaven TV independent producer David Fauteux and host Charlie Murphy received a 2023 Hometown Media Award from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation (AFCM). The awards program was established to honor and promote community media, community radio, and local cable programs that are distributed on Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) access cable television… [Read More]
Proposition 2 1/2 override vote is Monday
Town of Fairhaven Press Release Town of Fairhaven Special Election reminder for Monday, June 5, 2023, polls open 10am – 8pm The Polling Location for all precincts for the Special Election is The Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA 02719 There is less than a week left until the Town’s Special Election on Monday, June… [Read More]
Acushnet Lions present awards, induct members
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Lions Club presented two Helen Keller Awards and inducted two new members into the club at their meeting on Tuesday, 5/23/23. Club president Bob Perry said Joe Franco and Al Lagasse have “accomplished outstanding humanitarian service to the community,” to receive the awards. Mr. Franco owns Gary’s Best Hot… [Read More]
Acushnet Grange gives award to elementary school
Press Release Acushnet Grange #295 presented the Acushnet Elementary School the National Grange Subordinate Community Service award in recognition for haveng been awarded the National ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Distinguished School Award. The hall was full with students, families, teachers, faculty and Grange members. Presenting the award were Presidents Glen Gibson of Massachusetts… [Read More]
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