The annual Blessing of the Bikes by St. Joseph Church in Fairhaven drew 203 riders on Sunday, 5/19/24. Riders gathered at Fort Phoenix, then rode to St. Joseph Church on Spring Street where Fr. Rick LaBrecque of St. Joseph, and Fr. Michael Kumar of St. Mary’s blessed each rider as they passed by. The bikes… [Read More]
Tree Warden to take down four ash trees in center
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Tree Warden Don Collasius informed the Select Board and the public that he would be removing four large ash trees on Walnut Street, between Center and Union Street. Mr. Collasius told the board at its meeting on 5/13/24, that the four trees were in an “advanced state of decline,” and… [Read More]
From the Fairhaven Commission On Disability
Accessing Change: Updates from Fairhaven’s Commission on Disability Welcome to this new feature which will regularly update Fairhaven residents about the work of its Commission on Disability! Established in 1997 through town meeting vote, Fairhaven’s Commission on Disability is one of over 200 similar Commissions supported by the Commonwealth’s Office on Disability. The mission of Fairhaven’s… [Read More]
Millicent Library chimneys undergoing repair work
Submitted The Millicent Library is currently undergoing chimney repairs necessitating the installation of scaffolding earlier this year. The catalyst for these repairs traces back to late 2019 when water ingress began plaguing several areas of the building where the chimneys are situated. In the Youth Services section, the situation escalated to the extent that the… [Read More]
Memorial Day Events this weekend
Fairhaven Parade Fairhaven will hold its annumal Memorial Day Parade on Mon., 5/27, meet at 9:30 a.m., step off at 10 a.m. All veterans are invited to march. Parade route: From Union and Main Streets north along Main to Fairhaven High School for the raising of the big flag, and continue to Riverside Cemetery for… [Read More]
Obituary: Constance Gaucher
Constance Gaucher On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Constance V. Gaucher, aged 97, passed away peacefully at Sippican Health Care Center in Marion. Born in New Bedford to the late Frank and Helen (Regan) Valladoa, Constance spent the majority of her life in her beloved town of Fairhaven. Her life was a testament to the values… [Read More]
Huttleston Marketplace starts season in the rain
By Beth David, Editor Vendors and patrons at Fairhaven’s Huttleston Marketplace faced steady rain on Saturday for opening day. Fairhaven Office of Tourism Director, Chris Richard, said the day started with 33 vendors, about half the number he expected. However, as the day wore on and the rain continued, they packed up one by one…. [Read More]
Dear Frankie
A Life of My Own? Dear Frankie, Whatever I do or wherever I go, my mom is involved. If I have friends over to play a game, she joins in. When I’m invited to a party, she asks the kid’s mom if she can help, and then she becomes the life of the party. At… [Read More]
Fewer than 500 vote in Acushnet Election
By Beth David, Editor Less than 6% of voters turned out for the Acushnet election Saturday, 5/18/24, at the Acushnet Elementary School, where all precincts voted. There were no contested races on the ballot, and there were three vacancies. A total of 498 ballots were cast out of 8,573 registered voters, for a turnout of… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard still crunching the numbers
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard canceled their meeting on Tuesday, 5/21/24 and scheduled a meeting for Thursday at 11 a.m. The agenda still has budget items and the Town Meeting warrant on it. The town is trying to close a budget shortfall that was at more than $1 million at the start of… [Read More]
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