With temperatures in the 60’s and the rain holding off, conditions were ideal for trick or treating this year. The corner of Union and Green streets in Fairhaven always attracts between 400-500 kids of all ages, and this year was no exception. Our intrepid photographer hung out with the ghouls and ghosts and other unspeakables… [Read More]
Fairhaven Special Town Meeting to tackle 19 articles
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members will face 19 articles at the Special Town Meeting (STM) in a couple of weeks. The Select Board finalized its recommendations on almost all articles at its last meeting on 10/17. STM will be held at 7 p.m. on 11/15, at Hastings Middle School. The first article is… [Read More]
Fairhaven explores mixed use overlay district, public invited
From press release materials The public is encouraged to attend two meetings this weekend to explore the possibility of creating an overlay district in Fairhaven that would allow for mixed use and more density of both commercial and residential units in certain areas of town. The purpose of the potential 40R Overlay Zoning District is… [Read More]
Obituary: Janet Buehler
Janet Buehler Janet Buehler, beloved Teacher of Social Studies and English in Friends Academy, Fisher College Dartmouth Public Schools, and schools in New York and Connecticut, passed away on September 11th, 2022, after a long struggle with an incurable disease. Janet was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1946 to Paul Plaisted and Elsie Roes… [Read More]
George H. Taber Lodge celebrates 150 years
Nearly 100 people joined George H Taber lodge in Fairhaven on 10/15/22 to celebrate its 150th Anniversary. The evening began with a tour of the lodge, followed by a meet and greet with the Grand Lodge officers and their spoues. Appetizers and punch were provided by Cyd’s Kitchen, followed by dinner catered by Riccardi’s. Author,… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
All That Glitters is Not Golden Dear Frankie, My mom and I lived in a rusty trailer and were always tight on money before we won the Mega Bucks Lottery. When we got the check, my mom told me that price was no object. She bought the best of everything: house, cars, jewelry, live-in staff,… [Read More]
Acushnet COA enjoys some Halloween fun
The Acushnet Council on Aging held a Halloween Party on 10/31/22 at the Senior Center, with lunch catered by D&D Catering, musical entertainment featuring Dan McGowan, and lots of laughs and costumes. ••• Click here to download the entire 11/3/22 issue: 11-03-22 Horribles Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Acushnet COA holds flu clinic
On Thursday, October 27th the Acushnet Council on Aging held their second flu/COVID vaccine clinic of the season, in conjunction with Amy Berube, Pharmacist from Stop and Shop. Senior University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth nursing students were also on hand to help complete paperwork and offer free blood pressure screenings. In total, well over 40 vaccines were… [Read More]
One day encampment demonstrates life in 1700s
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Village Militia held its fall encampment at Fort Phoenix on 10/22/22, without shooting off the big cannons, but still with plenty of fun Revolutionary era activities. Visitors to the fort saw period dressed men and women cooking over the open fire, and demonstrating a variety of skills a soldier of… [Read More]
Nearly 300 residents take advantage of HazMat day
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s household hazardous waste day saw 292 cars take advantage of the opportunity to properly dispose of old paints, gas, oil, and other dangerous chemicals. Brian Pawlowic of MXI, the company that sorted and disposed of the materials, said they collected a lot of paint this year, both oil-based an latex. They… [Read More]
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