Never the Same Dear Frankie, Violette is my twin and best friend. When we were very young, our parents enrolled us in agility classes. From the start, it was clear that Violette would be a star. Yesterday, after years of practice and more blue ribbons than you can count, Violette left with her coach to… [Read More]
Gerry Bergeron recognized
The town of Acushnet honored the service of Gerard “Gerry” Bergeron for his 50 years of service to the town in a variety of capacities, at the town’s Special Town Meeting on 10/17/22. Town Moderator Les Dakin read a proclamation that he then presented to Mr. Bergeron at the beginning of STM. The proclamation recognizes… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting passes all articles
By Beth David, Editor Voters passed all articles at the Acushnet Special Town Meeting (STM) on Monday, 10/17/22, most with no discussion. Article 2 totalled $44,472.57 to correct budgets in the current fiscal year. The article included taking $136,788 from the School Department’s budget to rectify an error with the school choice account. The money will… [Read More]
Kids Fest packs in a lot of fun
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Kids Fest packed in some great fun on Saturday, 10/8, with lots of activities on the lawns of Fairhaven High School and the Visitors Center. Activities included pumpkin painting, a costume contest, and lots of hands on activities at the various vendor booths. A little sprinkle of rain in the… [Read More]
Fire Department demonstrates skills
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department held its annual open house, in conjunction with National Fire Safety week, on Saturday 10/8/22. Firefighter Paramedic Troy DeCouto, co-organizer of the event with Firefighter Paramedic Maggie Rocha, said it was an opportunity for the public to see what firefighters do and how they do it. People are… [Read More]
Early voting locations/times announced
Acushnet Acushnet will hold early voting hours from Saturday 10/22, through Friday 11/4. Hours are: • Sat., 10/22: 10 a.m. to 4 p .m. • Mon., 10/24: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m • Tues, 10/25, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Wed., 10/26, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m • Thurs., 10/27, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Fri., 10/28, 8:30 a.m…. [Read More]
Cash for Candy sweetens holiday for American troops
Press Release According to some 2022 reports, obesity remains an ominous health threat across America as the avoidable condition plagues more than a third (36.2%) of the U.S. population. This scary statistic is that much more frightful as the Halloween holiday looms large. However, this year there’s no need to fret as one weight-wise wellness… [Read More]
Ocean State Job Lot surprises ACO
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps got a pleasant surprise last week when Ocean State Job Lot said they had a donation for the shelter. “We had no idea what it was,” wrote Mr. Cripps on Facebook. “When we arrived they pushed out over $3,000 in supplies which was more than generous… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Making a House a Home Dear Frankie, Pip and I have been pals since puppyhood. Five years ago, he moved away. It took me quite a while to stop missing him and get on with my life. Then, last week, my mom told me she had a wonderful surprise for me; Pip’s family was moving… [Read More]
Acushnet faces 13 articles at STM
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet will vote on 13 articles on the warrant of the Special Town Meeting on Monday, 10/17, including an article to correct an error going back at least 10 years. The meeting is at 7 p.m at Ford Middle School. Any Acushnet registered voter may attend and vote on article. Acushnet has… [Read More]
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