Troop 11 Boy Scouts of Acushnet received a donation from the Lions Club of Acushnet for $1,200 for a shed that will be located at the golf course for the pollinator garden that will house the tools that will be used to maintain the garden. This garden is a community garden created by Troop 11…. [Read More]
USPS picks up two tons of food in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor The annual food drive by the National Association of Letter Carriers held on 5/11/24 netted 4,680 pounds in Fairhaven. All donations went to the Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet. Pantry director Gerry Payette said the total was about average when compared to recent years. Donations have been down as a whole he… [Read More]
Fhvn SB approves events, Commission on Disability requests
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board made quick work of a long agenda at Monday’s meeting, 5/13/24. The board approved three requests by the Commission on Disability. COD chairperson Eleanor Chew asked the board to accept the donation of a $5,000 adaptive bicycle. The bike, which is being donated by Rare Riders, will… [Read More]
Ribbon cutting officially opens Nasketucket Bay Vineyard
By Beth David, Editor Peace, love, vino! What more can one ask of life? How about some sunshine, a place to kick back with that wine, and maybe a little music and food, too? That’s what Nasketucket Bay Vineyard, 237 New Boston Road, Fairhaven, offers this summer. Owner Nick Christy, Marketing Manager and chief bottle… [Read More]
German Shepherd siblings need home together
Submitted Meet Sport and Frieta! They are both six years old and completely bonded. They must be the only pets because Sport is very protective of his sister. They are in good health and love to play fetch. They are great on a leash and do not jump up on people. They have been at the… [Read More]
Events this weekend
The outdoor events are kicking into high gear. This weekend the Huttlestwon Marketplace starts its season; there’s a townwide yard sale; and the Blessig of the Bikes. See pages 5, 6, 7 for more happenings. Huttleston Marketplace Saturdays, May 18 through September 28, 2024 (except last Saturday in June), 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fairhaven… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Dance Debacle Dear Frankie, Miranda, the “it” girl at my doggie daycare, invited me to a party she was giving next month. It took me less than a second to say, “Sounds good to me. Count me in.” I thought saying something casual like that would make her think I was cool. I told Humph… [Read More]
Acushnet election is Saturday
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet’s elections will be held on Saturday, 5/18/24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the shorter hour reflecting that there are no contested races on the ballot. All precincts vote at Acushnet Elementary School, 800 Middle Road. Voters will vote on all townwide offices. Longtime Selectboard member Kevin Gaspar is running… [Read More]
Cherry Blossom Fest showcases Japanese culture, Manjiro story
By Beth David, Editor The Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society held its annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the Friendship House and Museum on Cherry Street in Fairhaven on Sunday, 5/5/24. Local officials and the Consul General of Japan in Boston, Kotaro Suzuki greeted the public for tours of the museum; a taste of Japanese food, and other… [Read More]
TM rejects most PB bylaws changes, leaves nip ban in place
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members passed a $61.2 million budget at the annual TM on Saturday, 5/4, passing all operating budget items with some discussion and explanations, but no real opposition. The collection of bylaws changes proposed by the Planning Board, however, garnered lots of discussion, and resulted in a mixed bag… [Read More]
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