By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 12/2/24, the Fairhaven Select Board set the tax rate for FY 2025 resulting in a small rate increase. On the recommendation of the board of Assessors and Principal Assessor Joanne Correia, the board voted to approve a residential rate of $9.32 per thousand, and a Commercial, Industrial &… [Read More]
Weekend events include tree lightings, singalongs, and SANTA!
Benoit Square Lighting & Singalong Join the North Fairhaven Improvement Association for the annual lighting of Benoit Square, on Fri., 12/6, at 6:30 p.m., at the intersection of Main Street and Howland Road, Fairhaven. The lights will be turned on for the season and we will sing Christmas carols with Mrs. Claus and Friends. And… [Read More]
Fairhaven Recreation officially opens new playground
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Recreation Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open its new playground behind the Rec Center on 11/26/24. Recreation Director Kelley Ramirez said the new playground has all new equipment, and was moved to a spot that is not as wet, is more accessible for children with varying abilities,… [Read More]
Santa visits Acushnet for annual lighting
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire Department held its annual lighting of the Christmas display on Sunday, 12/1/24, and Santa came with Mrs. Claus, but so did the Grinch. Mr. Grinch stole a package from the display and made a quick getaway through the crowd. Unfortunately for him, an Acushnet police officer apprehended him… [Read More]
Acushnet Lions hold annual bike run & toy drive….BRRR!
By Beth David, Editor Temperatures dropped down into the low 30s this Sunday, 12/1/24, but that did not stop the hardy souls on about 30 motorcycles who joined the Acushnet Lions Club in the annual Motorcycle Run and Toy Drive for the Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet. As in past years, the ride started at the… [Read More]
Nasketucket ornament market features 40 artists
By Beth David, Editor Nasketucket Bay Vineyard in Fairhaven opened its holiday Ornament Market on Friday, 11/29, featuring thousands of Christmas ornaments by 40 artists from Mass. and RI. It will be open during the vineyard’s regular business hours until the season closes on 12/22. The ornaments are being sold on consignment, 70% for the… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Thanksgiving Blues Dear Frankie, I was so excited that my aunts, uncles, and cousins were coming to our house for Thanksgiving because I’d get to lick the turkey pan. When I heard my Aunt Luella and Cousin Georgie, who are allergic to dogs, were coming, I knew it meant I’d spend the day in the… [Read More]
Shopping with the Neighb News
A decidedly biased piece by Beth David, Editor It’s time for one our favorite annual stories: Shopping with the Neighb News! After the Thanksgiving Day feast is over and you’re looking for a way to work off some of it, it’s time to buy gifts for your precious loved ones, whether you want to or not! No… [Read More]
Fairhaven SB votes on Exec. Sess. mins; dissolves broadband
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board began its meeting on Monday, 11/25/24, with a moment of silence for Heidi Hacking, a former Board of Health member and active member of several nonprofits, who died on 11/19/24, after a year long battle with brain cancer. SB member Andrew Roman read a quote from her… [Read More]
Blue Devils headed for the superbowl again
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven High School Blue Devils football team won their playoff game on Saturday, 11/23/24, 42-13 against Swampscott, which also wins the Blue Devils a chance to defend their Division 6 championship at Gillette Stadium on 12/4 against Hudson at 8 p.m. If the win on 12/4, they will be the… [Read More]
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