Massachusetts and the nation held midterm elections this week. On Tuesday, 11/8, voters chose to elect all members of the House of Representatives (Congress), whose terms are two years. Some states had contests for senator, who have six-year terms. Massachusetts did not have a senator’s race, but voters did vote for governor and Lt. Governor…. [Read More]
Local author publishes four-book picture book set
Press Release Fairhaven native, Joanne E. (Pinard) McAfee, currently of Acushnet, has proudly released a four-book set of children’s picture books, as well as an accompanying coloring book and gift sets, in honor of National Adoption Month. Publishing under the pen name Joanne Elaine, the author is the biological mother, adoptive mother, and step-mother of… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Left Out to Dry Dear Frankie, Muffin is my best friend at doggie daycare. Last year her family moved into my neighborhood. As soon as she settled in, I introduced her to my best neighborhood friend, Willow. I was delighted to see the two of them hit it off. Whenever my mom gave me the go-ahead… [Read More]
Horribles parade brings ghosts, ghouls, fun to North Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor Several hundred ghouls and ghosts, demons and fiends, beauties and ogres descended upon North Fairhaven on Sunday, 10/30/22, for the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Halloween Horribles Parade. The weather was balmy and dry as the crowd marched down Main Street from Benoit Square the back parking lot of St. Mary’s Church,… [Read More]
Welcome to Halloween in the center of Fairhaven
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]
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