Fairhaven’s Millicent Library hosted its 37th Annual Teddy Bear Parade, attracting marchers from around the local area. The event marked the end of the summer reading program, and included face painting and other activities for kids on the lawn of the Unitarian Church. ••• Click here to download the entire 8/8/22 issue: 08-18-22 TeddyBear Support… [Read More]
Amid power outage, Fairhaven SB has full agenda
By Beth David, Editor A short, but untimely series of power outages threw a bit of a wrench into the workings of the Fairhaven Select Board’s meeting on Monday, 8/15/22, but did not interfere with their appointment of Travis Rapoza to the Board of Public Works. The power had gone out about a half hour before… [Read More]
Mystery surrounds TA assistant’s move to public works dept.
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Assistant to the Town Administrator, Vicki Oliveira, has been assigned to a clerical position at the public works department, effective this past Monday, 8/15/22. The first public indication of the move was a Facebook post by Tracy Travers, who has also sent a letter to the editor (see page 18). In… [Read More]
Power outage caused by squirrel
Fairhaven Fire Department Press Release On Monday, 8/15/22, around 6:02 p.m., the Town of Fairhaven sustained a large power outage. The Fairhaven Fire Department responded to three box alarms during this time when a report of an explosion and fire in the brush near All Trust Credit Union at 123 Alden Road came in. Engine 3… [Read More]
Police: Lock your car doors
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven police are reminding residents to lock their car doors, especially at night, after a spate of break-ins this week on West Island. Cars on several streets on West Island had items stolen late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, 8/14. Residents posted on social media that their vehicles had been compromised…. [Read More]
Veterans’ Services Office and COA celebrate togetherness
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Veterans’ Services Office has been located in the Council on Aging/Senior Center building since June 23. Last week, the VSO/COA jointly held a barbecue lunch to welcome the VSO to the building. By all accounts, the move has been a good one, with both departments saying the move is working out… [Read More]
NFIA holds annual car show at Livesey Park
About 200 classic cars showed up to the annual car-truck-bike show at Livesey Park on 8/14/22 sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association. In addition to lots of cars and lots of people checking them out, the event also featured food, music, vendor tables, and raffles. ••• Click here to download the entire 8/8/22 issue:… [Read More]
Rockets Away!
The Millicent Library in Fairhaven hosted Toby Dills for a lesson and hands-on experience building bottle rockets and setting them off on Tuesday, 8/9/22. Dr. Dills explained the mechanics of the rockets, and then participants had a chance to try it themselves on the lawn of the Unitarian Church. The rockets launch off their launchpads… [Read More]
Rotary Awards four scholarships
The Fairhaven Rotary Club awarded four scholarships at their meeting last week. Jacob Larocque, Liam Reynolds, Samantha Sauve, and Mariel Surprenent each received $500 to help them with costs of their post secondary education. ••• Click here to download the entire 8/8/22 issue: 08-18-22 TeddyBear Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
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