By Beth David, Editor The transportation and infrastructure bond bill signed by Governor Baker earlier this month includes $100 million for the permitting and construction of the New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge. State Rep. Bill Straus and state transportation officials presented information to Fairhaven officials on August 10. Rep. Straus also spoke about the presentation at the Select… [Read More]
Firefighters union treats the town to a free movie
Fairhaven Firefighters Association, Local 1555, treated the town to a free movie on Saturday, 8/27/22, at Livesey Park in Fairhaven, featuring Disney’s Encanto. Sponsors included Local 1555, S.A.F.E. Program, Anne Whiting Real Estate, Profishant, Inc., and Dorothy Cox’s Chocolates. In addition to the movie, attendees enjoyed free treats, including popcorn and other snacks. At least… [Read More]
Obituary: Malcolm Hathaway, Jr.
Malcolm Hathaway, Jr. Reidsville, N.C. — Malcolm R. Hathaway Jr., 89, formerly of Fairhaven, MA, died on Aug. 24, 2022. He was the husband of Patricia (Racette) Hathaway. They were married 68 years. He was born in the “little red house” on Sconticut Neck, Fairhaven, son of the late Helen (Stevens) and Malcolm Reed Hathaway… [Read More]
Lions spruce up Old Stone Schoolhouse
Last year the Fairhaven Lions cleaned the outside area of Fairhaven’s Old Stone School House. This year they made the inside sparkling clean. It was a lot of hard work but some fun times, too. This is one of the many community service projects the club engages in each year. To learn more about the… [Read More]
Matt Melo sworn in as Acushnet Police Officer
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet police officer Matt Melo was officially sworn in on August 24. “Officer Melo is a veteran Officer who brings experience from his four years in Berkeley where he served as a full time officer,” writes the Acushnet Police Department on its Facebook page. “We wish Ofc. Melo a long and safe… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
What’s with the paw? Dear Frankie, My Dad taught me to give my paw when it was requested. But, I never understood the reason nor why when I did give my paw, it was such a big deal. I watched the humans and noticed they gave their paws when they were introduced to someone new… [Read More]
Music, cars, dancing in Benoit Square
By Beth David, Editor More than 150 people showed up for the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual music night on Sunday afternoon, 8/21/22, which started out with pretty hot temperatures, but cooled right off as the evening wore on. Organizers blocked off Adams Street around Benoit Square so people could literally dance in the street to… [Read More]
Wayne Oliveira barred from town hall for 60 days
By Beth David Editor Fairhaven Town Administrator Angeline “Angie” Lopes Ellison has barred Wayne Oliveira from entering town hall for a period of 60 days starting on 8/17/22. Ms. Ellison sent the letter by email, writing that the move was “due to your inappropriate, threatening behavior that you exhibited on August 11, 2022.” The letter… [Read More]
Mattapoisett Boatyard destroyed by fire, one seriously injured
By Beth David, Editor An employee of the Mattapoisett Boatyard was seriously injured in a fire that ultimately destroyed every building on the property on Friday, 8/19/22. Fire assets from the region responded to the six alarm blaze. According to a press release from the Mattapoisett Fire Department, the fire started inside a building where a… [Read More]
Library closures due to lack of AC
Submitted by Kyle DeCicco-Carey, Millicent Library Director The recent closures of the Millicent Library have been brought on by the heat waves combined with the lack of air conditioning in most of the library. The Reading Room, Lewin Room, stacks, youth services and circulation areas, where a lot of activity takes place, have no access to… [Read More]
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