By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Public Library announced on its Facebook page that the pavilion is now open for outdoor concerts, and held its inaugural event on 6/13 with a concert by the Ford Middle School Chorus. The Acushnet Department of Public Works using CARES funds and the library’s gift account constructed the pavilion over… [Read More]
Pickleball courts open at Fort Phoenix
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven officials, state Rep. Bill Straus, and pickleball enthusiasts gathered for the official opening of the new pickleball courts at Fort Phoenix on Sunday, 6/12. Ken Pottel of the Fairhaven Pickleball Association called the growth of the organization “explosive.” He said they started with blended lines at the tennis courts at Cushman… [Read More]
TM to vote on 59 articles, $56+ million budget
(See end for employee salaries) By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members will face 59 articles and a $56+ million budget this Saturday, 6/18/22. In addition to the general operating budget and spending articles, TM will also decide the fate of some bylaw proposals/changes. The Finance Committee report notes that for the last two years,… [Read More]
NB Voc-Tech holds 2022 graduation
Press Release On June 3, 2022, Jeffrey E. Riley Stadium at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech was filled with family, friends and members of our school community as the Class of 2022 Artisans crossed the stage at our annual graduation ceremony. The ceremony was opened with a beautiful rendition of the national anthem performed by Deysia… [Read More]
Livesey Club Scholarships
The Livesey Club awarded 6 scholarships to the following people; Tristen Lewis of Middleboro High Jacob Larocouge Fairhaven High Gage Darmofal Fairhaven High Neely Francis Fairhaven High Paige Bettencourt Fairhaven High in memory of William Bill Cabral Bryan Tremblay of NB Voke We wish them all success in life. ••• Click here to download the… [Read More]
HMS art show highlights local tour
Students at Elizabeth Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven displayed their artwork from various mediums, such as ceramics, printmaking, oil pastel, watercolor, pencil drawing, and acrylic paint, at an art show on Thursday, 6/9, that was open to friends and family. Eighth grade students who had taken a walking tour with Director of Tourism Christopher Richard… [Read More]
West Island holds second annual pride event
A group of residents held their second annual West Island Pride event on Sunday, 6/12/22. Last year’s ride, with bicycles and cars, turned into a type of poker run this year. Instead of collecting cards, though, participants collected the colors of the rainbow. Residents all around the island lent their front yards for the occasion. … [Read More]
From missing sailor to possible boat thief
Press Release Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department is looking to identify a person of interest in a reported boat theft. Police were initially engaged in a water search for what they believed was a missing boater. They later received information that the boat had been reported stolen, and police are now… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The Adoption Process Dear Frankie, Beauregard, a newcomer to the area, we recently became friends. At first, I couldn’t understand anything he was saying because of the way he barked. Finally, I asked him straight out. “Why do you bark like that?” He said, “I was born and raised in Georgia, and that’s how all… [Read More]
Acushnet news and happenings
Bomb squad detonates possible grenade in Acushnet Acushnet Police Department Press Release On Monday, June 13, 2022 at 7:21 p.m., the Acushnet Police were called to a residence in the 200 block of Perry Hill Road. A landscaper working at a job site on Cape Cod earlier today found what appeared to be an old hand… [Read More]
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