Submitted by Stasia Powers, Fairhaven Select Board Chair I write this letter in my capacity as the Chair of the Fairhaven Select Board, as it is my wish for the residents and businesses of this community to know how hard our Town Administrator is working for you and how much she has accomplished already in her… [Read More]
Obituary: Charlie Gomes
Charles Gomes Master Captain Charles R. “Charlie” Gomes, 86, of New Bedford passed away Friday August 19, 2022 from complications related to COVID. He was the husband of Pauline Moreau Gomes for 60 years. Charlie served in the United States Marine Corps and upon discharge, joined the Merchant Marines, of which he was a member… [Read More]
Beach chair helps friend get into the ocean
By Margie Green Joseph, Special to the Neighb News One of my friends is very ill and wanted to go to the beach, but her mobility is very limited. I looked into sand wheelchairs and learned that in addition to State beaches such as Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven had also purchased one. I can’t say enough about… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Forgiveness Dear Frankie, My family went to a new resort in the Bahamas last winter. Tommy, my four-year-old sibling, loves the beach. He likes nothing better than filling his buckets with water and digging in the sand. The day the accident happened, my parents were sitting a few feet away from Tommy and watching him… [Read More]
Teddy Bear Parade strolls through Fairhaven Center
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]
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