By Beth David, Editor Vendors and patrons at Fairhaven’s Huttleston Marketplace faced steady rain on Saturday for opening day. Fairhaven Office of Tourism Director, Chris Richard, said the day started with 33 vendors, about half the number he expected. However, as the day wore on and the rain continued, they packed up one by one…. [Read More]
Dear Frankie
A Life of My Own? Dear Frankie, Whatever I do or wherever I go, my mom is involved. If I have friends over to play a game, she joins in. When I’m invited to a party, she asks the kid’s mom if she can help, and then she becomes the life of the party. At… [Read More]
Fewer than 500 vote in Acushnet Election
By Beth David, Editor Less than 6% of voters turned out for the Acushnet election Saturday, 5/18/24, at the Acushnet Elementary School, where all precincts voted. There were no contested races on the ballot, and there were three vacancies. A total of 498 ballots were cast out of 8,573 registered voters, for a turnout of… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard still crunching the numbers
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard canceled their meeting on Tuesday, 5/21/24 and scheduled a meeting for Thursday at 11 a.m. The agenda still has budget items and the Town Meeting warrant on it. The town is trying to close a budget shortfall that was at more than $1 million at the start of… [Read More]
Lions give Troop 11 tool shed funds
Troop 11 Boy Scouts of Acushnet received a donation from the Lions Club of Acushnet for $1,200 for a shed that will be located at the golf course for the pollinator garden that will house the tools that will be used to maintain the garden. This garden is a community garden created by Troop 11…. [Read More]
USPS picks up two tons of food in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor The annual food drive by the National Association of Letter Carriers held on 5/11/24 netted 4,680 pounds in Fairhaven. All donations went to the Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet. Pantry director Gerry Payette said the total was about average when compared to recent years. Donations have been down as a whole he… [Read More]
Fhvn SB approves events, Commission on Disability requests
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board made quick work of a long agenda at Monday’s meeting, 5/13/24. The board approved three requests by the Commission on Disability. COD chairperson Eleanor Chew asked the board to accept the donation of a $5,000 adaptive bicycle. The bike, which is being donated by Rare Riders, will… [Read More]
Ribbon cutting officially opens Nasketucket Bay Vineyard
By Beth David, Editor Peace, love, vino! What more can one ask of life? How about some sunshine, a place to kick back with that wine, and maybe a little music and food, too? That’s what Nasketucket Bay Vineyard, 237 New Boston Road, Fairhaven, offers this summer. Owner Nick Christy, Marketing Manager and chief bottle… [Read More]
German Shepherd siblings need home together
Submitted Meet Sport and Frieta! They are both six years old and completely bonded. They must be the only pets because Sport is very protective of his sister. They are in good health and love to play fetch. They are great on a leash and do not jump up on people. They have been at the… [Read More]
Events this weekend
The outdoor events are kicking into high gear. This weekend the Huttlestwon Marketplace starts its season; there’s a townwide yard sale; and the Blessig of the Bikes. See pages 5, 6, 7 for more happenings. Huttleston Marketplace Saturdays, May 18 through September 28, 2024 (except last Saturday in June), 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fairhaven… [Read More]
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