Chronic Illness Dear Frankie, At my annual wellness check, the vet ordered a whole bunch of tests. Yesterday, I heard my mom talking with the vet about my test results. I couldn’t hear everything they were saying, but I did hear something about taking pills twice a day, a change in diet, and monthly infusions…. [Read More]
5K raises money to help pass Conrad’s Law
The third annual Conrad’s Law 5K on Saturday, 9/7, drew more than 100 participants to Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. Conrad’s Law is a Bill in Massachusetts which would make suicide coercion illegal. Conrad Roy III was a Fairhaven teenager who took his own life in 2014 at the age of 18 after someone he knew… [Read More]
Boy Scouts help a neighbor
Boy Scouts from Troop 52 helped out an elderly neighbor who was not able to weed her flower garden earlier this month. Scouts perform many “good deeds” and community service projects throughout the community. Scout Troop 52 and Cub Scout Pack 52 meet in the hall at St. Mary’s Church in Fairhaven, 440 Main Street,… [Read More]
Volunteers clean up Palmer’s Island
From Operation Clean Sweep New Bedford This past Saturday, 9/14/24, a huge environmental positive difference was accomplished for the New Bedford Inner Harbor. Eighty hard working volunteers cleaned up 39 bags containing 1,370 pounds of trash off of Historic Palmer Island and surrounding walkways. In addition to the usual plastics, a lot of wood and other… [Read More]
Apple Peach Fest features parade, Miss Apple Peach
By Beth David, Editor Celebrating 43 years, this year’s Apple Peach Festival in Acushnet featured a parade, music, food, and appearances by Acushnet’s Miss Apple Peach, Madison Cabucio; Jr. Miss Apple Peach, Willow Niles; and Miss New Bedford, Emma Gendreau. The celebration also featured a parade from Pope Park to the fair grounds at the… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board discusses 40R zoning article
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 9/9/24, the Fairhaven Select Board discussed a possible change to the 40R Smart Growth Overlay District (SGOD) bylaw that has been the subject of an ongoing public hearing with the Planning Board (see page 4). At the PB public hearing, the possibility of splitting the article in… [Read More]
Fairhaven Police Dept. promotes two
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven police chief Daniel Dorgan introduced two new sergeants to the Select Board at its meeting on 9/9/24, and both are milestones. Sgt. Janis Guerreiro is the first female sergeant in the department, and Sgt. Jerome Penha is the first person of color to reach that rank in Fairhaven. The detectives… [Read More]
40r hearing continued
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Planning Board had another lively session at its ongoing public hearing on the proposed 40R Smart Growth Overlay District (SGOD) on 9/4/24. The hearing was continued to October 8. Questions surrounding the waterfront area in the district again dominated the discussion. There has been some negative feedback from the… [Read More]
Sustainability Committee supporting businesses
Written by Tim Garcia for the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee is committed to providing the town, its residents and businesses with ways in which direct or indirect actions affect our future in positive ways. Our purpose is to help guide projects and provide guidance that balances economic, social, and ecological needs. Committee… [Read More]
Acushnet dedicates bench to Gus Cote
By Beth David, Editor The Town of Acushnet honored well known resident and Veteran Army Corporal August “Gus” Cote with a bench at the entrance to the athletic fields at Pope Park. “You were the start,” reads the engraving on the bench. Mr. Cote, 91, was honored by local Masons, veterans, and town officials at… [Read More]
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