COVID Dogs? Dear Frankie, I noticed there were fewer and fewer dogs at the park over the last month. Last week, I mentioned it at the CC (Canine Concerns) support group. That’s where I learned that these dogs were returned to shelters they had been adopted from during COVID. I said you mean like Roscoe,… [Read More]
Obituary_Colin “Jack” Jackson
Colin “Jack” Jackson May 18, 2022 Colin “Jack” Jackson of Fairhaven, MA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. He was the widower of Margaret “Peggy” Jackson to whom he was wed for 63 years. Born in Sutton, MA he attended Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational School where… [Read More]
Fairhaven remembers in “somber celebration”
By Beth David, Editor “If it wasn’t for them, we couldn’t be us,” said keynote speaker of the Fairhaven Memorial Day ceremony Deven Robitaille, Commander Thomas E. Tuttle VFW Post #7239, Acushnet, speaking of those who serve in the military. She told the crowd that she loved to see so many families there and hoped they… [Read More]
FinestKind movie films at Union Wharf, Fort Phoenix
By Beth David, Editor The movie “FinestKind” filmed in Fairhaven last week, bringing lots of commotion to Union Wharf and Fort Phoenix on Wednesday, 5/25. Tommy Lee Jones, the biggest name in the cast, was on set, giving locals a bit of a thrill to catch glimpses of the famous star, who is, apparently a bit… [Read More]
BPW hires for Water Department
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 5/23 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired two employees for the Water Department, and discussed summer help for landscaping and grass cutting throughout the town. The board interviewed current Water Department employee Darrell Snell and Highway Department employee Sean Mitchell for Water System Maintenance… [Read More]
Arrrgh! Matey, c’mon down and learn a thing or two
Press Release What is the difference between a pirate and a privateer? Did either of them ever say, “Arrrrgh”? Is there pirate treasure buried on Sconticut Neck? What happens after hundreds of British redcoats eat a hearty breakfast of baked beans? And what’s the deal with the parrot on the shoulder? Bring the family to… [Read More]
Call Firefighters graduate for Acushnet and Fairhaven
Press Release State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier, acting director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA), announced the graduation of 35 recruits from the MFA Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Program. The graduates received certificates of completion at a ceremony held on 5/23 at Bridgewater State University. Call/Volunteer Recruit… [Read More]
Obituary: Scott D. Hobson
Scott D. Hobson 4/23/22 Scott D. Hobson, 54, affectionately known as “Scooter,” of Fairhaven, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at home after a long illness. Born in Stoughton, MA he was the son of Eileen M. (Gouveia) Hobson of New Bedford and the late Paul A. Hobson. He was a 1985 graduate of New… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Memorial Day Dear Frankie, Last week I went to the Memorial Day Parade with my family. On the way home, I went on and on about the marching bands, the rifle drills, and the military dogs. My dad reminded me that the purpose of the parade was to honor the men and women who had… [Read More]
Huttleston Marketplace opens for the season
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Huttleston Marketplace opened for its fifth season on Saturday, 5/21/22, with more than 70 booths selling arts, crafts, farm products, collectibles and more. The weekly market will be held through September 17, on Saturdays from 10-3 (except for 6/25). Sponsored by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism, the marketplace booths are spread… [Read More]
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