The Board of Directors of the Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program, Inc., known as the Veterans Transition House (VTH), is pleased to announce the selection of William “Bill” Comeau as the 2023 Southeastern Mass. Veteran of the Year. Mr. Comeau is the 28th recipient of this award. Bill served in the United States Army during the… [Read More]
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Follow the Halloween Trail… if you dare Halloween is Tuesday, 10/31 By Beth David, Editor Welcome to our 18th annual Halloween Trail. Most are drive/walk by or wander around this year. But at least two are still sending you through the gauntlet of horror, twisting around the yards, with who-knows-what jumping out to scare the bejeebers… [Read More]
2 new Fire Dept. lieutenants; DeTerra resigns after Exec. Sess.
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 10/23/23, the Fairhaven Select Board held a pinning ceremony for two Fire Department lieutenants, Brian Riggs and Tyler Correia. Fire Chief Todd Correia told the board that Lt. Riggs was actually promoted last year, but due to a medical issue was not able to have a ceremony. … [Read More]
Acushnet spruces up Blain Square sign, rededicates square
By Beth David, Editor Little information is available about the Blain Brothers, and indeed, even the parameters of the “square” named after them is not well defined, according to veterans officials in Acushnet, who rededicated the square and spruced up the sign there. Fairhaven Veterans Agent Brad Fish and American Legion Commander Mike Jenney explained… [Read More]
Mystery author Joan Livingston returns to hometown
By Beth David, Editor A great turnout of about 30 people filled the meeting room at the Millicent Library to greet mystery writer Joan Liviingston at her hometown library for a reading and some fun stories on Wednesday, 10/18/23. The author of the Isabel Long Mystery Series, Ms. Livingston is from Fairhaven, the daughter of… [Read More]
Obituary: Kathleen (Gibson) Audette
Kathleen (Gibson) Audette Kathleen S. (Gibson) Audette, 74, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a long courageous battle with Cancer. She was the loving wife of Alfred N. Audette. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Alexander and Ella (Quintin) Gibson, she lived in… [Read More]
Off the trail, but worth the trip
There are plenty of other haunted happenings besides the Halloween Trail (page 12). Here’s a list of the ones we know about. I’m betting there are more. So…have fun…be scared! Haunted Halloween Party Fairhaven TV’s 6th annual Haunted Halloween Party will be held on Thurs., 10/26, from 5–8 p.m., at Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Halloween Dear Frankie, My kid brother Herbie is four years old and a good kid. He has had more than his share of hospitalizations in his short life because of a chronic illness. When he is well, my family is committed to making his life as normal and pleasant as possible. Last week, Herbie asked… [Read More]
Fire Dept. Open House demonstrates fire & rescue operations
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department held its annual open house on Sunday, 10/15/23, educating the public about fire safety, and demonstrating fire and rescue operations. The department set a small building ablaze to demonstrate how quickly, within a minute or two, a fire can engulf a room, to impress upon the public… [Read More]
NFIA, neighbors meet with public works officials
By Beth David, Editor The North Fairhaven Improvement Association held a meeting on 10/12/23 for neighbors to hear from public works superintendent Vinnie Furtado, and Highway Superintendent Joshua Crabb about the state’s plans to improve traffic flow in Benoit Square. The Adams Street part of the square is a state road; the Main Street part… [Read More]
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