Janice V. Coelho Janice V. (Gobeil) Coelho, 78, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Alden Court Nursing and Rehab in Fairhaven, while surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 53 years to Francisco “Frank” Coelho. Born and raised in New… [Read More]
Introducing 2023 Patriots Pen Winners
Hastings Middle School will be sending a student to compete in the regionals for the Patriots Pen Awards, a national program conduced by the Veterans of Foreign Affairs (VFW). Locally, the contest is sponsored by the VFW in Fairhaven, who judged essays based on the them, “How are you inspired by America?” The competition encourages… [Read More]
Epiphany at St. Joseph School
The students of St. Joseph’s School in Fairhaven celebrated the Epiphany (the visit of the three kings, called Magi) with a La Befana skit. Several students took the parts of La Befana, the three kings, the farmer, the shepherd and the star. Following the skit, the teachers were given gifts of “gold,” “frankincense,” and “myrrh”… [Read More]
Montigny assures Acushnet TMDL will not force septic upgrades
Press Release from State Sen. Mark Montigny On December 8, 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection closed a public comment period for a draft plan to limit the amount of nitrogen pollution entering New Bedford harbor. The planning document, known as a Total Maximum Daily Load for Total Nitrogen or TMDL, is mandated by the… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Dogs are Better Than That Dear Frankie, When I got on the doggie daycare bus with a wrapped present, Trix said, “Not you, too. How many presents do those foster dogs need?” As I looked down the aisle, I saw many dogs had presents. A note in last week’s newsletter asked for gifts for the… [Read More]
BRRR! Record number plunge into the new year.
By Beth David, Editor The annual Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge saw the largest turnout ever, with 268 people registering to plunge on 1/1/24 at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. And we all know that some people don’t register, so… They even ran out of t-shirts. Select Board member Charlie Murphy emceed, while Greg Fitzgerald handled the… [Read More]
Man killed by police in Fairhaven, Acushnet police officer shot
By Beth David, Editor A man who shot at police was killed, and an Acushnet police officer was injured at the Bayside Lounge in Fairhaven on Friday, 12/29/23. Former New Bedford Deputy Fire Chief Paul Coderre, 55, of Dartmouth, who was also the Acting Fire Chief for a time, fired a handgun at police while… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board adopts DEI resolution
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 12/18/23, the Fairhaven Select Board voted to adopt a resolution condemning racism and pledging to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) among all Town Departments and in the community. The resolution notes that Fairhaven has a long history of promoting the ideals of liberty, independence, and the… [Read More]
Rasputin’s penalty put on hold pending appeals
By Beth David, Editor The Bristol County Superior Court issued a preliminary injunction on 12/14/23 to stay the penalties imposed on Rasputin’s Tavern by the Fairhaven Select Board at its 11/20/23 meeting and signed at its 12/4 meeting. Attorney John P. Connell issued a statement on 12/15/23 saying that untl Rasputin’s appeal to the ABCC… [Read More]
Andrew Romano announces run for Fairhaven Select Board
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. [Helen Keller] My name is Andrew Romano, and I’m excited to announce I will be seeking a seat on the Fairhaven Select Board in the 2024 town election. I am a real estate broker, small business owner and life-long Fairhaven resident, committed to making… [Read More]
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