By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Recycling Center has undergone a few changes in the last week or so. First, it moved, but don’t worry, you’ll find it easily enough. It only moved to the north side of the Board of Public Works property on 5 Arsene Street. The RC used to be on the… [Read More]
Man charged with firearm offenses in center of Fairhaven
Press Release The Fairhaven Police Department reports that a 55-year-old New Bedford man was arrested and charged with carrying a firearm without a license and additional charges on Friday, 2/2/24 Carlos Brito, age 55, of New Bedford, was arrested and charged with: • Carrying a Firearm Without a License • Receiving Stolen Property Under $1,200 • Number Plate… [Read More]
Last day to get nomination papers in Fairhaven
It looks like Fairhaven will have more than one contested race this election, with six people vying for two seats on the Select Board; and six people taking out papers for Planning Board, three of them for the two four-year seats, and three of them for the one-year unexpired term. Four people also took out… [Read More]
Black History Month events
At the Millicent The following events will be held at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Accessible. To register, or learn more call the library at 508-992-5342, email athiel@sailsinc.org, or visit http://www.millicentlibrary.org/events Celebrate Black History month with events for all ages. This series is a collaboration between Millicent Library and the Fairhaven Belonging Committee. … [Read More]
Blue Devils squeak by Apponequet Lakers 60-58
The Fairhaven Blue Devils topped Apponequet Regional High School’s Lakers 60-58 on Tuesday, 1/30/24, when the teams squared off in Fairhaven. Fairhaven led 41-26 at halftime and held off a second-half comeback from the Lakers. Hansen Zhao had 21 points while Ayden Duguay added 19 as the Blue Devils captured their third straight win. Nathan… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Winter Whine Dear Frankie, The older I get, the harder the winters are for me. I’m only five. I can’t imagine what winter will be like when I’m nine and really old. Many of my friends don’t understand what I am complaining about. They have parents who are retired and head south in the winter…. [Read More]
Acushnet’s Ford Middle School receives music grant
Press Release Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paula J. Bailey, Principal Michelle Silvia and Music Director Brian Shanbrun are pleased to announce that the Ford Middle School Music Program was recently awarded grant funding from the Peter R. Marsh Foundation. The $1,000 grant was awarded in December as part of the Peter R. Marsh Foundation Middle… [Read More]
Union Wharf rehab should be done this spring
By Beth David, Editor The rebuilding of the bulkheads at Union Wharf in Fairhaven is in the final phase. The east, west and south sides have been finished. Construction crews are now working on the north side. The work consists of driving 50-foot steel sheet piles into the ground; then connecting them with an ibeam;… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board hears from department heads
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board heard from several department heads at its meeting on 1/22/24. Recreation Director, Kelley Ramirez told the board a new staff person started that day, which will allow the department to expand services and outreach. The winter program has more than 900 participants, a “signficant” jump from last… [Read More]
Fairhaven beats Voc-Tech 52-49
The Fairhaven Blue Devils beat Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech 52-49, on Tuesday, 1/23, with Hansen Zhao scoring 28 points to help the Blue Devils capture their first win the past six games. Demetrius Baptiste led Voc-Tech with 19 points. ••• Click here to download the 2/1/24 issue: 02-01-24 UnionWharf Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with… [Read More]
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