The rain didn’t dampen spirits at Acushnet’s official Christmas display lighting at Fire Station 1 at Parting Ways on Sunday, 12/3/23. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted children and their adults after a sing-along and the flipping of the switch. The lights are on nightly and the public is encouraged to go by and enjoy the… [Read More]
Fairhaven honors veterans with Wreaths across America
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Veterans Agent Mike Jenney and a group of volunteers fanned out across the cemeteries of Fairhaven to place wreaths from the Wreaths Across American program on graves of veterans and at the memorials on Saturday, 12/2/23. Mr. Jenney told the group that they were a bit short on funds this… [Read More]
Rogers School building has namesake artwork
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Dear Frankie
Be Nice Dear Frankie, I was surprised when Simon invited me to his house for dinner. Simon is shy; for the most part, he keeps to himself. The day I arrived at his house, his mom greeted me warmly and shook my paw. She suggested we go outside and play until dinner was ready. At… [Read More]
From the editor 11-30-23
By Beth David, Editor Oh, that was CLOSE. And I don’t even mean the game. But, let’s do that first. That was CLOSE! It was a tie score right till the end. The Dartmouth Indians almost pulled off a crazy play with no time on the clock, too. But, phew! See page 12 for details…. [Read More]
FHS tops DHS in dramatic finish
By Beth David, Editor It’s not looking like such an upset anymore, with Fairhaven High School beating Dartmouth in the traditional Thanksgiving Day game three years in a row now. This year was a nail-biter, with Fairhaven’s Grant Darmofal kicking a 42-yard field goal on a play that started with eight seconds on the clock… [Read More]
Select Board gets pushback after making ZBA appointment
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 11/20/23 the Fairhaven Selectboard selected Andrew Romano to be a full time member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, which has an opening after the resignation of Peter DeTerra. Mr. Romano, Patrick Carr, and Maria J. Carvalho all expressed interest in the position. Mr. Carr and Mr…. [Read More]
Acushnet schools receive hoax bomb threat
Press Release Acushnet Superintendent of Schools Paula J. Bailey and Police Chief Christopher R. Richmond, announce that Acushnet Elementary School and Ford Middle School were swept by police, including police K-9 units, over the weekend after the school district received an emailed bomb threat. On Saturday afternoon, Superintendent Bailey, through a school district website form,… [Read More]
Food/toy drive and motorcyle run fills the truck
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Lions Club filled up the Adams and Adams 12K (GVWR) big box truck with toys and food during their annual food/toy drive and motorcycle run at the Rivers End on 11/26/23. All food and toys went to the Shepherd’s Pantry where they will be distributed to the people who… [Read More]
NMI dedicates gym to Joseph Machado
Submitted On November 22nd, a heartwarming reunion took place at the Northeast Maritime Institute–College of Maritime Science’s Founder’s Hall gymnasium, the former Fairhaven Boys Club gym. About forty men, once young attendees of The Fairhaven Boys Club during the 1960s and 1970s there, gathered to honor a figure who had significantly impacted their lives. The… [Read More]
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