By Beth David We’ve got a jam-packed issue for you this week, and a jam-packed weekend coming up, including the fall encampment at Fort Phoenix (see page 10) Now, I’ve said it before, and I’m willing to bet that I’ll say it again: If you have never seen the cannons fired off at dusk, you… [Read More]
From the editor
There is actually, some pretty good rant material this week. Alas, however, it is rather late, and one thing I learned is… write the rants earlier in the day. I may be sorry if I let my sleep-deprived brain go unfiltered on me here. Suffice it to say, that the spat between the Historical Commission… [Read More]
From the Editor
Well, Hurricane Hermine packed a pretty wimpy punch, be we enjoyed her company anyway (see pages 13 & 22). We had some fun winds on Sunday and Monday, but that was about it. Not complaining, not at all. We like a good storm in these parts, but we like them when they don’t smash up… [Read More]
From our readers
Serve-A-Thon this weekend The Salvation Army’s Serve-A-Thon will be in full swing this Saturday, September 10th, at the following locations and times: • Cooke Park in Fairhaven: 9–12 Noon (Beautification Project) • Hazelwood Park in New Bedford: 9–12 Noon; 1-4 (Fence Painting) • Gifts to Give in Acushnet: 9–12 Noon (Clothes & Toys Sorting) • YMCA Farm in Dartmouth… [Read More]
From the Editor
It’s somewhat of a double miracle that I’m getting this weekly miracle done these days. Between the Olympics and the election shenanigans, I am seriously playing hooky a lot lately. Throw in this crazy-hot weather and it just simply being August, and…well, suffice it to say I amaze me sometimes. And, of course, the Olympics… [Read More]
Thanks to Carol Murchie I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation and respect to our former tree warden Carol Murchie for an informative and enlightening letter concerning the removal of the trees on Green Street. I can only say that I wish that she was still our Tree Warden. One can… [Read More]
From the editor
The Pokemon Go craze has hit Fairhaven in a big way. See pages 4 and 13 for two separate stories on how Fort Phoenix is THE destination for PG players. Now, I’m not one to complain because people are using public spaces. Sure, it sounds like the huge influx of people is a bit of… [Read More]
Former tree warden candidate makes three points
It was mentioned that I ran for the position of Tree Warden in 2012, and I was asked by current residents to advise on the current Green Street tree controversy. I call Newport home now, but know enough history and tree law to submit three major points that I ask residents to consider seriously: 1…. [Read More]
From the Editor
Oh, my poor, old, tired brain! I totally spaced on writing about the special town meeting in last week’s issue. It happened on June 30, the last day before my summer break. I guess my brain was still on vacation. Ah well. See page 3 for that. Also on page 3, you’ll find a story… [Read More]
Trees should not be cut down
At the end of June signs went up on more than a dozen shade trees on Green Street in Fairhaven, between South Street and Washington Street. A closer look revealed painted white dots at the base of the trunks of 17 of the 25 trees on those three blocks of Green Street. These 17 trees… [Read More]
