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]
From The Editor
We’re baacckk!!! Did you miss us? I surely do hope so. Our cover story is one of my favorite events. The kids just go wild jumping through the spray from the fire hose. There’s always at least one little guy or gal that just steals the show, but manages to sneak away from my camera… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School’s old track is hidden gem
By Steve Bender So much can be said about the quality of materials that went into the building of Fairhaven High School. So much can be said about the hand-craftsmanship, that is of museum quality, that is throughout the main building. It would be a well founded opinion there is no high school in the… [Read More]
Letter regarding the Oxford School proposal
Reject housing at Oxford Town meeting will vote tonight (6/30) on the current proposal to develop the former Oxford School into housing for the elderly. We ask that town meeting members consider the following when casting their vote. First, the project is not an instant solution. It will likely take five years before the first… [Read More]
From the Editor
Looks like summer finally got here this week. Just in time for special town meeting (page 7). Now, I know, I know….June 30 is the Thursday before a July 4th that is on a Monday, making for the possibility of a super-long weekend for some folks. But the sale of the Oxford School building is… [Read More]
Memories of high school track meets
By Steve Bender At one time, Greater New Bedford Track and Field competition during the months of November, December, January and February was called Winter Track. The meets took place outdoors on a wooden 11 lap/mile track at the old New Bedford Voke on Hillman Street in New Bedford. No matter how cold it was,… [Read More]
