By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 11/12/24, the Fairhaven Select Board made its final recommendations for the 11/19 Special Town Meeting, recommending approval of Article 1, to adopt a 40R Smart Growth Overlay District (SGOD) as proposed for the Plazas area and the Waterfront area. However, that got almost no discussion, while a… [Read More]
Water Flushing in Fhvn
The Fairhaven Water Department will continue flushing water mains tonight Monday – Thursday, for the next few weeks. The flushing effort is anticipated to be conducted from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Although all efforts are taken to isolate the target areas, properties outside the targeted area may be affected. This effort is being undertaken… [Read More]
Salty’s Soiree
FREE. Join us on Sat., 10/19, from 5:30 – 7:30pm for an evening of fun, family-friendly, fall activities! Salty’s Soiree takes place at Dunseith Park on the corner of Rt. 6 and North St. in Mattapoisett (aka Salty the Seahorse Park). We will have storytelling by the wonderful Karen Chace, live music by Jeff Dunn, a… [Read More]
Author Event
As part of the Purrington Fall Author Series, Catherine Newman, author of the New York Times bestselling novel, “Sandwich,” will read from her book, invite audience questions, and sign copies of the novel at the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow St., on Tues., 10/22, at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Newman has written numerous columns,… [Read More]
Fairhaven BPW
By Mary Chassel, Neighb News Correspondent At the Fairhven Board of Public Works meeting on Monday 4/24/23 superintendent Vinnie Furtado announced that notices have been going out for water flushing. He said there will be town-wide flushing to remove sediment that is in the pipes so that the town will not have dirty water. They… [Read More]
From the editor 3/23/23
Well, it’s spring…they say. We had a brief time on Tuesday, the first full day of spring, with some spring-like weather, but it didn’t last long here along the water. We need to stay hopeful, though, we KNOW winter can’t hold out much longer, right? Right? Brrr…my little dog still needs his coat. Fairhaven is… [Read More]
Attention 8th Graders!
Have you always wanted to be a part of Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech but don’t know where to start? Well, we have great news for you! The GNBVT Family Engagement Center is hosting two application nights to help students, parents and guardians apply to GNBVT. These two events will be held on January 26, 2023,… [Read More]
Stamp Collectors
Are there any stamp collectors in the Mattapoisett area interested in attending one of New England’s largest annual stamp exhibitions next month? The town’s Council on Aging will provide transportation to Boxboro (for a small fee) for as many as 14 to WALPEX on Saturday, Oct. 29. The show is sponsored by the North East… [Read More]
Letter: Durant strikes perfect tone
Durant Strikes Perfect Tone I am writing in support of candidate Cam Durant for Select Board. Mr. Durant first impressed me last summer during the recall election candidate debates. His easy understanding of both situations and facts, combined with his calm approach, strikes the perfect tone for Fairhaven. The first-hand knowledge he has acquired of… [Read More]
Hoppy’s Landing building damaged
\Fairhaven police are investigating a car accident at Hoppy’s Landing last week. A vehicle hit one of the support beams on Thursday afternoon, 2/24/22. Surveillance video shows a car hit the beam at about 2:30 p.m., according to Fairhaven Police spokesperson Lt. Kevin Kobza. He said the registration, with Connecticut plates, led back to Alamo… [Read More]
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