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Fairhaven has an easy choice
By Wayne Hayward, Planning Board Member (1991-2023) Special to the Neighb News Whether to approve/disapprove omnibus zoning amendments at the 2024 Fairhaven Town Meeting will be a quick and easy vote for me. I have co-authored many of the planning bylaws that helped set the course according to our Master Plan. There is always work to… [Read More]
FIA holds annual meeting/awards
The North Fairhaven Improvement Association held its 141st annual meeting and dinner at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford on April 11. Congratulations to the following award recipients. Business Beautification The Ice Cream Cottage and Southcoast Pickleball for their exceptional efforts in beautifying their commercial properties, enhancing our community’s charm and vitality. Community Service Ashton… [Read More]
Two graduate from Fire Academy for Fairhaven
State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership announced the graduation of 21 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program on April 12. The graduating firefighters of Class #BW29 represent the fire departments of Bellingham, Brewster, Bridgewater, Canton, Fairhaven, Lakeville, Norwell, Norwood, Provincetown, Rockland, Sandwich, Scituate, Wellfleet, Westport, Wrentham, and… [Read More]
Obituary: Susan B. Sullivan
Susan B. Sullivan Susan B. Sullivan, a 19 year Fairhaven resident, passed away on Sunday, April 7, after a short illness. She was 72. Susan was surrounded by family and close friends at her home and slipped away peacefully. She was a long time member of the Bay Area Senior Cyclists and previously served on… [Read More]
New Bedford Film Festival is this weekend
From Press Release Materials The New Bedford Film Festival celebrates authentic cinematic stories, cultivates bold storytellers, and champions the city’s growing creative economy. NBFF takes place in the vibrant city of New Bedford on the South Coast region of Massachusetts from Thursday, 4/18/24, through Sunday, 4/21. Films run from Friday, 4/19, through Sunday, 4/21, from… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Camping Dear Frankie, Recently our family went camping. Why would anyone sleep on hard dirt or sit on a log to eat in front of a fire that made your front hot and your back cold when you lived in a house with great beds, a fully operating kitchen, and central heat and AC? From… [Read More]
Earth Day is 4/22/24
April 22 is Earth Day Join us to honor and celebrate our remarkable planet on this extraordinary day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future. Through various events, toolkits, and initiatives, we aim to… [Read More]
Troop 11 holds Eagle Scout Court of Honor for 3
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Boy Scout Troop 11 and the Acushnet Firefighters Association held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for three Troop members: Noah Dionne, Aaron Palhota, and Matthew Tripp. The ceremony was held at the Acushnet Council on Aging on Saturday, 4/6/24, and included a dinner reception with family and invited guests…. [Read More]
Powers is chair of new SB; FLUPSY fails to pass
By Beth David, Editor At the first meeting of the Fairhaven Select Board after the 4/1/24 election, members chose Stasia Powers as Chair, Charlie Murphy as Vice Chair, and new member Andrew Saunders as Clerk. The board held a public hearing on the floating upweller system (FLUPSY) proposed by Blue Stream Shellfish that had been… [Read More]
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