By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven High School Blue Devils played their hearts out on a muddy, sometimes rainy field on Thanksgiving Day, but the stronger Dartmouth High School Indians were just too much for the FHS Gridders. The Indians walked away with the win, 41–0. In the first quarter, it looked good for Fairhaven when… [Read More]
Selectboard sets tax rate for FY20
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard met with the Board of Assessors and set the tax for FY20 at the Selectboard meeting on 12/2/19. The rate will decrease slightly from last year, but property values are up, so the end result will still be an increase of about $160 for the average homeowner. The new… [Read More]
More than 700 take to streets on Thanksgiving Day
Fairhaven’s 10th annual Turkey Trot saw at least 704 runners take to the streets at a bright and early 8 a.m for the annual 5K run/ walk on Thanksgiving Day, 11/28/19. The weather may have been a damp, but the spirits were not, as everyone was all smiles, including volunteers and runners alike. Since 2010,… [Read More]
Carvalho Farm trail officially open
Press Release Officials and members of the public gathered in a Fairhaven meadow in the November sunshine on Tuesday, 11/25/19, to celebrate the opening of Carvalho Farm, the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s newest public reserve. This coastal property features a native grassland meadow, active agricultural field, forested wetlands, and salt marshes on 61 acres along the… [Read More]
Wood School students rewarded with Pie Daddy contest
The students of the Leroy L. Wood School in Fairhaven reached their goal and collected enough food to feed 100 families. The school celebrated with a Pie Daddy and Mommy contest on Wednesday, 11/27/19. Each class had a champion to represent it in the contest, and the winner got a big trophy to be displayed… [Read More]
Best bet for Santa sightings and other holiday cheer
More events on pages 5, 8, 9. Download the PDF: 12-05-19 Football Benoit Square Lighting Fri., 12/6, at 6:30 p.m., Benoit Square, opposite 267 Adams Street, Fairhaven The North Fairhaven Improvement Association will host its annual Sing-Along, this year featuring Voices in Time, and light the decorated square and gazebo. Santa Claus will then visit… [Read More]
Shopping with the Neighb News
A decidedly biased piece by Beth David, Editor It’s time for one our favorite annual stories: Shopping with the Neighb News! Here, you will learn how you can find gifts for everyone on your list, a few things for yourself, and spend some fun time exploring all that Neighb News advertisers have to offer . After all… [Read More]
Selectboard approves re-classification, new position at BPW
By Beth David, Editor At it’s meeting on Monday, 11/13/19, the Fairhaven Selectboard approved the reclassification of a position in the public works department, creating new position. An administrative assistant position will be moved up from level 14 to level 15 and become an office manager position. Town Administrator Mark Rees told board members that the… [Read More]
BPW discusses Pasta House grease trap problem
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 11/18 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed grease build up at the Pasta House restaurant, as well as expanding winter hours at the recycling center. The board first met with Pasta House owner Mario Ribeiro about the grease issues the business has been dealing… [Read More]
Weekend and week ahead
Turkey Trot Thurs., 11/28. Gather 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Start time: 8 a.m. Green Street side of Cushman Park, Fairhaven Annual Thanksgiving morning 5K race raises money for the Shepherd’s Pantry. First 500 adult registrants receive a T-Shirt. Registration is $20 online for adults before Nov. 26 and $25 for adults Nov. 27–28. Registration… [Read More]
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