The frozen marsh on Goulart Memorial Drive on 1/18/20 proves that winter has finally arrived. This marsh almost thawed out, however, but then refroze all in a matter of a few days. Temperatures have been in the teens, with wind chill factors taking them close to zero in the area. Weather forecasters expect a… [Read More]
Carter SC appeal rejected, scheduled to be released on 1/23
By Beth David, Editor Michelle Carter, the Plainville women convicted of manslaughter in the suicide death of Conrad Roy III, is scheduled to be released from jail on 1/23/20, just days after her appeal was rejected by the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Roy’s body was found in the cab of his pickup truck in the… [Read More]
BPW: Stop signs on WI; curbside organic recovery program
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 1/13 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works met with the Board of Health to discuss several programs, and to announce that stop and yield signs would be installed on West Island streets. Fairhaven Health Agent Mary Freire-Kellogg discussed a curbside organic recovery program with the… [Read More]
Bike path extension is making progress, seeks donations
From Press Release Materials The bike path extension in Mattapoisett is well under way. Phase 1B is now finished, and Phase 2B Without your generous donations, this construction would not be possible. We’re now working on Phase 2B: The Mattapoisett-Marion Connector and are asking for donations to help us finish. When writing out your seasonal charitable… [Read More]
LGBTQ Winter Film Series launches 2020 season on 1/26
Press Release The 2020 Season of the New Bedford LGBTQ Winter Film Series starts off with the powerful Rocketman on Sunday, January 26 from 1-4 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA. The public is invited for free film screenings and discussions on gender, race, sexuality, and community… [Read More]
GNB Voc-Tech to use Force 911 emergency system
Press Release Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School will soon have instantaneous, two-way access to local law enforcement thanks to the deployment of an advanced software tool that enables faculty, staff and administrators to communicate directly with the local police department in the event of an emergency or security breach. By partnering with… [Read More]
BPW cable schedule
When Fairhaven’s Government/ Public Access Director saw the comments in the BPW story last week, he sent this correction. Weekly airtimes for BPW are as follows: Sunday 9 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11 a.m.; Tuesday & Thursday at 6 p.m.; Saturday at 6 a.m. We periodically change the rotations of meetings but the full… [Read More]
Fairhaven film maker shows first film at town hall
By Beth David, Editor Alyssa Botelho and her merry band of film makers showed their first movie, a 20-minute short titled Junkie, to a respectable 130 people at a free screening on Friday, 1/10/20, in the town hall auditorium. The group of young professionals held a question and answer period after the film, showcasing their enthusiasm… [Read More]
Rogers School project is moving along, reaching milestones
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard heard from Town Administrator Mark Rees at its meeting on 1/13/20, that the developer for the Rogers School project has reached another condition of the purchase and sale agreement. Mr. Rees asked the board to accept plans submitted, although the plans were not exactly as specified in the… [Read More]
Fairhaven Housing Authority to modernize 107 units
Fairhaven Housing Authoity Press Release In a project that will dramatically improve the quality of life for its senior residents, the Fairhaven Housing Authority (FHA) will modernize a 107-unit housing development thanks to more than $4.93 million in grants from the state. Oxford Terrace, a two-story low-rise elderly development built in 1976, will undergo a thorough… [Read More]
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