Bike Rides Come ride along the South Coast Bikeway. Join us for a Bay State Bike Week Ride on Sat., 5/11, at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. Registration at 9 a.m., ride starts at 9:30. THREE rides: You choose the best route for you! Nine-mile Bike Path route, 18-mile Fort Phoenix to Fort Taber Bike Path route,… [Read More]
Play ball!
The Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball league held its opening day ceremonies, including a parade along Main Street in Acushnet, on Saturday, 4/27/19. The cermony included a bit of speechmaking by politicians, a ceremonial first pitch Miss Apple peach, Natasha Moniz, and the dedication of the Tee Ball Field as the CJ Crooks Field. For more… [Read More]
Town Meeting to decide on $52 million in spending, 50 articles
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members will vote on 50 articles between the Annual TM and the Special TM, and more than $51 million in spending at TM on Saturday, 5/4. In addition to the usual budget articles, road work, and annual articles that need to be renewed, TM will decide on several bylaw… [Read More]
BPW continues discussion on who has authority over what
Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 4/22, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the BPW’s responsibilities, as well as the Town Administrator’s role in the way raises are given to be BPW department employees. The board met with Town Counsel Thomas Crotty about the responsibilities of the BPW. Public Works Superintendent… [Read More]
Limerick party showcases winning rhymes
The Friends of the Millicent Library held its second annual Limerick Party, on Saturday, 4/27, at the Millicent Library, to announe the winners of the Limerick Contest. Special thanks to Cleary’s Pub, Wah May, Kenny’s Garden Center, Oxford Creamery, Pasta House, Mac’s Soda Bar, and Euro’s for donating prizes. 2019 Limerick Winners/Themes Fairhaven (adults) Old… [Read More]
382 take to the streets in West Island 5K
The eighth annual West Island 5K and Kids Mile Run saw a combined 382 take to the streets and finish the courses, with 28 youngsters in the kids mile and 354 in the 5K. First over the finish line for the kids was Alyssa Pareneu, 10, in 6:57; second was Michael Lubas, 8, in 7:45;… [Read More]
Volunteers Clean Up Bike Path in Fairhaven
About 50 volunteers of all ages showed up for the sixth annual Fairhaven Bike Path Cleanup on Sunday, 4/28/19. According to organizers, everyone “had a blast all while making our town a better place to live!” Organizer Brian Wotton, posted “thank-you” notes to all on his Facebook page, including Fairhaven Masonic Lodge and Fairhaven Lions… [Read More]
Hundreds brave threatening skies for annual egg hunt
Hundreds of people braved the rains to hunt for goodies at Livesey Park on Saturday, 4/20/19, for the annual North Fairhaven Improvement Association Egg Hunt. The time got moved to 11 a.m. (from 9 a.m.) to avoid the morning rain. The threat of returning showers (rain came back later in the afternoon) did not stop… [Read More]
Selectboard changes health care policy for part timers
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 4/22/19, the Fairhaven Selectboard discussed the appointment of members to committees, the upcoming Town Meeting and the town employee health benefits policy for part-timers. Board member Robert Espindola told the board that the Economic Development Committee met last week and the new Planning Director, Paul… [Read More]
Weekend offers variety of events
Fairhaven-Acushnet Baseball Opening Day Parade Join Fairhaven-Acushnet Youth Baseball (FAYB) this Sat., 4/27, for our Annual Opening Day at 11 a.m. and join us for the dedication of the Acushnet Tee Ball Field. The field will now be known as the CJ Crooks Field. Charles “CJ” Crooks Jr. was an AYAA All-Star until his life… [Read More]
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