By Beth David, Editor The family of Fairhaven’s Matthew R. Rodriguez was awarded the Massachusetts Medal of Liberty in his honor at a ceremony on September 11. Marine Lance Corporal Rodriguez was killed in action in Helmond Province in Afghanistan on 12/11/13. The organization “Thanks To Yanks” holds a tribute dinner every year as a way… [Read More]
BPW discusses abatements
By Mary Macedo Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 9/30 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed water and sewer abatements again, as well as 2020 contractor fees, and the new Livesey Park parking lot. The board first met with Jean Canastra who attended the last BPW meeting to discuss a water and… [Read More]
Weekend and week ahead
FHS Alumni Association Light-a-Light Campaign Unfortunately, due to budget cuts at the Standard Times and the Advocate, we are unable to conduct our mailing of the Advocate to the 6000 alumni we have in our database. This has always been our only fundraiser of the year, and we now need your help to continue the mission… [Read More]
Abbreviated encampment still has big booms and fires
The Fairhaven Village Militia held its annual fall encampment at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven on Saturday, 9/28/19. The one-day encampment was a smaller, abbreviated version of the militia’s usual camp due to the threat of EEE. Although the camp was smaller and crowds a bit lighter, the firing of the five cannons still brought a… [Read More]
Town Auction nets $11,808
By Beth David, Editor The annual Fairhaven town auction brought in a healthy $11,808 from selling off surplus equipment, vehicles, recovered items, etc., on Saturday, 9/28/19. A larger than normal crowd assembled at the public works garage, probably due to the large number of vehicles and power tools available. The biggest fetch of the day was… [Read More]
Fairhaven TV photo contest winner, week
Last week of the contest Only one week left in Fairhaven TV’s summer photo contest. Deadline is every Friday at 9 a.m. for the week’s winning entry. How to Enter: Follow our Facebook page and/or Instagram @fairhaven_tv (we check!); Post and hashtag your photo #FairhavenTV (we won’t see it otherwise!) Here is photo contest schedule…. [Read More]
Rotary recognizes Bob Mitchell and Carolyn Longworth
The Fairhaven Rotary Club presented longevity awards to Robert “Bob” Mitchell and Carolyn Longworth at its weekly meeting on Tuesday, 9/23/19. Mr. Mitchell has been a member for 43 years, and Ms. Longworth has been a member for 35 years. Fairhaven Rotary members meet every Tuesday at Cleary’s Pub in Fairhaven at 12:15 p.m. Join… [Read More]
Happening this weekend
17th Manjiro Festival Sat., 10/5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., in the historic center of Fairhaven, Center and Walnut Streets. A Japanese-American festival commemorating Manjiro Nakahama, the first Japanese person to live in America, and the town’s Sister City connection with Tosashimizu, Japan, established in 1987. There will be Japanese and American music and food, martial arts… [Read More]
Fairhaven Sustainability comm Eco-Challenge, costume swap
Press Release The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee announces participation in The People’s EcoChallenge from October 2-23rd. This challenge focuses on creating more environmental and social good alongside your peers and thousands of global changemakers this October. Take the challenge, and connect the dots between your values and the impact of your actions during The People’s EcoChallenge!… [Read More]
Fairhaven Village Militia can always use a few more members
The Fairhaven Village Militia is always looking for new members. Learn all about life in the 1700s, join members at encampments and re-enactments all over the region. Learn to fire flintlock weapons, cook over an open fire, tinsmithing, children’s games of the period and so much more. Founded in 1999, the FVM is a group… [Read More]
