The milder temperatures of the last few days, mostly in the 30s above freezing, are on the way out. The region is bracing for frigid temperatures in the teens and 20s on Thursday and Friday, with wind chill factors below zero. Milder temperatures are expected to return this weekend, and will even get up into… [Read More]
Hundreds march for women’s rights
By Beth David, Editor Hundreds of people took the cold streets of New Bedford this weekend to rally in support of women’s rights. The second annual weekend of women, included a women’s forum, a men’s forum, a film festival and other events to encourage women to speak up and fight for equality in their personal lives… [Read More]
Owners thank community for support after racist graffiti
By Beth David, Editor The owners of a Castle Avenue home in Fairhaven that had racist graffiti spray painted on the fence, is publicly thanking the community for an outpouring of support. The couple is still afraid to be named publicly, though, until the culprit is caught, and they are sure it was not a hate… [Read More]
Selectboard chooses two photos for annual report cover
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard received 17 photos from seven people for the 2018 annual report cover. The board had trouble deciding on one at its meeting on 1/14/19, so they picked two, one for the front and one for the back. The names were not included in the copies that the board members… [Read More]
The Great Annual Holly Tree Feed
Every year around this time, the hardy winter robins show up on West Island looking for the berries on the holly trees to be just right to eat. After they get cold and warm a couple of times, they taste better, according to some experts. These guys hung around the yard for a day or… [Read More]
Historical Society Scholarship deadline is next week
Press Release A $1000 scholarship for a graduating Fairhaven-resident high school senior interested in history will be awarded by the Fairhaven Historical Society. The scholarship, to be presented for the first time in 2019 and annually thereafter, honors Enrique Goytizolo’s dedication to preserving the history of the Town of Fairhaven and his vital and long-time… [Read More]
Deadline to get nomination papers coming up in two weeks
By Beth David, Editor The annual election for town offices in both Fairhaven and Acushnet will be held on Monday, April 1, 2019. For both towns Thursday, 2/7/19, at 5 p.m. is the deadline for requesting nomination papers. Mon. 2/11/19, at 5 p.m. is the dealine for turning in nomination papers to the town clerk’s office…. [Read More]
Fairhaven’s new ladder truck is state of the art
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s new ladder truck is a state-of-the art piece of equipment that the Fairhaven Fire Department helped to design. Fairhaven Fire Chief Timothy Francis and Deputy Fire Chief Todd Correia displayed the new vehicle outside Town Hall on Monday, 1/14, during the Selectboard meeting. Selectboard members, Town Administrator Mark Rees, and members… [Read More]
Fairhaven unveils its brand new ladder truck, hires Vets agent
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard welcomed the town’s new Veterans Agent, and inspected the town’s new ladder truck at its meeting on Monday, 1/14/19. After opening up the meeting, the board took a quick recess to go outside and inspect the new Ladder 1 (see story on page 12), which boasts the latest… [Read More]
Racial slur on fence prompts hate crimes investigation
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven police are investigating as a hate crime the vandalism on a fence on Castle Avenue, behind Fairhaven High School. A racial slur was painted on the stockade fence in front of the home of a Cape Verdean family. “Kill a N___a” it reads, “Like a care package.” Lt. Kevin Kobza,… [Read More]
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