By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven is under a second boil water order, this time with Mattapoisett, Marion, and Rochester, the other towns that make up the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District. The water tested positive for E. Coli again, but this time 12 of the 20 random samples in Fairhaven came back as positive. The DMRVWD… [Read More]
Historical Commission explains fund-raising drive
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Tuesday, 10/12/21, the Fairhaven Select Board met with Historical Commission members to discuss the controversy surrounding their plan to install decorative lighting around Town Hall. The six Victorian style lights will be placed on the sidewalks: Two each on Center, William and Walnut Streets. HC chairperson Wayne Oliveira… [Read More]
BPW, Tree Warden spar over tree department future
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 10/4/21 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works met with the Tree Warden about multiple issues. BPW Chairperson Brian Wotton started the meeting with an announcement that board member Frank Coelho sent in his letter of resignation due to health reasons. Mr. Coelho was on the… [Read More]
Animal shelter yard sale raises $900
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Animal Shelter held its annual yard sale on 10/9/21 and took in a healthy $900. “Our little community always supports their animal shelter,” said Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps in an email. The yard sale included all manner of items for pets, including crates, dog and cat beds, food bowls,… [Read More]
Longworth Little Free Library dedicated to former library dir.
By Beth David, Editor On Sunday, 10/10/21, the Rotary Club of Fairhaven and the Millident Library dedicated the Longworth “Little Free Library” on Shaw Road in Fairhaven, at the entrance to the Phoenix Bike Trail. “With Carolyn Longworth, 40 years of being the Librarian at the Millicent Library, and the first woman in the Fairhaven Rotary… [Read More]
Two receive Carnegie Medal for saving Colin “Jack” Jackson
Press Release In its third announcement of 2021, the Carnegie Hero Fund is proud to recognize 18 civilians who risked their lives for others. Each will receive the Carnegie Medal, North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism. Among those to be awarded this quarter is John D. Colter, 66, who rushed into his daughter’s home… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Take the High Road Dear Frankie, Yesterday the dog park was almost empty. I asked Rufus if he knew where the dogs were. He said, “Maybe at Scooter’s birthday party.” This was the first I had heard about a party. When I asked Rufus, “Were you invited?” he said, He thought so, but parties weren’t… [Read More]
Kevin Gallagher receives Acushnet Grange award
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher received Community Citizenship Award on 10/7/21 from the Acushnet Grange for “outstanding service” to the community. “Your dedication and personal involvement are gratefully and sincerely acknowledged by the members of Acushnet Grange No. 285,” reads the award. “The Grange has deep roots in Acushnet and a long… [Read More]
Rogers School tour shows assets and flaws
By Beth David, Editor Members of Fairhaven’s Rogers School Re-Use Committee conducted tours of the old school last week to highlight the building’s strengths and character. More than 300 people toured the building, according to a Facebook post by committee chairperson Susan Loo. She said the majority left in “awe of not only the building’s beauty… [Read More]
Single vehicle crash sends two to hospital
By Beth David, Editor A 2002 dark green Ford Ranger pickup truck seriously injured a pedestrian and the driver when it crashed into a telephone pole on Route 6 in Fairhaven near the intersection of Adams Street on a rainy Monday, 10/4/21, at 9:45 a.m. It appears the woman was waiting at the bus stop when… [Read More]
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