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🌱 Why Fairhaven police say this fleeing driver isn’t an armed threat

Fairhaven, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Fairhaven! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Fairhaven police say this fleeing driver isn’t an armed threat
  • How Fairhaven’s Blue Devils stormed back to stay undefeated.
  • What upgrades are coming to Fairhaven’s Pease Park boating area?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Spectacular Yard Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: Considerable cloudiness, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
  • Monday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 69 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fairhaven Police Search for Fleeing Driver in Crash (fun107.com) — Fairhaven police are looking for a driver who fled a high-speed crash Wednesday night near Alden and Howland Roads, leaving four people injured and sent to St. Luke’s Hospital. Officers say there’s no ongoing threat to the public and have also pushed back on online rumors, clarifying there’s no indication the suspect was armed.
   

• Fairhaven beat West Bridgewater to stay undefeated on the season (southcoasttoday.com) — Fairhaven High’s Blue Devils stayed undefeated Friday night with a 22–13 comeback win over West Bridgewater, scoring 22 unanswered points. Local standouts like quarterback Jackson Ponte and playmaker Carter Frates led the surge, with big runs, key receptions, and a momentum-shifting interception that had Fairhaven’s student section celebrating a perfect start to the season.
   

• $6.5 Million Awarded for Local Economic Development Grants Across the New Bedford Senate District (newbedfordguide.com) — Fairhaven is set to receive state grant money to upgrade the Pease Park boating area, improving stormwater systems, public amenities, and parking for local users. The funding is part of $6.5 million awarded across the New Bedford Senate district to support housing and economic development projects in New Bedford, Dartmouth, Mattapoisett, and nearby communities, aiming to boost growth while easing pressure on local taxpayers.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

New Bedford

  • New Bedford Light, League of Women Voters to present candidate forums (newbedfordlight.org)
  • Dartmouth Wingstop Soft Opening This Weekend on Route 6 (wbsm.com)
  • Taste the season at these fall food events: New Bedford Eats (southcoasttoday.com)

Ok Fairhaven! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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