Show support for the homeless famlies that are being relocated to Fairhaven. Join us at a rally on Sat., 10/7/23, at 9 a.m., at the Seaport Inn, 100 Middle St. Fairhaven. ••• Click here to download the 10/5/23 issue: 10-05-23 GrangeFair Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Car Seat Safety Check
Free car seat safety event. Have your car seat checked by trained child car seat technicians. Sat., 10/7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hastings Middle School Parking Lot, 30 School Street, Fairhaven. For more information, contact Kristy MacMillen, kristy.macmillen@ newbedford-ma.gov, 508-991-6199. A share services partnership with Town of Acushnet, Town of Fairhaven, New Bedford Health… [Read More]
Shred Day FR
Do you have boxes of old paperwork that you need to get rid of? Well, the Fairhaven High School class of 2025 has you covered. Join use on Sat., 10/7, from 9 a.m. to noon at Merrimack Valley Credit Union, 41 Fairhaven Commons Way, Fairhaven, for a shredding day, $10 per box (up to 20… [Read More]
Music in the Woods
Join us on Sat., 10/7 (rain date 10/8), for the 3rd annual Music in the Woods event at the Lloyd Center, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth. Enjoy live music along our trails with New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, Spindle Rock River Rats, and Gropina recorder quintet, along with others. Admission is free to Lloyd Center members; $50… [Read More]
Acushnet Grange Fair showcases hand crafts
The Acushnet Grange held its annual fair on Sunday, 10/1, postponing from Saturday due to the rain. The event included booths with unique hand-crafted items, informational booths, educational programming, including a presentation on bees and pollinators; and children’s story time and crafts. The Grange is located at 1121 Main St, Acushnet. To learn more, call… [Read More]
Fairhaven to be shelter community
By Beth David, Editor The state has rented 15 rooms at the Seaport Inn on Middle Street to house “unsheltered families.” According to Fairhaven officials, the town was notified late last week by the governor’s office, that the state has contracted to shelter people in Fairhaven, a practice that has been happening around Massachusetts. Town… [Read More]
Acushnet honors WWII Vet
By Jared Melanson, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 9/26/23, the Acushnet Selectboard honored WWII veteran Robert S. Comeau, 96, in recognition of his civic service and lifelong achievements to the community. Surrounded by family, friends and neighbors, Mr. Comeau stood as board members read a citation and commented on his service. Selectboard chairperson… [Read More]
Ghost Bike dedicated to rider who was killed by truck
By Beth David, Editor The South Coast Bikeway Alliance, MassBike, and the family and friends of James Leandre created a memorial to him with a “Ghost Bike” at the Acushnet Council on Aging/Senior Center on Friday, 9/29/23. Mr. Leandre was riding his bicycle on South Main Street last December when he was hit by a… [Read More]
Fairhaven fire causes $150K in damages
Press Release At 01:57 a.m. on Friday, 9/29/23, the Fairhaven Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 41 Adams Street. Engine 3, Ladder 1, Medic 1, Chief 1, and Chief 2 responded. Upon arrival, heavy fire showed from the first floor, southeast corner of the building. The fire had extended into the attic and… [Read More]
Manjiro Festival in Fairhaven this weekend
Press Release Manjiro Nakahama’s story to be celebrated at Japanese festival in Fairhaven on October 7 In 1843, Fairhaven, MA, became the home of the first Japanese person to live in America. The ties of friendship, first formed when a Fairhaven whaling captain rescued fourteen year old Manjiro Nakahama from a small island in the… [Read More]
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