By Beth David, Editor In light of Fairhaven’s upcoming public hearing to create a 40R overlay district (see legal notice on page 21), the Neighb News traveled to Plymouth, to take a look at Cordage Park, an approximately 55-acre district on the waterfront in North Plymouth at the site of a former rope factory, the… [Read More]
Montigny touts funds for Greater NB, Millicent Library
Press Release On July 11, Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) secured significant state investments for the Greater New Bedford region that will enhance the ongoing mixed-use redevelopment of the State Pier and connect it to a revived Star Store accompanied by the Zeiterion Theater’s grand reopening. The Senate also endorsed Montigny’s effort to secure the… [Read More]
Alltrust awards scholarships
Press Release Alltrust Credit Union is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship recipients. Scholarships were awarded to four graduating high school credit union members entering college as freshmen this fall. The 2024 Scholarship recipients are: Colby Correia, Fairhaven High School; Lilly Baptiste, Dartmouth High School; Sarah Duphily, Dartmouth High School; and Julia Duphily, Dartmouth High… [Read More]
New Bedford Ballet performs Portraits of Dance
Press Release The New Bedford Ballet will culminate its summer season with four performances of Portraits of Dance, an innovative blend of classical and contemporary choreography. This creative exploration of dance styles will be performed on Friday, August 2, at 5:30 and 7:30 pm and Saturday, 8/3, at 1:00 and 3:00pm, at the NBB Community… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Unwanted gifts Dear Frankie, Why do friends send gifts when you ask them not to? Dora, my friend from puppy class, insists on sending me a birthday present every year. When I moved, she called and asked me for my new address. I said I would give it to her if she promised not to… [Read More]
Steeple Playhouse has “phenomenal opening season”
Press Release After a phenomenal opening season, The Steeple Playhouse at 159 William Street is up to speed and ready to step into its role as New Bedford’s newest community arts center with an exciting 2024-2025 season. To recap: Opening less than a year ago, in November 2023, the Steeple Playhouse has already welcomed full… [Read More]
Letter_July 4 Committee
Thank You For a Great July Fourth On July 4, 2024, the Town of Fairhaven celebrated Independence Day in grand style! We would like to thank everyone who helped make this celebration such a success: Lieutenant David Sobral and the Fairhaven Police Department, Fairhaven EMA and the Town Departments for your participation (Fairhaven Animal Control,… [Read More]
Legal Notice Fairhaven Bylaw Changes
Announcement: The following bylaw changes which were accepted at the Fairhaven Special Town Meeting which convened on November 14, 2023 have been approved by the Office of the Attorney General, are published herewith in accordance with the current regulations. Claims of invalidity of any of the amendments to the bylaw by reason of any defect… [Read More]
Legal Notice Fairhaven Planning Bd
FAIRHAVEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE To access remotely Log onto: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85937000162?pwd=OlwGga24UFefJjrrADLL347zq7bf9Y.1 or call 1-689-278-1000 – Meeting ID: 859 3700 0162 – Passcode: 353776 Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, § 5, and Chapter 40R, § 3, the Fairhaven Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Fairhaven… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet ZBA
Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street. The following hearing will be heard: 1. Case #2024.07.23A A case of Jacqueline Corrrea Gonzalez,… [Read More]