By Beth David, Editor If it wasn’t so pathetic, it would be laughable. Trying to figure out if I’m talking about national politics or local? Take your pick. They’re both bonkers. Patrick Carr, Patrick Carr, Patrick Cahh: apparently he counts how many times his name is mentioned in the Neighb News, so, I couldn’t resist…. [Read More]
Fairhaven ZBA cancels meeting with one bizarre agenda item
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals was scheduled to hold a meeting on 2/4/25 for one item: to discipline a sitting member, get her kicked off the board, and get a former member back on to replace her. The truly bizarre agenda item, the only item on the agenda, was partially written… [Read More]
Update on Fairhaven and Acushnet elections
Nomination papers for town elected offices are available in both Fairhaven and Acushnet, available at the Town Clerk’s office in each town. Fairhaven’s election is on Monday, 4/7/25. Acushnet’s election is on Tuesday, 4/22/25. Fairhaven The Annual Town Election is scheduled for April 7, 2025. February 12, 2025 at 5PM is the deadline for requesting… [Read More]
Updated: Black History Month events
By Beth David, Editor February is Black History Month, and organizations around the country will be holding events to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans. This year’s theme is African Amerians and Labor. On its website, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the founders of Black History Month, write: “The… [Read More]
GNB Voc-Tech & NBHS launch two new programs
Press Release Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School (GNB Voc-Tech) and New Bedford High School (NBHS) are excited to announce the expansion of their innovative After Dark Program, now offering Carpentry and Plumbing pathways for students. This collaboration provides NBHS students with enhanced opportunities for hands-on technical education while maintaining their academic studies…. [Read More]
Petition created to bring back Powder Puff race at Seekonk
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven resident Lori Leal and her daughter Tori Price have started a change.org petition to get Seekonk Speedway to bring back the Power Puff race, which used to be part of the Thrill Shows. The Powder Puff is an all female race, and the decision by Seekonk to remove it from… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Assumptions Dear Frankie, Whenever I’m at a drive-up window, some well-meaning human hands my mom or dad a dog biscuit. They never ask. They just hand it over, pleased that they have made my day. I get it; most dogs like dog biscuits, but not all dogs. Most dogs are also gluttons. They will eat… [Read More]
Letter Common Sense
Common Sense? In reply to a request for evidence of the wisdom of one of his policies, Trump offered “common sense.” “Americans are the most reality-oriented people on earth. Their outstanding characteristic is the childhood form of reasoning: common sense. It is their only protection. But common sense is not enough where theoretical knowledge is… [Read More]
Letter Ochoa is caring, committed
Ochoa is caring, committed I am writing in support of Kelly Ochoa’s candidacy for Fairhaven School Committee. I have known Kelly for over a decade through our church and have found her to be caring, committed to helping others, intelligent, thoughtful, and honest. I first met Kelly and her daughters when, during school vacation, they… [Read More]
Plea from the trees
Submitted by Lynne Mason, Fairhaven A Plea from Two Healthy Century-Old Oak Trees near the Millicent Library Dear folks, we are your two healthy 100-year-old oak trees that reside at 32 Union Street. We are scheduled to be executed soon. We need your help.* Even though Fairhaven’s tree warden in their recent assessment found us healthy we… [Read More]