Fairhaven held its annual Old Time Holiday celebration this weekend, including craft fairs, food, and the annual sing-along with a visit from the Big Guy. ••• Click here to download the 12/14/23 issue: 12-14-23 MattRod_REV Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Fairhaven police accept the Tutu Challenge
The Tutu Challenge began as a viral campaign on social media to help raise funds to buy gifts for less fortunate children during the holidays. It was so successful in its first year that it became an annual tradition that raises close to $10,000 in donations for toys. Founded in 2019, Friends of Jack’s mission is to provide… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Christmas Complaints Dear Frankie, Every Christmas, my brother and I, who are close in age, get the same presents from my mom and dad. If I get a blue leash, he gets a green one. If he gets a red coat, mine is brown. I don’t think my brother deserves to get as many presents… [Read More]
St. Joseph School teaches reason for the season
The Kindergarten class at St. Joseph’s School in Fairhaven had a special package delivered to their classroom! It was “A Gift from God!” Mrs. Kuliga, our principal, read the accompanying letter to the children and then opened the box…much to their delight! The students will be filling their classroom with “heart prints” and when their… [Read More]
Acushnet Police contract still not approved by SB
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard met for more than three hours in executive session on 12/5/23, but still failed to agree to the terms worked out by negotiators for the police contract. Police have been working without a contract for more than two years. SB member David Wojnar was assigned as the board’s… [Read More]
Legal Notice Fairhaven Planning Board
FAIRHAVEN PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 6:30 pm Banquet Room, Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Notice is hereby given that the Fairhaven Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA…. [Read More]
From the editor 12-07-23
Fairhaven Select Board chairperson Leon Correy has announced that he will not seek reelection (see page 17) due to the relentless racism he and his family have experienced since he became a public figure in town. One thing not in the story is that Mr. Correy referred to something I said to his wife in… [Read More]
Parade & Tree Lighting
City of New Bedford Parade and Tree Lighting , Sat., 12/9, 5-6 p.m., Downtown New Bedford, Pleasant Street in front of Main Library • Join Mayor Mitchell for the annual tree-lighting celebration. This year’s emcee will be Armand Marchand, executive producer for New Bedford Festival Theater. • At 4:30 p.m., a parade will march from the bottom… [Read More]
Clasky Common Lighting
Sun., 12/10, 5 pm, Clasky Common park, County Street and Pope Street Enjoy famously spectacular holiday lights, with Santas from around the world, Santa’s workshop, Santa’s sleigh, reindeer, and much, much more, spread throughout half the park on the County Street end. Remarks by Mayor Mitchell and others; music by Parker School Chorus; appearances by… [Read More]
Breakfast with Santa
St. Joseph School presents Breakfast with Santa on Sat., 12-09, from 9–11:30 a.m., 100 Spring St., Fairhaven. Tickets: $10 per person, includes breakfast and crafts. Also available: picture with Santa (extra cost). For more information or to purchase tickets, call 508-996-1983. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice. All are welcome. ••• Click here to… [Read More]
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