Please join us for New Bedford Science Café on Tues., 9/14, 6–8 p.m., The Vault Music Hall & Pub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer! Our Guest John Miller, Exec. Dir. of New England Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative (MRECo), will discuss “Harnessing Tidal Energy; The Cape Cod Railroad… [Read More]
FESTA! The feast returns to North Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor The annual Our Lady of Angels Feast returned to North Fairhaven this weekend after being canceled last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The traditional Portuguese “festa” features live music, game booths, Portugese and American foods, auctions and activities for children. Vendors and organizers of “the Biggest Little Feast” said it was well… [Read More]
Board of Health updates on COVID
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven Board of Health Chairperson Michael Ristuccia said on September 9 that he had no regrets about canceling the last BOH meeting after resident Ann Richard expressed her disappointment that the board went longer than two weeks without a public meeting during a pandemic. She was also dismayed that she did… [Read More]
CPC & Fhvn Cultural Council applications
The Fairhaven Preservation Committee and the Fairhaven Cultural Council are both accepting applications until 10/15/21. Letters of interest for the CPC should be submitted by 9/17/21. Community Preservation Committee Applications The Fairhaven Community Preservation Committee is now accepting applications for the 2021 (FY23) CPC funding round. The deadline for full applications will be October 15,… [Read More]
Hurricane Ida dumps 8 inches of rain in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor It was only shell of its former self when it hit last Wednesday night, but Hurricane Ida, which devastated the Gulf Coast, dropped 8.22 inches of rain on West Island, with 7.86 inches recorded in other parts of town. Acushnet received 2.95 inches, New Bedford got a whopping 9.50. Shellfishing was still… [Read More]
They’ve gone back!
Students in the area, including Fairhaven have returned to full time classes. Fairhaven requires masks for all students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ••• Click here to download the entire 9/9/21 issue: 09-09-21 OLOA Feast Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal.
Six saved from sinking boat
Mattapoisett Harbormaster Press Release On September 4, 2021, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a “MAYDAY” distress was broadcasted on VHF channel 16 and received by the United States Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England from a vessel sinking with six persons aboard in the vicinity of Nye’s Ledge, Mattapoisett. A Good Samaritan that was in the area… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Trouble Brewing on the Home Front Dear Frankie, My parents have started arguing a lot. I don’t know what’s going on with them. Whenever they start, I go upstairs and hide under the bed. At my weekly support group, I asked if anyone else’s parents argued. One said her parents didn’t, another said sometimes, and then… [Read More]
11 ways to give back for 9-11
Press Release from United Way of Greater New Bedford This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. 9/11 has been recognized and declared the National Day of Service & Remembrance nationwide for nearly two decades, encouraging people across the country to give back in service to their communities. United Way… [Read More]
FBI releases series on 9/11
Press Release Remembering 9/11: Attacks 20 Years Ago Shaped Today’s FBI Visit https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories The morning of September 11, 2001 remains one of the most pivotal points in American history — and for the FBI. The ensuing investigation was the largest in the history of the Bureau. The attacks led to far-reaching changes in the organization as it… [Read More]
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