By Beth David, Editor Debbie Wojcik had a heckuva time scheduling her vaccine appointment. In the end, she was not able to do it. Then a little angel appeared. Really, he’s nine years old. Miles Gardner knocked on Ms. Wojcik’s door wearing a “high wattage smile,” she said. “He said he found something he’s good at,”… [Read More]
Fire damages boat at Pease Park ramp
Fairhaven Fire Department Press Release A fire caused major damage to a cabin cruiser at the Pease Park Boat Ramp in Fairhaven, MA on Monday, 4/19/21. At 11:43 am, the Fairhaven Police received a 911 call reporting a Boat Fire at Pease Park Boat ramp. The fire department responded with 2 Engines. On arrival, a… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
New Puppy is a surprise Dear Frankie, Last week, my parents brought home a Bassett Hound Puppy called Chester. I almost fainted when they brought him into the house. My first thought was, “What were they thinking?” When my Mom asked, what I thought of Chester? I said there were things we needed more. I… [Read More]
DVDevelopments: Streaming the Oscars
By Rob Gonsalves, Special to the Neighb News This is the first year since 2007 that I’ve gone into the Academy Awards show (ABC, April 25, 8 p.m. ET) having seen all the nominees for Best Picture. (And this year has eight nominees!) Three guesses why, and the first two don’t count. It’s because all… [Read More]
Hastings Middle School recognized for support of Toys for Tots
Elizabeth Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven collects toys for the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program every year, giving countless children a Christmas that includes fun toys under the tree. On April 1 US Marine Corps Reserve member Ken Gendreau recognized Grade 7 teacher and National Junior Honor Society advisor Lisa Cadima for… [Read More]
Volunteers clean up Marsh Island, aka Tin Can Island
By Beth David, Editor There’s just something about Marsh Island, aka Tin Can Island, that draws the debris from New Bedford Harbor onto the banks of this little piece of land at the end of Taber Street in Fairhaven that juts out into the harbor. On Saturday, 3/13/21, a group of 13 volunteers, cleaned up a… [Read More]
COVID update
By Beth David, Editor People age 16 + who live, work, or study in Massachusetts can be now vaccinated in the state. To learn more about where to get the shot, visit https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine If you do not have internet access, or have difficulty using the site, you may call 211 to schedule an appointment. In addition… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven ZBA
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Public hearing via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94115137952?pwd=MXpoVWpKTFBEUmluT1pWSCtiVzJCQT09 or call 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 941 1513 7952 Passcode: 361259 1. Administrative Appeal by Fairhaven Shipyard – re: 7 Union Street. REF#:ZBA-AA 01. Seeking… [Read More]
Rogers cleanup
Join us for a Rogers School Spruce Up Day on Sat. 4/17 (rain date 4/18) at 10 a.m., 100 Pleasant St., Fairhaven. All ages are encouraged to join us. Bring your rake and gloves and help us clean up sticks, trim some shrubs, do some weeding and rake some leaves. Trash bags will be provided…. [Read More]
Free Whaling Museum
April Vacation Week (April 19 – April 23) will be kicked off this year at the New Bedford Whaling Museum with a Free Admission Day! Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation and the Patriots Foundation, families can come visit for free on Monday, April 19. Reservations for free admission tickets can be made online beginning… [Read More]
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