Only at the Handy House Heritage Trail! As part of a continued effort to interpret the history of Westport’s forests and landscape, the Westport Historical Society, with the help of two voice-over artists, has given voice to some special trees along the Handy House Heritage Trail. A new audio experience “Tree Talk” enables visitors to… [Read More]
WIIA Buffet Breakfast is back!
Join the West Island Improvement Association for breakfast on Sun., 8/1, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., WI Community Center, 41 Causeway Rd., West Island, Fairhaven, 8–10:30 a.m. Includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, fruit, cereal, coffee and juice. $8 adults, $4 children under 12. Tickets at door. Accessible. ••• Click here to download the entire 7/29/21… [Read More]
Frozen Polish Food Sale
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church basement 235 North Front St. New Bedford, Sat., 7/31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pierogi, golambki, (stuffed cabbage) and cabbage soup, etc. We thank you for enjoying our delicious food. ••• Click here to download the entire 7/29/21 issue: 07-29-21 RecallElection Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal.
Music in the Streets
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents Music in the Streets, a program designed to bring classical music to the streets and outdoor locales across the city. The objective is to bring cultural vitality to areas in New Bedford, often by performing musical concerts in collaboration with our nonprofit, government, or business partners. This project is… [Read More]
“Jaws” for free
The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, welcomes you back with a FREE screening of “Jaws” on Aug. 13. Tickets required. Get tickets starting on 7/27 at https://www.zeiterion.org or boxofficeinfo@zeiterion.org, 508.994.2900 ••• Click here to download the entire 7/29/21 issue: 07-29-21 RecallElection Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal.
Freitas recalled, Powers wins in close race
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven voters chose to recall Select Board Chairperson Daniel Freitas by a huge margin in the special Recall Election on 7/26/21. Stasia Powers won his seat, in a field of three, by only 24 votes. Official results show 2350 voters cast ballots, a 19.58% turnout, which is a pretty respectable showing in… [Read More]
100 years old and counting
By Beth David, Editor “I wonder myself how I made it,” said Barbara O’Brien on her 100th birthday. “I don’t have any advice.” Ms. O’Brien and Beverly Wilson welcomed friends and neighbors to their home for the occasion last week. One of the neighbors made up a banner and hung it on the fence. There was… [Read More]
Fairhaven team gets Emmy nomination
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The courtroom TV program “Caught in Providence,” filmed inside the real-life courtroom at the Providence Municipal Court where the kind-hearted Judge Frank Caprio is more often than not forgiving the traffic violation tickets of a single mom with money problems or a veteran who has fallen on hard times, was doing… [Read More]
Fairhaven to receive $332K Complete Streets grant
From Press Release Materials On 7/20/21, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Acting Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler and Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver to announce $6.05 million in awards to 18 communities as part of round one of the Fiscal Year 2022 Complete Streets Funding Program. These grant awards will be used by recipient municipalities to fund local… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Ignorant Airline Travelers Dear Frankie, My mom has always been high-strung. Her doctor suggested she get an emotional support animal (ESA) to help her feel calmer and more secure. She chose me to be her support dog because of my gentle and easy-going disposition. Firecrackers, thunder, cats, you name it, have never bothered me. When… [Read More]
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