Grand opening for Soulflower Yoga and Wellness on Sat., 6/26, from 1-5 pm at Cushman Park in Fairhaven. It will be the first annual Full Bloom Wellness Festival! There are already 20+ vendors, food vendors, games, ninja warrior obstacle course, crafts, kids activities, as well as yoga, capoeira, dance, boot camp fitness and more! The… [Read More]
New program demonstrates early American daily life
By Beth David, Editor Did you know that block sugar really came in a huge block? Do you have any idea how early Americans tried to inoculate against smallpox and other disease? How about a demonstration on spinning yarn ? The Fairhaven Office of Tourism will offer these and many more demonstrations during Early American Monday… [Read More]
Select Board rescinds flag policy; town clerk retires as of 6/30
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Interim Town Administrator Wendy Graves will continue to serve in her role beyond the 180-day maximum period after Town Counsel Tom Crotty opined in an email that the 180-day maximum for an interim TA contained within the Town Administrators Act of the Town Bylaws is only “’suggestive,” meaning that it directs… [Read More]
Alltrust: No boundaries for growth
By Beth David, Editor We all know change can be hard, but it can also be exciting. In any case it’s mostly necessary. Anyone driving by the new Alltrust sign on Alden Road in Fairhaven has figured out that change is afoot. But, not as much as they might think. The former Southern Mass Credit Union… [Read More]
Pride chalk crosswalk pops up at Fairhaven Town Hall
After the Fairhaven Select Board refused to allow the LGBTQ Pride/Rainbow Flag to fly on the flag pole at Town Hall, someone decided to make a statement and painted the crosswalk in the rainbow colors. The person or persons have not been identified and have not come forward to take credit (or blame) for the… [Read More]
Fairhaven Town Meeting: Part II
By Beth David, Editor Second in a two part series Fairhaven Town Meeting members spent the whole day on Saturday, 6/12, and a couple of hours Monday night getting through 60 articles on the annual TM warrant. In addition to the usual budget and capital spending items, TM voted on a number of bylaws changes, including… [Read More]
BPW discusses abatements
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 6/14, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed another abatement, and announced a few more openings for summer help. Board member Cameron Durant was absent from the BPW meeting due to a family emergency, and board member Frank Coelho joined the meeting via Zoom. All… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Talk about Killing Someone with Kindness Dear Frankie, My brother Davy and I are Jack Russell Terriers. We are known for being hunters. Only one of us, however, acts like a Jack. Can you guess? Right, me! The first thing in the morning, our dads let us out into the yard. I immediately survey the… [Read More]
Pride event, BBC swim this weekend
Fairhaven’s Got Pride As we close out national Pride Month join your friends and neighbors on Sunday June 27th at 9:30 a.m. in a peaceful gathering to celebrate Fairhaven’s Pride in being an inclusive accepting and welcoming community. This will be a brief gathering on the sidewalk in front of Town Hall, 40 Center Street,… [Read More]
Free concerts in downtown New Bedford
Downtown New Bedford is ready to provide the soundtrack to the summer with the launch of a weekly outdoor live music series on Thursday, July 8, 2021. The Summer Sound Series will welcome folks to Custom House Square Park for eight concerts from early July through late August. It will feature some of the best… [Read More]
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