Shellfishing in all of Buzzards Bay is closed until further notice due to the City of New Bedford’s wastewater treatment plant releasing raw sewage into the outer harbor, again, after rain this week. ••• Click here for this week’s issue: 08-01-24 Diverseabilities Click here for the TA’s letter choosing Dorgan for Chief: ALE Letter4Dorgan Support… [Read More]
BCC is now FREE
On July 29, Governor Maura Healey signed into law the state budget for Fiscal Year 2025, paving the way for free community college for everyone! The new MassEducate program expands upon the success of MassReconnect by offering free community college to individuals of all ages. These programs allow eligible Massachusetts residents who have not yet… [Read More]
Nellie Fund-Raiser
Nellie Zygiel has been sick with a variety of illnesses since she was a young child, including vasculitis at the age of 10. That left her kidneys permanently damaged. She was placed on the National Donor List this past January. Nellie’s employer, Off The Hook, 56 Goulart Memorial Drive, Fairhaven, is sponsoring a fund-raiser for… [Read More]
Clown Class
We’re looking for a few good…no GREAT people who would like to become a Specialized Clown and be a part of our brand new Clown Troop, a spinoff of our Smile Factory Clowns called the Southcoast FUNNY BONES! We will be performing frequently in our three local hospitals: Charlton in Fall River, St. Luke’s in… [Read More]
Diverseabilities Pride event has something for everyone
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held its second annual Diverseabilities Pride event at the Council on Aging/Recreation Center to celebrate people with different abilities and enjoy some summer fun during Disability Pride Month. A little bit of speechmaking included Fairhaven Select Board chairperson Stasia Powers; State Rep. Tony Cabral; Fairhaven High School Unified Sports Coach,… [Read More]
Fairhaven TA chooses Dorgan again to be police chief
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, 7/30/24 to approve the Town Administrator’s choices for Director of Inspectional Services, and police chief. The process to getting a police chief has run into hurdles in Fairhaven. Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison named then-Sgt. Daniel Dorgan as her choice at… [Read More]
Acushnet welcomes two police officers
The town of Acushnet welcomes newly minted Colin Matton and Adrian Fontes who graduated from the Plymouth Police Academy at Memorial Hall in Plymouth on 7/24/24. Their graduation was the culmination of five months of hard work at the academy. ••• Click here for this week’s issue: 08-01-24 Diverseabilities Click here for the TA’s… [Read More]
WIIA awards three scholarships
Press Release This past Sunday, July 28th, The West Island Scholarship Committee held their annual Scholarship Ceremony and Breakfast. Since 1985, the West Island Improvement Association (WIIA) has been awarding scholarships in support of young adults with furthering their education. Since 2014 alone, the association has awarded $30,000 to deserving students! To be eligible for… [Read More]
Alert family saves baby opossum
Submitted While spending time with Nana Beth Simmons on Adams Street in Fairhaven, Royce and his little brother, Adriel, discovered an orphaned opossum needing help. They immediately notified Nana and she sprung into rescue mode. She called the police and they got in touch with a local problem animal control agent. The little critter will… [Read More]
Apple Peach pageant looking for contestants
Press Release Acushnet’s Miss Apple Peach Pageant is seeking contestants for their annual competition to be held on Friday, September 6th as the kick -off to the weekend’s Apple Peach Festival. The Miss Apple Peach Pageant began in 1980, selecting their first winner, Kara Gagnon. After holding no pageant for a few years due to… [Read More]
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