New waste ban regulations that promote recycling and re-use, reduce trash disposal, and foster recycling business growth take effect starting November 1, 2022. The new regulations will ban the disposal of mattresses and textiles in the trash, as well as decrease food waste from businesses and institutions. Massachusetts currently has a food waste ban on… [Read More]
Horribles parade brings ghosts, ghouls, fun to North Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor Several hundred ghouls and ghosts, demons and fiends, beauties and ogres descended upon North Fairhaven on Sunday, 10/30/22, for the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Halloween Horribles Parade. The weather was balmy and dry as the crowd marched down Main Street from Benoit Square the back parking lot of St. Mary’s Church,… [Read More]
Welcome to Halloween in the center of Fairhaven
With temperatures in the 60’s and the rain holding off, conditions were ideal for trick or treating this year. The corner of Union and Green streets in Fairhaven always attracts between 400-500 kids of all ages, and this year was no exception. Our intrepid photographer hung out with the ghouls and ghosts and other unspeakables… [Read More]
Fairhaven Special Town Meeting to tackle 19 articles
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members will face 19 articles at the Special Town Meeting (STM) in a couple of weeks. The Select Board finalized its recommendations on almost all articles at its last meeting on 10/17. STM will be held at 7 p.m. on 11/15, at Hastings Middle School. The first article is… [Read More]
Fairhaven explores mixed use overlay district, public invited
From press release materials The public is encouraged to attend two meetings this weekend to explore the possibility of creating an overlay district in Fairhaven that would allow for mixed use and more density of both commercial and residential units in certain areas of town. The purpose of the potential 40R Overlay Zoning District is… [Read More]
Obituary: Janet Buehler
Janet Buehler Janet Buehler, beloved Teacher of Social Studies and English in Friends Academy, Fisher College Dartmouth Public Schools, and schools in New York and Connecticut, passed away on September 11th, 2022, after a long struggle with an incurable disease. Janet was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1946 to Paul Plaisted and Elsie Roes… [Read More]
George H. Taber Lodge celebrates 150 years
Nearly 100 people joined George H Taber lodge in Fairhaven on 10/15/22 to celebrate its 150th Anniversary. The evening began with a tour of the lodge, followed by a meet and greet with the Grand Lodge officers and their spoues. Appetizers and punch were provided by Cyd’s Kitchen, followed by dinner catered by Riccardi’s. Author,… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
All That Glitters is Not Golden Dear Frankie, My mom and I lived in a rusty trailer and were always tight on money before we won the Mega Bucks Lottery. When we got the check, my mom told me that price was no object. She bought the best of everything: house, cars, jewelry, live-in staff,… [Read More]
Letter_Heroux will make Bristol County proud
Heroux will make Bristol County proud, safer Paul Heroux will reduce crime, be considerate of his staff, the taxpayers and bring transparency to the operation of the Bristol Jail for the first time in twenty five years. The hallmark of Paul Heroux’s three terms as mayor of Attleboro is transparency and accountability to the community…. [Read More]
Acushnet COA enjoys some Halloween fun
The Acushnet Council on Aging held a Halloween Party on 10/31/22 at the Senior Center, with lunch catered by D&D Catering, musical entertainment featuring Dan McGowan, and lots of laughs and costumes. ••• Click here to download the entire 11/3/22 issue: 11-03-22 Horribles Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
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