2 PM Saturday January 15, 2022 (presented via Zoom) Join us for a conversation about the adventures of Frederick Allen during his whaling voyage. In March 1838, Westport farmer Frederick Allen purchased a sea chest and boarded the Westport whaling brig Mexico. With “an uneasy mind”, “a bottle of elderberry syrup and 2 fine sweet… [Read More]
YTI Comedy
Your Theatre serves up a cure for the pandemic blues in their production of Paul Slade Smith’s The Outsider. Directed by Eric R. Paradis, it’s a timely, hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Ned Newley doesn’t want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking and his poll numbers are impressively bad. But… [Read More]
Acushnet Residents Testing
Covid Testing will be held every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Acushnet Elementary School, Middle Road. Open to Acushnet residents only. Proof of residence will be required. ••• Click here to download the entire 1/13/22 issue: 01-13-22 Snowstorm Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Region gets first substantial snowfall
The area got its first substantial snowfall of the season and year this week, with five inches falling in Fairhaven on Friday, 1/7. The state got anywhere from a dusting to a whopping 14.4 inches in Westwood and 15.2 inches in the Blue Hills Reservartion in Milton. New Bedford got 3.5”, and Boston got 11.2… [Read More]
Selectboard approves Rogers School RFP; hears about Bijou
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard approved the RFP for sale of the Rogers School property at its meeting on 1/10/22, and received an update on the issues with the Bijoux building at 350 Main Street. The board also announced that the Collins Center and the Screening Committee are nearly ready to announce finalists in… [Read More]
Fairhaven TV is finalist in two categories
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Community TV, Fairhaven’s public access TV organization, is a finalist in two categories for the 2021 Mass Access Creator Awards. “Hometown Haunts: Halloween 2021” is a finalist in the Production Value category. Fairhaven TV’s fourth annual Haunted Halloween Party with magician Todd Magliacci, is a finalist in the Best Hosting category. … [Read More]
NOAA’s top stories of 2021
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has recapped their top stories from 2021. Visit https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNOAAFISHERIES/bulletins/301f9c4 to find the following stories on NOAA’s website. Top 7 Stories 1. Dive Into Shark Week 2021 Sharks play a key role in food web and help ensure the balance of ocean ecosystems. We conduct research, assess stocks, work with U.S. fishermen, and implement restrictions… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Horrors of Homework Dear Frankie, Sunday nights are becoming a killer at our house. After dinner, mom asks my sibling Billy if he has completed his homework. He typically says it’s almost done. When she asks to see his work, Billy complains that weekends should be about fun and not school work. Billy is the… [Read More]
Acushnet to test only residents after fiasco on South Main St.
By Beth David, Editor After hundreds of cares lined up on South Main Street making it nearly impassable on January 4, the town of Acushnet decided to move its weekly testing to Acushnet Elementary School and will only test Acushnet residents. The previous testing site was the Council on Aging/Senior Center on South Main Street. Fire… [Read More]
The Catholic Church wants your opinions
Press Release The Catholic Church worldwide is undertaking a “fact finding mission” to the extent that has never happened before. This project starts in Rome with the Pope and extends down right to St. Mary’s in Fairhaven. The Catholic Church hierarchy is very interested in what Catholics around the world are thinking about their Church…. [Read More]
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