By Beth David, Editor The last two remaining Fairhaven casualties of the Vietnam War finally received a long-lasting symbol recognizing their sacrifice, 50 years later. On 12/4/19, town and state officials, friends and family of Staff Sergeant Donald Roger Desmarais and SPC-4 Henry Anthony Chevalier, who were both killed in Vietnam in 1969, gathered at the… [Read More]
Moby-Dick Marathon draws readers, listeners from near & far
By Beth David, Editor Readers and listeners from near and far converged upon the New Bedford Whaling Museum for the 2020 Moby-Dick Marathon this weekend. Opening night was Friday, with a meal and presentations, but the main event was the annual reading of Herman Melville’s beloved tale about the white whale and an obsessed Captain Ahab. … [Read More]
Harbor’s newest fishing boat is turning heads
By Beth David, Editor The newest addition to New Bedford Harbor’s scallop fishing fleet, “Viking Power,” arrived in the city on Friday, 12/20/19, after traveling for 7 1/2 days from Alabama, where it was built. The innovative bow shape is designed to cut through water with ease to give the crew a smoother ride and more stable… [Read More]
DVDevelopments
Howdy and welcome to installment #2 of DVDevelopments, where I look at what’s new to physical and streaming home media in January and give you the best options. This month’s packed, so let’s get to it. BATMAN VS. THE JOKER The big dog in January is likely to be the controversial but mega-popular Joker (January… [Read More]
Fairhaven Sustainability Committee unveils new logo
Press Release The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee is pleased to share our new logo, designed by local residents Caitlyn Foster and Lauren Crowley and in collaboration with Christine Neville’s graphic design class at Fairhaven High School. The logo will now be used by the Sustainability Committee to promote various events and projects that support sustainable living… [Read More]
Acushnet schedules PJ Keating public hearing
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard had their first meeting of the new year on January 7, 2020 when they heard from Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher who recommended scheduling a public hearing regarding the P.J. Keating project. Chief Gallagher told the board the public hearing would be to discuss PJ Keating’s land use… [Read More]
Letters: Pantry says “thank you”
Pantry says “thank you” to all who contributed This letter of thanks goes out to all the generous people who contributed money and/or non-perishable food to the 16th annual Shepherd’s Pantry holiday fundraiser. With a monthly expenditure of over $7,000.00 used to purchase food that is either running low or out of completely, monetary donations… [Read More]
From our readers: GOP members: Be active
GOP members: Be active As we enter the New Year, it’s time to make our resolutions. If you are a registered Republican, resolve to join or become more active in your Republican town/ward or city committee in 2020! Municipal committees are the foundation and backbone of the Massachusetts Republican Party and where you, an activist,… [Read More]
Letters: Democrats have obsession
Democrats have obsession The psychological derangement obsession of the Democrats of the defeat of Hillary in the election in 2016 has driven them to remove Donald Trump from office by any means they can, legal or otherwise. The truth is they hate Trump more than they love the country. Consider the Mueller investigation after 2+… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Planning Board
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Fairhaven Planning Board Notice is hereby given that the Fairhaven Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, in the Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive information and public comment on the following Special… [Read More]
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