Books about military campaigns from the Aztec Empire to Napoleon to the Vietnam War will be one highlight of a two-day book sale Aug. 23-24 at the Mattapoisett Quaker Meeting, 103 Marion Road (Rte 6). Hours are 2–5p.m. Friday 8/23; and 9 a.m.– noon Sat., 8/24. On Friday, most hard cover books will be priced at… [Read More]
Photo contest
Fairaven TV’s summer photo contest has started with a bang! We’re beginning to review this week’s entries tagged #FairhavenTV and are so impressed. You have until Friday, 8/16, at 9 am to continue submitting photos for this week’s theme. To help you prepare for the coming weeks, this is our photo contest schedule. How to… [Read More]
Fill A Bag
The First Congregational Church’s Heavenly Treasures Thrift Shop is having a Fill A Bag for $5.00 sale from Thursday, 8/29–Saturday, 9/14. Entrance is on William Street under the Canopy. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 8/22/19 issue: 08-22-19 BenoitMusic
Donations & Vendors Wanted
It’s All about the Animals, a 501c3 Cat Shelter in Rochester MA is looking for donations and vendors for their largest fundraiser of the year, Octopurr Fest taking place on Sunday October 6, 2019 at the Shelter, located at 103 Marion Road in Rochester MA. Donations could include gift baskets, restaurant certificates, food items, trips, events,… [Read More]
Win a Dinghy
Enter to win a hand-made wooden pram while supporting clean water! Continuing a tradition of the Westport Fishermen’s Association, the Buzzards Bay Coalition is holding a drawing for a hand-made wooden Eastport Nesting Pram, open to all. Proceeds support the work of the BBC. Built in Westport by Jim Sturges, Tom Peirce, and Jack Reynolds,… [Read More]
Hot night, hot music, hot cars
The North Fairhaven Improvement Association held its annual car cruise and music night on Sunday, 8/18/19, under very hot skies. But the heat did not stop people from going out to enjoy the oldies music of Eddie & The Exciters, the cool old cars on display, dancing in the streets, food, and more. Photos courtesy… [Read More]
Selectboard hears from neighbors on two issues
By Beth David, Editor At a long meeting on 8/19/19 that included lots of input from the residents, the Fairhaven Selectboard heard complaints about the FY18 Community Development Block Grant project, and also discussed the navigational dredging project in the harbor, with comments on both sides of that issue. The CDBG project is reconstructing Hedge Street… [Read More]
BPW closes parks due to EEE; discusses textile recycling
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 8/19 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the possibility of starting textile recycling, as well as scouted locations for a new recycling center. The board first met with R & R Sons Concrete about approving them as a new driveway contractor. Board member Keith… [Read More]
Pump track demo event raises funds and provides lots of fun
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Pump Track at Macomber & Pimental Park on Bernese Street in Fairhaven held a day of BMX demonstrations and fun to raise funds for the track. Activities included raffles, including some bike raffles, food and fun stuff for everyone. According to organizer Mike Rotondo, the day raised $700 towards the… [Read More]
Fairhaven Rotary awards second scholarship
The Fairhaven Rotary presented its second scholarship at its weekly meeting on Tuesday, 8/20/19. Myra Yin, who will be attending Rutgers University in New Jersey in the fall, received $1,000. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 8/22/19 issue: 08-22-19 BenoitMusic
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