“A Hundred Small Lessons” by Australia author Ashley Hay portrays the lives of two women living in Brisbane, Australia, who are connected to each other by “memories and the house they share.” The author moves back and forth through the lives of ninety-year-old Elsie and thirty-year-old Lucy and her family. The book will be discussed… [Read More]
Photos with Santa
Photos with Santa Claus, Sun., 12/12, 1–3 p.m., George H. Taber Lodge, first floor, 20 Center St., Fairhaven. Bring your own camera or cell phone to take photos with Santa Claus during this festive afternoon sponsored by the George H. Taber Masonic Lodge. Refreshments will be available. Admission is free. All are welcome. The lodge… [Read More]
Free Christmas Films
Join Cinema New Bedford for holiday cheer! Experience seasonal favorites on the big screen and share collective nostalgia for some of our favorite holiday memories with the CNB community. Elf headlines the evening at 8pm, with the beloved holiday classics Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer starting at 6pm. The event is free,… [Read More]
Caroling for Inmates
Close Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street Jail was built in the 19th century and holds people in inhumane conditions. People report rats, vermin, mold, and plumbing backups that release bathroom waste into cells. Make this the last holiday season that people must endure under these terrible conditions. Meet us at 558 Pleasant St. at… [Read More]
Benoit Square lights up for the holidays
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Benoit Square welcomed Santa Claus and the public for the lighting of the Square on Friday, 12/3/21. Last year’s event was not promoted to the public due to COVID, but this year the square was filled with a couple of hundred children of all ages who helped with the singing, and… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire Department lights up for the holidays
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire Department welcomed the public to share the public lighting of the Fire Department grounds, at Parting Ways, 24 Russell Street, on 12/5/21. Last year the public event was canceled due to COVID restrictions, although the lights were still lit. This year, a couple of hundred children and their adults… [Read More]
Selectboard reinstates mask mandate
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 12/6/21, the Fairhaven Select Board reinstated its mask mandate, requiring all who enter town hall, including employees to wear face coverings if they are not able to stay at least six feet apart. The board made the change after receiving information from Health Agent David Flaherty, who informed… [Read More]
BPW discusses West Island sewer tie-ins
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Corespondent At its meeting on Monday, 11/29/21, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed available sewer stubs on West Island, and money for the Piping Plovers management on West Island Beach. The board first met with David Lucio about a driveway waiver for his property on Blackburn Street. Mr. Lucio asked… [Read More]
Fairhaven’s K9 Blue and his human graduate from academy
By Beth David, Editor The dogs weren’t there (to the deep disappointment of this reporter), but plenty of human brass and supporters showed up to celebrate the graduation of two dogs from the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office Basic K-9 Narcotics Detection Academy last Friday, 12/3/21. The graduates included the members of Fairhaven’s brand new K9 unit:… [Read More]
Wreaths across Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor Several volunteers joined Fairhaven Veterans Services Officer Brad Fish on Saturday morning, 12/4/21 to place Christmas wreaths at cemeteries in Fairhaven. At Riverside Cemetery, the volunteers placed 32 wreaths on stands at locations throughout the cemetery. Mr. Fish thanked volunteers and a list of 21 donors, some who donated in memory of… [Read More]
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