“Soloists for Scholarships” is a virtual concert offered by the Tri-County Symphonic Band and will be live streamed at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 14, 2021. The purpose of the concert is to shine the spotlight on four local organizations that offer scholarships to music students: The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, The Southeast District Massachusetts… [Read More]
Chamber Music
“From Russia With Love,” Release Date: February 13, 4 p.m. What better way to celebrate winter than a troika of Russian beauties? Shostakovich hits a playfully tart bull’s-eye with his first String Quartet (1938), composed after the huge success of his Fifth Symphony reinstated the composer in official favor. Rachmaninoff’s beloved Vocalise, arranged for viola… [Read More]
Free Food Boxes
The New Bedford Police Department is partnering with the Mass. Military Support Foundation (MMSF) and New Life Church to provide FREE FOOD BOXES to New Bedford residents. The Farmers to Families Food Boxes contain 32 pounds of perishable and nonperishable food items including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products and meat products. Distribution will be… [Read More]
Free Political PR
The Neighb News will give all candidates for townwide public office in Fairhaven and Acushnet a chance to get their message out. You may submit an article of approximately 500 words, with a picture, and we will publish at no charge before the election. Please contact the Neighb News as soon as possible so we… [Read More]
Fairhaven Scholarship
A $1000 scholarship recognizing a graduating Fairhaven-resident high school senior planning to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution of higher learning will be awarded by the Fairhaven Historical Society. The scholarship honors Enrique Goytizolo’s dedication to preserving the history of the Town of Fairhaven and his vital and long-time leadership role with the Fairhaven… [Read More]
Self Guided Tours
Looking for a way to keep the whole family entertained during February vacation? Fill up your free week with self-guided, outdoor activities that are centered at The Sawmill in Acushnet but can be done at any nearby nature reserve (260-plus listed on DiscoverBuzzardsBay.org) or in your own backyard. In lieu of in-person events, the Coalition… [Read More]
From the editor: 2/11/21
Well, it truly is the end of an era. Jackson’s Variety, which operated for 50 years, and was Buster’s before that, is gone from the Fairhaven landscape. The building had a devastating fire last year, and the building requires extensive rehabilitation to be usable again. The family decided that they were all close enough to… [Read More]
Jackson’s sold, iconic sign taken off building
By Beth David, Editor A little variety store has been in that spot for 70+ years, but last year, on 2/3/20, Jackson’s Variety, which had occupied the space for more than 50 years, suffered a devastating fire. The damage meant tens of thousands of dollars in renovations. The Jackson family decided it was time to sell…. [Read More]
Selectboard gets 3 TA finalists; Oxford roof change is done deal
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven received the names of its three finalists for the town administrator position during the Fairhaven Selectboard meeting on 2/8, and board members tentatively scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, 2/16, to hold final interviews in open session. The Town’s hiring consultant, Community Paradigm Associates President Bernie Lynch, announced the three… [Read More]
Fairhaven ZBA approved Oxford building changes 2 years ago
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals on 2/2 could not shed light on the Stratford Group’s proposed reduction in units or the altered roofline design for the Oxford School development, even after Building Commissioner Chris Carmichael confirmed that the ZBA did vote to approve the proposed changes two years ago. Resident… [Read More]
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