Trinity Lutheran Church, 16 Temple Place, Fairhaven, Annual Christmas Fair on Sat., 11/17, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Handmade craft items, knitted sweaters, hats, scarves and more. Lunch offerings include: lobster rolls, clam chowder, scallop casserole, fried chicken, Norwegian open-faced sandwiches and assorted desserts. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G Click here to… [Read More]
Fairhaven honors veterans with parade
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held its annual Veterans Day parade on Sunday, 11/11/18, with special notice of the day being the 100 year anniversary of the end of World War I. The war ended on 11/11/1918, and the armistice was signed a 11 a.m.: the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month…. [Read More]
Town Meeting approves rec pot and sale of Rogers School
By Beth David, Editor After hearing arguments from both sides Town Meeting members approved the bylaw regulating recreational retail marijuana in Fairhaven at the Special TM on Tuesday, 11/13/18. TM members also rejected a bid to extend the moratorium on retail marijuana in town. At her first TM as economic Development Director and Town Planner, Gloria… [Read More]
Fairhaven Fire responds to two reports of fire
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department responded in force to a report of a fire at 4 Misty Bay Road on West Island on Saturday, 11/10, that turned out to be flames coming out of a pipe. And on Monday, 11/12, the department quickly knocked down a fire at Jake’s Diner at 102 Alden… [Read More]
Floating dock at Hoppy’s Landing out for maintenance
By Beth David, Editor The floating dock at Hoppy’s Landing has been taken out of the water for maintenace. Crews from Fortress Marine have been repairing the wear and tear on the dock. Some maintenance is done every year while the dock is in the water. Every five years the dock is pulled from the… [Read More]
Hamlin Crossing officially opens with ribbon cutting
Two years after its conservation and with the help of hundreds of staff and volunteer hours to clean up and restore the property, Hamlin Crossing’s nine acres of restored wildflower fields, quiet woodlands and 800 feet of river frontage are now open to the public as part of the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s growing Acushnet River… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard talks priorities with new Rep. Hendricks
by Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met with newly elected State Representative Chris Hendricks at their 11/13/18 meeting to discuss a few of their concerns with the state policies and regulations and brief him on he town’s priorities. Town Admiinistrator Brian noble stated that the top priority was Chapter 90 funds, which help… [Read More]
From our readers: Hunger is daily struggle for some families
Hunger is daily struggle for some families It’s that time of year when the Shepherd’s Pantry’s annual Holiday Fundraiser is again in full swing. For the past 15 years, volunteers at the Shepherd’s Pantry, located at the Long Plain United Methodist Church at 1215 Main Street in Acushnet, are asking the generous public for their… [Read More]
16th annual Short Plays Marathon is this Saturday
Press Release Featuring 25 New Short Plays by Local Playwrights Culture*Park will present the 16th Annual Short Plays Marathon on Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., in the Whaling Museum Theater, featuring a full day of new plays with far-reaching themes, by local and regional playwrights. The Marathon will present staged… [Read More]
Operation Food Drop
Fun 107 and 1420 WBSM are teaming up with United Way of Greater New Bedford for the 26th year to collect non-perishable and canned goods for the holidays. Operation: Food Drop will be held at Buttonwood Park on Saturday, November 10th from 10 am – 2 pm, to benefit the Hunger Heroes Project. Be sure… [Read More]
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