Well, Black Friday will be different this year. Pandemic fatigue is setting in, but…really, let’s keep trying okay? Shopping with the Neighb News family of advertisers will keep it local and keep it small. No waiting in big lines with tons of other people at the crack of dawn waiting for a big store to… [Read More]
Shopping with the Neighb News
A decidedly biased piece by Beth David, Editor It’s time for one our favorite annual stories: Shopping with the Neighb News! Here, you will learn how you can find gifts for everyone on your list, a few things for yourself, and spend some fun time exploring all that Neighb News advertisers have to offer . After… [Read More]
Selectboard finalizes TA screening Comm; disbands wellness
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent After realizing that not one woman had been appointed to the town administrator search screening committee, the Fairhaven Selectboard on 11/19 appointed a female Town Hall employee as the seventh and final member. Selectboard member Bob Espindola said he had received feedback earlier in the day that the committee had… [Read More]
BPW discusses water meter tampering
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Board of Public Works on 11/16 hired a new Heavy Motor Equipment Operator for the Highway Department, discussed winter recycling center hours, new asphalt at Livesey Skate Park, and enacting new fines for water meter tampering. With the new mask mandate in place all people in attendance to… [Read More]
Fairhaven offers free COVID testing to residents
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department and the Fairhaven Health Department offered free COVID19 testing to residents, just in time for Thanksgiving. The town held several testing clinics this week. On Monday, 11/16, town employees were offered testing at the Fairhaven Recreation Center, and walk-ins were also taken. Deputy Fire Chief Todd Correia said… [Read More]
Obscene graffiti defiles baseball concession stand on Shaw Rd
By Beth David, Editor A vandal, or vandals have defiled the walls of the concession stand at the baseball fields on Shaw Road in Fairhaven. They also entered the building and sprayed fire suppressant. The vandal(s) sprayed graffiti, including some obscene images, sketches of various images, and the word “Typo” that seems to be the signature,… [Read More]
Vandalized Lovegrove bench replaced
By Beth David, Editor The Matthew Lovegrove memorial bench that was heartlessly vandalized has been replaced. The bench offers a tranquil seat a the fishing pier in Little Bay off the bike path extension. It looks out to Little Bay at a spot that is great for teaching kids to fish. The bench was destroyed by… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Stay home for Thanksgiving
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is urging people to stay home for Thanksgiving and avoid the usual day-long feasts with extended family that are a hallmark of the holiday. Data show that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases is being driven by small gatherings. The cooler weather is keeping people indoors, which is… [Read More]
From our readers: Food Drive is On
Support Annual Food Drive It’s that time of year when the Shepherds Pantry’s annual Holiday Fundraiser is again in full swing. For the past 18 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 continued financial support… [Read More]
Acushnet News
Snowstorm Parking Ban By vote of Town Meeting, parking is restricted as follows: in water district, parking allowed opposite side of hydrants, out of water district, parking allowed north side of street running east and west; and, parking allowed on west side of streets running north and south. Violators subject to being towed away at… [Read More]
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