By Beth David, Editor Student speakers at Fairhaven High School’s graduation on Sunday, 6/3, told their classmates that their dreams will come true with hard work, expressing a mixture of sadness at leaving high school, and happiness to embark on the next phase of their young lives. Salutatorian Jack Brown said they learned a lot… [Read More]
Selectboard approves three new aquaculture licenses
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard approved three new aquaculture licenses at its meeting on Monday, 6/4. The meeting was held at the West Island Improvement Association community hall because the board also discussed the emergency preparedness plan, which is traditionally held at that site. Matthew Loo, who already has a 1+ acre aquaculture farm… [Read More]
From the Editor
By Beth David, Editor Oh no! It’s crawl-under-a-rock time. It’s “jibe,” not “jive.” Jibe. AARRGGHH!!!!! Apologies to Aunt Nina, who probably cringed so hard she gave herself a headache. We have a bunch of public hearings this week. See page 3 for the Selectboard. The Appeals board will be in next week. There’s been a… [Read More]
FHS Math Team is SC champ for second consecutive year
Press Release The Fairhaven High School Math Team finished the 2018 season as the Southeastern Mass. Conference Mathematics League South Division Champions for the second straight year. The team was led by senior captains Matt Mitchell, Tony Truong and Jack Brown, as well as senior teammates Aaron Almeida, Julia Cabral, Kathryn Kenney, and Will Elliott…. [Read More]
Fairhaven resident is first woman to be student government president
By Beth David, Editor A Fairhaven resident has been elected president of the Student Government Association (SGA) at the Massachusetts Martiime Academy. Rachel McNamara was installed in the position on Wednesday, 5/23, at an official Change of Command ceremony. She is the first female elected to the position in the institution’s 127-year history. Ms. McNamara is… [Read More]
Friends of Millicent hosts NE First Amendment Coalition
Submitted The Friends of the Millicent Library and the New England First Amendment Coalition sponsored free pael discussion on Wednesday evening, May 23, in the library’s Community Auditorium: “The First Amendment, Freedom of the Press, and the Right to Read.” Ed Fitzpatrick, Director of Media and Public Relations at Roger Williams University, moderated a distinguished… [Read More]
Southcoast Pride event fills Buttonwood Park with fun
The South Coast LGBT Network sponsored the second annual SC Pride event on Saturday, 6/2 at Buttonwood Park. The day long, family friendly event featured live entertainment, food vendors, artisan booths and a Kids Zone. The free event was open to the public, and, despite the threat of rain, many people from the LGBT community… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard adopts IT policies, rejects pothole bill
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on 6/5, the Acushnet Selectboard heard from Christopher Oliver, Director of Technology & Information Systems from the School Department about IT Policies that he is writing for the Town. Mr. Oliver stated he was reviewing the second reading of the Town’s Policies that included a General Information… [Read More]
FHS using innovative science program
Press Release Over the span of nearly three decades, The Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) — at no cost — has provided more than 28,000 students in Massachusetts and 600,000 students around the globe with the opportunity and tools necessary to explore science in a hands-on and empowering way. The innovative science education program enables teachers to… [Read More]
Southcoast LGBTQ Pride
LGBTQ pride event at Buttonwood Park, including entertainment, kids zone, and more. South Coast Pride is Sat., 6/2, in Buttonwood Park, New Bedford from 9:30AM – 4PM. PRIDE will be a fun packed, family friendly day with live entertainment, food vendors, artisan booths, resources, and a Kids Zone. The event is a free community event… [Read More]
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