Gloria Steinem spoke at the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford on Saturday, 5/19/18. Presented by the Z and the New Bedford Lyceum, “A conversation with Gloria Steinem” included questions submitted by the audience, and was moderated by Mindy Todd, host of WCAI’s “The Point,” and New Bedford High School student Nadia Abouchanab. Ms. Steinem told… [Read More]
Acushnet COA receives grant to be “age friendly”
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard heard from the Council on Aging, the Golf Committee and the Department of Public Works at its meeting on Tuesday, May 22. The Director of the COA, Heather Sylvia, gave a brief presentation on being an Age Friendly Town. Ms. Sylvia stated they received a $2500 grant… [Read More]
Marijuana facility in Fairhaven holds ribbon cutting
BASK, a registered medical marijuana dispensary in Fairhaven held a formal ribbon cutting with members of the Chamber of Commerce and local officials on Tuesday, 5/22. The facility has been operating since the middle of February. The facility has applied for a license to sell recreational marijuana, but that will not be available until the… [Read More]
Don’t throw away those old clothes!
Almost all textiles can be recycled or reused, and the Fairhaven Board of Health has teamed up with Bay State Textiles to take your old clothes, shoes, belts, stuffed animals, linens, pocketbooks, totes, etc. “If you can wear it, Bay State Textiles accepts it,” boasts the website. Fairhaven now has three donation boxes at: The… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Conservation Commission
Fairhaven Conservation Commission The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on June 11, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. In the Fairhaven Town Hall, Purpose is for the Request for Determination of the following matters as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131 Section 40 as amended. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: • Request for Determination Applicant Steven… [Read More]
NEFAC to Discuss First Amendment, Press Freedom
NEFAC to Discuss First Amendment, Press Freedom at The Millicent Library in Fairhaven, Mass. The New England First Amendment Coalition will present a panel discussion on freedom of speech and the press on May 23 at Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven, Mass. The discussion, titled “The First Amendment, Freedom of the Press and the Right to… [Read More]
Community Yard Sale
Indoor Community Yard Sale hosted by North Fairhaven Improvement Association, Sat., 5/19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., inside the Oxford School, 347 Main Street, Fairhaven. Free admission to the public. Featuring 18 tables with a variety of treasures. Snack Bar. Visit: https:// northfairhavenimprovementassoc. weebly.com/event-calendar.html. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G Click… [Read More]
Herring Festival
The third annual Acushnet River Herring Festival will be held on Sat., 5/19, from 11:00am– 4:00pm, at The Sawmill, 32 Mill Rd., Acushnet. Enjoy food, festivities, and outdoor fun. This family-friendly festival will celebrate the ongoing restoration of the Acushnet River during the annual river herring migration. The festival is free and open to all,… [Read More]
Riverside Cemetery Tour
Fairhaven’s lovely Riverside Cemetery is the setting of an Office of Tourism walking tour on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. It begins inside the cemetery’s entrance at 274 Main Street. Fairhaven tourism director Christopher Richard will act as guide. The cemetery was created in 1850, on land donated by Warren Delano II, grandfather… [Read More]
Foxwoods Trip
Fairhaven Lions Club presents Foxwoods Resort Casino day trip, on Sun., 5/20, $35/person. Pick up at 10 a.m., Fairhaven Commons Way, return 7 p.m. Free buffet or $10 meal voucher. $10 slot pay. Call Bill at 508=996-3420, or lc1914bb@aol.com ••• 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 download the entire… [Read More]
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