Residents of Fairhaven have started to participate in the Teddy Bear hunt. They have placed Teddy Bears in their windows and strategic places in their yards. Parents trying to find ways to get the kids out of the house, but still maintain social distancing, will especally enjoy this fun and harmless pastime. HINT: Start on… [Read More]
Fishing is OPEN
The Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has become aware of rumors and a fabricated Facebook post, appearing to come from DMF, that state commercial and recreational fishing have been closed due to the Covid-19 public emergency. This is not true! Commercial and recreational fishing remain open in Massachusetts. Visit DMF’s verified Facebook page or website… [Read More]
Meals on Wheels still rolls during pandemic
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Meals on Wheels program is still rolling. Anne Silvia, Fairhaven’s Council on Aging Director, wants seniors to know that their meals are still being delivered during the pandemic restrictions. She also said that any Fairhaven senior who is not on the list but wants to have meals delivered, should call… [Read More]
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update: restrictions in place to 5/4
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has extended COVID-19 restrictions on non-essential businesses throughout the state to May 4. The Department of Health’s Stay-At-Home Advisory remains in effect; schools remain closed. Residents are asked to stay at home, not gather in groups, and stay at least six feet away from each other when venturing… [Read More]
BPW discusses multiple Recycling Center issues
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Wednesday, 3/25 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works met with the landfill engineer about the new recycling center location, and also discussed recycling center hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the state mandated restrictions the meeting was held at Town Hall and was broadcast on… [Read More]
Food pantry still operating, but call first
By Beth David, Editor The Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet has seen a significant drop in the number of people using the pantry on Saturdahy mornings. Director Gary Payette said he believes it is because people are afraid of coming into close contact with other people as they try to adhere to the guidelines of social distancing… [Read More]
Family members find a way to show their love
By Beth David, Editor Armand Patnaude’s family knows that he’s aching to see them and touch them. They know they miss him dearly. The 69-year-old hospice patient is stuck inside at Our Lady’s Haven in Fairhaven. His 70th birthday party, originally scheduled for 4/28, had to be canceled, and it has been pretty hard on him… [Read More]
West Island woman makes masks for healthcare workers
By Beth David, Editor They say it takes a village, but Marianne Brodo usually says it takes an island. When the West Island woman saw that healthcare workers were having trouble getting masks, Ms. Brodo put her sewing talents to work. She found a pattern and started sewing, making masks that even have a pocket for… [Read More]
Acushnet swears in two new police officers
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Clerk Pamela Labonte was sure to maintain a safe distance when she administered the oath of office to two new part time police officers. Dominik Sullivan-Souza and Nathaniel Turgeon took the oath on Friday, 3/27/19, at the Aucshnet Police Station, and should be starting their field training by now. “Please… [Read More]
The Music Will Not Be Muted, Part 1
By Bryon Knight, Special to the Neighb News I happen to be a Musician, a Guitar Technician and I own a little music shop… which is, by Governor’s mandate, closed. I’m married to a Nurse (somebody had to make some money). She is my heroine. She leaves home and family every day to enter people’s homes… [Read More]
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