By Beth David, Editor On May 1, Mass. governor Charlie Baker issued an order requiring the use of face coverings in public places where social distancing is not possible, effective 5/6. The order applies to everyone over the age of two who is in public and cannot maintain a distance of six feet from others to… [Read More]
BPW discusses closing beach parking again, but…
By Mary Macedo Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Wednesday, 4/22 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and how it affects recycling center hours and closing the town parks and beaches. The board also discussed voting for a Marine Resources Representative, and discussed a Grease Trap Policy Checklist. Before the… [Read More]
DEP shuts down PJ Keating’s plans
By Beth David, Editor The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has denied a request by PJ Keating for the relocation of its hot mix asphalt operation to be considered exempt from a modification and, therefore, further review and approval by the state and the town. In a letter dated 4/28/20, the DEP stated that the… [Read More]
Happy Birthday, Terry Pereira
Terry Pereira, aka Yaya, and best known for her various roles with the West Island Improvement Association over the years, reached her 86th birthday in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, while she is pretty much being a recluse on West Island. Her friends and family arranged a drive-by, complete with fire truck leading the… [Read More]
Congratulations to Fairhaven High School seniors
Disposable cups spell out a special message to the class of 2020 on the fence in front of the football stadium at Fairhaven High School in Fairhaven, Mass., on 5/4/20. Photos by Glenn C. Silva. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 5/7/20 issue: 05-07-20… [Read More]
From the editor: 5/7/20
Oh, the pain continues. But if you know anyone who has had this brutal virus, you know it could be worse. The world struggles to continue, even as half of everything is shut down, so we do have some actual real news in here. We even have some meeting coverage. BPW is still entertaining the… [Read More]
Letter: Editor should keep political views in paper
Editor should keep political views in paper I read Mr. Donald Preston’s letter to the editor, “Editor should keep political views out of the paper” (4/30/20) I wonder what paper he reads — what radio programs he listens to — what TV programs he watches? There are very few outlets for the news that do not let… [Read More]
Letter: A response to the letter from John Pond
In response to John Pond’s letter on 4/23/20 (“Thank God” Trump is president), I appreciate your thought that we are all responsible when it comes to COVID19. Look around you: how many people do you see without a face mask? If you are wearing one: good for you. You are doing better than the fellow… [Read More]
Letter: FinCom Should go into details
FinCom should go into details on streets Reading your issue of 4/23/20 and the Letter to the Editor, “FinCom is doing its job,” piqued my interest, and is causing me to stretch a promise I made to myself many years ago: Do not be involved in the affairs of Town Meeting in my native town… [Read More]
Grads, activists decry Voc-Tech cutting fashion program
Press Release Recent graduates of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech-nical High School and community activists are demanding that school administrators reverse their decision to eliminate the successful Fashion Design program. “The fashion industry has such a major impact on our economic structure. Fashion and apparel related industries employ about 1.9 million people in the… [Read More]
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