Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Jackson’s Fund-raiser Update

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The fund-raiser for the Jackson family, which suffered a great loss after fire destroyed Jackson’s Variety and the family home, has been POSTPONED for 3/21. Organizers still hope to hold the event at a later date. Meanwhile, they are still selling tickets so they can give the money to the Jackson family. The event will… [Read More]

Acushnet Rabies Shots

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Due to the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency the Acushnet Rabies Clinic scheduled for Sunday is canceled.  Dr. Gaumont from Acushnet Animal Hospital, 265 Main St., will offer rabies vaccinations for Acushnet Residents, by appointment only, beginning on Thursday, March 19th & Monday – Thursday until April 16th from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.    Vaccinations cost:… [Read More]

Ways to Learn at Home

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Here are some fun and FREE ways to learn from home.  • Math: Prodigy at play.prodigygame. com; Khan Academy at www.khanacademy.org • Reading: Squiggle Park at www.squigglepark.com; Storyline at www.storylineonline.net/ • Science: Mystery Doug at mysterydoug.com; National Geographic at kids.nationalgeographic.com • Writing: Typing Club at www.typingclub.com • Social Studies: History for kids at www.historyforkids.net ••• Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]

NBPS free lunches

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New Bedford Public Schools Food Services is providing “Grab and Go” meals during district closure and until further notice. Pre-packed school breakfasts and lunches will be available FREE to all students k12 in the city of New Bedford. Students 18 years and younger may take one (1) lunch and one (1) breakfast for the next… [Read More]

New Bedford Info

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Mayor Mitchell has declared that a state of emergency now exists in New Bedford. This allows for the suspen­sion of certain rules to expedite the procurement of goods and services, as well as allowing the Mayor to take reasonable steps to ensure public safety. Visit https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/health-department/coronavirus/ for information on how to do business with the… [Read More]

Use 211 for COVID-19 info

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With a lot of uncertainties in the upcoming days and weeks, we wanted to remind all service providers about Mass 211, which is the 24/7 statewide information and referral line available in 140+ languages that connects callers with critical social service programs and organizations in their local commu­nity year-round. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health… [Read More]

Vendors invited

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The 44th Annual Fairhaven Home­coming Day Fair Sponsored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association 40 Center St., Fairhaven, MA Saturday, June 27, 2020 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  More than 175 booths featuring artists & crafters from all over New England. Art exhibit, food, kids’ games, fire engine rides, music & live entertainment for the entire… [Read More]

Fairhaven Government Access holds annual candidates night

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By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent On Wednesday, 3/11/20, six of the 11 candi­dates running for office in Fairhaven voiced their messages to the public at the candidates’ night held in the Fairhaven Town Hall auditorum. The event was sponsored by the Fairhaven Cable Access Channel (Fairhaven TV) and will be cablecast on channel 18, and… [Read More]

Widespread closures ordered due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

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By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charles Baker has tightened restrictions on businesses in the Commonwealth, due to COVID-19, the coronavirus. On the national level, restrictions have also been tightened. Gov. Baker has ordered all schools closed until April 7; prohibiting gatherings of 25 people or more; restricted bars and restaurants from serving food inside their… [Read More]

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