The town of Acushnet will hold a free large item curbside pick-up in May to assist residents with their residential spring clean-up. Residents are allowed to place limit of three items per residential address. Commercial/business addresses are NOT included. Items will be collected on three Saturdays in May. If your regular trash pickup day is… [Read More]
Daffodils and tulips brighten up the neighborhood
By Beth David, Editor John Hergenhan spoke with the Neighb News a year or two ago about his daffodils and tulips. Anyone who has driven on Sconticut Neck Road has seen them in the early spring as they bloomed, filling up the whole extra lot on the corner of Smith Street. It is with great sadness… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Schools closed for rest of academic year
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced on Tuesday, 4/21, that schools in the state will remain closed for the rest of the school year. The order also extends the closure of non-emergency child care programs. Only programs that serve the children of first responders, medical personnel, and essential workers will remain open. Gov…. [Read More]
Fairhaven residents encouraged to sign up for new alert system
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard received a presentation from the Fire Department on 4/13/20, to explain the new communication system, RAVE, which allows residents to opt in for a variety of alerts the town might send out for emergencies. The system is more sophisticated than the well-known reverse 911 systems. RAVE allows residents to… [Read More]
Fairhaven & Mattapoisett knock down four-acre brush fire
From the Fairhaven Fire Department Facebook Page At 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, 4/19/20, Fairhaven firefighters fought a four-acre brush fire in the area of the bike path at Egypt Lane. Mutual aid from Mattapoisett was requested, as the fire was pushed rapidly east by the wind through marsh grass and woods. The fire was contained… [Read More]
Earth Day celebrates 50 years
By Beth David, Editor Earth Day is 50 years old this year, and it will be digital. Wednesday, 4/22, is the official date of Earth Day, but activities that support the natural earth will be happening all week. This year’s theme is climate action. “The enormous challenge — but also the vast opportunities — of action… [Read More]
Fairhaven Fire Department welcomes new grad
Press Release State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director David C. Evans announced the completion of the 281st class of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s fifty-day Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program on March 20, 2020. “This is the first class to graduate in these uncertain times with the entire nation facing a pandemic,” said… [Read More]
Acushnet: Meet Brian Donohoe
From Acushnet Fire & EMS Department Facebook Page THIS IS US On February 3, the Acushnet Fire Department started a new feature on its Facebook page to introduce each of their members to the public. This week we meet Brian Donohoe. What do Boston, Wareham and Acushnet have in common? Meet Brian Donohoe. Brian was… [Read More]
Acushnet shares the bounty
Press Release The Acushnet public safety departments received a significant donation and promptly paid it forward! The town received two barrels containing fifty-five gallons of hand sanitizer each. The much needed hand sanitizer will be used by Acushnet’s Fire, Police and Public Works departments. Acushnet resident and former member of the Board of Selectmen, David… [Read More]
“Thank God” Trump is president
“Thank God” Trump is president Dear reader, I would like to give both credit and recognition to Beth David, the editor and publisher of this newspaper. She provides a valuable service to this community. Her newspaper provides information regarding meetings, events and services. I addition, her letters to the editor section is a valuable asset… [Read More]
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