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]
Empty Boston, eerie Boston
With a statewide stay-at-home directive in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the streets and parks of Boston, usually bustling with people, were eerily empty and quiet. Our fearless photographer, Glenn C. Silva, ventured up to the big city on Tuesday, 3/24/20, to capture some scenes of the empty streets. ••• Support local… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Planning Board
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Fairhaven Planning Board Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 6:30 pm Banquet Room, Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Notice is hereby given that the Fairhaven Planning Board will conduct two continued public hearings and one new hearing at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday April 14, 2020, in the Town Hall,… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Conservation Commission
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fairhaven Conservation Commission Monday, April 13, 2020 at 6:30pm Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts To Access Meeting Remotely: https://zoom.us/j/258573970 or CALL 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 258 573 970 The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold the following Public Hearing pursuant to the Code of the Town of Fairhaven Chapter 192, Wetlands: 1. CON 023-133:… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven ZBA
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts The public is invited to participate remotely using one of the following methods. Join Zoom Meeting: Log onto https://zoom.us/j/875346214 or call 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 875 346 214 # 1. 166 Dogwood Street: Elizabeth David…. [Read More]
New Election Date in Fairhaven
The Fairhaven election, originally set for 4/6, has been changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new date is 5/18 (see page 4). ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 3/26/20 issue: 03-26-20 GrabNGo
Fishing Permits
To assist fishermen and others in the seafood industry during the public health emergency posed by COVID-19, The Mass. Departmentof Marine Fisheries has made the following accommodations to assist our stakeholders: Commercial Saltwater Fishing and Seafood Dealer Permits In accordance with 322 CMR 7.01(11), any un-renewed 2019 Commercial Fishing and Seafood Dealer permits will be… [Read More]
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