Join us for a movie and pizza at the Mattapoisett COA, 17 Barstow St., 508-758-4110; coadirector@mattapoisett.net Screening Judy, The story of Judy Garland., on Tues., 2/25, at noon. Cost:vFree movie. Pizza: $1 per slice. Call 508-758-4110. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 2/20/20 issue: 02-20-20 KoolKids… [Read More]
LGBTQ Film Series
The winter film series continues with Boy Erased, on Sun., 2/23, at 1 p.m., at the Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. This film contains adult themes. Jared Eamons, the son of a small-town Baptist pastor, must overcome the fallout after being outed as gay to his parents. His father and mother struggle to… [Read More]
“Kool Kids” do cool stuff on vacation week
Children in the Kool Kids February vacation program participated in a variety of events this week, including ball games like dodgeball, soccer, tag, arts and crafts, and other games meant to encourage a lot of movement and exercise. The program, run by the Fairhaven Recreation Center, is for children in grades K–5, and includes a… [Read More]
Selectboard discusses mileage/car use policy by employees
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 2/10/20, the Fairhaven Selectboard continued its discussion to create a policy for mileage and town vehicle use. Town Administrator Mark Rees said he put together additional information, as requested, on which town employees had vehicles assigned to them, and which town employees were receiving mileage reimbursement for use… [Read More]
BPW discusses dog park
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 1/27 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the new dog park, and revisited the discussion about vehicular traffic at Cushman Park. The board first met with the Town Planner Paul Foley about the potential locations for a dog park in Fairhaven. Mr. Foley explained… [Read More]
Acushnet residents sound off about PJ Keating noise, dust, plans
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard faced about 100 residents at a public hearing at Ford Middle School to talk about PJ Keating’s plan to move its asphalt plant to the front of the property on South Main Street. The site operates as a quarry and an asphalt plant. The plant itself has already been… [Read More]
“We’re praying for a miracle” for coach Glenn Gardner with ALS
By Beth David, Editor Student athletes and their parents are showing support for long time basketball and softball coach Glenn Gardner, who has been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, aka, Lou Gehrig’s disease). The disease affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and causes loss of muscle control. It is a progressive disease… [Read More]
Chopping it off for a good cause
From Press Release Materials St. Joseph School of Fairhaven raised $11,000 with its Live, Live, Laugh Boosterthon Day Glow run. The fundraiser was launched in early February by the PTO and encouraged students to collect pledges ahead of 33-lap run on Valentine’s Day. Early on, a key motivator became the school’s volunteer lunchroom monitor Rob… [Read More]
Cultural Council announces awards
Press Release The Fairhaven Cultural Council is pleased to announce the Fairhaven Local Cultural Council Grant award winners for 2020. In addition to demonstrating compliance with Massachusetts Cultural Council and local grant project guidelines, winning projects demonstrated the most benefit to our community and specifically for residents of Fairhaven, providing opportunities for all ages to… [Read More]
Acushnet FD: Fire spreads quickly
On Sunday, 2/9/20, the Acushnet Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in a residence. A pan of grease caught fire on the stove top and very quickly grew, causing flame and smoke damage. The resident had extinguished the fire prior to the arrival of the FD. There were no injuries. There were… [Read More]
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