The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club (MWC) is pleased to have Jennifer McIntire, President of the Mattapoisett Historical Society, as our guest speaker at our first meeting of 2020. Ms. McIntire will talk about Mattapoisett’s rich history and the role of Mattapoisett women in the community. Our meeting is on Thurs., 1/16, at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church,… [Read More]
Scholarship opportunity
The Mariner Youth Soccer Association, which has provided soccer instruction, skills clinics and both recreational and competitive soccer opportunities to children 4-18 in the communities of Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Marion, Rochester and Acushnet for over 25 years, is pleased to announce that it will be offering a scholarship opportunity to Mariner Youth Soccer Alumni this Spring. … [Read More]
Recreational Fish Regs
The 2020 fishing limits for the recreational harvest of summer flounder (fluke), scup, and black sea bass in Massachusetts are listed below. These status quo regulations result from recent decisions made by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (see the ASMFC meeting summary for more details). Summer Flounder, May 23–October… [Read More]
Think summer! Warmer temps not quite warm enough?
By Beth David, Editor This year’s Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge had 150 registered plungers, and hundreds more who turned out on a relatively mild New Year’s Day to watch the brave ones plunge into the chilly Atlantic at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. The annual event is held in honor of domestic violence victims. Proceeds benefit Dollars… [Read More]
BPW discusses recycling center hours
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 12/30, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the winter hours for the Recycling Center, and scheduling for the Cable Access Channel. The board first met with Raymond Arruda about his sewer system on Akin Street. BPW Superintendent Vincent Furtado explained that there is an… [Read More]
Bridge dedicated to two fallen Fairhaven Vietnam Veterans
By Beth David, Editor The last two remaining Fairhaven casualties of the Vietnam War finally received a long-lasting symbol recognizing their sacrifice, 50 years later. On 12/4/19, town and state officials, friends and family of Staff Sergeant Donald Roger Desmarais and SPC-4 Henry Anthony Chevalier, who were both killed in Vietnam in 1969, gathered at the… [Read More]
Moby-Dick Marathon draws readers, listeners from near & far
By Beth David, Editor Readers and listeners from near and far converged upon the New Bedford Whaling Museum for the 2020 Moby-Dick Marathon this weekend. Opening night was Friday, with a meal and presentations, but the main event was the annual reading of Herman Melville’s beloved tale about the white whale and an obsessed Captain Ahab. … [Read More]
Harbor’s newest fishing boat is turning heads
By Beth David, Editor The newest addition to New Bedford Harbor’s scallop fishing fleet, “Viking Power,” arrived in the city on Friday, 12/20/19, after traveling for 7 1/2 days from Alabama, where it was built. The innovative bow shape is designed to cut through water with ease to give the crew a smoother ride and more stable… [Read More]
DVDevelopments
Howdy and welcome to installment #2 of DVDevelopments, where I look at what’s new to physical and streaming home media in January and give you the best options. This month’s packed, so let’s get to it. BATMAN VS. THE JOKER The big dog in January is likely to be the controversial but mega-popular Joker (January… [Read More]
Fairhaven Sustainability Committee unveils new logo
Press Release The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee is pleased to share our new logo, designed by local residents Caitlyn Foster and Lauren Crowley and in collaboration with Christine Neville’s graphic design class at Fairhaven High School. The logo will now be used by the Sustainability Committee to promote various events and projects that support sustainable living… [Read More]
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