The Acushnet Public Library is celebrating summer reading with a variety of programming highlighting the statewide theme “A Universe of Stories.” We are all connected through stories and the library hopes to build on this sense of community and engage young people and adults throughout the Greater New Bedford area in the summer and beyond!… [Read More]
Under the stars!
The band Home Brewed kicked off this year’s Concert Under the Stars series in front of Fairhaven Town Hall to a crowd 150+ strong on Thrusday, 7/11/19. If you missed last week’s concert, don’t worry, there are still four more Thursdays featuring various bands from 7-9 p.m. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]
BPW members clash over “miscommunication”
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 7/1, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works argued about miscommunication between Chairperson Brian Wotton and board member Frank Coelho and Mr. Coelho’s feelings regarding how the meetings are run. The board also discussed the next steps with Cooke Park. The board met with Christopher Amaral… [Read More]
Outdoor events include free movie night, car show, concerts
FREE Outdoor Family Movie Night Sat., 7/20, Livesey Park, Fairhaven. Pre-show entertainment starts at 6 p.m., movie starts at 8. Featuring Disney’s “Incredibles 2.” Bounce house and other activities for children. Movie is FREE. Food available for purchase. West Island Regatta Join us for the 4th annual West Island Regatta on Sat., 7/20, Hoppy’s Landing,… [Read More]
LGBTQ flag hangs at town hall for two hours
After getting approval from the Fairhaven Selectboard (see 6/27/19 issue), Kyle Bueno wasted no time getting the gay pride rainbow flag hanging in the archway at town hall before the end of June, which is Gay Pride month. On Friday, 6/28/19, more than 40 people showed up for a short program to show support for… [Read More]
While we were gone
We did not publish for two weeks for our summer break. Here’s a little bit of what happened while we were gone. Homecoming Day Fair The rain held off for Fairhaven’s 43rd annual Homecoming Day Fair on Saturday, 6/29/19 in the center of town. A bit of a sprinkle later in the afternoon sent… [Read More]
Cape Verdean parade recognizes CV heritage
New Bedford held its 47th annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade on Saturday, 7/6. The procession and fair at the end celebrate Cape Verdean heritage and more than 150 years in the region. Parade Marshal Gail Fortes led the parade from Buttonwood park to the Cape Verdean Veterans’ Memorial on Purchase Street, downtown. ••• Support local… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard continues wage comparisons
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 7/16/19, the Acushnet Selectboard discussed comparison communities, led by Selectboard member Kevin Gaspar. He stated that he used the information sent to the board by Town Admnistrator Brian Noble and produced a bit more data from surrounding communities for a total of eight communities that… [Read More]
From our readers: Imagine FHS being built
Imagine FHS being built I guess when you enter an age, the concept of reflection becomes a trait. In simplistic terms, it’s looking at life in the rear view mirror. I have finally accepted this. One trip back in time I wish I could do is going back to Fairhaven High School as it was… [Read More]
From our readers: Serve-A-Thon Helps Needy
Serve-A-Thon helps needy Improving our effort to help fund and support the Salvation Army and Mobile Ministries in the Greater New Bedford area is our goal for 2019. These two groups work tirelessly and heroically to serve the needy and homeless in our region. For the past four years, we’ve conducted a yearly Serve-A-Thon that… [Read More]
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