By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 5/7/19 the Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals approved of some home additions, a special permit for chickens, and a temporary placement for a camping trailer. Owner Troy Tonnessen of 149 Dogwood Street asked the board for variances for front, side, and rear setbacks on his… [Read More]
Herring Festival grabs the only dry day to showcase nature
The Buzzards Bay Coalition held its fourth annual Acushnet River Herring Festival at the Acushnet Sawmill property on Saturday, 5/11/19. The free event featured live animal shows, canoeing and kayaking on the river and the pond, educational demonstrations, food by the Oxcart, and Toe Jam Puppet Band. The property, at 32 Mill Road in Acusnet,… [Read More]
Millicent Library unveils new D-Day display
June 6, 2019, marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. Millicent Library Board of Trustees member, Dennis Duval, along with the assistance of his daughter, Monique, has created a display to commemorate this special occasion. The display is located in the Art Room and will be up through the… [Read More]
SC Children’s Theatre preforms “The Little Mermaid”
SouthCoast Children’s Theatre presented Disney’s The Little Mermaid this weekend at Keith Middle School in New Bedford, with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” All cast members were children from the SouthCoast in grades 1-8. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here… [Read More]
From the Editor
Oh, this is fun. We complained last week about the report that was submitted to the Selectboard on alleged infractions at Rasputin’s Tavern and a host of bad behavior by drunk patrons and bartenders in bikinis (I kid you not). I did not get the report in time for my story. That means I had… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting changes local election day and month
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting passed the town’s $32.5 million operating budget, capital spending articles, and other spending articles, along with a couple of bylaw changes at the annual TM on Monday, 5/13/19 in about 2 1/2 hours. Most of the 38 articles passed with little or no discussion, and most passed unanimously, but… [Read More]
From Our Readers: Thank you from pantry director
“Thank you” from the pantry director Gerry Payette, Shepherd’s Pantry Director This letter of thanks goes out to the folks in the surrounding communities that include New Bedford, Fairhaven, Acushnet, Dartmouth, Rochester and Wareham, who donated non-perishable food towards the 27th annual “Stamp out Hunger” food drive for the needy. On Saturday May 11th, 2019, letter carriers… [Read More]
Legal Notice: FHA Vacancy
TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN COMMITTEE VACANCY The Town of Fairhaven is seeking one Fairhaven Resident to serve on the Fairhaven Housing Authority. This elected position will be on the ballot in 2023, but in the interim the Housing Authority and the Board of Selectmen must appoint someone to fill the vacancy until the term expires. Letters… [Read More]
From the Editor: 5/9/19
Oh…Town Meeting was fun, as always (see page 6), spent $50+ million of your tax dollars in about four hours. Pretty cool, huh? We also had an interesting Selectboard meeting this week. News on the Colonial Club and the house and all that, remember? Looks like the town will benefit from the sale of the… [Read More]
Herring Festival
Enjoy food, festivities and outdoor fun during the fourth annual Acushnet River Herring Festival on Satu., 5/11 from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. at The Sawmill (32 Mill Rd., Acushnet). This family-friendly festival will celebrate the ongoing restoration of the Acushnet River during the annual river herring migration. The Herring Festival is free and open to… [Read More]
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