Fairhaven Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, March 3, 2019, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, 440 Main Street, Fairhaven Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, coffee and juice. Tickets are $7.00 per person and may be purchased by calling Bill at 508-996-3420. Proceeds benefit the projects of the Fairhaven Lions Club, providing… [Read More]
Historical Talk
Westport Historical Society March Program is The Giffords of Westport presented by Richard Gifford, Sat., 3/9, at 2 p.m. Westport Public Library, 408 Old County Rd., Westport Contact Westport Historical Society: www.wpthistory.org , 508 636 6011 The Giffords were among the earliest settlers in Westport and, even today, the name “Gifford” remains a common surname… [Read More]
Irish Songs of the Sea
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel St., NB, is pleased to host Eddie Dillon, Tom Kennedy and Joe Zajac in concert on Thurs., 3/7, at 7 p.m. “Irish Songs of the Sea” features the trio known for their many years of concerts, festivals and performances at many, many Irish bars. This performance will… [Read More]
Cabin Fever Party
Rolling Thunder Inc® MA Ch2 is hosting a Mardi Gras Themed Fundraiser to help further their mission and help local veterans in need. All are welcome to join in the festivities. There will be a Cajun-style meal, games, a photo booth, raffles and entertainment by local band Miracle Maxx. On Sat., 3/2, from 6–11 p.m.,… [Read More]
From the other side of the river
The view from the Zeiterion roof offers great views of the Fairhaven skyline across the Acushnet River. The bright sun has been doing little to warm up temperatures in these parts this week. Temperatures dipped into the teens, with high winds making it feel below zero at times. The region is due to get a… [Read More]
Selectboard approves new wage plan for water & sewer superintendents
By Beth David, Editor In a 2-1 vote, the Fairhaven Selectboard approved the amendment to the wage and classification plan to include the water and sewer superintendents at its meeting on Wednesday, 2/27. In a lengthy discussion that got contentious at times, the Selectboard, members of the Board of Public Works, and Public Works Superintendent Vinnie… [Read More]
Animal Shelter renovations help everyone
By Beth David, Editor Thanks to donations in memory of Michael Robinson (NeighbNews 1/17/19), the Fairhaven Animal Shelter has a couple of news features that are helping animals and people. A new ramp connecting the main shelter building to the garage, where the food is stored, makes it possible for people in wheelchairs and others who… [Read More]
New Fairhaven resident’s stay is shrinking…literally
Last week’s snow may have seemed like a tidbit, but Joshua Bellevance took full advantage of it by making this huge snow sculpture on William Street in Fairhaven, at the intersection of Center Street, near the library and Town Hall. After a few days, though, it lost its head and got very, very short, according… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard starts sewer expansion discussions
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard heard from Woodard & Curran at its meeting on Tuesday, 2/19/19, to get a sense of what is involved in getting the town hooked up to sewer. Only a few hundred properties, from the center of town and along South Main Street are hooked up to a sewer line… [Read More]
Heavy winds cause road closures in Acushnet
Monday’s wind storm sent a gust of 57 miles per hour in Acushnet, causing several road closures for downed trees, poles and lines. Fairhaven also had a wind gust of 57 m.p.h. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 2/28/19 issue: 02-28-19 Skyline
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