New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site Public Meeting, Thurs., 4/25, 6pm-7:30pm, National Parks Building, 33 Williams St. New Bedford, MA. Agenda items: Outreach on Fish Advisories, Kelsey Dumville; Progress Report on Overall Project, Dave Lederer; Shoreline Cleanup Updates for Fairhaven, Acushnet, New Bedford, Dave Dickerson; Aerovox Site/Interim Sediment Cap, Laurie O’Connor; Upper Harbor Dredging, including Cable… [Read More]
South Coast Bike Summit
The South Coast Bikeway Alliance (SCBA) is pleased to announce their 9th Annual Bike Summit on Thurs., 4/25 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Fort Taber Community Center, 1000A S Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02744. FREE. Pre registration is appreciated. Visit http://www.s outhcoastbikeway.com and click on “events calendar.” Speakers 6–7:30 p.m…. [Read More]
Moon Rock in Acushnet
We are over the Moon excited! Join us on Friday, April 19th beginning at 8 p.m. at Fire Station #1, Russell St., Acushnet, as a piece of the Moon comes to Acushnet (for the very first time). Mr. Joe Cote, an Acushnet resident, Middle School Science Teacher and a NASA Solar System Ambassador, will bring telescopes,… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Clerk clarifies polling place decision process
Submitted Monday, April 1st was Acushnet’s Annual Town Election held in the elementary gymnasium. As most know, this was the first election of all precincts in a single polling location, held on a school day, with students in attendance, since the horrific events of April 14, 1993. I understand the safety concerns and frustration felt… [Read More]
Fairhaven Ladder 1 dedicated to Earl Faunce
Press Release The Fairhaven Fire Department formally dedicated and blessed its new state of the art Ladder Truck on Friday April 12, 2019 with a ceremony at Fire Department Headquarters. The new truck was dedicated in the memory of Lt. Earl M. Faunce (Deceased). Lt. Faunce was a beloved member of the Fairhaven Fire Department…. [Read More]
Selectboard discusses Town Meeting articles
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 4/8, the Fairhaven Selectboard discussed the upcoming Annual and Special Town Meetings on May 4th, and made their recommendations for articles. The board chose to adopt quite a few articles including Article 4 for the Sewer Capital Fee and Article 5 to amend fiscal year… [Read More]
Some young’uns just can’t wait for summer
Most people are still wearing winter coats on most days in these parts, but clearly, there’s an anxious group just waiting to start the summer activities. Our roving photographer Glenn caught these youn’uns taking a swim in the chilly Atlantic at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven on Saturday, 4/13/19. See more photos by Glenn C. Silva… [Read More]
Annual procession welcomes Earth Day in Southcoast
New Bedford held a “Love Mother Earth” procession on Thursday, 4/11, in downtown New Bedford as part of AHA! night’s Sustainable Southcoast celebration. The group gathered on Market Street to crown Mother Earth (Terry Wolkowicz) and Father Ocean (Jamie Jacquart), then marched through the downtown historic district. Eco-floats and costumed participants were mindful of the… [Read More]
Stop & Shop workers on strike
30,000 workers at Stop & Shop have gone on strike as the United Food and Commercial Workers union and the company negotiate benefits, including wages, health insurance and retirement. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 4/18/19 issue: 04-18-19 LadderTruckFaunce
Earth Day is Monday, join an earth friendly event
Earth day this year is on April 22, with events honoring the earth happening all around the globe. The world’s largest environmental movement, Earth Day is celebrated in nearly 192 countries. The first Earth Day was on April 22, 1970. This year’s theme is “Protect Our Species.” The earth is facing the greatest rate of… [Read More]
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