Limericks Are Back! The Second Annual Millicent’s Limerick Contest is open! Entry forms are available at the library, on the library’s homepage (http://www.millicentlibrary.org), or by emailing friendsofmillicentlibrary@gmail.com. The deadline for entries is 5 p.m. April 12. winners will be announced at a party on Saturday, 4/27, at 1 p.m. New this year is a limerick-writing… [Read More]
100 years & going strong, Ellen Martin still simply enjoying life
By Beth David, Editor Ellen Martin insists there is no secret to her long life. “I’m a happy person,” she said on the occasion of her 100th birthday this week. “I had a good marriage, happy home life, two good children and grandson, and I live in a nice place.” She was talking about Fairhaven Village,… [Read More]
BPW has testy exchanges over raises
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Public Works had an evening full of testy exchanges at its meeting on Monday, 3/11. BPW member Robert “Hoppy” Hobson, started right at the beginning, before the meeting even got started, when he said he would not vote to approve minutes from executive sessions going back to October…. [Read More]
They had fun, but it’s time to move on: Emma Jean’s to close
By Beth David, Editor Cathy Melanson has had a good run of it, lots of fun, and lots of memories, but now, she says, it’s time to pack up the spatula and move onto the next thing. Well, maybe let’s not pack up that spatula quite yet. Emma Jean’s Cupcake Factory and Ice Cream Shoppe, which… [Read More]
Fairhaven candidate statement: Hurley
FAIRHAVEN TOWN CLERK: Carolyn Hurley Vote to elect Carolyn Hurley as your Town Clerk on Monday, April 1st, 2019. Your vote counts. I bring experience and a passion for our Town. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 3/21/19 issue: 03-21-19 EllenMartin
Fairhaven candidate statement: Malaspino
FAIRHAVEN PLANNING BOARD: John Malaspino My name is John Malaspino (I go by Jay) and I am interested in returning to the planning board as a write-in candidate. There are three positions on the ballot and I am running a write-in campaign for the two- year term that was vacated by Nicholas Carrigg. I have… [Read More]
EHMS student Brooke Boucher in Project 351 ambassador
Press Release Elizabeth I. Hastings Middle School eighth-grader, Brooke Boucher, has been helping those in need in our local community through her own personal efforts. Now, she has the chance to make a difference on the State level through Project 351. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community, Project 351… [Read More]
Everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, especially in So. Boston
Boston held its 118th St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, 3/17/19 in South Boston. People from all over the country and the world traveled to Boston to see the parade. More than once, people said that even though they weren’t Irish, everyone in South Boston was Irish for the day. ••• Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard hears more budgets, gives thumbs up to TA
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard continued to review FY20 department budgets at its meeting on 3/19. Board member Kevin Gaspar was absent. Technology Director Chris Olive r explained what his department had accomplished in 2018, including Wi-Fi in Town Hall and the Parting Ways building, and access control. He said they were… [Read More]
From our readers: Irregularities in Hodgson’s Office
State Auditor finds financial irregularities in Sheriff Hodgson’s Office On February 13, 2019 the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) published the results of a performance audit of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). In four separate findings, the OSA noted financial irregularities, most with the handling of ICE-related matters. Readers can find the full… [Read More]
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