The next meeting of the Nasketucket Bird Club will be on Thurs., 11/15 at 7 PM at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St. We will be planning our strategy for the December Christmas Bird Count and club member Carolyn Longworth will be presenting her overview of the history of the restored marsh at… [Read More]
Road Race Luncheon disburses more than $20,000
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Father’s Day Road Race donated more than $20,000 to 35 local organizations at its annual luncheon on Sunday, 11/4/18, at the Fairhaven Senior Center. The group of about 50 enjoyed a hot buffet meal and door prizes. Road Race founder and spokesperson Allen Days emceed the event, thanking the committee,… [Read More]
Acushnet, Fairhaven, NB to hold Veterans Day ceremonies
By Beth David, Editor Many municipalities will observe Veterans Day with ceremonies this Sunday. The Bells of Remembrance will also chime at 11:11 on Sunday, 11/11. You can get the app for your smart phone at ww1cc.org/YourAce. Acushnet Ceremony Acushnet will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony, Sun., 11/11, at Pope Park, 96 Pope St. (off Main),… [Read More]
Selectboard finalizes TM votes; sets new tax rates
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Monday, 11/5, the Fairhaven Selectboard finalized its recommendations for articles on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for next week. Members of the public weighed in on the two marijuana-related articles and the Rogers School proposal. The board voted to support adoption of article 10 to… [Read More]
Neighb News photog makes the best of Red Sox Nation bash
My Red Sox Journey By Glenn C. Silva, Neighb News Photographer/ Correspondent I hadn’t quite recovered from game three of the World Series. The game had lasted seven hours, 20 minutes and an incredible 18 innings. I had watched most of it and during the long stretch of no-run innings was able to verify via the… [Read More]
COA celebrates Halloween and Octoberfest
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FHS incident was never threatening
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven residents were alarmed on Friday, 11/2/18, when several police cruisers entered the grounds of Fairhaven High School, prompting a flurry of posts on Facebook about possible danger at the school. According to the Fairhaven Police Department and FHS principal Andy Kulak, the incident lasted 15-20 minutes and the threat was deemed… [Read More]
Warren and Baker cruise to easy victories in Mass.
By Beth David, Editor A higher than usual turnout for a mid-term election gave victories to the incumbents in Mass. Incumbent US Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) and incumbent Governor Charlie Baker (R) easily won second terms in the midterm elections on Tuesday, 11/6/18. Nationally, as of press time, the Democrats had a net gain of 26… [Read More]
Marijuana still illegal federally
Marijuana is illegal under federal law even in states that legalize it. The federal government classifies marijuana as a schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, (CSA), (21 U.S.C. 811), having a high potential for abuse and having no medical value. It does not recognize the difference between medical and recreational use of cannabis…. [Read More]
From Our Readers: Residents have right to choose on pot shops
Residents have right to choose on pot shops Fairhaven Residents and Town Meeting Members, You will be asked at Town Meeting on Tuesday November 13, 2018 to vote on several very important town altering decisions which will impact us now and long into the future. There will be an article to extend the moratorium on… [Read More]
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