Statement from Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher, 9/14/18 Two events yesterday have focused the attention of town officials relative to the health and safety of the residents of Acushnet. First; at approximately 3 pm a scheduled, code compliant blast was conducted at the PJ Keating quarry on South Main Street. As you may know, blasting… [Read More]
New Bedford native honored in Rhode Island
By Beth David*, Editor In New Bedford, back in the 1920s and 30s, she was Rose Peters, or “Rashida” to her parents. In Rhode Island, a decade or two later, she was Sr. Mary Assunta, Religious Sister of Mercy, until she was allowed to reclaim her name and become Sr. Rose Peters, RSM. To her 10… [Read More]
Letter: It’s about recreational marijuana
It’s about recreational marijuana Let’s be Clear Fairhaven: It is about Permitting Recreational Marijuana Stores The issue is about the retail sale of recreational marijuana in Fairhaven. If adults want to use marijuana for recreational purposes, it is their business. All they have to do is cross the bridge to New Bedford to obtain it…. [Read More]
Letter: Vote doesn’t mean pot shops
Vote doesn’t mean we have to have retail outlets in Fairhaven The moratorium deadline for the Town of Fairhaven to decide if they want to have retail “recreational” outlets selling marijuana to adult consumers is currently December 31, 2018. The MA Attorney General will extend that deadline for 6 months if asked. A petition for… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals The Fairhaven Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall, East Room, to consider the following petition(s): NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. 160 Balsam Street – Plot 43B, Lot 26 – Variance request from Chapter 198-18: Short 12’ of the… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven Planning Board
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Fairhaven Planning Board Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 6:30 pm Banquet Room, Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts 1) PLN-19-00314 Plaza Way. Special Permit application by Bohler Engineering on behalf of MCZ Realty LLC, pursuant to Zoning Bylaw Section 198-27(A)(3)(a), New construction that would require a total of five or more… [Read More]
Fairhaven Cultural Council Applications
Each year, the Fairhaven Cultural Council, a local organization supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, awards Local Cultural Council (LCC) grants to support arts and cultural projects that directly benefit our community. Grant monies are distributed from both state and local funds designated specifically for this purpose. For the 2019 Grant Cycle, Fairhaven Council will… [Read More]
Art Display at Millicent Library
Fairhaven resident Fay Bartling has a display of her paintings on the ends of the Millicent Library books stacks through this month. Fay’s daytime persona is in the medical profession, but she also has a degree from Rhode Island School of Design and has taken lessons at various places, including the Phildelphia College of Art. … [Read More]
Join the Cub Scouts
Attend our Cub Scout Joining Event to learn more about joining Cub Scout Pack 52, at St. Mary’s Parish, Main St., Fairhaven, on Thurs., 9/20, at 7 p.m. Meet in the church basement meeting room, behind the church. For more information, call Bob Dorgan, 508-264-1231. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G … [Read More]
Scout Meeting in Acushnet
Join the fun of Scouting with Troop 51 Acushnet. Meetings every Wednesday, 7 p.m., Acushnet Grange, 1121 Main St. Make friends, catch fish, earn badges, climb rocks, explore caves, take hikes, visit museums, launch rockets, race cars, roast marshmallows, take pictures, help people, discover trails, ride bikes, play sports, learn games, build character, gain confidence,… [Read More]
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