SO, here’s the thing: Although it is the right to do, recycling has become a huge pain in the buttocks. BUT, here’s the other thing: Although it is a huge pain in the buttocks, we must still do it. There are a few reasons creating the “perfect storm” that has brought us to this point… [Read More]
Planning Board Chairperson explains pot bylaw strategy
By Wayne Hayward, Fairhaven Planning Board Chair In response to recent reporting on Fairhaven marijuana bylaws, I offer my personal experiences. First, I attribute any past confusion of the town to constantly fluctuating state regulations. At the February 12, 2018 Board of Selectmen meeting, town counsel drafted nine possible questions to appear on the April 02… [Read More]
TESTING…TESTING 123…ACUSHNET
On Mon., 10/1 at 10:01 (clever, huh?) the Town of Acushnet will be testing the emergency notification system, “Code Red.” Calls will automatically go to home telephone numbers. For cellphone alerts you need to opt in. Visit the town’s website for Code Red details at www.acushnet.ma.us Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher encourages residents to sign… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard approves police department changes
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent Acushnet Police Chief Michael Alves informed the Selectboard of the retirement Gary Rousseau effective 10/2, and asked that he be appointed as a special police officer, at the Selectboard meeting on 9/25. The new status would allow Mr. Rousseau to work details and the dispatch desk. The Selectboard congratulated Mr…. [Read More]
HARC Meeting
Local environmental advocacy group Hands Across the River Coalition, Inc. meets monthly. The next meeting takes place Wed., 9/26, from 6:00-7:45 p.m. at the Millicent Library, Fairhaven. Open to the public. Please use the Walnut Street entrance on lower level. HARC advocates for the safe cleanup of New Bedford Harbor and other contaminated sites in… [Read More]
Open House Madeiran Museum
Museum of Madeiran Heritage, 27 Hope St., NB, 508-994-2573, Sun., 9/22, from 1PM to 4 p.m. FREE. Join us for refreshments and traditional Portuguese music. This museum displays art and cultural artifacts from the Island of Madeira: a fascinating collection of art and fine crafts including embroidery, lace, linens, pottery and weaving. Traditional costumes of… [Read More]
Artisan Fair in Westport
Handy House Artisan Fair, 202 Hix Bridge Rd., Westport, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sat., 9/22 (Rain date Sep 23). FREE By the Westport Historical Society, showcasing 30 local craftspeople who specialize in skills and traditional crafts commonly practiced in the 18th and 19th century. This year’s fair also features a vintage wares yard sale: an opportunity… [Read More]
Bike Run
Please join Rolling Thunder Inc., MA Ch2 for a ride honoring Korean War Veterans on Sat., 9/22, Middleboro VFW, 12 Station St. Registratin, 9–11 a.m., kickstands up, 11:30 (rain date 9/23). $20/rider + $10/passenger. Ride will leave and return to teh VFW. All proceeds to go to furthering our mission and assistance local veterans in… [Read More]
Library Tours and More
Newcomers to Fairhaven and longtime Fairhaven library patrons are invited to join the staff and Friends of the Millicent Library on Sat., 9/22, to learn “What’s Up at Your Library? More than Books.” Tours of the library—highlighting the art collection—will be given at 10:00 and 10:15. At 10:30, Children’s Librarian Jane Murphy will introduce the… [Read More]
FREE Film: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
On Wed., 9/26, at 7 pm. the public is invited to a free screening of the recently released “RBG,” a documentary of the life and service of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. At the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St. Accessible. 508-758-4171. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G Click… [Read More]
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