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Acushnet taking on opioid addiction with “Purple Army”

August 16, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on 8/14, the Acushnet Selectboard discussed the plans for using grant money received the town received under the Green Communities program,12 and heard from Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher about his efforts to fight opioid addiction.  The board heard from Building Commissioner Jim Marot regarding the Green Communities… [Read More]

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From the editor

August 16, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Free speech and a free press together are, inarguably, the first pillar of democracy, the most impor­tant part of the foundation that allows people to be free. If you can’t speak your truth, if you can’t write your truth, if you can’t shout your opinion from the rooftops, then you cannot… [Read More]

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Legal Notice CDBG/Hedge Street

August 16, 2018 by Staff Writer

August 16, 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT and NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Town of Fairhaven, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 Contact Person: Charles K. Murphy, Sr., Environmental Certifying Officer Telephone: (508) 979-4023 Ext. 2 Fax: (508) 979-4079 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS: On… [Read More]

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Party for the Ocean

August 9, 2018 by Staff Writer

Ocean health and marine science will be front and center at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. Visitors of all ages can celebrate the ocean and learn about marine life at the Museum’s FREE “Party for the Ocean” on Mon., 8/13, beginning at 10 a.m. and running until 3 p.m…. [Read More]

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Farmers Market

August 9, 2018 by Staff Writer

The new Fairhaven Farmers is now open at 151 Alden Road, Fairhaven. every Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and will offer all natural beef, eggs, produce, chicken and more. New vendors are joining us every week. Email: allnaturalbeef@comcast.net ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G  Click here to download the entire 8/9/18 issue: 08-09-18… [Read More]

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Hatch Street Studios

August 9, 2018 by Staff Writer

Hatch Street Studios, 88 Hatch St., New Bedford, the Whaling City’s largest artist community, is pleased to announce the free “Second Saturday” monthly event on August 11 from 12:00 to 5:00.  Hatch Street Studios will be alive with art and interactive events with the aim of bringing together the artist and neighboring community. The activities… [Read More]

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Movie Screening: Love and Bananas

August 9, 2018 by Staff Writer

In honor of World Elephant Day, please join the Friends of Ruth and Emily for a free  screening of “Love and Bananas,” a heartwarming and hopeful film that exposes the plight of Asian elephants and the people who work tirelessly to save them, Sun., 8/12, 2:30–4:30 p.m., at Co+Creative Center, 137 Union St., New Bedford. … [Read More]

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Register to vote

August 9, 2018 by Staff Writer

The New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners reminds the public that the last day to register to vote and to change party enrollment for the Massachusetts state primary elections is Wed., 8/15. The state primaries will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  Residents may register to vote in the Election Commission Office, Room 114… [Read More]

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Miss Apple Peach apps

August 9, 2018 by Staff Writer

39th Miss Apple Peach Pageant  Contestant applications open now through August 10 Miss Apple Peach Pageant is Friday, September 7 at Ford Middle School The 39th Miss Apple Peach Pageant will be held Friday, Septem­ber 7 at 7pm at Ford Middle School. Girls who are interested in competing must reside in Acushnet and be enrolled in high school… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Announcements

School Supplies

August 9, 2018 by Staff Writer

The Fairhaven Rotary will be collecting school supplies during the month of August to donate to area schools for children in need. There are two drop-off bins so that the community can help with this service project. One is at the Millicent Library and the other is at R.A. Mitchell (on Fhvn/NB Bridge). Please consider… [Read More]

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