Travel in time to 1841 as the New Bedford Youth Ballet performs “Courage, Perseverance, and Trust: The Manjiro Story,” for its annual spring fundraiser on Sun., 3/11. At the New Bedford Ballet Community Theatre, 2343 Purchase St. in New Bedford. The first seating will be at 1:00 p.m. with a performance at 1:30 p.m., and… [Read More]
Calling ALL Seniors
Third Annual Rotary Senior Talent Showcase. Come show off your talent…we’d love to have you! Sunday, April 29th 2-4:00pm at Fairhaven Town Hall Please call Melissa for an application, 508-330-4837. All TALENTED SENIORS welcome ••• 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 3/8/18 issue: 03-08-18 Noreaster
Public Skate
Public Skate From Fri., 3/16 to Sun., 3/18, FMC Ice Sports will be hosting a weekend long St. Patrick’s Day Public Skate event at Hetland Arena, 310 Hathaway Blvd., New Bedford. Have a shamrocking time at this special public skate, where you will have the chance to win prizes and giveaways. The times for the… [Read More]
Elder Abuse Prevention Presentation
Elder Abuse Prevention Presentation, Fri., 3/16, at at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Home, 359 Summer St., New Bedford By Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn. Committed to Preventing and Prosecuting Elder Financial Abuse Come hear this important message on identity fraud, financial exploitation and scams, how to prevent them and where to report them… [Read More]
Powerful nor’easter wreaks havoc, widespread power outages
By Beth David, Editor A powerful northeast storm knocked out power for hundreds of thousands in Massachusetts last week. Striking on Thursday night and lasting well into the weekend, winter storm Riley, knocked down huge trees, took off roofs, and knocked down power poles all over New England. Extra large “moon tides” added to the drama,… [Read More]
Selectboard reviews FY19 budget numbers
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Administrator Mark Rees submitted a recommended budget of $48.9 million for Fiscal Year 2019 to the Selectboard, a 2.11% increase from last year’s budget. Mr. Rees said the only major change is the addition of a full time Conservation Agent/Sustainability Officer. The annual salary of the position will be $75,000… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard reviews drafts of Town Meeting articles
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard reviewed draft proposals for the 54 articles slated for the Town Meeting warrant. Among the articles are a snow and ice deficit article, an article by the housing authority for siding and an alarm, and an article to make the Town Clerk position appointed versus elected. Chairperson… [Read More]
ZBA continues half the hearings due to lack of members
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals was forced to continue two of its four meetings on Tuesday, 3/6, due to the absence of board members. The board needs five members for a quorum, and four positive votes for a petition to pass. And although there were five members present, two had conflicts… [Read More]
WHOOOEEEEEE!!!!
Bill Gallant of Lakeville, took advantage of high winds to go kite boarding at the beach on Causeway Road, West Island on Monday, 3/5/18, at around 3:30 p.m. The high winds and big gusts nearly turned out to be too much for Mr. Gallant, who had to switch to a smaller kite. Even then, the… [Read More]
Notes from the Visitors Center
by Chris Richard, Director of Tourism March 2018 Greetings. Now that March is here, things are really picking up as far as plans for the upcoming season. Before going into that, I’ll recap a couple of things I mentioned last month. First, I’ll be giving a lecture on Fairhaven’s Pilgrim John Cooke at the Town Hall… [Read More]
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