By Beth David, Editor The annual Acushnet Lions Club Duck Race suffered some complications on Sunday, 6/17, but that did not deter the organizers, or the ducks. Instead of dropping into the Acushnet River at the Sawmill and heading downstream to River View Park, the little rubber duckies played like herring and reversed course. Sensing that… [Read More]
Fairhaven Historical Soc. chooses officers, starts scholarship
Press Release The Fairhaven Historical Society held their annual meeting on Wednesday, June 13 and elected a new board. The new president is Timothy Evans, the vice president is Allegra Pawlowski and the remaining officers are Nancy Perry as secretary and Debbie Davis as Treasurer. New board members are Natalie Mello, Nils Isaaksen, Jennifer Forbes… [Read More]
Providence celebrates Gay Pride month
Gay pride month continues and last week was Providence’s turn. The all day festivities on Saturday, 6/6, included PrideFest from noon to 7 featuring entertainment, vendors, parties and contests. The illuminated night parade started at 8:15 p.m. and marched through the streets of Providence. This weekend is Newport pride. ••• Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]
Huttleston Marketplace has successful opening day
It was a great first week for the Huttleston Markeplace, with about 30 booths set up, and more signed up for upcoming weeks. The marketplace will be held every Saturday (except June 30) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the Fairhaven Visitors Center, 141 Main Street. Offerings include: farm fresh produce,… [Read More]
From the Editor: Could you do it?
Could you do it? Could you? Could you take a crying child away from his or her mother or father and put him in a place full of strangers and other kids all crying for their parents, too? That’s what is happening on our border with Mexico, in our name. This is how low America… [Read More]
From our Readers
Bikes Not Fitting in Center? How about this one? I was dumbstruck by the complaint about the new bike program that is up and running in town. Here’s an illustration of what a bike of the late 1800’s would look like. I’m going to spare you a photo of a horse and wagon that would… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Rogers School RFP
TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FORMER ROGERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The Town of Fairhaven solicits proposals for the sale and development of the former Rogers Elementary School that sits on a 71,751 SF site improved with approximately 46,721 SF of space in the former educational facility. The property is located at 100 Pleasant Street…. [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals
Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. in the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street.). PUBLIC HEARINGS • A: Case # 2018.06.12A A continuation on the case of Mr…. [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, July 3, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall to consider the following petition(s): NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: Petitioner: Christine Smith, RE:27 Alder Street, Plot 43A, Lot 70, Cert. #23226; 198-18:Short 11’ of required 20’ side yard within… [Read More]
Join the parade!
Do you LOVE a parade?? The Town of Fairhaven is currently looking for individuals and groups to participate in our 4th of July parade. For more information, call Bill Moniz, 508-996-3420 ••• 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 6/14/18 issue: 06-14-18 VeoRide
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