By Beth David, Editor If your teenage son or daughter was using drugs and was using every trick in the book to hide it from you, would you know what to look for? Are you thinking that you’d be looking for little baggies, or pill bottles, or powdery substances spilled on the desk? Think again…. [Read More]
Shopping with the Neighb News annual issue is next week
Next week is our annual Shopping with the Neighb News issue. If you have a business anywhere in the area, you do not want to miss advertising in this issue. Our readers like shopping at local businesses and the Shopping with the Neighb News issue gives them options to choose from. But only our advertisers… [Read More]
In honor of World Prematurity Day: Fight like a Preemie!
By Pattie Pacella, Special to the Neighb News Did you know that there are more than 15 million babies born premature around the world every year? Medically, the term “premature” refers to a baby being born less than 37 weeks. Premature babies are most often referred to as preemies. In some cases, there is a… [Read More]
ZBA continues apartment project again; denies chickens
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 11/7, the Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals continued yet again, the proposed eight-unit building project for the former site of Dan Good Auto Sales, 294 Huttleston Avenue, which burned down in 2006. The owners of the property, Robert and Judith Tubbs, have been trying to get permission… [Read More]
BPW discusses BMX park; approves BRW for driveways
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 11/13, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the idea of a BMX park, and hired for Water System Maintenance Craftsman/Meter repairman. First the board met with BRW Properties president and BPW board member Brian Wotton about a driveway waiver for 107 Dogwood Street…. [Read More]
Fairhaven Housing Authority parking lot gets facelift
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Housing Authority is on a roll. The improvements to the facilities are adding up, with solar installed for electricity (see last week’s issue, 11/9/17), and a re-paved parking lot that included adding 11 spaces, new curbing, and increased access for people in wheelchairs, or those walking with assists, such… [Read More]
Wood School community recognizes veterans
The LL Wood School in Fairhaven held its annual Veterans Day event on Wednesday, 11/8, to recognize the veterans in the lives of elementary school students. Approximately 40 veterans attended the school-wide assembly. The program included several opportunities for students to recognize veterans, including a tank-you song, and an historical piece read by student Elaine… [Read More]
Fairhaven resident selected to compete in Miss Teen pageant
By Beth David, Editor Melissa Souza is getting a lot of new experiences these days. And that’s just how she likes it. The 16-year-old Fairhaven High School student has been on a “go-for-it” roll lately. She signed up to audition for Disney and Nickelodeon just to “see what would happen.” She didn’t get chosen as… [Read More]
Sewage truck rolls over on I-195 in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor A sewage truck overturned on Route 195 between Alden Road and the Adams Street overpass on Thursday, 11/9, at about 3:30 p.m., causing the sewage to spill onto the roadway in the westbound lane. According to a press release by the Fairhaven Fire Department, the crash involved a pick-up truck… [Read More]
Acushnet celebrates Veterans Day
By Beth David, Editor The town of Acushnet commemorated Veterans Day with a ceremony at town hall that included a flag raising ceremony and vocals by the Ford Middle School chorus. Acushnet Selectboard chairperson Kevin Gaspar told the crowd: “We gather today to honor the men and women who have worn this nation’s uniform. More… [Read More]
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