Even though we won’t be able to be out in the streets together this June, Pride exists in all of us. We look forward to celebrating Pride with you this June. Start with the flag raising on Fri., 6/5, noon, that will be livestreamed. Visit  https://www.bostonpride.org/2020-virtual-pride/ ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal…. [Read More]

Grad procession Fairhaven High School Seniors will drive in a procession from Acushnet to Fairhaven in lieu of the traditional graduation ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. On Sunday, 5/31, at 10 a.m., seniors will ride in cars from Acushnet Elementary School on Middle Road to Elizabeth Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven. Resi­dents are welcome to… [Read More]

Virtual graduation event begins on Sat., 6/6, at noon. Join the party throughout the afternoon. Com­mence­ment speakers: President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, BTS, Lada Gaga, Sec. Robert M. Gates, Sundar Pichai, Sec. Condoleezza Rice, Malala Yousafzai; with special appearances by ASAPSciences, Alicia Keys, Chloe x Halle, Kelly Rowlan, Kerry Washington, The Try Guys, Zendaya, Mr…. [Read More]

The City of New Bedford held virtual Memorial Day commemorations due to social distancing measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  While New Bedford’s 2020 Memorial Day parade was cancelled, two events were livestreamed on the City’s Facebook pages and aired on New Bedford Cable Access: the annual Fishermen’s Memorial Service at Seamen’s… [Read More]

Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the City of New Bedford has launched MaskNB, an initiative in partnership with the Southeastern Massachusetts chapter of the American Red Cross and Joseph Abboud Manufacturing Corporation, to continue to promote the widespread use of masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by offering a mask to any City resident… [Read More]

The parade has been cancelled, but the town of Fairhaven and Memorial Day Parade committee have teamed up to conduct a ceremony on video for the public to see. Activities include placing the flags on the graves of veterans; remarks by Vietnam Veteran and committee member George Brownell; Select­board member Charles K. Murphy reading General… [Read More]

Reimagining urban spaces is second nature to New Bedford artists. Throughout the city, you’ll find public areas that have been either activated or redefined thanks to the creative impulses of artists. This coming summer, as we all reimagine what time spent outdoors means without public events due to the Covid-19 crisis, this wealth of art… [Read More]

Watch the classic Black film from 1927, “Sounder”, free online at https://www.stagesoffreedom.org/forum/youth-teens/watch-the-classic-black-film-sounder The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food. Starring Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks.  ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal…. [Read More]

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is pleased to announce, that in partnership with MassWildlife, a wildlife monitoring camera has been installed on the Gillis Bridge in Newburyport to monitor peregrine falcons nesting on the Newburyport side of the bridge.  The Gillis Bridge nesting box, built by MassWildlife, was installed by MassDOT in 2017. This… [Read More]