By Beth David, Editor Benoit Square filled up with music, dancing and people just sitting enjoying the show at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Music Night on 7/21/24. Eddie and the Exciters played the oldies, and a few classic and antique cars lined Adams Street in front of the old fire station that the… [Read More]
A look at Cordage Park in Plymouth: A 40R District
By Beth David, Editor In light of Fairhaven’s upcoming public hearing to create a 40R overlay district (see legal notice on page 21), the Neighb News traveled to Plymouth, to take a look at Cordage Park, an approximately 55-acre district on the waterfront in North Plymouth at the site of a former rope factory, the… [Read More]
Montigny touts funds for Greater NB, Millicent Library
Press Release On July 11, Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) secured significant state investments for the Greater New Bedford region that will enhance the ongoing mixed-use redevelopment of the State Pier and connect it to a revived Star Store accompanied by the Zeiterion Theater’s grand reopening. The Senate also endorsed Montigny’s effort to secure the… [Read More]
Alltrust awards scholarships
Press Release Alltrust Credit Union is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship recipients. Scholarships were awarded to four graduating high school credit union members entering college as freshmen this fall. The 2024 Scholarship recipients are: Colby Correia, Fairhaven High School; Lilly Baptiste, Dartmouth High School; Sarah Duphily, Dartmouth High School; and Julia Duphily, Dartmouth High… [Read More]
New Bedford Ballet performs Portraits of Dance
Press Release The New Bedford Ballet will culminate its summer season with four performances of Portraits of Dance, an innovative blend of classical and contemporary choreography. This creative exploration of dance styles will be performed on Friday, August 2, at 5:30 and 7:30 pm and Saturday, 8/3, at 1:00 and 3:00pm, at the NBB Community… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Unwanted gifts Dear Frankie, Why do friends send gifts when you ask them not to? Dora, my friend from puppy class, insists on sending me a birthday present every year. When I moved, she called and asked me for my new address. I said I would give it to her if she promised not to… [Read More]
Steeple Playhouse has “phenomenal opening season”
Press Release After a phenomenal opening season, The Steeple Playhouse at 159 William Street is up to speed and ready to step into its role as New Bedford’s newest community arts center with an exciting 2024-2025 season. To recap: Opening less than a year ago, in November 2023, the Steeple Playhouse has already welcomed full… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board presents proclamation to Chief Myers
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 7/15/24, the Fairhaven Select Board presented retiring police chief, Michael Myers, with a proclamation noting some of the accomplishments of his and the department’s during his 31 years as a police officer, including 15 as chief. During his tenure the department made “great strides in the advancement… [Read More]
Cooling Centers Available
Beat the Heat The Fairhaven Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Ave. (near Stop & Shop) is running extended hours this week to help people escape the heat. Wednesday, 7/17, the center will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, 7/18, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. They will be showing movies on Wednesday, and… [Read More]
Millicent Library and Fairhaven Fire hold annual safety day
On July 10, the Millicent Library and the Fairhaven Fire Department hosted a fire safety event on the lawn of the Unitarian Church on Green and Walnut Streets in Fairhaven. The event included firefighters explaining what happens when they are called to a fire to about 170 people. Firefighters dressed up in their full gear… [Read More]
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