It’s been a couple of weeks since my last column, but I’m back and ready to tell you all about the end of the year events and updates. First off, spring sports that take place outdoors no longer require wearing masks, and there is no limit on spectators, so that’s some progress right there! I… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Our kind of people? Dear Frankie, The other day two new dogs were in the park. I asked Myrtle if she knew who they were? She said someone said they were thoroughbred show dogs. They looked friendly enough, so I went over and introduced myself. I said, “Hi, my name is Mitzi.” They smiled at… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard discusses roadwork
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 6/7 the Acushnet Select Board discussed upcoming roadwork, as well as goals and objectives for FY22. The board first accepted a letter of resignation from John Howcroft from the Finance Committee. Select Board Chairperson David Desroches said Mr. Howcroft has served on the Finance Committee… [Read More]
FHS holds traditional graduation ceremony
By Beth David, Editor After last year’s drive-through ceremony to hand out diplomas to seniors, this year’s traditional ceremony was a welcome return, albeit with a couple of changes. The ceremony took place on the traditional first Sunday in June, 6/6, but at 11 a.m. instead of 2 p.m. School officials did not exactly give a… [Read More]
Meet the Fairhaven High School Class of 2021
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Selectboard denies LGBTQ flag & remote meeting participation
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent There will be no LGBTQ+ Pride flag flown at Town Hall, nor any other flag, declared Fairhaven Selectboard Chairperson Daniel Freitas on June 7 ahead of a 2-1 vote to deny School Committee Kyle Bueno’s request to hang the rainbow-striped pride flag for the month of August. Selectboard member Bob Espindola’s… [Read More]
Memorial Day events held belatedly
By Beth David, Editor Last week’s storm caused the Fairhaven Lions Club to ditch their flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremonies, but that did not stop them from honoring the fallen. They just did it a week later. On Sunday, 6/6, just a couple of hours ahead of the high school graduation, the Lions Club raised the big… [Read More]
FHS Cheerleader Beats Cancer, Inspires School Community
Submitted In May of 2020, as many Fairhaven High School (FHS) students were getting ready to transition into the summer after a trying year of remote learning and missing out on traditional social events, Cyriss Fareas, a junior at the time, was getting ready to fight for her life. On May 26, 2020, Fareas was… [Read More]
NB Voc-Tech holds graduation and Hollywood night
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocatioal Technical High School held its graduation outside on the athletic field on Saturday, 6/5/21. Some semblances of the pandemic life enroached: graduations could only have four guests, and chairs were spaced out on the field. More than 500 students graduated. One of the top ten graduates, Sabrina Arruda, is from… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Zoom Calls? Dear Frankie, Before the town closed the dog park because of Covid, I went to the dog park every day. The social isolation was devastating for many of us who were regulars. Last month, the mother of King, a newcomer to the park, called to invite a few of my park buddies and… [Read More]
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