By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Lions Club presented two Helen Keller Awards and inducted two new members into the club at their meeting on Tuesday, 5/23/23. Club president Bob Perry said Joe Franco and Al Lagasse have “accomplished outstanding humanitarian service to the community,” to receive the awards. Mr. Franco owns Gary’s Best Hot… [Read More]
Acushnet Grange gives award to elementary school
Press Release Acushnet Grange #295 presented the Acushnet Elementary School the National Grange Subordinate Community Service award in recognition for haveng been awarded the National ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Distinguished School Award. The hall was full with students, families, teachers, faculty and Grange members. Presenting the award were Presidents Glen Gibson of Massachusetts… [Read More]
Fairhaven Fire Department: Override is needed
Fairhaven Fire Department Press Release Statement from Chief Todd Correia RE: Proposition 2 1/2 Override. The Fairhaven Fire Department handles over 4000 emergency calls annually. Each year our calls are increasing anywhere between 3-5%. Our citizen demographic includes an aging population mainly housed in residences, but they are also located in three nursing homes; one assisted… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Caught In The Middle Dear Frankie, My dog park friend Wilma is a pug and a loud breather and snorter. Recently, Stephanie, also Wilma’s friend, invited me to a sleepover party. Later I found out that Stephanie didn’t invite Wilma. When I asked her why, she said Wilma would keep us all awake with her… [Read More]
Huttleston Marketplace opens in the rain
By Beth David, Editor The rain kept most of the vendors and many of the patrons away, but the Huttleston Marketplace in Fairhaven opened for the season on 5/20/23 with a few diehards making the best of it. “It’s a real bummer,” said Fairhaven Office of Tourism Director Chris Richard about the weather. “The diehard… [Read More]
Fairhaven Proposition 2 1/2 override vote is 6/5
By Beth David, Editor The town of Fairhaven has provided a lot of material online to make the case in support of the Proposition 2 1/2 override vote coming up on Monday, 6/5, when the town will ask voters to approve $450,000 in additional tax revenue over the limit set by the state. The town has… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting passes budget, soil bylaw changes
By Beth David, Editor A packed Acushnet Town Meeting wrapped up its work in just under three hours on Monday, 5/22/23, passing a $34.6+ million operating budget, plus a variety of spending articles. TM also passed changes to the soil bylaw, with changes that would mostly affect the operation of PJ Keating. Article 39 got… [Read More]
Black Bear spotted in Acushnet, New Bedford
A Black Bear has been spotted roaming around from Taunton to New Bedford, including places in Acushnet and New Bedford. Although much of the state is accustomed to seeing Black Bears near urban areas, it is very rare in these parts and caused quite a stir. State police, local police and Animal Control Officers, and… [Read More]
Volunteers flag graves in Fairhaven
A group of about 20 volunteers joined Fairhaven Veterans’ Services Officer Brad Fish placing flags on the graves of veterans at Riverside Cemetery on 5/19/23 in honor of Memorial Day next week. ••• Click here to download the 5/25/23 issue: 05-25-23 HuttlestonMP Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Bike Bus rolls through town every Friday
By Beth David, Editor If you drive on Sconticut Neck Road, David Drown Boulevard, or Pleasant Street near the Rogers School playground around school start time or dismissal time, you’ve probably seen them: a large group of elementary school students and their adults all riding their bicycles together along the bike path. The Wood School… [Read More]
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