A Rose by any Other Name Dear Frankie, Can you explain why the humans in my life keep calling me by different names? My name is Charlie, and it has been my name for the 16 years I’ve lived with this family. I first lived with one momma and now with her daughter who is… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire Department holds open house
The Acushnet Fire Department held an open house last month, welcoming the public to a day of demonstrations and hands on activities. The public was invited to check out the fire apparatus, the station, and watch safety presentations. “We all had an amazing time hosting our Open House,” wrote the department on its Facebook page…. [Read More]
Holiday Stroll returns to New Bedford
Press Release Downtown New Bedford Inc is excited to announce the return of dNB Holiday Stroll! Events are scheduled from 12pm-5pm on Saturday, December 3rd with a rain date of Saturday, December 10th. With the support of NB Creative, the City of New Bedford and the New Bedford Local Cultural Council, Downtown New Bedford Inc… [Read More]
Fairhaven holds annual Veterans Day parade
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held its annual Veterans Day parade on 11/11/22, with marchers traveling along Main Street from Benoit Square to Fairhaven High School for a short ceremony. At FHS, keynote speaker, veteran Dorothea Machado, 99, told the story of her entry into the military with humor and heart. She said she wanted to… [Read More]
Fairhaven Special TM makes quick work of 19 articles
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members quickly got through 19 articles at the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, 11/15/22, with none of the anticipated controversy developing on some articles, and very little discussion on any articles. In the very first article STM approved $92,000 in spending for gasoline for eight departments from free cash… [Read More]
BPW hires, raises contractor fees
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 11/7 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired for Park, Sewer, and Water departments. The board also settled a grievance with the Highway Department and discussed 2023 annual fees. The board started the meeting by interviewing for a new position, Working Foreman, for Park Maintenance…. [Read More]
Highway overpass flag raised in honor of John J. Conway
Members of the Fairhaven Lions Club raised the flag of PFC John J. Conway on Veterans Day, 11/11/22, at the Charles F. Albaugh Memorial, at the 195 overpass on Main Street. The US flag there is surrounded by the flags of each branch of the military. PFC Conway was killed in action in Vietnam on… [Read More]
Fairhaven COA hosts veterans
The Fairhaven Council on Aging held its annual Veterans Luncheon at the Senior Center on Wednesday, 11/9/22, to honor local veterans. “We had an AMAZING time today Honoring our Veterans at our luncheon,” posted the Senior Center on its Facebook page. “We would like to thank the sponsors, Alltrust Bank, Vitra Health, and Coastline Elderly… [Read More]
FHS loses to Stang 14-13
Fairhaven High School lost a hard-fought game against Bishop Stang on 11/4/22 with the FHS Blue Devils falling to the Spartans 14-13. ••• Click here to download the entire 11/17/22 issue: 11-17-22 VetsDayParade Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Lions hold successful spaghetti dinner
The Fairhaven Lions Club thanked all involved for the “huge success” of their spaghetti dinner fund-raiser on Wednesday, 11/9. “Thank you to all of our guests, thank you to St. Mary’s Church for allowing us to hold our event in their basement, thank you to all of the local businesses and community members who donated… [Read More]
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