Press Release Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paula J. Bailey, Principal Michelle Silvia and Music Director Brian Shanbrun are pleased to announce that the Ford Middle School Music Program was recently awarded grant funding from the Peter R. Marsh Foundation. The $1,000 grant was awarded in December as part of the Peter R. Marsh Foundation Middle… [Read More]
Union Wharf rehab should be done this spring
By Beth David, Editor The rebuilding of the bulkheads at Union Wharf in Fairhaven is in the final phase. The east, west and south sides have been finished. Construction crews are now working on the north side. The work consists of driving 50-foot steel sheet piles into the ground; then connecting them with an ibeam;… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board hears from department heads
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board heard from several department heads at its meeting on 1/22/24. Recreation Director, Kelley Ramirez told the board a new staff person started that day, which will allow the department to expand services and outreach. The winter program has more than 900 participants, a “signficant” jump from last… [Read More]
Fairhaven beats Voc-Tech 52-49
The Fairhaven Blue Devils beat Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech 52-49, on Tuesday, 1/23, with Hansen Zhao scoring 28 points to help the Blue Devils capture their first win the past six games. Demetrius Baptiste led Voc-Tech with 19 points. ••• Click here to download the 2/1/24 issue: 02-01-24 UnionWharf Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with… [Read More]
Introducing Southcoast Holistic Group
Press Release We are a collaborative group of established healthcare practitioners who specialize in whole health interventions to balance Body, Mind, & Spirit for optimal health and wellness. Located at 78 Middle St in Fairhaven, MA, our practice includes: Elaine Vercellone is a Certified Reflexologist and Meditation Instructor. Reflexology is an alternative medical practice which… [Read More]
More scholarships announced
Its scholarship season! Time for students to get some help with the next phase of their education. Here are some opportunities for local students to win scholarships for college and other programs. We have been running updates for the last few weeks, so be sure to check back issues at www.neighbnews.com under archives. Fairhaven Historical… [Read More]
One more week to get nomination papers in Fairhaven
The Select Board race in Fairhaven continues to heat up with six people having pulled papers for two seats as of press time. Nomination papers for all town-wide elected positions and Town Meeting are available in Fairhaven until Thursday, 2/8. Town-wide offices require 50 signatures; town meeting requires 10 signatures from the precinct in which… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Deserted and Stranded Dear Frankie, When I left the dog park for my ride home, my mom’s car was nowhere in sight. I checked the parking lot to see if she had parked there, but it was empty. The only thing I could think of was something horrible had happened to her, and I was… [Read More]
McConnell announces run for state Republican Committee
Press Release It’s Robert Scott ( Bob) McConnell here from beautiful Fairhaven in the Second Bristol and Plymouth District, including Dartmouth, New Bedford, Acushnet and Mattapoisett. We are located here on Buzzards Bay, a seaside community in Southeastern Massachusetts. I’m running for Republican State Committee Man and will appear on the Presidential Primary Ballot March… [Read More]
Acushnet’s fire Chief Tom Farland gets accreditation
Press Release The Massachusetts Fire Service Commission granted accreditation to Chief Thomas J. Farland of the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department on January 18, 2024 who has demonstrated the required fire service experience, education, and certifications for accreditation. This accreditation is granted through the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission, a gubernatorial appointed board that has established… [Read More]
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