Press Release Greater New Bedford Voc Tech seniors Jack Ostiguy and Kerstin Trahan in the Engineering Technology program were recognized at the state level vocational awards. Jack Ostiguy was selected for the Massachusetts Vocational Association’s (MVA) and the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrations’ (MAVA) annual outstanding student award. Both the Academic Excellence and the Trade… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire Department uses donation for safety lights
From Acushnet Fire Department Facebok Post, 5/19/20 Back in January we received a donation from longtime Acushnet resident Frances Gwozdz in memory of her late husband Edwin, a veteran of the Korean War. We told Mrs. Gwozdz that the funds would be used to improve the safety of our firefighters and, at the same time,… [Read More]
Therese Ledoux, former kindergarten teacher, turns 103
By Beth David, Editor She’s 103 and going strong. Therese Ledoux, well known in Acushnet and other environs because of her 30+ years as a kindergarten teacher at St. Francis Xavier School, had to watch from a second floor window as her birthday celebration took place outside. A fire truck and police vehicles led a car… [Read More]
Turning 10 during a pandemic
Turning 10 in a pandemic means no party, but…that doesn’t mean you can’t have a celebration, right? Emma DaCunha’s family made sure she had a day to remember. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 5/14/20 issue: 05-14-20 Ledoux103
Candidate Statements (2): Fairhaven Selectboard
Editor’s note: Due to the change in date of the election from 4/6 to June 8, we are publishing updated candidate statements Charles K. Murphy, Sr. I am honored to serve this community as an INDEPENDENT leader on the Board of Selectmen and still have many more goals to accomplish. I am eager to continue… [Read More]
Fairhaven Town Meeting changed to 6/27; parades canceled
By Beth David, Editor At its meting on Monday, 5/11, the Fairhaven Selectboard changed the Town Meeting date to Saturday, 6/27/20, pushing it out one more week from the last change of 6/20, after hearing from town moderator Mark Sylvia. The election is still scheduled for Monday, 6/8/20. Mr. Sylvia told the board that he had… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: Answer the phone
By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said testing in Massachusetts has been ramped up, and so has contact tracing. This means that everyone who gets a positive test for COVID-19 is asked to give a list of contacts they may have exposed to the virus. Those people will then get a call to alert… [Read More]
Acushnet FD distributes hand sanitizer
By Beth David, Editor After receiving two 55-gallon drums of hand sanitizer, the Acushnet Fire Department, led by Chief Kevin Gallagher, decided they needed to share. They gave one drum to Fairhaven (see 4/23/20 issue), and then … “With enough set aside for our first responders we decided to get the sanitizer into the hands of… [Read More]
So…who put that fence sign together in the first place?
By Beth David, Editor After our roving photographer got a picture of that great message on the fence at Fairhaven High School, and we ran it last week, we heard from a reader who wanted us to know who should get credit for the great effort. Three FHS seniors “took it upon themselves to initiate, purchase,… [Read More]
Happy Anniversary!
Pam and John Texeira celebrated their 21st anniversary with takeout from the Pasta House in the back of their SUV at Fort Phoenix on Friday afternoon, 5/8/20. Pam and John, who have five children aged 6-20, wanted to get out and do something together, just the two of them. Pam laughed and said: “The kids… [Read More]
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