Faculty, staff, family, and furry friends from Elizabeth Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven show their support for World Autism Awareness Day on 4/2/20 while working from home. To learn more, visit https://www.autismspeaks.org/world-autism-awareness-day. Photos submitted.     ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 4/9/20 issue: 04-09-20 PalmSunday

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Meals on Wheels program is still rolling. Anne Silvia, Fairhaven’s Council on Aging Director, wants seniors to know that their meals are still being delivered during the pandemic restrictions.  She also said that any Fairhaven senior who is not on the list but wants to have meals delivered, should call… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has extended COVID-19 restric­tions on non-essential businesses throughout the state to May 4. The Depart­ment of Health’s Stay-At-Home Advisory remains in effect; schools remain closed. Residents are asked to stay at home, not gather in groups, and stay at least six feet away from each other when venturing… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Shepherd’s Pantry in Acush­net has seen a significant drop in the number of people using the pantry on Saturdahy mornings.  Director Gary Payette said he believes it is because people are afraid of coming into close contact with other people as they try to adhere to the guidelines of social distancing… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Armand Patnaude’s family knows that he’s aching to see them and touch them. They know they miss him dearly. The 69-year-old hospice patient is stuck inside at Our Lady’s Haven in Fairhaven. His 70th birthday party, originally scheduled for 4/28, had to be canceled, and it has been pretty hard on him… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor They say it takes a village, but Marianne Brodo usually says it takes an island. When the West Island woman saw that healthcare workers were having trouble getting masks, Ms. Brodo put her sewing talents to work. She found a pattern and started sewing, making masks that even have a pocket for… [Read More]

By Bryon Knight, Special to the Neighb News I happen to be a Musician, a Guitar Technician and I own a little music shop… which is, by Governor’s mandate, closed. I’m married to a Nurse (somebody had to make some money). She is my heroine. She leaves home and family every day to enter people’s homes… [Read More]

With a statewide stay-at-home directive in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the streets and parks of Boston, usually bustling with people, were eerily empty and quiet. Our fearless photographer, Glenn C. Silva, ventured up to the big city on Tuesday, 3/24/20, to capture some scenes of the empty streets. ••• Support local… [Read More]