Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven Board of Health Chairperson Michael Ristuccia said on September 9 that he had no regrets about canceling the last BOH meeting after resident Ann Richard expressed her disappointment that the board went longer than two weeks without a public meeting during a pandemic. She was also dismayed that she did… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Preservation Committee and the Fairhaven Cultural Council are both accepting applications until 10/15/21. Letters of interest for the CPC should be submitted by 9/17/21. Community Preservation Committee Applications The Fairhaven Community Preser­va­tion Committee is now accepting applications for the 2021 (FY23) CPC funding round. The deadline for full applications will be October 15,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor It was only shell of its former self when it hit last Wednesday night, but Hurricane Ida, which devastated the Gulf Coast, dropped 8.22 inches of rain on West Island, with 7.86 inches recorded in other parts of town. Acushnet received 2.95 inches, New Bedford got a whopping 9.50. Shellfishing was still… [Read More]

Students in the area, including Fairhaven have returned to full time classes. Fairhaven requires masks for all students due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  ••• Click here to download the entire 9/9/21 issue: 09-09-21 OLOA Feast Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal.

Mattapoisett Harbormaster Press Release On September 4, 2021, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a “MAYDAY” distress was broadcasted on VHF channel 16 and received by the United States Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England from a vessel sinking with six persons aboard in the vicinity of Nye’s Ledge, Mattapoisett. A Good Samaritan that was in the area… [Read More]

Trouble Brewing on the Home Front  Dear Frankie,  My parents have started argu­ing a lot. I don’t know what’s going on with them. When­ever they start, I go upstairs and hide under the bed.  At my weekly support group, I asked if anyone else’s parents argued. One said her parents didn’t, another said sometimes, and then… [Read More]

Press Release from United Way of Greater New Bedford This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. 9/11 has been recognized and declared the National Day of Service & Remembrance nation­wide for nearly two decades, encouraging people across the country to give back in service to their communities.  United Way… [Read More]

Press Release Remembering 9/11: Attacks 20 Years Ago Shaped Today’s FBI Visit https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories The morning of September 11, 2001 remains one of the most pivotal points in American history — and for the FBI. The ensuing investigation was the largest in the history of the Bureau. The attacks led to far-reaching changes in the organization as it… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor After being forced to skip last year, the music night in Benoit Square saw a pretty good crowd of about 150 turn out to listen to oldies and dance the night away. The annual North Fairhaven Improvement Association Music Night was a little different this year, but spirits were as upbeat as… [Read More]