By Beth David, Editor Although the police sections of the report on disturbances at Rasputin’s Tavern in Fairhaven are heavily redacted, the letters, accompanying documents, and sheer volume of reports paint the picture of a bar that is clearly requiring much more police presence than any other similar establishments in town. The Selectboard held a public… [Read More]
ZBA approves all petitions
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 5/7/19 the Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals approved of some home additions, a special permit for chickens, and a temporary placement for a camping trailer. Owner Troy Tonnessen of 149 Dogwood Street asked the board for variances for front, side, and rear setbacks on his… [Read More]
Herring Festival grabs the only dry day to showcase nature
The Buzzards Bay Coalition held its fourth annual Acushnet River Herring Festival at the Acushnet Sawmill property on Saturday, 5/11/19. The free event featured live animal shows, canoeing and kayaking on the river and the pond, educational demonstrations, food by the Oxcart, and Toe Jam Puppet Band. The property, at 32 Mill Road in Acusnet,… [Read More]
Millicent Library unveils new D-Day display
June 6, 2019, marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. Millicent Library Board of Trustees member, Dennis Duval, along with the assistance of his daughter, Monique, has created a display to commemorate this special occasion. The display is located in the Art Room and will be up through the… [Read More]
SC Children’s Theatre preforms “The Little Mermaid”
SouthCoast Children’s Theatre presented Disney’s The Little Mermaid this weekend at Keith Middle School in New Bedford, with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” All cast members were children from the SouthCoast in grades 1-8. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting changes local election day and month
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting passed the town’s $32.5 million operating budget, capital spending articles, and other spending articles, along with a couple of bylaw changes at the annual TM on Monday, 5/13/19 in about 2 1/2 hours. Most of the 38 articles passed with little or no discussion, and most passed unanimously, but… [Read More]
Cherry Blossom Festival defies rain
Although there were about 30 people at any given time at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Fairhaven on Sunday, 5/5/19, there were people visiting throughout the day, ending up with about 100 people showing up for the annual commemoration of Fairhaven’s special relationship with Japan. The first Japanese person to live and be educated in… [Read More]
Town Meeting zips through warrant
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members zipped through the warrant of 50 articles between the annual and special TMs, ending at about 1 p.m. on Saturday, 5/4. Most budget items passed with little or no discussion, and bylaw changes also passed with almost no discussion. TM approved more than $50 million in spending for… [Read More]
Selectboard ponders sanctions for Rasputin’s
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard held a public hearing at its meeting on Monday, 5/6/19, to discuss a variety of neighborhood disturbances and bad behavior at Rasputin’s Tavern. The board made reference to a compilation of police reports about 130 pages long that detailed the findings by undercover police inside the bar and a… [Read More]
Kyle Imbeau is Mr. Fairhaven 2019
Fairhaven High School held its annual Mr. Fairhaven contest on Friday, 5/3/19, when boys from the senior class competed in a variety of categories, including talent, casual wear, and a group dance. The boys and their escorts had lots of fun with some zany routines. In the end, Kyle Imbeau was crowned Mr. Fairhaven 2019…. [Read More]
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