Text and photos by Glenn C. Silva, Neighb News Correspondent On November 11, 2019, Charlene Conway addressed the skaters that had stayed till the end over the public announcement system at Fairhaven’s Carousel Family Fun Center. She thanked everyone for the good times and all the memories. “Even though we are closing this location, you can… [Read More]
Tutu Challenge has local officials strutting their stuff
From Press Release Materials The Friends of Jack Foundation has launched a social media campaign dubbed the #TutuChallenge to raise money to purchase holiday toys for children in need on the SouthCoast. The #TutuChallenge invites influencers from across the region to don a red tutu in a social media post and then pass the challenge… [Read More]
DVD Developments
By Rob Gonsalves, Special to the Neighb News Hello and welcome to the first installment of DVDevelopments, where we’ll be looking at new movie and TV releases for sale, rental or streaming each month. Some of these DVDs (or Blu-rays) will also be available for checking out at the Millicent Library or requesting through interlibrary… [Read More]
FHS Alumni Association invites classes to compete
Press Release The The Fairhaven High School Alumni Association is in the middle of its annual Light-a-Light fundraiser, and their Colorado Blue Spruce Tree on the west lawn of the high school will be illuminated on Friday, 11/29, at dusk, around 5:30 p.m. Almost 300 individual donations have been received so far, and the FHS… [Read More]
Fairhaven honors veterans
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven honored veterans on Veterans Day, 11/11/19, with a parade along Main Street from Livesey Park to the high school, and a ceremony at the end that included the raising of the “Big Flag.” George Brownell, a Vietnam Veteran, reminded the crowd of hundreds that this year marks the 100th anniversary of… [Read More]
Acushnet holds Veterans Day ceremony
By Beth David, Editor The town of Acushnet held a Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on Main Street, that included a little speechmaking, the release of doves, and patriotic songs on Veterans Day, 11/11/19. A scheduled flyover by a Coast Guard helicopter was cancelled due to “mechanical difficulties”, said Selectboard chairperson Roger Cabral, who… [Read More]
Town Meeting says “aye” to all
By Beth David, Editor Fairhven Town Meeting members passed all articles, including bylaws changes, at the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, 11/12/19. TM members. The article, that would have funded preliminary design/ engineering work for a public safety facility at the G. Bourne Knowles property, was passed over, so it did get discussed or voted on…. [Read More]
BPW discusses Livesey Park sign; grease traps
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 11/4, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed grease build up from the Pasta House restaurant, and signage at Livesey Park. Superintendent Vincent Furtado explained to the board that the owner of the Pasta House could not make it to the meeting and would attend… [Read More]
West Island Improvement Association starts “Wall of Fame”
By Beth David, Editor The West Island Improvement Association began a new tradition, starting a “Wall of Fame,” that will honor people who have made large contributions to the island and the association. The first recipients received their statues and accolades at the annual Feast of Thanks on 11/9/19, a members event held every November. Terry… [Read More]
Cat rooms at Fairhaven Animal Shelter get new tile
The Fairhaven Animal Shelter received a donation of new tile floors for the cat rooms recently. “We want to thank the folks at Tile Craft in Fairhaven,” wrote Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps in an email to the Neighb News. “They not only donated all of the materials but the labor for the new tile… [Read More]
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