Press Release Southcoast Health has donated technology to the Fairhaven, Westport and Newport, RI, ambulance services, so that heart attack victims can rapidly receive the emergency intervention they need. Each town will receive monitors that allow paramedics to transmit 12-lead EKG results from the ambulance to Southcoast hospitals, enabling cardiologists to determine if a patient… [Read More]
At Zeiterion, Gloria Steinem sees hope in the backlash
Gloria Steinem spoke at the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford on Saturday, 5/19/18. Presented by the Z and the New Bedford Lyceum, “A conversation with Gloria Steinem” included questions submitted by the audience, and was moderated by Mindy Todd, host of WCAI’s “The Point,” and New Bedford High School student Nadia Abouchanab. Ms. Steinem told… [Read More]
Marijuana facility in Fairhaven holds ribbon cutting
BASK, a registered medical marijuana dispensary in Fairhaven held a formal ribbon cutting with members of the Chamber of Commerce and local officials on Tuesday, 5/22. The facility has been operating since the middle of February. The facility has applied for a license to sell recreational marijuana, but that will not be available until the… [Read More]
Don’t throw away those old clothes!
Almost all textiles can be recycled or reused, and the Fairhaven Board of Health has teamed up with Bay State Textiles to take your old clothes, shoes, belts, stuffed animals, linens, pocketbooks, totes, etc. “If you can wear it, Bay State Textiles accepts it,” boasts the website. Fairhaven now has three donation boxes at: The… [Read More]
NALC food drive nets 3630 pounds in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor The National Association of Letter Carriers annual food drive netted 3630 pounds of canned goods and other nonperishable items on Saturday, 5/12, the lowest amount in Fairhaven since the Neighb News started keeping track in 2007. Gerry Payette, the director of the Shepherd’s Food Pantry in Acushnet, however, kept it all positive…. [Read More]
Selectboard recognizes student “Emmy” winners
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 5/14, the Fairhaven Selectboard took time to recognize the five Fairhaven High School students who won three prestigous awards in this year’s regional competition for media production. The New England Regional High School Production Awards by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, informally known as student… [Read More]
Man gets stuck head first in Hurricane Barrrier rocks
By Beth David, Editor In a rather unusual incident, a man had to be rescued from the hurricane barrier in Fairhaven after he fell and got stuck in the rocks, head first. On Monday, 5/14, at about 5:30 p.m..s a man climbed down the rocks of the hurricane barrier at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven to talk… [Read More]
Fairhaven’s John Methia recognized at alma mater: Voc-Tech
By Beth David, Editor John Methia made a little trip down memory lane, to his days at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School. The Fairhaven resident received some recogntion for a lifetime of success from his alma mater. GNBRVT presented Mr. Methia with the Tech Career Achievement award at the Century House on Sunday, 5/6,… [Read More]
Dominick Ibrahim wins Mr. Fairhaven 2018 title
On Sat., 5/5, the Fairhaven High School After Prom Committee hosted the Mr. Fairhaven contest, with FHS senior boys competing against each other for the title. Dominick Ibrahim (RIGHT) won over the judges with his performances in formal wear, dance, beachwear, casual wear, talent and a question and answer period. Judges were local business people. … [Read More]
Hastings Middle School holds intergenerational paint night
Elizabeth Hastings Middle School held an intergenerational paint night, giving seniors and students a chance to share an evening of fun and learning. This free event was a collaboration between the EHMS Learning Community and the Town of Fairhaven. About 30 seniors attended on Tuesday evening, 5/8, in the school cafeteria. Art teacher Tim Lee… [Read More]
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