Beth David, Editor Beth Whinnem, teacher and librarian at Fairhaven High School, is on a mission to develop a community of readers in the schools. So she hosted a reading party for young story lovers, some too young to read themselves. About 30 people joined her, the book and writing clubs, and other volunteers for… [Read More]
Shopping with the Neighb News
A decidedly biased piece by Beth David, Editor Welcome to our annual shopping guide to local small-shops in the Neighb News family of advertisers. After you’ve loosened your belt to accommodate all that Thanksgiving Day food, it’s time to buy gifts for your precious loved ones, whether you want to or not! No need to… [Read More]
Selectboard sets tax rate, shift stays same, rate lowers a tad
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard went with the Board of Assessors’ recommendation for the FY 18 tax rate and tax shift, at the annual tax classification hearing on Monday, 11/20. The new tax rate for residential properties will be $11.75 per $1,000; on commercial properties it will be $23.76 per $1,000. The 1.75%… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School cheerleaders win state competition
The Fairhaven High School cheerleaders took first place in the Division 4 State Championship for Fall Cheerleading at the Mass. School Administrators’ Association competition on Sunday, 11/19. According to coaches Meagan Rudenauer and Heather Costa, this is the first year the squad competed in Division 4. For the last two years they have won in… [Read More]
Road Race recognizes volunteers, distributes nearly $20,000
Fairhaven Road Race organizers held their annual luncheon on Sunday, 11/12, to show appreciation to the volunteers, and to distribute $19,900 in donations to area groups. The annual Father’s Day Road race gives donations from $2,000 to $300 each year, with the bulk of the donations going to Fairhaven organizations, including civic groups, government agencies,… [Read More]
Douglass Tree Sale is ON!
By Beth David, Editor The trees at Douglass Tree Farm have recovered from last year’s drought and are ready for sale. The annual Christmas tree sale, which benefits research for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) was cancelled last year because of the drought, which caused some browning og needles. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, ALS… [Read More]
Noah’s Place Playground opens for business….er…play
By Beth David, Editor Noah’s Place Playground is open to the public. Located at Marine Park on Pope Island in New Bedford, right near the Fairhaven line on Route 6, the completely accessible playground is designed to allow all children, regardless of physical abilities, to play with each other. Victor and Christine Fernandes spearheaded the… [Read More]
First Bells of Remembrance rings throughout region
Veterans Day Bells of Remembrance Thank You The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is proud to report that the bells have begun ringing in honor of veterans! The first annual Bells of Remembrance took place at various churches throughout the Southcoast. The bells rang for one full minute on November 11th at 11:00 a.m. in a moving… [Read More]
Hundreds turn out for Veterans Day parade despite cold
By Beth David, Editor The 25-degree temperature did not stop hundreds of people from attending Veterans Day services in Fairhaven, although the lining of the parade route was a little sparse in spots. Veterans, civic groups and politicians marched from Benoit Square in North Fairhaven to the high school, where the “Big Flag” was raised…. [Read More]
Hidden in plain sight: Teens have clever ways to conceal drugs
By Beth David, Editor If your teenage son or daughter was using drugs and was using every trick in the book to hide it from you, would you know what to look for? Are you thinking that you’d be looking for little baggies, or pill bottles, or powdery substances spilled on the desk? Think again…. [Read More]
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