Super Tuesday is next week, 3/3, and Massachusetts voters will go to the polls for the presidential primaries. This is the day that members of the various parties will choose among those who want to be their party’s nominee to face off against each other in November. Democrats will choose among 15 names on the… [Read More]
Osprey Marsh Boardwalk gets wheelchair users into the woods
By Beth David, Editor There’s nothing like a stroll through the woods, any time of year. And in these parts, that often means a path through marshland on a trail that ends by the water. But if you are wheelchair bound, or a young’un who is being pushed in a stroller, the pickin’s are pretty slim… [Read More]
Who says boat trips are just for summertime?
Not the Buzzards Bay Coalition, which sponsors several seal and seabird cruises throughout the winter. Our intrepid photographer, Glenn C. Silva, braved the February temps, albeit milder than usual this year, and joined about two dozen hardy souls to espy the playful seals. The trip left out of Falmouth, aboard the “Islander,” part of the… [Read More]
Whales, Tails & Sails: Jackson Gillman entertains
By Beth David, Editor Parents looking for fun indoor things to do with young children can find some interesting happenings in the area, including the popular Whales, Tails and Sails program at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park for children up to five years old. The free, hour long program is designed to help inspire… [Read More]
What’s the Hoopla Presents Hits from the Bong
If you watched the Oscars, or even if you didn’t, you might ask, “Who the heck is Bong Joon-ho?” Bong, after all, went home with four trophies for his film Parasite, including Best Picture. You might then be curious what else this South Korean filmmaker has done. Turns out all the features he’s directed are… [Read More]
New sign at Livesey Park courtesy of Livesey Club members
The sign at Livesey Park in Fairhaven got blown down in a wind storm a few weeks ago. The Livesey Club got permission from the public works department and replaced the sign. The club paid for the materials. and club members built the sign and installed it. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with… [Read More]
“Kool Kids” do cool stuff on vacation week
Children in the Kool Kids February vacation program participated in a variety of events this week, including ball games like dodgeball, soccer, tag, arts and crafts, and other games meant to encourage a lot of movement and exercise. The program, run by the Fairhaven Recreation Center, is for children in grades K–5, and includes a… [Read More]
Selectboard discusses mileage/car use policy by employees
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 2/10/20, the Fairhaven Selectboard continued its discussion to create a policy for mileage and town vehicle use. Town Administrator Mark Rees said he put together additional information, as requested, on which town employees had vehicles assigned to them, and which town employees were receiving mileage reimbursement for use… [Read More]
BPW discusses dog park
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 1/27 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the new dog park, and revisited the discussion about vehicular traffic at Cushman Park. The board first met with the Town Planner Paul Foley about the potential locations for a dog park in Fairhaven. Mr. Foley explained… [Read More]
Acushnet residents sound off about PJ Keating noise, dust, plans
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard faced about 100 residents at a public hearing at Ford Middle School to talk about PJ Keating’s plan to move its asphalt plant to the front of the property on South Main Street. The site operates as a quarry and an asphalt plant. The plant itself has already been… [Read More]
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