Welcome to the latest installment of DVDevelopments; make yourself comfortable. As I write this, The Invisible Man has just opened in theaters, and I’m morbidly wondering how packed those theaters are going to be. Does this strike you as a time when you want to sit in a room with a bunch of coughing strangers?… [Read More]
Fairhaven Fire Department responds to oil spill in harbor
Press Release At 7:22 on the morning of 3/1/20 the Fairhaven Fire department received a notification that there was an oil spill in the area of 50 Fort Street, Fairhaven Shipyard. On arrival they encountered a large oil spill of unknown quantity but estimated to be over 200 gallons. The spill predominately located from Fairhaven… [Read More]
Biden takes Fairhaven and Acushnet
Former Vice President Joe Biden stunned the political world on Tuesday when he surged to big wins in the south and pushed out Bernie Sanders for the delegate lead. Delegate-rich California, however, is not done counting votes, but so far Biden is winning there, too. As of press time the delegate count for Democrats stood… [Read More]
Who’s ready for spring?
About 50-60 geese hang out in front of Fairhaven High School on 2/15/20 in the middle of a winter that has seen higher than average temperatures and almost no snow. These specimens look as though they are lined up to head into the building for classes. Photo by Glenn C. Silva. ••• Support… [Read More]
Super Tuesday is next week, and Mass. votes
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]
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