Earth day this year is on April 22, with events honoring the earth happening all around the globe. The world’s largest environmental movement, Earth Day is celebrated in nearly 192 countries. The first Earth Day was on April 22, 1970. This year’s theme is “Protect Our Species.” The earth is facing the greatest rate of… [Read More]
Sign of spring
The Acushnet River Safe Boating Club, home of the Coast Guard Auxiliary on Middle Street in Fairhaven, puts the floating docks in on Saturday, 4/6/19, a sure sign of spring in these parts. Photo by Glenn C. Silva. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 4/1/19… [Read More]
Selectboard continues comp time for Wellness Committee
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At their meeting on Monday 4/8/19 Fairhaven Selectboard members discussed the appointment of some committee members, as well as compensation issues regarding the Wellness Committee. Before starting their appointments the members reorganized the board after the election. Daniel Freitas, who was chairperson, nominated Charles K. Murphy, Sr., for chairperson, and … [Read More]
Pumpernickel’s changing hands….get there soon for your faves
By Glenn C. Silva, Neighb News Correspondent It would have made 31 years this September but Chef Stephen Lobo, who owns and operates Pumpernickel’s in Fairhaven Village, said the time was right to sell, and he wants to try something new. He isn’t sure what that is just yet, thoug. “I definitely want to take a… [Read More]
Volunteers clean up beaches and roads on West Island
A group of volunteers took to the beaches and roads of West Island in Fairhaven on Saturday, 4/6/19, to clean up the winter’s mess. “Just wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to the awesome volunteers both from the island and the local businesses in town,” wrote organizer Jill Souza on Facebook. “The generous support… [Read More]
EHMS recognizes World Autism Day
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Small fender benders mar the weekend in Fairhaven
Fairhaven had a few fender benders this weekend, including one that involved three cars. On Saturday, 4/6/19, at about noon, two cars collided on Sconticut Neck Road near Pub 99 and Stop & Shop. A 2008 Hyundai driven by Beth Amoruso of Fairhaven pulled out of the driveway near Pub 99, taking a left to… [Read More]
Mass Attack Roller Derby rolls into Fairhaven
The Mass Attack Roller Derby season has begun. They had two matches on April 6 at Carousel Family Fun Center on David Drown Blvd. in Fairhaven. In Match #1, Mass Attack All Stars beat NH Roller Derby All Stars 338-180. In Match #2, Mass Attack Bloody Bordens beat out NH Roller Derby Cherry Bombs 363-73…. [Read More]
Volunteers needed for Acushnet Pollinator Garden
By Cynda Williams, Special to the Neighb News March came in like a lion this year…again. Something was falling out of the sky during the first week, I was not certain exactly what…snow, sleet, freezing rain maybe? Or can it be weed seeds? As I watch the sky for patches of blue, my hands are anxious… [Read More]
Fairhaven Election: Incumbents take two; Coelho wins BPW
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven had three contested races in this week’s election, with incumbents easily winning re-election in the Selectboard and Housing Authority races. For the open seat on the Board of Public Works, newcomer Frank Coelho was top vote-getter over Al Martin, whose bid for the BPW last year ended in a tie and… [Read More]
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