They needed umbrellas by the time they got to the coach buses at Fairhaven High School on Friday, 5/17/19, but that did not dampen the spirits of the students going to the prom, which was held at Venus De Milo in Swansea. FHS also hosted a luau-themed after-prom party at the high school that went… [Read More]
Acushnet hosts tabletop exercise for the big storm
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet town officials have been working with cadets from Mass Maritime Academy since last October, resulting in a tabletop exercise, “Winter Storm Cindy,” that simulated a blizzard with prolonged power outage. According to Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher, the town’s emergency response plans were reviewed and will be modified as a result of… [Read More]
Food drive collects 4,160 pounds in Fairhaven
The 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive by the National Association of Letter Carriers, the largest one-day food drive in the country, collected 25,550 pounds of food items for local pantries in Greater New Bedford, with 4,160 pounds collected in Fairhaven alone. The Fairhaven donations went to the Shepherd’s Food Pantry in Acushnet. Every… [Read More]
Heavily redacted Rasputin’s report still reveals disturbing incidents
By Beth David, Editor Although the police sections of the report on disturbances at Rasputin’s Tavern in Fairhaven are heavily redacted, the letters, accompanying documents, and sheer volume of reports paint the picture of a bar that is clearly requiring much more police presence than any other similar establishments in town. The Selectboard held a public… [Read More]
ZBA approves all petitions
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 5/7/19 the Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals approved of some home additions, a special permit for chickens, and a temporary placement for a camping trailer. Owner Troy Tonnessen of 149 Dogwood Street asked the board for variances for front, side, and rear setbacks on his… [Read More]
Herring Festival grabs the only dry day to showcase nature
The Buzzards Bay Coalition held its fourth annual Acushnet River Herring Festival at the Acushnet Sawmill property on Saturday, 5/11/19. The free event featured live animal shows, canoeing and kayaking on the river and the pond, educational demonstrations, food by the Oxcart, and Toe Jam Puppet Band. The property, at 32 Mill Road in Acusnet,… [Read More]
Millicent Library unveils new D-Day display
June 6, 2019, marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. Millicent Library Board of Trustees member, Dennis Duval, along with the assistance of his daughter, Monique, has created a display to commemorate this special occasion. The display is located in the Art Room and will be up through the… [Read More]
SC Children’s Theatre preforms “The Little Mermaid”
SouthCoast Children’s Theatre presented Disney’s The Little Mermaid this weekend at Keith Middle School in New Bedford, with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” All cast members were children from the SouthCoast in grades 1-8. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting changes local election day and month
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting passed the town’s $32.5 million operating budget, capital spending articles, and other spending articles, along with a couple of bylaw changes at the annual TM on Monday, 5/13/19 in about 2 1/2 hours. Most of the 38 articles passed with little or no discussion, and most passed unanimously, but… [Read More]
Cherry Blossom Festival defies rain
Although there were about 30 people at any given time at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Fairhaven on Sunday, 5/5/19, there were people visiting throughout the day, ending up with about 100 people showing up for the annual commemoration of Fairhaven’s special relationship with Japan. The first Japanese person to live and be educated in… [Read More]
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