by Chris Richard, Director of Tourism May 2018 Greetings. To begin with, last week I renewed my advertising agreement with Beth David for my weekly ad here in the Neighb News. One of the things I learned early on from past New Bedford Tourism Directors Ed Camara and Arthur Motta is that some adver­tising money has… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The forecast said rain for Sunday morning, and it did spit out a few drops, even showering steadily for a bit, before the seventh annual West Island 5K. But that did not stop 412 5K runners and 33 kids-mile runners from finishing the course. A total of 520 registered for the event…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The third annual Seniors Talent Showcase, sponsored by Fairhaven Rotary, gave senior citizens a chance to strut their stuff on the stage in the Fairhaven Town Hal auditorium on Sunday, 4/29. The performers this year were mostly singers, but a pianist, harmonica player, and stand-up comedian also had their chance to wow… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor In what unfolded like an action scene, the Fairhaven Animal Control Officer, Terry Cripps, describes the unlikely rescue of a Yorkshire Terrier from the middle of the Harbor on Tuesday. Mr. Cripps said he got a call around 6 p.m. that two dogs were loose near Sycamore Street by Dattco Bus.  When… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Five petitioners left town hall disappointed on Tuesday night when the Zoning Board of Appeals failed to get a quorum. ZBA chairperson Peter DeTerra waited for a few minutes after 6 p.m., but at some point realized it was hopeless and called off the meeting. Of the nine members (including associate members),… [Read More]

The Fairhaven-Acushnet Youth Baseball opened up its season with the traditional parade down Main Street, a little speechmaking, and some award presentations on Saturday, 4/28. This year, two winners were honored wih the Volunteer of the Year award, Dan Nault and, in a surprise, VP of the league, Mike Souza.    ••• Support local journalism,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Family and friends remembered Cynthia “Cynnie” McNaughten at a service on Saturday, 4/28, at River­side Cemetery, and then at her house in Fairhaven. She died on March 9 at the age of 89. Her five children, her grand­children, other family mem­bers, friends, and fellow volunteers from various organizations reminisced about a woman… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor This rather different looking work boat graced the dock at Hoppy’s Landing on Saturday morning, 4/28. Although the rest of the world was sunny and bright, some pretty thick fog surrounded West Island and environs. The boat belongs to Fortress Marine and Moorings. It is used to tend to moorings. “Mooring tender”… [Read More]