By Beth David, Editor Acushnet police officer Matt Melo was officially sworn in on August 24. “Officer Melo is a veteran Officer who brings experience from his four years in Berkeley where he served as a full time officer,” writes the Acushnet Police Department on its Facebook page. “We wish Ofc. Melo a long and safe… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
What’s with the paw? Dear Frankie, My Dad taught me to give my paw when it was requested. But, I never understood the reason nor why when I did give my paw, it was such a big deal. I watched the humans and noticed they gave their paws when they were introduced to someone new… [Read More]
Music, cars, dancing in Benoit Square
By Beth David, Editor More than 150 people showed up for the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual music night on Sunday afternoon, 8/21/22, which started out with pretty hot temperatures, but cooled right off as the evening wore on. Organizers blocked off Adams Street around Benoit Square so people could literally dance in the street to… [Read More]
Wayne Oliveira barred from town hall for 60 days
By Beth David Editor Fairhaven Town Administrator Angeline “Angie” Lopes Ellison has barred Wayne Oliveira from entering town hall for a period of 60 days starting on 8/17/22. Ms. Ellison sent the letter by email, writing that the move was “due to your inappropriate, threatening behavior that you exhibited on August 11, 2022.” The letter… [Read More]
Mattapoisett Boatyard destroyed by fire, one seriously injured
By Beth David, Editor An employee of the Mattapoisett Boatyard was seriously injured in a fire that ultimately destroyed every building on the property on Friday, 8/19/22. Fire assets from the region responded to the six alarm blaze. According to a press release from the Mattapoisett Fire Department, the fire started inside a building where a… [Read More]
Library closures due to lack of AC
Submitted by Kyle DeCicco-Carey, Millicent Library Director The recent closures of the Millicent Library have been brought on by the heat waves combined with the lack of air conditioning in most of the library. The Reading Room, Lewin Room, stacks, youth services and circulation areas, where a lot of activity takes place, have no access to… [Read More]
From the Fairhaven Select Board Chair
Submitted by Stasia Powers, Fairhaven Select Board Chair I write this letter in my capacity as the Chair of the Fairhaven Select Board, as it is my wish for the residents and businesses of this community to know how hard our Town Administrator is working for you and how much she has accomplished already in her… [Read More]
Obituary: Charlie Gomes
Charles Gomes Master Captain Charles R. “Charlie” Gomes, 86, of New Bedford passed away Friday August 19, 2022 from complications related to COVID. He was the husband of Pauline Moreau Gomes for 60 years. Charlie served in the United States Marine Corps and upon discharge, joined the Merchant Marines, of which he was a member… [Read More]
Beach chair helps friend get into the ocean
By Margie Green Joseph, Special to the Neighb News One of my friends is very ill and wanted to go to the beach, but her mobility is very limited. I looked into sand wheelchairs and learned that in addition to State beaches such as Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven had also purchased one. I can’t say enough about… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Forgiveness Dear Frankie, My family went to a new resort in the Bahamas last winter. Tommy, my four-year-old sibling, loves the beach. He likes nothing better than filling his buckets with water and digging in the sand. The day the accident happened, my parents were sitting a few feet away from Tommy and watching him… [Read More]
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