The Acushnet Council on Aging held a Halloween Party on 10/31/22 at the Senior Center, with lunch catered by D&D Catering, musical entertainment featuring Dan McGowan, and lots of laughs and costumes. ••• Click here to download the entire 11/3/22 issue: 11-03-22 Horribles Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Acushnet COA holds flu clinic
On Thursday, October 27th the Acushnet Council on Aging held their second flu/COVID vaccine clinic of the season, in conjunction with Amy Berube, Pharmacist from Stop and Shop. Senior University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth nursing students were also on hand to help complete paperwork and offer free blood pressure screenings. In total, well over 40 vaccines were… [Read More]
One day encampment demonstrates life in 1700s
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Village Militia held its fall encampment at Fort Phoenix on 10/22/22, without shooting off the big cannons, but still with plenty of fun Revolutionary era activities. Visitors to the fort saw period dressed men and women cooking over the open fire, and demonstrating a variety of skills a soldier of… [Read More]
Nearly 300 residents take advantage of HazMat day
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s household hazardous waste day saw 292 cars take advantage of the opportunity to properly dispose of old paints, gas, oil, and other dangerous chemicals. Brian Pawlowic of MXI, the company that sorted and disposed of the materials, said they collected a lot of paint this year, both oil-based an latex. They… [Read More]
Halloween Happenings
The big weekend is here! Halloween is on Monday, but on Saturday and Sunday, there is plenty to do to get yourself scaried… And if you missed last week’s issue, with the Halloween Trail, you can still get it online at www.NeighbNews.com So…have fun…be scared! Town Hall Haunted Halloween Party Fairhaven TV’s 5th Annual Haunted Halloween… [Read More]
St. Joseph’s parishioners celebrate Golden Jubilee
By Beth David, Editor St. Joseph Church recently honored couples who have been married for 50 years or more, and members of religious orders who have served for 50 or more years. Ten couples and five religious were honored at a celebration on Saturday, 10/15/22. The Golden Jubilee celebration included a special thanksgiving mass, the couples… [Read More]
Animal Shelter gets generator
The Fairhaven Animal Shelter has a new generator. A group of supporters raised 100% of the funds and volunteers installed the Generac generator on Friday, 10/21/22. “This whole project was made possible by the generosity of the community,” wrote Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps on the shelter’s Facebook page. “Our animals won’t be cold again… [Read More]
What A Find! closing its doors after 13 years
Story and photos by Glenn C. Silva One of Fairhaven’s most visible businesses is closing its doors. Located on Route 6, What A Find! Consignment has sold used furniture for 15 years, run by owners Lief and Linda Johannessen. The building has been a furniture store for decades. Built in 1951 by Linda’s dad, Leach… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Howling the Night Away Dear Frankie, Last week, Charley, a cocker spaniel friend, came to stay with us because his family had to go to a funeral that was far away. He didn’t know the person who died, so he wasn’t grieving or anything like that, but he wasn’t happy. The first night he howled… [Read More]
Acushnet holds off on tax rate; hears from DEP re nitrogen
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard held off on voting for the FY2023 tax rate at its meeting on 10/25/22, to get more information. Principal Assessor Kelly Koska told the board that the Board of Assessors recommended changing the shift between the residential and commercial rates to 150%, up from 125%, which is the maximum… [Read More]
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