By Lori Richard, Neighb News Correspondent Over the past three weeks, members of the East Fairhaven School student in grades 4 and 5 have been collecting dog and cat food, toys, cleaning supplies and more in their Fairhaven Animal Shelter Pet Drive. The students conceived of, organized, and ran the fundraiser, including creating posters and flyers… [Read More]
Golden anniversary for Meals on Wheels in Acushnet
By Lori Richard, Neighb News Correspondent The Meals on Wheels Program is turning 50, and Acushnet Select Board members David Desroches and David Wojnar, Interim Town Administrator Jamie Kelley, state representatives and others were on hand to help celebrate this milestone at the Acushnet Council on Aging on 3/22/2022. Representative Chris Hendricks, State Representative Paul Schmid,… [Read More]
FHS Drama to present Into the Woods
The Fairhaven High School Drama Club will present the musical “Into the Woods,” its first production since the pandemic hit in 2020, Thurs., 3/31–Sat., 4/2 at 7:30 p.m., and Sun., 4/3 at 2 p.m. This year’s director is former FHS student Marisa Rebelo. For tickets, visit https://fairhaven-public-schools.ticketleap.com/into-the-woods. Tickets: $15/adults, $13/students, $13/seniors. “Into the Woods” is… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Will COVID Ever End? Dear Frankie, My family is driving me nuts. All they ever talk about is how Covid has ruined their lives, and they can’t take it anymore. My Dad is upset because the golf trip was canceled. My mom is depressed because her cousin canceled the wedding reception and it’s too late… [Read More]
March is Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, when we try to focus on the contributions of women throughout history. Last month, during Black History Month, we included many women among the African American luminaries we highlighted. See our February issues for information on those African American women who made (or should have made) history. Women’s History Month… [Read More]
FHS students show solidarity with LGBTQ+ peers
By Beth David, Editor Members of Fairhaven High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) rallied their classmates to show solidarity with all LGBTQ+ youth across the country. In response to legislation in Florida and Texas, the students participated in the National Queer Youth Walkout on Friday, 3/11 at 1 p.m. Samantha Brodeur, president of the GSA at FHS, told… [Read More]
Selectboard and BPW discuss parks
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board and Board of Public Works met jointly at the SB meeting on 3/14/22 to discuss the roles of the BPW and the Town Administrator in regards to parks and recreation. Select Board chairperson Bob Espindola said he wanted to discuss the possibility of forming or reforming a parks… [Read More]
Candidate statement: Fairhaven BPW
Anne Morton Smith My name is Anne Morton Smith and while I am officially running unopposed, I am asking for your support in the April 4 election to become a member of the Board of Public Works. A number of people have asked me “why?” and my answer is simple. I’d like to be part… [Read More]
Candidate Statement Fairhaven School Committee
Kyle Bueno My name is Kyle Bueno and I am asking for your vote and continued trust for a second term on the School Committee. Now, before I share our accomplishments, I would like to share a bit about my background and roots here in town. I am a proud byproduct of the Fairhaven… [Read More]
Fairhaven Cable Access TV wins award
Fairhaven TV Press Release Fairhaven TV is proud to announce we were awarded the Massachusetts Creator Award in the category Best Production Value, considered the premier award, for our Hometown Haunts videos, which were featured during our Virtual Halloween Event. We were also nominated for Best Host: Todd Migliacci for Fairhaven TV’s 4th Annual Halloween… [Read More]
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