This letter of thanks goes out to all the generous people who contributed money and/or non-perishable food to the 14th annual Shepherd’s Pantry holiday fundraiser. With a monthly expenditure of around $6,000.00 used to purchase food that is either running low or out of completely, monetary donations are necessary to keep the pantry running smoothly…. [Read More]
From our readers
FHS Honor Society Says “Thank You” Please thank the good folks that attended the Fairhaven Holiday Fair, we appreciate their contribution to our fundraising. Our Honor Society students are putting together their annual charitable donation and that is where the money went. We pick an Acushnet and Fairhaven non-profit to receive a monetary gift. We… [Read More]
From the Editor
Okay, this is it: THE LAST ISSUE (of the year…the year, don’t panic). We are now officially on our two-week break. See you next year! Meanwhile, there are still some fun events going on this holiday season, including a sleigh ride (okay, it’s a wagon pulled by a tractor) in Acushnet (see page 3), lights,… [Read More]
From our readers
Letter was “cheap shot” at Espindola [In response to Adam Abelha’s letter in the 11/30/17 issue] Cheap shot at Selectman Espindola. Yes, he is fortunate to work for a large corporation. He wouldn’t have been hired in his current role were he not prepared to do the job. Good for him. Employment aside, Mr. Espindola… [Read More]
From the Editor
By Beth David, Editor We have heartbreaking news this week. For those of us who have lived by the ocean our whole lives, it is not the first time that we’ve heard one of our own has been lost at sea. The fishing vessel Misty Blue, a clammer that docked in Fairhaven and was registered… [Read More]
From the Editor
Oh, MJ, we’re going to miss you! Fairhaven High School’s Vice Principal, MJ Muello, has retired (see page 6). Now, when I was in high school, the Vice Principal was the feared disciplinarian. And a mean and miserable cuss he was, too. Things have changed a lot, I know that. But I doubt very much… [Read More]
From our readers
Thank you for helping us clean up the shore I just wanted to say thank you for posting our events all year!!!!! I really appreciate it!!!! We picked up 1,961 pounds of debris and 62 hypodermics this year. Many of the volunteers that joined saw our notice in the Neighb News. Mary Lou Nicholson, Be… [Read More]
From the Editor
Well, if it ain’t one thing it’s another, right? First, let’s be happy it’s Thanksgiving week. With the cold weather arriving in earnest, it’s time to cover up the boats, put the motorcycles in the sheds, and renew the gym memberships. At least it means that Thanksgiving is here, and then Christmas and New Year’s…. [Read More]
In honor of World Prematurity Day: Fight like a Preemie!
By Pattie Pacella, Special to the Neighb News Did you know that there are more than 15 million babies born premature around the world every year? Medically, the term “premature” refers to a baby being born less than 37 weeks. Premature babies are most often referred to as preemies. In some cases, there is a… [Read More]
From our readers
Thank God at Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is approaching, and it’s my favorite holiday for a number of reasons: I am truly grateful for family, friends, health, living in a free country, material possessions, and all the other wonderful things not mentioned. Listing what’s obvious in my thanksgiving basket is not my purpose, however. A far greater… [Read More]
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