We’re baaack…. Alas, I did not win the lottery. You missed us, right? Well, I guess my pleas for reader support are backfiring with some people. Apparently, there are those who think that it paints my little free sheet in a bad light and makes it sound like I’m going to take their money and… [Read More]

So, what is a Serve-A-Thon? People are familiar with a walk-a-thon: Individuals walk a distance and others sponsor them. In our upcoming Salvation Army and Mobile Ministries fund-raising Serve-A-Thon, individuals don’t just walk, they go somewhere to serve, and others sponsor them financially to do so. There are no administrative costs. All proceeds go to the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor LAST ISSUE!!!! (Don’t panic, just for two weeks.) Don’t be worried when you don’t see a new edition of the Neighb News for a bit. This is our last issue until 7/20. We are officially on summer break in  just a few minutes…. We’ll be back on 7/20 (unless I hit… [Read More]

Spending a little time writing letters to the Faihaven Neighborhood News has always been a pleasurable experience….a retirement activity. Now I am currently locked into what might be called a “writer’s block,” trying to put into words describing the “Tornado of Shame”” Trump continues to demonstrate, both home and abroad. It seems that every day… [Read More]

Dear Friends, 1. One of the most prominent and valuable assets of the Town of Fairhaven is the hurricane-protected anchorage at Oxford Village that extends from the Rt 6 Bridge and the I-195 Bridge to the north. The Rt 6 in fact provides a second hurricane barrier. In this approximately 1 mile stretch lies the most… [Read More]

It’s with gratitude and thankfulness to see a president who honors and respects the fallen and wounded veterans who fought and died in the service of our country. He spoke in depth of the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who fought and died for our country at Arlington. I have no doubt… [Read More]

Thanks to all who donated This letter of thanks goes out to the folks in the surrounding commu­ni­ties that include New Bedford, Fairhaven, Acushnet, Dartmouth, Rochester and Wareham, who donated non-perishable food towards the 25th annual “Stamp out Hunger” food drive for the needy. On Saturday May 13th, 2017, letter carriers and volunteer helpers from our… [Read More]

Okay, Mother Nature, I know you’re pretty independent, but it’s Memorial Day weekend, which means it’s supposed to be warming up in these parts. Warm…dry…conducive to beach activities. You get it, right? A little cooperation, please! Yes, Faithful Readers, it is Memorial Day weekend! That means….that means…CANNONS FIRED! Now, I’ve said it before and I’ll… [Read More]

My son-in-law, Travis had open heart surgery on April 28. After the surgery, he had a couple of setbacks. The young family has three children and they are facing a longer recovery than expected. I’m not very good at writing letters so I encourage your readers to please visit their GoFundMe page (https://www.gofundme.com/travis-burtons-open-heart-surgery) for information… [Read More]

FBI Director was fired. The administration cited several weak reasons. Some members of Congress say it’s a diversionary tactic because he was going full tilt on investigating Russian involvement in the election. Trump wants to appoint his own FBI director. Hey, why not? Just pick someone who will let the Russian election involvement slide. Drain… [Read More]