Dorothea Machado of Fairhaven decided to celebrate her 99th birthday at the 99 Restaurant on 9/17/22. ••• Click here to download the entire 9/29/22 issue: 09-29-22 BenoitSq Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Little Bay Marine: Just two Fairhaven guys from the neck
By Beth David, Editor A couple of “Fairhaven guys” from Sconticut Neck are putting their knowledge of the marine industry to work. Tugboat Captain Evan Pereira and boat engineer Ryan Rose spent many an hour in the quiet of the night on the boat, discussing ways to make more money. “Let’s do something on the water,”… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Know It All Dear Frankie, My mom has a friend who is, in my estimation, a “Know It All.” Every other sentence out of his mouth is, “You should have done this. You shouldn’t have done that.” The other day he started on my mom about my weight. He said if she cared about me,… [Read More]
Volunteers clean up Palmers Island
Fifty-five volunteers picked up 31 bags of trash and other large debris such as fish totes, wood, styrofoam, and lots of rope, from Palmers Island in New Bedford Harbor on Saturday, 9/24/22. The cleanup was just one in a series of litter cleanups sponsored by Operation Clean Sweep. Find them on Facebook or email newbedfordclean@gmail.com…. [Read More]
Letter_Aging Does Not Cause Bigotry
Aging Does Not Cause Bigotry I am offended by Gary Lavalette’s using the presence of “a couple of older folks” as an excuse for removing the gay pride rainbow. Aging may cause problems with hearing, vision, and memory. For example, an older person may not be able to remember whether he turned a sign around. But… [Read More]
Letter_Pride Sign is for Always
Pride Sign is For Always, Not Just June The Office of Tourism’s rainbow Pride sign was turned around backwards after a town committee [Historical Commission] met in the Visitor’s Center in the Academy Building. The Historical Commission’s chairperson Wayne Oliveira comments that “it should not be on display in a government office,” and is inappropriate if… [Read More]
Letter_Fairhaven Firefighters Union Responds to TA
Firefighters Union Responds to TA’s Remarks The union would like to respond to the statements that Ms. Ellison made at the Select Board meeting on 9/19/22 (see 9/22/22 issue). The only accurate statement that was made was “when you call 911 for an ambulance, an ambulance will go, fires will be put out”. She is… [Read More]
Letter_Retire Hodgson
Save Taxpayer Money: Send Hodgson Into Retirement With seven active lawsuits against Sheriff Hodgson, frequent payments made for positive accreditations, sponsoring non correctional related programs, travel and extra curricular activities, are there sufficient funds available for him to efficiently fulfill his elected role as superintendent of the incarcerated? Due to the lack of systemic oversight… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard continues to discuss TM articles
By Nicholas Barao, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met on 9/23/22 to discuss warrant articles for the Special Town Meeting on 10/17, and changes in the warrant. Town Moderator Leslie Dakin said he met with Town Administrator James Kelley to discuss ways to make Town Meeting more enjoyable. A part of that is making the… [Read More]
Legal Notice Fairhaven Economic Development vacancies
COMMITTEE VACANCIES Fairhaven Economic Development Committee The Town of Fairhaven Economic Development Committee has two vacancies. The EDC provides guidance on the enhancement of existing business and discusses ways to attract new business and encourage business and development in Town. If you are interested in serving on the Economic Development Committee, please submit a letter of… [Read More]
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