By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced on Monday, 5/18, that certain businesses will be allowed to reopen, but with guidelines in place to maintain social distancing and other measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Most businesses, including restaurants, have been closed since March 24. Under Phase 1 of the reopening plan, restaurants… [Read More]
Fairhaven BPW stops group shifts for workers
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Wednesday, 5/13 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed town employees returning to a regular work schedule, possible budget cuts, and the recycling center hours. The board also discussed an upcoming town meeting article for the new automatic water meter reading system, as well as the… [Read More]
Visit 2500 museums virtually
By Beth David, Editor Several articles have been floating around with virtual tours of museums around the world. Google Arts & Culture has collected 2500 museums (https://artsandculture.google.com/ partner?hl=en) that you can visit virtually during your pandemic downtime. Since our Day Tripping series has been curtailed due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we decided to sample a few… [Read More]
Acushnet: Two fire dept. members test positive for COVID-19
By Beth David, Editor In what he described as a “gut punch,” Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher announced on Facebook on 5/15/20, that two members of the department tested positive for COVID-19. In a post titled “A Message From a Very Humbled Chief,” Mr. Gallagher said that 62 Acushnet residents tested positive so far for COVID-19. … [Read More]
Voc-tech students win statewide award
Press Release Greater New Bedford Voc Tech seniors Jack Ostiguy and Kerstin Trahan in the Engineering Technology program were recognized at the state level vocational awards. Jack Ostiguy was selected for the Massachusetts Vocational Association’s (MVA) and the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrations’ (MAVA) annual outstanding student award. Both the Academic Excellence and the Trade… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire Department uses donation for safety lights
From Acushnet Fire Department Facebok Post, 5/19/20 Back in January we received a donation from longtime Acushnet resident Frances Gwozdz in memory of her late husband Edwin, a veteran of the Korean War. We told Mrs. Gwozdz that the funds would be used to improve the safety of our firefighters and, at the same time,… [Read More]
Therese Ledoux, former kindergarten teacher, turns 103
By Beth David, Editor She’s 103 and going strong. Therese Ledoux, well known in Acushnet and other environs because of her 30+ years as a kindergarten teacher at St. Francis Xavier School, had to watch from a second floor window as her birthday celebration took place outside. A fire truck and police vehicles led a car… [Read More]
Turning 10 during a pandemic
Turning 10 in a pandemic means no party, but…that doesn’t mean you can’t have a celebration, right? Emma DaCunha’s family made sure she had a day to remember. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 5/14/20 issue: 05-14-20 Ledoux103
Candidate Statements (2): Fairhaven Selectboard
Editor’s note: Due to the change in date of the election from 4/6 to June 8, we are publishing updated candidate statements Charles K. Murphy, Sr. I am honored to serve this community as an INDEPENDENT leader on the Board of Selectmen and still have many more goals to accomplish. I am eager to continue… [Read More]
Fairhaven Town Meeting changed to 6/27; parades canceled
By Beth David, Editor At its meting on Monday, 5/11, the Fairhaven Selectboard changed the Town Meeting date to Saturday, 6/27/20, pushing it out one more week from the last change of 6/20, after hearing from town moderator Mark Sylvia. The election is still scheduled for Monday, 6/8/20. Mr. Sylvia told the board that he had… [Read More]
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