By Beth David, Editor Visitors to The Sawmill in Acushnet last week noticed lots of fish that had died in the river. According to Acushnet Animal Control Officer Rebekah Tomlinson, it happens every year. Because of a lack of oxygen in the water and the extremely dry summer we had this year, it happened earlier than… [Read More]
COVID-19 update: No school sports in the fall season in SCC
Press release from South Coast Conference Apponequet – Bourne – Case – Dighton-Rehoboth – Fairhaven Gr. New Bedford Reg. Voc. Tech. – Old Rochester – Seekonk Somerset Berkley – Wareham The Southcoast Conference Superintendents are all very strong proponents of Interscholastic Athletics. Sports are an integral component to the educational program and are an important outlet… [Read More]
Selectboard denies DOR report; town facing shortfall
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven Selectboard members Daniel Freitas and Keith Silvia on 9/8 denied Selectboard member Bob Espindola’s request for the Department of Revenue to conduct a COVID-19-related financial management study, calling it “something that can wait.” Later, Finance Director/ Treasurer Wendy Graves confirmed that the Town is facing a $1 million shortfall… [Read More]
OLOA feast cancelled, but statue still takes a walk
The annual Feast of Our Lady of Angels would normally have been held this weekend, with the procession of the large statue along Main Street on Monday. This year, due to COVID-19, the feast was cancelled. OLOA members were not completely deftered, however, and took the statue out for a short stroll on the grounds… [Read More]
Friends of Bike Path fund-raising for final stretch
Press Release The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path (the “Friends”) announced that they have undertaken a concentrated effort to raise the last funds needed to complete the Marion Connector. The Town of Mattapoisett was recently awarded a $110,000 state MassTrails grant for construction of a section of the bike and pedestrian path between the… [Read More]
Pedal for the Path hosts free bike ride this Sunday
Press Release Join us this Sunday, September 13, from 9 am to 3 pm South Coast Bikeway Alliance members will be celebrating Bay State Bike Month and the South Coast Bikeway with our third annual Pedal for the Path Ride by bicycling from Westport, through Dartmouth, New Bedford, Fairhaven and Mattapoisett before returning back to… [Read More]
Live events industry lights up
Press Release Massachusetts went on “red alert” on 9/1/20, when local stagehands and event production companies illuminated more than 80 entertainment venues and other landmarks with red lights as part of a national call to action. The #RedAlertRESTART action took place in more than 50 cities across the country, to raise awareness for entertainment businesses… [Read More]
Christmas in Acushnet
By Beth David, Editor It’s Christmas in Acushnet. Really. It is. And Frank Carreiro can hardly believe his eyes. His wife Lisa is battling cancer, and doctors say her time is short. All she wanted was to have one more Christmas with her family. Someone mentioned it to someone who mentioned it to someone. “People ask… [Read More]
No decision on school sports in Fairhaven yet
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven School Committee did not decide on whether to allow some form of a school athletics program to commence this fall. During a discussion with Fairhaven High School Athletics Director Chris Carrig on 8/26, Superintendent Dr. Robert Baldwin pointed to how the need to keep students safe in school… [Read More]
BPW members bicker about bill paying procedure
By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Board of Public Works meeting on 8/25 proceeded despite a so-called “glitch” in the meeting notice posting, which was posted for two days but not a full 48 hours. The board discussed the agenda items but withheld from taking any votes, including a vote to adjourn the meeting… [Read More]
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