By Beth David, Editor They say it takes a village, but Marianne Brodo usually says it takes an island. When the West Island woman saw that healthcare workers were having trouble getting masks, Ms. Brodo put her sewing talents to work. She found a pattern and started sewing, making masks that even have a pocket for… [Read More]
The Music Will Not Be Muted, Part 1
By Bryon Knight, Special to the Neighb News I happen to be a Musician, a Guitar Technician and I own a little music shop… which is, by Governor’s mandate, closed. I’m married to a Nurse (somebody had to make some money). She is my heroine. She leaves home and family every day to enter people’s homes… [Read More]
Empty Boston, eerie Boston
With a statewide stay-at-home directive in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the streets and parks of Boston, usually bustling with people, were eerily empty and quiet. Our fearless photographer, Glenn C. Silva, ventured up to the big city on Tuesday, 3/24/20, to capture some scenes of the empty streets. ••• Support local… [Read More]
“Grab ’n Go” meals help students and families during crisis
By Beth David, Editor Everything is shut down. The governor of Massachusetts has ordered ALL non-essential businesses to close while the state and the country battle the COVID-19 virus. Schools had already closed, and that means that many students who rely on school lunches and breakfasts were at risk of going hungry. Fairhaven and New Bedford… [Read More]
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update: stay HOME. Tax day is 7/15
By Beth David, Editor The big news is that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker ordered all non-essential businesses to close their brick and mortar operations as of noon on Tuesday of this week until at least April 7. Visit here for a list of essential businesses that are allowed to stay open: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-essential-services On Tuesday, the governor… [Read More]
Selectboard votes to move elections, Town Meeting dates
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard voted to postpone the town election and town meeting at its regular meeting on 3/23/20. The public was invited to attend and participate by calling in or using Zoom. The instructions on how to do so were included on the agenda, and also on the screen for those watching… [Read More]
Fairhaven Candidates night, part 2
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent On Wednesday, 3/11/20, six of the 11 candidates running for office in Fairhaven voiced their messages to the public at the candidates’ night held in the Fairhaven Town Hall auditorium. The event was sponsored by the Fairhaven Cable Access Channel (Fairhaven TV) and will be cablecast on channel 18, and… [Read More]
Quarantine streaming
By Rob Gonsalves, Special to the Neighb News Now that we’re cooped up inside for a while, a lot of streaming services have jumped in to give us things to watch, often with free trial periods. So let’s look at a few. ACORN TV (acorn.tv), which specializes in British television like Doc Martin and Midsommer… [Read More]
Shelves are empty as stores can’t keep up with hoarding
People have been hoarding and panic-buying since the severity of the COVID-19 epidemic started to sink in. Stores had widespread shortages of toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizers, and other cleaning products. Grocery stores have changed their hours to allow more time for employees to stock the shelves, but some stores just can’t keep… [Read More]
Candidate statement: Fairhaven Housing Authority
Carol Alfonso Hi, I’m Carol Alfonso. I am a candidate for the Fairhaven Housing Authority’s vacant seat. I have been a resident of Fairhaven for four years. As a board member I will work diligently with the Housing Authority Board. The Fairhaven Housing Authority faces many challenges and I feel like I would be a… [Read More]
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