On the below-freezing morning of 12/21/19, Fairhaven Lions Club members delivered sand to the homes of seniors as part of the Sand for Seniors program. The Lions partnered with the Fairhaven Council on Aging/Senior Center and the Fairhaven Commission on Disability. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the… [Read More]
EHMS student wins second place in essay contest
By Beth David, Editor Alexis Andrews not only knows what makes America great, she knows how to put it into words for the rest of the world to see. The sixth grader at Elizabeth Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven took second place in the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Patriot’s Pen essay contest for students. Each year more… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School students perform day of service at EFS
Juniors and seniors at Fairhaven High School volunteered at East Fairhaven School last November for a Day of Service. According to a post on the EFS Facebook page, “The students loved working with them.” ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 1/16/20 issue: 01-16-20 MovieJunkie
Think summer! Warmer temps not quite warm enough?
By Beth David, Editor This year’s Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge had 150 registered plungers, and hundreds more who turned out on a relatively mild New Year’s Day to watch the brave ones plunge into the chilly Atlantic at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. The annual event is held in honor of domestic violence victims. Proceeds benefit Dollars… [Read More]
BPW discusses recycling center hours
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday, 12/30, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works discussed the winter hours for the Recycling Center, and scheduling for the Cable Access Channel. The board first met with Raymond Arruda about his sewer system on Akin Street. BPW Superintendent Vincent Furtado explained that there is an… [Read More]
Bridge dedicated to two fallen Fairhaven Vietnam Veterans
By Beth David, Editor The last two remaining Fairhaven casualties of the Vietnam War finally received a long-lasting symbol recognizing their sacrifice, 50 years later. On 12/4/19, town and state officials, friends and family of Staff Sergeant Donald Roger Desmarais and SPC-4 Henry Anthony Chevalier, who were both killed in Vietnam in 1969, gathered at the… [Read More]
Moby-Dick Marathon draws readers, listeners from near & far
By Beth David, Editor Readers and listeners from near and far converged upon the New Bedford Whaling Museum for the 2020 Moby-Dick Marathon this weekend. Opening night was Friday, with a meal and presentations, but the main event was the annual reading of Herman Melville’s beloved tale about the white whale and an obsessed Captain Ahab. … [Read More]
Harbor’s newest fishing boat is turning heads
By Beth David, Editor The newest addition to New Bedford Harbor’s scallop fishing fleet, “Viking Power,” arrived in the city on Friday, 12/20/19, after traveling for 7 1/2 days from Alabama, where it was built. The innovative bow shape is designed to cut through water with ease to give the crew a smoother ride and more stable… [Read More]
DVDevelopments
Howdy and welcome to installment #2 of DVDevelopments, where I look at what’s new to physical and streaming home media in January and give you the best options. This month’s packed, so let’s get to it. BATMAN VS. THE JOKER The big dog in January is likely to be the controversial but mega-popular Joker (January… [Read More]
Fairhaven Sustainability Committee unveils new logo
Press Release The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee is pleased to share our new logo, designed by local residents Caitlyn Foster and Lauren Crowley and in collaboration with Christine Neville’s graphic design class at Fairhaven High School. The logo will now be used by the Sustainability Committee to promote various events and projects that support sustainable living… [Read More]
