From Acushnet Public Schools Facebook Page So proud of our alumni and a big thank you for giving back! On January 27th we had the first-ever Virtual Artist Visit attended by Ford Middle School staff and students with Anthony Frietas, FMS alum and Broadway scenic designer. He told us all about his career and how… [Read More]
From our readers: Bring back the stocks
Bring Back the Stocks! In this Thanksgiving season, it is perhaps time to bring back a Puritan tradition: the stocks. They could be constructed on the Town Hall lawn, and public officials who disgraced their offices could be confined in them for as long as seemed fitting. In the seventeenth century, there was no Facebook… [Read More]
Early voting begins in Mass. on Saturday
By Beth David, Editor Voters in Massachusetts who do not want to wait until election day, but who also want to vote in person, may cast their votes for president and state offices starting on Saturday, 10/17, during specified hours. Voters may also use mail-in voting to avoid the polls on election day. In Acushnet All… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Fairhaven ZBA
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95232377756?pwd=VjUwT3dudnBKV3RKYWZhbEttdm9tdz09 or call 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 952 3237 7756 Passcode: 591526 1. Administrative Appeal by Fairhaven Shipyard – re: 7 Union Street. Seeking reversal of zoning determination by the… [Read More]
Fitness in the Park
The South Coast community can keep fit and stay healthy with free exercise classes taught by two of the top fitness instructors in the area. Due to COVID-19, restrictions are in place this summer. Attendees will be required to wear masks to and from the field and practice social distancing, keeping a distance of 6… [Read More]
Legal notice: Acushnet ZBA
Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on July 28, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. at the Acushnet Town Hall, 122 Main Street, Acushnet. The following hearings will be conducted at this meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Case #2020.07.28A A case of… [Read More]
Daffodils and tulips brighten up the neighborhood
By Beth David, Editor John Hergenhan spoke with the Neighb News a year or two ago about his daffodils and tulips. Anyone who has driven on Sconticut Neck Road has seen them in the early spring as they bloomed, filling up the whole extra lot on the corner of Smith Street. It is with great sadness… [Read More]
Whaling Museum From Home
The New Bedford Whaling Museum has released an expanded website to give people a way to “Museum from Home.” The new section on the Museum’s website is complete with trivia activities, virtual tours, and behind-the-scenes talks with expert staff. The content includes something for everyone, including parents looking for fun and educational activities to do… [Read More]
Author Event
Spend a morning with Acushnet resident Deborah Morse-Raposa, author of Music, Muse and Mutterings, as she discusses her journey of sharing her story through poetry. Books will be available to purchase that day: Fri., 1/10, 10–11 a.m., Acushnet Senior Ctr., 59 1/2 So. Main St., Acushnet. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal…. [Read More]
Harvest Bazaar
Sat., 11/2, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. & Sun., 11/33, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Ave., Church Hall, Nye St. Entrance FREE ADMISSION: Full course meals; Baked Goods; Meat Pies; Lottery Ticket Raffle (100 tickets); and other raffles; Handmade Crafts; Kids Game Arcade ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE… [Read More]
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