By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven High School students won four awards from this year’s National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences New England Student Emmy Awards. FHS recipients are: Sean Flynn for his video essay about Greasy Luck; Kelsey Pereira for her audio on her word of the week segment “Cacophony”; Noah Duarte for his photography… [Read More]
Letter showed liberal hypocrisy
The letter “U.S in a State of turmoil” is an example of how liberals ignore the rafter in their eye while they attack the Right for similar actions. We are told that deportation raids are happening to “alleged” illegal immigrants thus questioning the legality of such law enforcement. If the writer of the letter has… [Read More]
Acushnet school pump station giving town headaches
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard heard from School Department officials and public works officials about problems with the school’s pumping station for wastewater. The pump has been struggling to stay working for months, but officials have been trying to keep it going with patchwork and Bandaid solutions until the town’s Comprehensive Waste Management Plan… [Read More]
Bird club meeting
The Paskamansett Bird Club’s next meeting will be at 7:30 pm on Wed., 1/11, at the Community Hall of Friends Meeting, 739 Horseneck Rd., So. Dartmouth. John Galluzzo will speak about the birds of Stellwagen Bank. The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is most widely known for its whales. Each year Northern Humpbacks make the… [Read More]
Acushnet Library celebrates anniversary with special events
The Acushnet Public Library is celebrating ONE YEAR on Middle Road…come join us! We are located at 232 Middle Road, Acushnet. Call 508-998-0270 or visit www.acupl.org Decorate Your Own Cookie: Wed., 12/21 from 3–5 p.m. All ages are welcome to stop by and celebrate by decorating a special cookie! Early Release Day Movie: Thurs., 12/22… [Read More]
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Shopping with the Neighb News
A decidedly biased piece by Beth David, Editor Welcome to our annual shopping guide to local small-shops in the Neighb News family of advertisers. After you’ve loosened your belt to accommodate all that Thanksgiving Day food, it’s time to buy gifts for your precious loved ones, whether you want to or not! No need to get… [Read More]
POSTPONED: Run to Remember
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO THE SPRING. The second annual LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez Run To Remember 5K originally scheduled for Sun., 11/6, at Fort Phoenix State Reservation. HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO THE SPRING. Visit https://thesmilingwarrior.org/event/evt11062016/ Click to download the entire 11/3/16 issue: 11-03-16-horriblesparade
BPW hires one for Sewer Department; continues remote vote topic
By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Board of Public Works met on Monday, 7/25, to dis-cuss a range of issues, including trash pick up at the parks and a new hire for the Sewer Department. Antone Medeiros met with the board seeking a Driveway Waiver at 18 Church Street. He explained that he… [Read More]
Swim for the Bay raises record $120,000….and counting
By Beth David, Editor The 23rd annual Swim for the Bay raised $120,000, a record, for the Buzzards Bay Coalition on Saturday, 6/25. The calm, warm day, with bright sunshine, made good conditions for the 240 people who swam the 1.2 miles from the Edge Seafood and Lounge in New Bedford to Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven…. [Read More]