New Dartmouth vineyard, dock woes, Strawberry Moon expansion: Standard-Times top stories
As we head into a new week, let's take a look at the news from this past week.
Since Westport Community Schools Superintendent and longtime town resident Thomas Aubin announced his impending June retirement plans back in March, the search for a new district leader has resulted in two finalists. They are anticipated to have their last-round interviews in public at the committee's April 30 meeting.
The grand-looking Saint Anthony of Padua Church on Acushnet Avenue and its prized 1912 Casavant Frères Organ are a part of history. The fact that Saint Anthony of Padua's pipe organ remains functioning is thanks to fundraising efforts that began in the 2000s. The "Music at Saint Anthony's" program is continuing to raise funds for other repairs through concert and recital events.
Make sure to keep up with high school sports with scores, game highlights, and Player of the Week voting at https://www.southcoasttoday.com/sports.
And here are the most-read stories of the week on https://www.southcoasttoday.com:
When the Barwikowski family decided it was time for a change, they had no idea just how much hard work it would take to leave their old life behind and start fresh.
That fresh start closer to family led to starting up Anchor Rock Vineyards on Bakerville Road in South Dartmouth.
The goal is to open the vineyard to the community this summer, offering visitors the chance to enjoy 100% local wine, live music, and food from local food trucks.
Anchor Rock Vineyards: A Dartmouth family's fresh start rooted in local wine
City councilors changed their minds on a $150,000 proposal to install a 200-foot dock for rowers on the upper Acushnet River off Belleville Avenue through a Community Preservation grant.
The council OK'd the proposal in committee but then voted it down in regular session 9-1 after Councilor Maria Giesta criticized the process.
No, no, no your boat: New Bedford City Council votes down Acushnet River boating dock
After eight years of connecting the SouthCoast with crystals, candles and all things mystical, owner Andrea Berry-MacDonald is charting a new path for her metaphysical boutique, Strawberry Moon.
Following the closure of her Warren, Rhode Island, location on April 1, Berry-MacDonald said she is pouring her creative energy into an expanded and reimagined Dartmouth shop located in Padanaram Village.
A magical experience: After closing RI store, Strawberry Moon has big plans for Dartmouth
Concerns with safety downtown and the need for greater police presence were the main points expressed in a discussion hosted by city councilors with downtown business owners and residents.
More than a dozen people spoke during the meeting, which was held to air their concerns about downtown and discuss solutions.
Downtown New Bedford: business owners say they want more police presence
It's officially a sign that summer is approaching with Pier 3's The Whale's Tail set to reopen for the season on May 2.
Next to The Black Whale and behind Mirasol's Cafe, The Whale's Tail offers some of the best locally sourced seafood from lobster rolls to fried clams.
Mark your calendars: New Bedford summer staple The Whale's Tail set to reopen next week
All of these stories can be read in their entirety at www.southcoasttoday.com.
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