Fairhaven Neighborhood  News

  • About Us
    • Advertising Info
    • Contact
  • Town Meetings
    • Selectboard
    • Planning Board
  • Latest News
    • Fairhaven
    • Acushnet
    • This Week’s Issue
    • Latest Updates
  • Obituaries
  • Legal Notices
  • Events
  • Opinions

From the editor 08-13-27

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor So, what was that about, Romano? Huh? GEESH. I may not agree with Mr. Trapilo’s philosophy on how to run a town, but this budget group was his baby from the start (see page 3). Seems to me it was a petty little power play to take it away from him… [Read More]

Filed Under: Opinions

Inclusive Beach Day highlights assists

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Commission on Disability (COD) held an Inclusive Beach Day on Friday, 8/7, at the Town Beach to give people with mobility issues a chance to see what the town has to offer to get people in the water.  The first thing is the long mat that goes from the parking… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News

Fairhaven Select Board chooses budget group members

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor At their 8/10/26 meeting, the Fairhaven Select Board chose six from 11 applicants to serve on the newly created Budget Working Group. The Finance Committee chair or a designee of that committee will also serve on the group. The brainchild of SB member Rick Trapilo, the group is tasked with reviewing municipal… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News

PJ Keating proposes significant changes to operations

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Representatives from PJ Keating met with the Acushnet Planning Board on 8/6/26 to present a series of proposed changes to the operations at the South Main Street plant. The quarry, asphalt mixing, and crushing operation has been mired in controversy in recent years due to noise, dust, and odor complaints by nearby… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Latest News

Melville in the Seaport

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

City to unveil Melville statue Press Release On Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. at Seamen’s Bethel, 15 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, the City will dedicate its Herman Melville statue. Free and open to the public. The statue will be located at the Bethel, where Melville once sat in a pew in the southeast corner… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News

Trapilo responds to anonymous letter

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Rick Trapilo, Fairhaven Select Board member  I want to thank the Town employee who took the time to share a thought­ful letter regarding my recent com­ments about Fairhaven’s financial condition and need for a hiring and wage freeze. Although the letter was submitted anonymously, I respect the sincerity and dedication behind it.  During our July… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News, Opinions

Bill Murray makes surprise appearance at the Z

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Press Release After multiple sightings of the actor’s cardboard cut-out around New Bedford, The Zeiterion reeled in the real Bill Murray for a surprise appearance on Monday, August 3. Murray answered audience questions following a screening of What About Bob?, which was the first of five films in the Bill Murray Movie Monday Marathon.  The… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News

Dear Frankie

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Lesser Dear Frankie, Having a beauti­ful friend like Celeste isn’t always easy.  Whenever we go out, people stop to admire her and tell me how gorgeous she is, as if I didn’t already know.  It makes Celeste feel bad because no one ever notices me.  She says she ignores the attention and thinks I… [Read More]

Filed Under: Latest News

Letter_Trojan horse is good analogy

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Trojan Horse is Good Analogy I offer this letter as a follow-up to the excellent letter by the chair of the League of Women Voters SouthCoast, Eileen Marum, published in the July 30, 2026 issue of Fairhaven Neighbor­hood News. In that article, the analogy of the “Trojan Horse” from Greek lore was used in exposing the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Opinions

Teddy Bear Parade

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Celebrate 41 years of teddy bear fun at the Millicent Library’s annual Teddy Bear Parade! Sat., 8/15, 10 a.m. to noon, corner of William and Walnut Street, Fairhaven (45 Center St.). Bring your favorite stuffed friend, enjoy face painting, clowning with Daisy D. Dots & the Smile Factory! Meet on the Unitarian Church Lawn for… [Read More]

Filed Under: Events

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 954
  • Next Page »
  • Archives
166 Dogwood St. Fairhaven, MA 02719 · 508-979-5593
© 2016 Fairhaven Neighborhood News. All rights reserved.
Keep your local news local

Copyright © 2026 · Outreach Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

MENU
  • About Us
    • Advertising Info
    • Contact
  • Town Meetings
    • Selectboard
    • Planning Board
  • Latest News
    • Fairhaven
    • Acushnet
    • This Week’s Issue
    • Latest Updates
  • Obituaries
  • Legal Notices
  • Events
  • Opinions