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]
Inclusive Beach Day highlights assists
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]
Fairhaven Select Board chooses budget group members
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]
PJ Keating proposes significant changes to operations
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]
Melville in the Seaport
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]
Trapilo responds to anonymous letter
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]
Bill Murray makes surprise appearance at the Z
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]
Dear Frankie
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]
Letter_Trojan horse is good analogy
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]
Teddy Bear Parade
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]
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