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“Nana” Purrington turns 103

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor On June 21, 2025, family and friends gathered to wish a very special 103rd birthday to Marian “Nana” Purrington of Fairhaven, who reached the milestone on 6/24. Family traveled from five states to celebrate with Nana, who still plays Mahjong, attends church regularly, and enjoys family get togethers. She has three children,… [Read More]

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Green Lanterns garden group is sprucing up Fairhaven

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

Press Release The Green Lanterns are partnering with Mike Jenney, Veterans’ Services Officer for the Town of Fairhaven, to initiate a multi-phase project to enhance the landscaping of Veterans Memorial Park on Huttleston Avenue between Main and Middle Streets. Over the past months, this newly-formed group has set their sights on various locations around Fairhaven,… [Read More]

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Kool Kids cool off in style

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

Submitted Super Hero Week at Fairhaven Recreation Department’s Kool Kids Summer Program went out with a splash! Huge thanks to the Fairhaven Fire Department for bringing the suds to our Water Fun Day on Friday, 8/8/25. Super Hero Week was made even more exciting with a visit from the Fairhaven Police Department. They shared how… [Read More]

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Toby Dills runs tie dye and bottle rockets for the last time

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

Toby Dills is retiring. For decades the master storyteller has wowed children and their adults with a mix of sciene and fun.  At the Millicent Library in Fairhaven, his annual tie dye show taught thousands how to make cool designs for t-shirts. His annual bottle rocket workshop taught how to make a two-liter bottle fly… [Read More]

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Dear Frankie

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

Saying Goodbye Dear Frankie,  Rufus, the mayor of the dog park, in­formed us this morning that our friend Bella had passed away.  Bella was awesome. She was as smart as a whip, and gorgeous — a real canine cupcake. She was also generous to a fault.  What do you do when a friend dies? How can… [Read More]

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Letter_Trees in Fairhaven

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

Trees in Fairhaven The trees in Fairhaven are a precious resource. It is our respon­sibility to care for them. I am writing to address the tree cutting and lack of re-planting in our beautiful town. I walk around town and I see the stumps and I wonder whether nearby homeowners were notified. It seems they… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Acushnet Conservation Comm

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION  PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 begin­ning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room, located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, Massa­chusetts.  • Public Hearing Amended Order of Conditions – Eric DeBarros, 56 Hathaway Road/Map #14 and… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Fairhaven ZBA

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Tuesday September 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Public Hearing In-Person in Banquet Room  or via Zoom. Join the Zoom Meeting  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94115137952?pwd=MXpoVWpKTFBEUmluT1pWSCtiVzJCQT09  or call 1-929-205-6099Meeting ID: 941 1513 7952Passcode: 361259  1. REF# ZBA-025-033: 9 Jeannette Street, Map 34A, Lot 062C. Applicant and… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Fairhaven Conservation Comm

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fairhaven Conservation Commission Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm  Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts  Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting will be conducted in person and via remote means, in accordance with applicable law. This means that members of the public body as well as… [Read More]

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From the editor 08-07-25

August 6, 2025 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Oh, we have lots of fun stuff in here this week.  The Fishing Derby for the kids looks like it was lots of fun and everyone learned a little about fishing. See page 12 for than. Acushnet is getting ready to sell one of its old buildings, the former Russell Memorial… [Read More]

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