Mattapoisett Free Library, 7 Barstow St., Sat., 5/10, 1–2:00 pm. “The Misconceptions of Science Fiction” Local resident Richard Cutler is the author of what has been described as “speculative fiction.” This is a subgenre of science fiction of which there are many genres including horror and space cowboy adventures. Cutler will explore many concepts about these… [Read More]
Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japan’s ties to Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor The Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society held its annual Cherry Blossom Friendship Festival, O-Hanami, on Sunday, 5/4/25, at the site of the Museum that commemorates the relationship between the families of a Fairhaven Whaling Captain and the young boy he rescued from a deserted island in 1841. They eventually made it back to Fairhaven,… [Read More]
Fairhaven Town Meeting adopts charter; nip ban stays
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s annual Town Meeting members passed a $61.4 million general fund operating budget, plus another $7.6 million in enterprise funds for a total operating budget of about $69 million on Saturday, 5/3. Town Meeting also approved $936,720 in spending from Community Preservation Act funds for nine projects and administrative costs. The day… [Read More]
Acushnet pushes TM to 6/16 to reconcile budget shortfall
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 5/2/25, the Acushnet Selectboard set a date of June 16 for the annual Town Meeting, pushing it out a couple of weeks more because the town is trying to reconcile a $1.2 million shortfall. Town Administrator, Jaime Kelley, told the board that revenue is up only about $519K… [Read More]
Solto holds official ribbon cutting, grand opening
Solto Skin + Massage Studio held an official ribbon cutting and grand opening on Friday, with town officials on hand to officially welcome the new business to town. In addition to town officials from the Select Board, Economic Development Committee, and Community Development Department, State Rep. Mark Sylvia attended to get Solto off to a… [Read More]
South Coast Bike Summit is just across the river
Press Release The South Coast Bikeway Alliance is thrilled to announce the return of its 11th Annual Summit, set to take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 pm) at the UMASS Dartmouth – School for Marine Science & Technology, located at 836 South Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford. … [Read More]
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Palm
Elizabeth Ann Palm Elizabeth Ann Palm, 86 of Newington, Connecticut passed away on April 22nd 2025. Born on January 9th, 1939 in Fairhaven Massachusetts, Elizabeth, also known as Betty, was the daughter of George Holt and Doris Warburton. She grew up in Fairhaven and graduated from Fairhaven High School in 1956. In 1958 Betty joined… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Easter Egg Hunt Dear Frankie, My parents host an annual Easter Egg Hunt and invite my friends from the dog park. Spike said this year’s hunt was the best yet because my parents hid the eggs in unusual places, and it took forever for everyone to fill their baskets. I told Spike it was the… [Read More]
Letter_Banning Nip Bottles
The issue of banning “nip” bottles in Fairhaven At annual Town Meeting on May 3rd, there was a “spirited” debate regarding whether glass nip bottles should be legal to sell in Fairhaven. The debate against them focused a lot on the roadside litter they cause, which to me is very valid in its own right,… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet Conservation Comm
ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Police Station Conference Room, located at the Acushnet Police Station, 64 Middle Road, Acushnet, Massachusetts. • Public Hearing – NOI and Stormwater – Acushnet Company –… [Read More]
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