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Fairhaven Surveys

December 17, 2025 by Staff Writer

The town of Fairhaven is conducting two surveys. Please take some time to have your voice count. Visit the town’s website at www.fairhaven-ma.gov for more information.   Hazard Mitigation Plan Fairhaven is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan to reduce the risks from flooding, hurricanes, severe storms, and other natural hazards. The plan identifies local vulnerabili­ties… [Read More]

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Author Event

December 17, 2025 by Staff Writer

Dr. Sarah Crabtree will give an illustrated talk on Tuesday, January 6th at 4:30pm addressing the themes in her upcoming book, Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy! The Trails of William Rotch. The talk, Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr., will take place inside the Rotch-Jones-Duff House museum parlors, 396 County St., NB, and is… [Read More]

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Photo Contest

December 17, 2025 by Staff Writer

The Fairhaven Select Board Office is calling for submissions for the 2025 Annual Town Report cover photo* Maximum of two photos per person. Deadline: Wed., 1/7/26 Submit via email to ahart@fairhaven-ma.gov *Photos must be taken by the submitter, no screenshots or copy­righted images and should be Fairhaven based Visit https://fairhaven-ma.gov/2025-annual-report-photo-submissions/ ••• Click here to download… [Read More]

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Auditions

December 17, 2025 by Staff Writer

The MAC is auditioning actors for the comedy, The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan. The play will be directed by John Heavey.  The auditions will be held at the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater located at 80 Pleasant St., Marion, MA on Saturday, January 3 from 10:00am- 12:00pm… [Read More]

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Ramps for the Holidays

December 17, 2025 by Staff Writer

Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations and sup­port for their Ramp Donation Program.  Ramp recipients have ranged in age from teenagers to those in their nineties. In 2024, BBAHFH formally introduced the Ramp Donation program giving low-income home­owners the accessibility they need to remain safe in their homes. Through… [Read More]

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Olde-Tyme Holiday brings charm to center

December 17, 2025 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s annual Old-Tyme Holiday Village faced some pretty cold weather on Saturday, 12/13/25, but it did not stop people from enjoying the festivities both inside and out.  Food trucks set up on Walnut Street, and a big tent kept people out of the wind to enjoy their meals. Inside town hall the… [Read More]

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Fairhaven Select Board chooses two for Historical Commission

December 17, 2025 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 12/15/25, the Fairhaven Select Board appointed two of four people who applied for associate member positions on the Historical Commission. At the last meeting, two people vied for one spot, but the board learned that they can appoint associate members to any board in the same number as… [Read More]

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Acushnet School Committee votes for both ORR and FHS

December 17, 2025 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor At their meeting on 12/9/25, the Acushnet School Committee made it clear that Old Rochester Regional High School (ORR) was their first choice for a second high school of choice for Acushnet students instead of Fairhaven High School (FHS), in addition to New Bedford High School (NBHS). Acushnet has an elementary school… [Read More]

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DaCunha’s Dispatches

December 17, 2025 by Staff Writer

Hi everyone!  After another season of many great games played by the Fairhaven Blue Devils, they took on Norwood at Gillette Stadium on December 4th for the Superbowl. Starting as a close game between both teams, the Blue Devils pulled through with a win in the end. The score for the division 6 game, resulted… [Read More]

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First Snowfall coats the region with snow, frigid cold

December 17, 2025 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven’s official snow count for Saturday and Sunday, 12/13/25 and 12/14, was only two inches, though it seemed to be a bit more in some places. Or, maybe, because it was the first of the season, it just felt that way. In any case, it made for some beautiful scenes, with the wet snow clinging… [Read More]

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