Literary Society at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. Young professionals and emerging adults 20 and up are invited to join us for the Literary Society’s Mocktails and Mixology Masterclass on Tuesday, March 31st, at 6 PM. Participants are in for a spirited (zero-proof!) evening of Literary Mocktails with Jonathan Pogash, founder… [Read More]
Odor Complaints
The Fairhaven Board of Health has created an online odor complaint form for those living near the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This information will help town officials better understand when odors occur and evaluate whether additional mitigation measures are needed. If you are in the area of the treatment plant and notice strong odors, please consider… [Read More]
Town Hall hours
Effective the week of 3/23/26, Fairhaven Town Hall will no longer be open on Friday afternoons. The new hours will result in town hall being open for 41.5 hours, instead of 40, but will also close on Friday afternoons. The new schedule adds an hour in the morning, opening at 7:30 instead of 8:30; and… [Read More]
Fire Fundraiser
Help Ashley rebuild after a devastating fire. Join us on Sat., 3/28, 2–6 p.m., at Acushnet VFW Tuttle Post 7239, 28 Roosevelt St., Acushnet. $10 suggested donation at the door. Featuring 50/50 raffle, one-rack pool tourney, caravan auction, food and music. ••• Click here to download the 3/26/26 issue: 03-26-26 MealsOnWheels Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]
Veterans Shuttle
VA Providence has expanded transportation options for Veterans in southeastern Massachusetts with a new Fairhaven/New Bedford Shuttle Service to help Veterans travel to appointments in Providence. Runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Departs Fairhaven Council on Aging at 7:00 AM; Stops at New Bedford VA Clinic at ~7:15 AM; Arrives at VA Providence at 8:00 AM… [Read More]
Celebrating Meals on Wheels
By Beth David, Editor Coatline Elderly Services hosted a March for Meals event at the Fairhaven Council on Aging on 3/20/26, to celebrate Meals on Wheels program and the drivers and volunteers who deliver the meals. The program delivers more than 1600 meals a day to elderly and disabled people in Greater New Bedford. Gerami Pacheco,… [Read More]
Fairhaven holds marathon budget meeting
By Beth David, Editor In a meeting that got tense at times, the Fairhaven Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee met for three hours on 3/19/26 to try to balance a budget that is $1.5 million short without cuts to departments and services. SC chairperson, Brian Monroe, gave an opening statement that did not mince… [Read More]
Fairhaven hires treasurer
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board voted to approve the appointment of Carla Mourao as Treasurer/Collector at its meeting on 3/23/26. Ms. Mourao has more than 30 years of experience in related positions, including as an Assistant Treasurer/Collector, and currently as Treasurer/Collector in Somerset. “I have the heart, work ethic, and dedication you need… [Read More]
Two displaced in Acushnet House Fire
Acushnet Fire Department Press Release At 3:07pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department responded to 652 Middle Rd. for a report of a structure fire. On arrival, first responders located a two and one-half-story wood-frame residence with smoke coming from the eaves, chimney and vent pipes. Upon investigation, smoke could be… [Read More]
Fairhaven election is heating up
Fairhaven’s election is on Tuesday, 6/9/26, and nomination papers are available. To be on the ballot, candidates must collect 50 signatures of registered voters. The last day to take out papers is Thurs., 4/16. Last day to return papers is Thurs., 4/21. The last day to register to vote is Fri., 5/29 by 5 p.m…. [Read More]
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