The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee welcomes members, guests and community members to join us on Thurs., 1/23 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to attend our monthly meeting. At 7:00 pm we are excited to welcome local resident, Steve Miller, to present his personal slide show on three historical events from his travels to Washington D.C…. [Read More]
Elect Women Training
Join us for our Roadmap for Running Workshop! Keynote Highlight: Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio will share her inspiring journey to public office! From breaking barriers to becoming the youngest statewide Constitutional Officer, Diana’s story proves anyone can lead with passion and purpose. You won’t want to miss her empowering message! Be the first to… [Read More]
RJD Free to Acushnet
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD) is welcoming visitation from Acushnet residents by offering free admission for the month of January 2025. Ring in the new year with a visit to one of New Bedford’s most grand whaling estates. Upon arrival, individuals are asked to produce proof of residency with a piece of current… [Read More]
Basketball fourth-graders winning big this season
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Fairhaven Basketball, which plays in the Metrowest Basketball Association, is made up of kids from the elementary and middle school. This year’s fourth-graders are winning big, hitting a 5-0 record after their 48-10 win on Saturday, 1/11/25, against Dighton-Rehobeth at Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven. Jameson Silva led his team… [Read More]
Select Board holds marathon meeting on Wind Turbines, Tree
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board held a marathon meeting on Monday, 1/13/25 with a long agenda that included more than an hour talking about wind turbines; an hour or more on a tree removal, and more than an hour in executive session. About 20 residents showed up to voice their opposition to the… [Read More]
Rescued owl in Acushnet had to be euthanized
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Animal Control Officer, Becky Tomlinson, with the help of Douglas Layport, rescued a barred owl that was hit by a car on January 7. Mr. Layport posted a few pictures on Facebook, writing that the owl was standing in Middle Road the day before, but then took off. The owls are… [Read More]
Residents show support with Hanukkah/Kwanzaa decorations
Amy DeSalvatore, Special to the Neighb News Thank-you Fairhaven: I want to thank all the members of our community in the Fairhaven area that responded to a request to display Menorahs, and decorations for Hanukkah and Kwanzaa and other less represented holidays this past Holiday season. At the December meeting of the local group “Fairhaven for… [Read More]
Beware EZ Drive Scam
Press Release The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is once again reminding customers to be mindful of text message-based scams, also known as smishing. The scammers are claiming to represent the tolling agency and requesting payment for unpaid tolls. MassDOT urges customers to be cautious about email, text, and phone scams demanding payment of outstanding toll balances…. [Read More]
Ochoa announces run for School Committee
Dear residents of Fairhaven, My name is Kelly McGowan Ochoa and I am running for one of the seats on the School Committee. I have been a lifelong resident of the South Coast and raised my children here in Fairhaven. I am well qualified to represent the residents of Fairhaven on the school committee. Let… [Read More]
Mark Sylvia sworn in as state rep
Press Release State Representative Mark D. Sylvia (D-Fairhaven) was officially sworn in on January 1, 2025, as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Rep. Sylvia succeeds former Representative William Straus, who retired after 32 years of distinguished service to the 10th Bristol District. … [Read More]
