Fairhaven Republican Town Committee will host their first meeting of the New Year on Thurs., 1/25 at 6 p.m., at 32 Abbey St. which is accessible to all. Please consider making a change in the coming Year, you will be greatly rewarded and welcomed. ••• Click here to download the 1/18/24 issue: 01-18-24 Seaweed Support… [Read More]
Town Meeting Articles DL
The deadline for Citizen Petition Town Meeting articles is Mon., 2/5. Town Meeting will be held on Sat., 5/4. To learn more about how to submit an article, contact the Town Clerk’s office, 508-979-4023, Ext. 3. ••• Click here to download the 1/18/24 issue: 01-18-24 Seaweed Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Snow Parking Ban
One side snow parking ban in effect midnight to 8 a.m. through March 31. No vehicles shall be permitted to remain on the hydrant side of all Fairhaven streets during the parking ban, during the time of any snowfall, or during snow removal operations. On streets with no hydrants, no vehicles shall be permitted to… [Read More]
Submarine Mission
More than 65 years ago, the submarine USS Nautilus made American history by crossing under the North Pole ice cap to conduct an important mission. A crew member on the vessel, retired US Navy submariner Joe Degnan, will share his experiences during a free talk at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum, 100C Rodney French… [Read More]
Nomination Papers Available
Nomination papers for elected positions in the town of Acushnet are now available. The last day to take out nomination papers is Wed., 3/27 at 5 p.m. Candidates need at least 42 certified signatures of registered voters to get on the ballot. The last day to register to vote is Mon., 4/17, at 5 p.m. … [Read More]
Acushnet Residents Free at RJD
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD) is welcoming visitation from Acushnet residents by offering free admission for the month of January 2024. 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]
Public invited to read in Douglass Read-a-thon
Press Release On Sunday, February 4, the New Bedford Historical Society is hosting the Twenty First Annual Community Read-a-thon of the first autobiography of Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave written by Himself (1845). This event is being held in celebration of Black History Month and honors Douglass as… [Read More]
Dog licenses available in Acushnet
Dog Licenses Town of Acushnet has dog licenses available for 2024. Licenses for spayed/neutered dogs, are $10; unaltered, $15.00 Kennel License Fees are: $75 for 5–10 dogs; $125 for 11–19 dogs; $200 for 20+ dogs. All kennels require an inspection by the Animal Control Officer prior to licensing (MGL c. 140 S 136). State law… [Read More]
Winter storms are making a mess
Winter storms are making a mess in these parts, with the last week of high tides causing the waves to crash over the West Island causeway dragging seaweed and other debris with it, and causing erosion along the coast. Then a little bit of snow followed on Monday, about two inches in Fairhaven. Most of… [Read More]
Fairhaven SB discusses committee appt process; evaluates TA
By Beth David, Editor At its January 8 meeting the Fairhaven Select Board decided not to change the process for appointing board and committee members, and evaluated the performance of the Town Administrator. TA Angie Lopes Ellison, reminded the board that the committee appointment discussion came from the process of appointing a full member of… [Read More]
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