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]
Marine Resources Committee recommends fee increases
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Marine Resources Advisory Committee discussed an across-the-board increase in fees for almost all water related activities requiring permits at its 1/4/24 meeting. Fairhaven Harbormaster Timothy Cox told the board he met with the Town Administrator and they were recommending increases to all fees for parking and permits. The Committee… [Read More]
Hastings students give to Toys 4 Tots
The National Junior Honor Society at Elizabeth Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven conducted a toy drive for the Toys for Tots program run by the United States Marine Corps last December. Students collected 70 toys ••• Click here to download the 1/18/24 issue: 01-18-24 Seaweed Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Select Board and School Committee races could be fun
Nomination papers for all town-wide elected positions and Town Meeting members are available in Fairhaven. Four people have taken out papers for Select Board, with Donna McKenna, who is currently on the School Committee, deciding to run for SB instead. In addition, Cathy Melanson, Andrew Romano, and Andrew Saunders have also taken out papers for… [Read More]
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